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Fashion Labels Deepen Links To Cannes Film Festival

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Luxury fashion labels are increasingly reaching beyond the red carpets and exclusive parties of the cinema world, becoming partners with filmmakers and production companies.

At the Cannes film festival this year, which starts Tuesday, labels will be looking to showcase not only their outfits, but also their credibility as investors.

Alongside corporate heavyweights such as Chanel and Dior, trendy Paris-based label AMI and its founder Alexandre Mattiussi have linked up with the festival for the first time.

AMI is set to present a new award for emerging talent –- the Grand Prix AMI Paris –- at the secondary Critics’ Week section of the festival.

“We’re going there humbly, in support of cinema and its actors, to accompany artists,” Mattiussi, who serves as creative director of his brand, told AFP.

But AMI has also co-produced several films such as “The Beast” in 2023 by Bertrand Bonello, starring French actress Lea Seydoux, or “Enzo” by Robin Campillo which will premiere in Cannes this year.

Fashion and cinema are “in a way, the same job. I also tell stories through clothing. A runway show has a context, music, and this idea of spectacle – it’s a narrative process too,” added the 44-year-old.

But Mattiussi stressed he doesn’t “consider myself a film producer. That would be pretentious.”

“I don’t get involved in the scripts or creative decisions,” he said.

His label contributed to costumes for “The Beast”, much like Jonathan Anderson — newly appointed creative director of Dior Homme and formerly at Loewe –- did for Luca Guadagnino’s 2024 movie “Queer”.

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For years, Anderson’s runway shows have also served as gathering spots for cinema stars, from Timothee Chalamet to Tilda Swinton.

Other fashion houses are expanding their presence in the film industry with Saint Laurent running a division devoted entirely to cinema, called Saint Laurent Productions.

Run by current artistic director Anthony Vaccarello, the division aims to co-produce two to three films per year.

It has already backed works by Paolo Sorrentino (“Parthenope”), David Cronenberg (“The Shrouds”), and Jacques Audiard’s 2024 smash hit musical “Emilia Perez”

Kering, the owner of Gucci, Saint Laurent and Balenciaga among others, is also the sponsor of a major Cannes prize — “Women in Motion” — which recognises figures who “advance the place of women in cinema and in society”.

This year’s winner will be Australian actor Nicole Kidman.

L’Oreal, the festival’s official make-up partner for 28 years, also sponsors a prize supporting “women in cinema”.

In return, its logo appears behind stars including Eva Longoria, Helen Mirren, Andie MacDowell, Viola Davis, and Aishwarya Rai.

A new sponsor this year will be French carmaker Alpine, which has teamed up with another major parallel section of the Festival, the Directors’ Fortnight.

It will be showcasing its sports cars on the water-front boulevard of Cannes known as La Croisette.

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‘It Was Olamide Who Humble Don Jazzy’ – Samklef

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Veteran Nigerian music producer, Samklef, has claimed that ace rapper cum YBNL boss, Olamide, has made more impact in the country’s music industry than renowned music executive, Don Jazzy.

Recall that Samklef made this assertion while reacting to the backlash Olamide is currently receiving for declaring Wizkid, “the greatest Afrobeats artist after Fela.”

Samklef, in a post via on Saturday, argued that Olamide deserves to be respected, claiming that he broke the chain of gatekeepers in the Nigerian music industry.

He wrote, “Devil go punish anybody wey talk down on olamide! His impact in the industry even Donjazzy Dey learn.

“It was Olamide who humble Don Jazzy after that Headies wahala. And broke the chain of the industry gate keepers..Na him make Don Jazzy dey wear this new mask.

“After Wizkid, na Olamide get the real street credibility.”

Don Jazzy and Olamide are widely regarded as Nigeria’s most prolific music executives, owing to the number of talents they have nurtured to stardom through their record labels.

Don Jazzy was instrumental to the rise of Wande Coal, D’Prince, Dr Sid, and several artists through the now-defunct Mo’Hits Records, which he co-owned with D’banj.

After Mo’Hits split, he launched Mavin Records, which has produced superstars such as Tiwa Savage, Reekado Banks, Korede Bello, Johnny Drille, Rema, and Ayra Starr.

On his part, Olamide has, through his YBNL record label, launched the careers of artists such as Adekunle Gold, Lil Kesh, Fireboy DML, Asake, and many others.

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Regina Daniels ignores Ned Nwoko’s substance abuse, visits Tiwa Savage,

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Nollywood actress Regina Daniels recently took to Instagram to share a heartfelt interaction with music superstar Tiwa Savage, describing the singer as a “true icon” whose wisdom and generosity left a lasting impression.

In her post on Saturday, Daniels revealed that Savage insisted on giving her a dollar gift, a rare moment where the usually generous actress found herself on the receiving end.

“Her wisdom lifted my spirit and her thoughtful dollar gift put the brightest smile on my face,” Daniels wrote.

She reflected on the significance of the encounter, noting that it was a reminder that mentorship and guidance aren’t just about advice, but also about care, encouragement, and sharing moments of joy.

Her post read, “Had an enlightening conversation with a true icon today @tiwasavage. One thing I’ll always stand by is this: I only counsel from those who have walked a path similar to mine. Her wisdom lifted my spirit, and her thoughtful dollar gift put the brightest smile on my face.

I’m so used to being the giver, but she insisted it was my turn to receive something beautiful. Thank you, Mamito, for pouring into me with both wisdom and love. Plus, I also passed my big love and kiss from my mama.”

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“I can’t keep calm” – Yetunde Barnabas shares sultry maternity photos following birth of her baby boy

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Nollywood actress Yetunde Barnabas is taking the internet by storm with her maternity photos following the birth of her second child.

The movie star, via her Instagram and. Facebook page, shared more photos of herself in a sultry dress with her bump on display.

The new mother of two promised to flood her timeline with beautiful memories of her son’s birth. She said there are many cute things and she can’t keep calm about it.

Yetunde Barnabas maternity photos
“Hot Mamacita

Y’all, I’m just getting started. I’m about to flood your timeline with beautiful memories of our baby G.
Too many cute things and I can’t keep calm about this one oooo GOD IS TOO GOOD TO ME. GRATEFUL”.

Many of her colleagues took to her comment section to gush over the photos.

Toyin Alausa wrote, “Na you leave modelling, modelling no leave you Yetty. Yummy mommy

Bimpe Akintunde wrote, “Sexy prego

Debanke wrote, “Hottie

Sola Olaibi Gaji wrote, “Congratulations, my potato pariri

Eniola Afeez wrote, “Congratulations, sis

Afeez Owo wrote, “Mummy Anuoluwapo

One Ikeme Amara wrote, “You humbled pregnancy

One Bellagentle wrote, “Hot mamacita. Momma to my 2 cutesy GO’s

One tiernyolalere wrote, “Flood us we are your Lekki”.

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