Some leaders could be paparazzi fodder Sep 2, 2009
Jacques Brinon/Associated Press Sure to be magnets for attention at the summit are French President Nicolas Sarkozy, left, with his wife Carla Bruni-Sarkozy ... When Mr. Sarkozy was dumped by his first wife during his campaign for president, his wooing of supermodel Carla Bruni -- a socially ambitious Italian heiress who once dated Mick Jagger and whose nude photos were auctioned off at Christie's on the eve of a state visit to Britain -- was actually seen as a smart move politically. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Ekta: Ready for the race! Aug 23, 2009
Ekta is bonding well with her roommate Miss France these days, we hope she comes back with some really interesting stuff on Sarkozi and Carla Bruni. We are waiting for your success Ekta. (India Times, India)
Spring and racing carnival hats are in the air Aug 21, 2009
The signature headgear of Jackie Kennedy and Audrey Hepburn, worn to devastating effect by Grace Kelly and Carla Bruni, is officially back, and tipped to make an eye-catching run over the spring racing carnival. "Certainly this season we see a trend towards refined dressing so the pillbox and cocktail-style hats are very relevant," Judy Coomber, Myer's director of apparel, says. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Read the 'JER' transcript Aug 11, 2009
Nicolas Sarkozy's wife, Carla Bruni, is trying to turn him into a French intellectual. Barack Obama is on TV virtually every day as the nicest guy you ever met. (Fox News)
CKX???s 19 Entertainment Announces New Partnership with Storm Model Management Aug 10, 2009
Founded in London by Ms. Doukas in 1987, the agency represents an international roster of clients that includes Kate Moss, Jourdan Dunn, Lily Cole, Cindy Crawford, Eva Herzigova, Carla Bruni, Emma Watson and many others ... Operating on an international level the agency now represents some of the most influential faces in the world, including Kate Moss, Lily Cole, Jourdan Dunn, Eva Herzigova, Carla Bruni and Cindy Crawford. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
The world's best dressed? Aug 6, 2009
Michelle Obama, together with Carla Bruni, the wife of French President Nicolas Sarkozy, makes up the list of elegant first ladies. Others said by Vanity Fair to dress well include New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, actress Anne Hathaway, and Princess Letizia of Asturias, wife of the heir to the Spanish throne. (iAfrica.com)
Sarkozy insists health is 'fine' Jul 30, 2009
He said he would enjoy a quiet summer holiday with his wife Carla Bruni and his children. He said he had undergone several tests but the results showed nothing abnormal. (BBC News -- Europe)
Sarkozy to ease up after dizzy spell... Jul 28, 2009
Since his election, Sarkozy has maintained a frenetic pace, traveling the world and performing political activities, as well as divorcing his second wife and marrying his third, the former fashion model and singer Carla Bruni. During his presidential campaign, Sarkozy pushed for greater transparency on presidential health bulletins, but his short hospital stay for a throat problem in 2007 was revealed only three months later. (The Drudge Report)
Profile: Nicolas Sarkozy Jul 27, 2009
After weeks of intense speculation he married former model-turned-singer Carla Bruni in February 2008. The publicity surrounding the romance between Mr Sarkozy, 54, and Ms Bruni, 41, was a departure from the French tradition of keeping presidential private lives private. (BBC News -- Europe)
Sarkozy hospitalized after feeling ill while exercising Jul 27, 2009
TODAYs Matt Lauer talks Carla Bruni, first lady of France, about relationships, life in the spotlight and her singing career ... Since his election, Sarkozy has maintained a frenetic pace, traveling the world and performing political activities, as well as divorcing his second wife and marrying his third, the former fashion model and singer, Carla Bruni. (MSNBC -- International)
"Octomom! The Musical" Hits L.A. Jul 22, 2009
Madonna visits hospitalized stagehands; plus, Tori Spelling, Carla Bruni and Tony Romo. Stories. (CBS News)
Studio spokesman: `Bridget Jones' returns to film Jul 20, 2009
A flock of global entertainment notables and politicos, including France's first lady Carla Bruni, toasted Nelson Mandela's 91st birthday with an all-star concert at Radio City Music Hall. The price of the Connecticut mega-mansion owned by rapper 50 Cent has dropped again _ to $10. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Mandela birthday set to music Jul 19, 2009
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Michelle Obama bringing glamor to Moscow Jul 4, 2009
