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Saturday, August 31, 2013
COMING SOON: SAVING SANTA ... NOVEMBER 12TH 2013...
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Friday, August 30, 2013
PHOTO OF THE DAY : JOAN'S THE WELL RED LADY!
Thursday, August 29, 2013
PHOTO OF THE DAY : JOAN SHOULDERS MICHELLE'S SECRETS!
Joan poses with good friend Michelle Phillips in this shot for the 1999 bestseller 'My Friend's Secrets'...
Wednesday, August 28, 2013
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
PHOTO F THE DAY : JOAN SIGNS IN FOR A WORKOUT!
As we await the publication of Joan's exciting new book 'Passion For Life' due October 24th, her is a flashback to a signing for Joan's fitness video 'Secrets of Fitness & Beauty' back in 1994..
Monday, August 26, 2013
COMING SOON : MOLLY MOON THE INCREDIBLE HYPNOTIST ... AMBER ENTERTAINMENT 2013!
Orphan, Molly Moon, lives a hard life in a cold, run down orphanage, run by Miss Adderstone, a woman of cruel rules.
Then one day, Molly finds a book, ‘Hypnotism, An Ancient Art Explained’.
Can she learn its lessons and hypnotise her way out of her miserable life? Can she use hypnotism to get back to her friend, Rocky, who has been adopted? Molly starts by hypnotizing Petula the pug and amazingly, it works!
Perhaps hypnotism can do more for Molly than she ever even dreamed of.
After watching this film, take care when you use hypnotism to get what you want. For, as Molly finds out, though hypnotism can make your dreams come true, things can get out of control too and you may find yourself in places that you don’t want to be, at all!
Molly Moon, The Incredible Hypnotist, is played by captivating newcomer, Raffey Cassidy. Helping her bring the magic of this story to the screen are Lesley Manville as horrid Miss Adderstone, Emily Watson as the sweet Mrs. Trinklebury, Celia Imrie as Edna the cook, Anne- Marie Duff as The Librarian and Omid Djalili as producer, Barry Rix. Dominic Monaghan is the villain, Mr. Nockman and Joan Collins is his horror of a mum. Last but not least, Lola the pug is Petula. Molly Moon is currently in post production and will be released soon! Watch this space for updates!
Sunday, August 25, 2013
PHOTO OF THE DAY : JOAN'S GOT A ROYAL APPOINTMENT!
Saturday, August 24, 2013
UPDATE EVENT: MASSIMO GARGIA'S DINNER... MOULINS DE RAMATUELLE ...ST TROPEZ .. AUGUST 21ST 2013..
Friday, August 23, 2013
PROMO FLASHBACK : TIMELESS ELEGANCE BY JOAN COLLINS ..2007!
PHOTO OF THE DAY : JOAN IS GAME FOR ANY EVENT!
During her days as a Rank starlet, Joan had to attend many events, like this one organised by the Ford Motor Company in Dagenham. Here she meets the members of a football team..
Thursday, August 22, 2013
Wednesday, August 21, 2013
PROMO UPDATE : PASSION FOR LIFE . COMING OCTOBER 24TH 2013!
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Passion-Life-Joan-Collins/dp/1472102355/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1377120311&sr=8-2&keywords=joan+collins
PROMO UPDATE : THE JOAN COLLINS WIG COLLECTION LAUNCH ....
Joan Collins Announces Her New Wholesale Wig Collection by VERSAHAIR
VERSAHAIR, a leading wholesaler specializing in developing exciting hair products for the professional market, is proud to introduce their new and exclusive DYNASTY Hairstyles by Joan Collins. The renowned actress, author, producer and style icon brings you red carpet beauty!
West Brodgewater, MA (PRWEB) August 21, 2013
In collaboration with her team of expert stylists and colorists, Joan ensures that each and every look is designed to exude star quality. The result? A cast of stunning silhouettes and accessories in rich, exclusive colors that allows a woman to re-create herself again and again. Windswept waves, face-framing fringe, captivating curls…whichever she chooses, she’ll always be camera-ready! The extensive collection includes innovative lace fronts, monofilament styles, 100% human hair wigs and more.
VERSAHAIR recently had the opportunity to interview Joan to get her thoughts on the new line. When asked what’s best about it, she replied: “Say goodbye to bad hair days! Now you can be gorgeous morning, noon and night with my new fabulous collection in which beautiful hair plays the starring role.”
“I love to wear wigs…and having spent a lifetime in beauty and fashion, I know what cuts and colors are most flattering to women. As a result, I’ve designed an array of original styles in head-turning hues that look totally natural to help you instantly change your look…define your image.”