On a recent trip to Paris, she impressed the fashion-conscious French with her chic designer outfits standing side-by-side with the country's former supermodel First Lady Carla Bruni. In Britain, she famously breached palace protocol by putting her arm around Queen Elizabeth II.. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Supermodel arrested after 'threatening to attack plastic surgeon'... Jul 1, 2009
She was once a close associate of French first lady Carla Bruni. In an interview earlier in her career, Mulder said: From the beginning, I hated being photographed. (The Drudge Report)
No Sarkozy visit Jun 28, 2009
FRENCH President Nicolas Sarkozy and his former supermodel wife Carla Bruni will not be coming to Sydney after all. It had been hoped Mr Sarkozy would visit Australia when he attends the France-Oceania summit in Noumea, New Caledonia, at the end of next month. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Berlusconi defiant in face of scandal Jun 22, 2009
Powerful businessman Tarak Ben Ammar, however, had a different suggestion for the premier: He told the Corriere della Sera it may be time for a new first lady, much like French President Nicolas Sarkozy s marriage to model Carla Bruni. Having a woman by his side would be decisive for a man who is so sensitive to beauty, elegance, and talent, Ben Ammar said. (Boston Globe)
Woody Allen eyes Carla Bruni for film role Jun 19, 2009
French first lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy was one of the world's top models before starting a career as a singer and marrying President Nicolas Sarkozy last year ... PARIS - Woody Allen would like to use France's first lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy for a film role, the U.S. director told RTL radio on Thursday. (MSNBC -- Movies)
Michelle Obama-Carla Bruni Fashion Duel Jun 16, 2009
From left, first lady Michelle Obama, President Barack Obama, French first 00004000 lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy and French President Nicolas Sarkozy, react, as they leave following their meeting at the Prefecture of Caen, northwestern France, Saturday, June 6, 2009 ... Mrs. Obama's visit to the City of Light was widely billed as a rematch of the "duel of charm" that pitted her in a glamour contest against France's first lady, the former supermodel-turned-singer Carla Bruni-Sarkozy. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Battle over game Jun 5, 2009
Nude photo auctioned A revealing photograph of France's first lady, Carla Bruni, was bought for $19,600 by an anonymous bidder yesterday at a Berlin auction house. The image is one of 10 prints of a nude Bruni captured by American fashion photographer Pamela Hanson in 1994. (Boston Globe)
Nude Carla Bruni photo auctions for $19,600 Jun 5, 2009
BERLIN - A revealing photograph of former model and France's current first lady Carla Bruni was bought for $19,600 by an anonymous bidder Thursday at a Berlin auction house ... The Villa Grisebach auction house appraised "Carla Bruni in Bed" at $3,568-$4,997 and talked to prospective buyers from as far away as Mexico, according to the house's photography expert, Franziska Schmidt. (MSNBC -- Lifestyle)
Sarkozy to get his Obama moment Jun 3, 2009
Later that year, Sarkozy publicly flaunted his love for American culture by escorting his soon-to-be wife, former top model and songstress Carla Bruni, to Disneyland Paris on their first public date ... Toning down the blingFirst lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy has toned down her husband's tendency toward flash that led many to call him "president bling-bling," and was the epitome of elegance when the couple called on Queen Elizabeth II during a London state visit last year. (MSNBC -- International)
Bruni pats Sarkozy's derrière during love-in May 21, 2009
Carla Bruni is being interviewed by journalists when Sarkozy drops by ... Nicolas Sarkozy and Carla Bruni have played the loved-up couple for the cameras ... If this was a Mills & Boon novel it would be time for some romantic action in front of the fireplace, however, the French President Nicolas Sarkozy and his wife, Carla Bruni, are surrounded by a room full of journalists. (CNN -- International)
Carla-Sarko video stuns France May 20, 2009
A video in which Carla Bruni pets her husband, French president Nicolas Sarkozy and calls him her little cabbage has caused a sensation across France ... A video in which Carla Bruni pets her husband, French president Nicolas Sarkozy and calls him her little cabbage has caused a sensation across France. (India Times, India)
Carla Bruni savages Pope over contraception... May 20, 2009
Carla Bruni criticises Pope Benedict XVI - Telegraph ... Carla Bruni criticises Pope Benedict XVI ... Carla Bruni has issued a scathing attack on Pope Benedict XVI saying that she has allowed her Catholic faith to lapse because of his approach to contraception in Africa. (The Drudge Report)