Christian Feuer, CEO of Specialty Commerce Corp., believes: “Great hair gives one not only fashion style, but confidence. For the woman who loves Hollywood glamour, Joan’s luxurious DYNASTY hairstyles will have her looking and feeling like a million dollars. As the #1 wig supplier in the country and featuring the latest celebrity-inspired looks, VERSAHAIR is committed to offering the finest quality wigs at low wholesale prices to allow generous margins to its resellers.”
VERSAHAIR is a wholesale division of Specialty Commerce Corp., one of the nation’s leading multi-channel direct marketers. With a modern, efficient and fine-tuned infrastructure we serve the women’s hair fashion, medical hair loss and apparel markets as well as provide continuing education for professionals. From operations in the U.S. and the United Kingdom our catalogs, websites and retail stores serve a multinational cross section of customers around the world.
Contact:
Jodie Robitaille
508-638-7020
jrobitaille@versahair.com
Tuesday, August 20, 2013
PHOTO OF THE DAY : A BEWITCHING NEW LOOK FROM JOAN!
This dramatic style from the new 'Joan Collins Wig Collection' is called 'Samantha'.... A stunning, shoulder-length wig with a cascade of rich waves. Monofilament crown
features fibers that are hand-tied to the sheer fabric so they fall naturally,
no matter which way you choose to part them. Your clients will love the
natural-looking hairline and endless styling options! Kanekalon® fiber is
unmatched in styling versatility.
PHOTO OF THE DAY : JOAN FINDS CANNE AND STEVEN THOROUGHLY DECADENT!
Joan is all smiles as she promotes the film 'Decadence' with her co-star and director Steven Berkoff at the Cannes Film Festival in 1994...
Monday, August 19, 2013
PHOTO OF THE DAY : JOAN HAS HER SIGHTS ON A LITTLE CAKE!
This photo from 1995 features Joan attending an afternoon tea reception in aid of the Fight for Sight charity in Birmingham. Joan is seen cutting the charities 30th Anniversary cake ......
Sunday, August 18, 2013
PRE-ORDER UPDATE!! PASSION FOR LIFE ...OCTOBER 2013..
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Passion-for-Life-Joan-Collins/dp/1472102355/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1369065300&sr=1-catcorr&keywords=passion+for+life+joan+Collins
Joan's upcoming autobiography 'Passion For Life' is now on pre-order from Amazon.co.uk by clicking the link above.. The book is currently scheduled for release on October 24th.. Dates subject to change! Watch this space for details of the exciting promotion schedule!
EVENT ALERT : ONE NIGHT WITH JOAN ... B.B.KING BLUES CLUB & GRILL .. NEW YORK .. NOVEMBER 5TH 2013 ..
Tickets available August 1st HERE
Daniel Nardicio presents…Joan Collins: One Night With Joan- Direct from London!
November 5th at BB Kings
“in a word: FAAAAABULOUS!” New York Times
“a terrific storyteller…not a dull moment. Joan is such entertaining company!” Sunday Times of London
Tuesday November 5th 8pm (doors 6pm)
BB Kings 237 W 42 St New York
Joan Collins has appeared in more than 118 feature films and TV shows, including creating the role of Alexis Carrington on Dynasty, one of the most highly rated television dramas of all time. Her novels and memoirs have sold over 50 million copies worldwide and have been translated into 30 languages. She is a regular diarist for The Spectator and a contributor to The Daily Mail, The Telegraph, The Times and Harper's Bazaar. On stage, Joan Collins has performed on Broadway, the West End, and in national tours in the UK and North America. She is recognised world-wide as a fashion maven of timeless beauty, and is a brand ambassador and pokeswoman for top cosmetic, health and beauty companies. On the humanitarian front, Joan Collins is devoted to the well-being of women, children and families and regularly lends her support and celebrity to causes that include finding a cure for breast cancer and empowering children with learning disabilities. She is also a commited patron of Shooting Star/Chase Hospice for Children. She is married to Theatrical Manager Percy Gibson, and they live between heir homes in Los Angeles, London, New York and the South of France. In 1997 she received an OBE for her lifetime contribution to the arts and her continuing charity work.
Official Site
Daniel Nardicio Presents
JOAN COLLINS
"One Night With Joan"
"One Night With Joan"
November 5, 2013
Showtime @ 8:00PM
Doors Open @ 6:00PM
Doors Open @ 6:00PM
Tickets $55.00 in advance, $60.00 day of show
Tickets go on Sale August 1st 2013
$55 General Admission, $60 Day of Show
$90 VIP Admission
*Reserved premium seating
$90 VIP Admission
*Reserved premium seating
General Admission - Fully Seated
* First Come, First Seated
* Full Dinner Menu Available
* $10 Minimum Per Person, For All Tables
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* Full Dinner Menu Available
* $10 Minimum Per Person, For All Tables
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PHOTO OF THE DAY : JOAN IS PERSUADED TO GUEST WITH TONY!
Joan shares a joke with Tony Curtis on set of the cult tv series 'The Persuaders' in which she guest starred in 1972 in an episode called 'Five Miles To Midnight'..
Saturday, August 17, 2013
PHOTO OF THE DAY : NOT JUST ANYONE GOES BACKATAGE WITH ELAINE!
Friday, August 16, 2013
PHOTO EXTRA : JOAN'S A HEAD TURNER!
Joan looks quite the bombshell in this shot from the new 'Joan Collins Wig Collection' ... This style is called 'Lana'....
As if the waves of glamorous curls weren't enough, this monofilament top wig also features a lace front for the ultimate realistic hairline and 100% hand-tied fibres for all-over styling. Kanekalon® fibre is unmatched in styling versatility. Open ear tabs allow your clients to wear eyeglasses through small openings and over the fibres for a natural look, while providing a light, secure fit
As if the waves of glamorous curls weren't enough, this monofilament top wig also features a lace front for the ultimate realistic hairline and 100% hand-tied fibres for all-over styling. Kanekalon® fibre is unmatched in styling versatility. Open ear tabs allow your clients to wear eyeglasses through small openings and over the fibres for a natural look, while providing a light, secure fit
Thursday, August 15, 2013
PRESS UPDATE : THE SPECTATOR ... AUGUST 17TH 2013...
Joan Collins’s notebook: Fighting libel and rude houseguests
I recently had to spend a great deal of time attempting to clear my name from a ludicrous assertion in an actress’s memoir that I and my then husband Anthony Newley had invited her and her then husband to strip off and watch some porn together. She continued that I had very kindly presented the couple with chicken, steak and fish for dinner, all of which, due to the convenient absence of my maid for the evening, I had single-handedly concocted. I’m no Nigella in the kitchen and allergic to seafood, so I wouldn’t know how to cook a fish if it stood up on its fins and issued instructions. Now, my culinary talents were the least of my concerns with the offending mention, and I’m pleased to report my name was immediately removed from the story. But I was stunned that her publishing company — a major one at that — had not instructed their lawyers to run through the manuscript with a fine-toothed comb before publishing it, which by contrast my publisher has done extensively with my next book, Passion for Life.
I have just finished reading Peter Evans’s engrossing new book The Secret Conversations, about his chats with Ava Gardner when she was considering writing her autobiography. As a child I adored Ava Gardner, and when I was a young actress she became my idol. She was known as ‘the most beautiful animal in the world’ and was a true original, whose salty, expletive-ridden dialogue and intimate but hilarious descriptions of her marriages to Mickey Rooney and Frank Sinatra contributed to her status as a movie legend. They don’t make ’em like that any more, and Peter’s book paints a fascinating picture of a once beautiful woman living practically in anonymity in London, after a stroke at 64 destroyed her looks. Sadly, Peter died the day he delivered the manuscript, a bittersweet but fitting end to an affectionate relationship between author and subject.
In the book, Ava recalls the junior studio publicists who were instructed to station themselves at all the 1950s hotspots and saloons like Mocombo, Ciro’s and the Coconut Grove to prevent photographers taking unflattering photographs of their contract players. Nothing but the most attractive snaps of their stars would be allowed to make their way into the movie magazines. How things have changed since then! Now the most popular photos of celebrities are those in which they look the fattest, drunkest or ugliest.
An oldie but a goodie from Benjamin Franklin: ‘Guests, like fish, begin to smell after three days.’ I love my house guests and family who regularly visit our villa in Provence, but I have wielded my scythe on those who have irritated me intensely. We have a very relaxed ambience in the house, minimal staff and just a few rules: only plastic glasses down by the pool; lock the bedroom doors in case of the odd roaming burglar wants to help him- or herself to your valuables and passports; and don’t recline on the new pool mattresses unless you put a towel beneath your wet or sweaty body. Quite reasonable, we think, but I’m amazed by how often these simple rules are utterly ignored. ‘Do you mind not putting your shoes on the mattress?’ I asked one older gentleman. ‘Why? They’re clean,’ he snapped as one of his feet shot out, leaving a grass stain behind.
Another guest, after having breakfast, lunch and dinner chez nous for four days, was reluctantly press-ganged to contribute with the rest of the group in taking us out to dinner one night. ‘God, this is a fortune!’ he exclaimed loudly at a restaurant we frequent, causing much craning of necks from fellow diners and then addressed the waitress angrily, ‘I wasn’t looking to buy the restaurant, you know!’ I’m also quite surprised that some houseguests, when we are lunching or dining out because of their desire to sample a Saint-Tropez hotspot, say to Percy ‘Oh shall we share this?’ when the check comes. But most of our guests are fabulous, and I’d much rather spend time with them than attend the overcrowded parties that proliferate in the Saint-Tropez haute saison.