Words of encouragement for Sarkozy: 'Be brave, my little chou chou'... May 20, 2009
Be brave, my little chou chou': Carla Bruni's words of encouragement for the French President are caught on tape ... A hugely embarrassing video in which Carla Bruni calls Nicolas Sarkozy my chou chou has caused a sensation across France. (The Drudge Report)
France's First Lady tours recession-hit Paris in disguise just like aristocrats during Revolution... May 17, 2009
In fact, Carla Bruni even admits donning a special disguise and affecting a funny voice to avoid being spotted, much like Marie Antoinette was said to have done during the French Revolution. Undercover: Carla Bruni in dark glasses and dark coat, an outfit she prefers to wear while touring the streets of Paris incognito. (The Drudge Report)
French parliament adopts tough Internet piracy bill May 13, 2009
Sarkozy and model-turned-singer first lady Carla Bruni, who released her third album last year, invited a select group of 60 singers and filmmakers at the Elysee palace last month to shore up the campaign for the bill's adoption. A first draft was rejected in early April, in a surprise defeat for Sarkozy when many members of his party failed to turn up for the vote at the 577-member lower house. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Free Carla Bruni CDs anger French May 5, 2009
LONDON: A French government initiative to give away thousands of Carla Bruni CDs for free to promote exports has sparked an outrage in France amid plummeting popularity of President Nicolas Sarkozy, whom she married after a lightning romance last year ... A French government initiative to give away thousands of Carla Bruni CDs for free to promote exports has sparked an outrage in France. (India Times, India)
'Highly intimate' photos and video of Carla Bruni with ex-lover stolen from Paris flat... Apr 29, 2009
Target: Carla Bruni modelling jewellery in 2003 ... The photographs and videos of Carla Bruni, who is on an official trip to Spain with Nicolas Sarkozy, date from the 41-year- old's affair with philosopher Raphael Enthoven ... Embarrassment: Carla Bruni yesterday in Madrid with the Spanish Prime Minister's wife Sonsoles Espinosa Diaz. (The Drudge Report)
Angelina Jolie voted most beautiful woman Apr 15, 2009
The survey asked women to choose the most attractive lady from a list of 19 famous women, including singer Beyonce Knowles, actress Gwyneth Paltrow, model Bar Refaeli, Queen Rania of Jordan and Carla Bruni - the wife of French President Nicolas Sarkozy. On its' website, Vanity Fair said: "Of the billions of women on this planet, only 19, we believe, could start wars. "These modern-day Helens of Troy come from both hemispheres and include legends and ingenues, a queen, a First Lady and at least... (Xinhuanet, China)
Pinto loses 'most beautiful' tag to Jolie Apr 15, 2009
NEW YORK: Indian actress Freida Pinto was fancied ahead of favourites like Carla Bruni, Kate Moss and Gwyneth Paltrow in a poll by Vanity Fair which crowned Angelina Jolie as the most beautiful woman ... Pinto, however, was ahead of France's first lady Carla Bruni, actress Gwyneth Paltrow, Elle Macpherson, Kerry Washington and Kate Moss, who got only 1 per cent of the total votes. (India Times, India)
Freida Pinto in 'most beautiful woman' list Apr 13, 2009
While from the political circles, Queen Rania of Jordan and France first lady Carla Bruni stand tall to give a tough competition. Interestingly two of Leonardo DiCaprio's girlfriends also feature on the list, Gisele Bundchen and current love interest Bar Rafaeli. (India Times)
The Tax Capital of the World: New York is No. 1... Apr 12, 2009
Maybe C-Span can make this tax competition a new reality TV series; Carla Bruni, the first lady of France, could host. Getty Images. (The Drudge Report)
A Fawning Frenzy For Michelle Apr 9, 2009
CNN's Alina Cho said the British prime minister's wife was uglier than Mrs. Obama: "In fact, [liberal journalist] Tina Brown, as you know, joked about an hour ago that Sara Brown is a beautiful girl, but, you know, everybody sort of knows that right now, at least, she pales in comparison to Michelle Obama." When the Obamas flew to Paris, CBS's Mark Phillips was thumbing his nose at the inferior supermodel spouse of France's president: "For as long as Michelle Obama is in France, Carla Bruni may... (Human Events Online)
Michelle Obama Gets "A+" For Fashion Apr 9, 2009
Other pieces she liked included the Junya Wantanabe modern argyle cardigan the first lady wore while speaking at a London school and the pink-and-black Thakoon coat worn while meeting French first lady Carla Bruni. Overall, Norwood commended Michelle Obama for putting her best foot (and clothes) forward on the international trip, concluding that it was a "great moment for American fashion.". (CBS News)
Riots force Michelle, Carla to cancel hospice visit... Apr 5, 2009