We did attend a few parties this year, most of which were pretty dull — they serve masses of the dreaded shellfish and are populated by far too many people who consider themselves the dernier cri of the beau monde. And why do most of the men shake hands with manly-man vice-like grips that make your fingers crack? I may have to convert to Islam, so that a nod of the head and a hand to the heart is considered a polite greeting. I don’t know how the Queen does it. Watching some of these men dance is pretty hysterical. They say you can tell how a man makes love by the way he dances. If that’s the case, then most of the Saint-Tropez partygoers must be pretty sorry in the sack.
According to a television programme I watched recently on the subject of waste, many councils are now insisting that householders divide their garbage into no less than nine separate containers. They must also check each individual piece of trash to ensure it’s the correct one for the bin. Isn’t that taking anal retention too far? Sometimes, for example when colleagues desperate for attention criticise me in the papers (or accuse me of sordid sexual practices), I feel like that harried housewife in the days when rubbish was collected door to door. When she answered the door and the bin men announced ‘Garbage!’, she replied, ‘Send it up!’
I have just finished reading Peter Evans’s engrossing new book The Secret Conversations, about his chats with Ava Gardner when she was considering writing her autobiography. As a child I adored Ava Gardner, and when I was a young actress she became my idol. She was known as ‘the most beautiful animal in the world’ and was a true original, whose salty, expletive-ridden dialogue and intimate but hilarious descriptions of her marriages to Mickey Rooney and Frank Sinatra contributed to her status as a movie legend. They don’t make ’em like that any more, and Peter’s book paints a fascinating picture of a once beautiful woman living practically in anonymity in London, after a stroke at 64 destroyed her looks. Sadly, Peter died the day he delivered the manuscript, a bittersweet but fitting end to an affectionate relationship between author and subject.
In the book, Ava recalls the junior studio publicists who were instructed to station themselves at all the 1950s hotspots and saloons like Mocombo, Ciro’s and the Coconut Grove to prevent photographers taking unflattering photographs of their contract players. Nothing but the most attractive snaps of their stars would be allowed to make their way into the movie magazines. How things have changed since then! Now the most popular photos of celebrities are those in which they look the fattest, drunkest or ugliest.
An oldie but a goodie from Benjamin Franklin: ‘Guests, like fish, begin to smell after three days.’ I love my house guests and family who regularly visit our villa in Provence, but I have wielded my scythe on those who have irritated me intensely. We have a very relaxed ambience in the house, minimal staff and just a few rules: only plastic glasses down by the pool; lock the bedroom doors in case of the odd roaming burglar wants to help him- or herself to your valuables and passports; and don’t recline on the new pool mattresses unless you put a towel beneath your wet or sweaty body. Quite reasonable, we think, but I’m amazed by how often these simple rules are utterly ignored. ‘Do you mind not putting your shoes on the mattress?’ I asked one older gentleman. ‘Why? They’re clean,’ he snapped as one of his feet shot out, leaving a grass stain behind.
Another guest, after having breakfast, lunch and dinner chez nous for four days, was reluctantly press-ganged to contribute with the rest of the group in taking us out to dinner one night. ‘God, this is a fortune!’ he exclaimed loudly at a restaurant we frequent, causing much craning of necks from fellow diners and then addressed the waitress angrily, ‘I wasn’t looking to buy the restaurant, you know!’ I’m also quite surprised that some houseguests, when we are lunching or dining out because of their desire to sample a Saint-Tropez hotspot, say to Percy ‘Oh shall we share this?’ when the check comes. But most of our guests are fabulous, and I’d much rather spend time with them than attend the overcrowded parties that proliferate in the Saint-Tropez haute saison.
We did attend a few parties this year, most of which were pretty dull — they serve masses of the dreaded shellfish and are populated by far too many people who consider themselves the dernier cri of the beau monde. And why do most of the men shake hands with manly-man vice-like grips that make your fingers crack? I may have to convert to Islam, so that a nod of the head and a hand to the heart is considered a polite greeting. I don’t know how the Queen does it. Watching some of these men dance is pretty hysterical. They say you can tell how a man makes love by the way he dances. If that’s the case, then most of the Saint-Tropez partygoers must be pretty sorry in the sack.
According to a television programme I watched recently on the subject of waste, many councils are now insisting that householders divide their garbage into no less than nine separate containers. They must also check each individual piece of trash to ensure it’s the correct one for the bin. Isn’t that taking anal retention too far? Sometimes, for example when colleagues desperate for attention criticise me in the papers (or accuse me of sordid sexual practices), I feel like that harried housewife in the days when rubbish was collected door to door. When she answered the door and the bin men announced ‘Garbage!’, she replied, ‘Send it up!’
This article first appeared in the print edition of The Spectator magazine, dated 17 August 2013 & 17 August 2013 AUS
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