Rioters force Michelle Obama and Carla Bruni to cancel Strasbourg cancer hospice visit - Telegraph ... Rioters force Michelle Obama and Carla Bruni to cancel Strasbourg cancer hospice visit ... First Ladies including Michelle Obama and Carla Bruni have been forced to cancel a visit to a cancer hospice as widespread rioting marred the Nato summit in Strasbourg. (The Drudge Report)
Michelle Still Wowing 'Em In Europe Apr 5, 2009
(CBS) "C 000015A0 hic to Chic" is how one newspaper in London headlined the meeting between Michelle Obama and France's first lady, former model and occasional pop star Carla Bruni Sarkozy, after they greeted each toher with the traditional pecks on the other's cheeks. Indeed, reports CBS News correspondent Richard Roth, the tabloids are buzzing non-stop about Mrs. Obama. (CBS News)
Michelle Obama, Bruni-Sarkozy Bring Glamor to Spotlight Apr 5, 2009
The highly anticipated meeting of the most fashionable first ladies left with a new French Connection: Carla Bruni-Sarkozy. Michelle Obama and Carla Bruni command the spotlight at summit in France. (ABC News)
Chic first ladies meet in France Apr 4, 2009
April 3: For all their differences, first ladies Michelle Obama and Carla Bruni share one thing in common: a public that is endlessly fascinated with them ... Whisked from Air Force One to the citys gilded Rohan Palace, the Obamas came face-to-face with their glamorous equals French President Nicolas Sarkozy and his wife Carla Bruni-Sarkozy. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Lack of La Bruni fails to Rein on parade Apr 2, 2009
In the absence of Carla Bruni however, the leader who elicited the most comment from the phalanx of press was the Italian PM Silvio Berlusconi for the depth of his improbable hairline. Story Tools. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Officials: France officially asks to rejoin NATO Mar 21, 2009
TODAYs Matt Lauer talks Carla Bruni, first lady of France, about relationships, life in the spotlight and her singing career. Today show. (MSNBC -- International)
In France, Rue89 brings readers into the newsroom Mar 6, 2009
It broke the news that President Nicolas Sarkozy's previous wife had not voted for him in the 2007 election - they divorced a few months later, and Sarkozy has since married Carla Bruni. It also reported unrest that has hit the Caribbean island of Guadeloupe well before most of the mainland press. (International Herald Tribune)
Defining Sarkozy Mar 1, 2009
When his ex-wife was speedily replaced by the classy former supermodel and pop star Carla Bruni, there was a new metamorphosis. Nicolas Sarkozy began to read the classic literature he had previously scoffed at, he began to talk about the importance of faith in society and his explosive temper softened. (BBC News)
I gave Sarko his woman, jokes Italy PM Feb 28, 2009
Italian PM Silvio Berlusconi joked with Nicolas Sarkozy that he gave the French president his woman, a reference to Italian-born former supermodel Carla Bruni who became Frances first lady ... Sarkozy married Carla Bruni on February 2, 2008. (India Times, India)
Philately helps to soothe Sarkozy's savage breast Feb 26, 2009
Carla Bruni, his glamorous third wife, is delighted that Mr Sarkozy, who is known to have a fierce temper, is enjoying the sedate pastime, according to sources close to the couple. Pride of place in the Sarkozy stamp collection is a set issued by the Royal Mail in 2004 to celebrate the centenary of the Entente Cordiale. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
France's Sarkozy finds time in busy schedule to collect stamps Feb 26, 2009
But he now sponsors fellow philatelists in a new club at the Elysee Palace, where he lives with wife Carla Bruni ... Carla Bruni has reportedly told friends that she is glad he is enjoying a more sedate hobby. (BBC News -- Europe)
Carla Bruni visits West Africa and polishes her image Feb 16, 2009
Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, the first lady of France, with women and their children at a hospital in Ouagadougou, Burkina-Faso, on Feb. 11 ... Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, the first lady of France, looked out the window of her 13-seat military jet as it touched down here, spotted the red carpet and receiving party awaiting her and suddenly realized what she was wearing ... Although her husband has not dared to venture deep into France's troubled suburbs as president, she is planning to use some of her personal... (International Herald Tribune)
Infotainment Feb 14, 2009
a smitten President Nicolas Sarkozy whispered at his first meeting with Carla Bruni, according to a new memoir. Key details of the most talked about romance in world politics have been given by renowned advertising executive. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
