Inspired by last month’s interview with children’s book author Maurice Sendak, Stephen Colbert is going to write his own tome targeted towards younger fans. “I am a Pole (And So Can You!)” will be released on May 8 by Grand Central Publishing; its title riffs on his best-selling first book, “I Am America (And So Can You!)”
When Colbert initially talked about writing a children’s book, it was in jest: he wanted to “cash in” on the ever-growing genre of celebrity children’s books. Grand Central said that after fans and viewers flooded Colbert with requests to
Vogue magazine profiled Givenchy creative director Riccardo Tisci for its March 2012 issue alongside five of his muses: Kanye West, Liv Tyler, Florence Welch, Liya Kebede and Karolina Kurkova. The editorial is titled “Tisci’s Time” and includes his memories of working with Jay-Z and West on their “Watch the Throne” album.
“I was a little bit scared,” said Tisci, “because I’m not an artist of graphic artist.” He described the creative process as “like a family giving opinions to each other, sharing — which is something that fashion is missing.”
Conan O’Brien fans have cause to celebrate today, as TBS announced that it’s extending “Conan” through April 2014.
“We are proud to be in business with Conan O’Brien for the long run,” said Michael Wright. “Night after night, Conan and his team have put together terrific shows that draw a young and fiercely loyal audience. As if that weren’t enough, they have also built a dynamic online presence that keeps fans engaged like no other show in late night.”
O’Brien noted that TBS has been “fantastic partners,” and that he’s excited to continue taping shows for the
Cyndi Lauper may be 58, but she proves that she still has the dynamism and vibrance to front a fashion campaign in this ad for Uniqlo. Lauper and 15-year-old fashion blogger Tavi Gevinson model the bright spring separates Orla Kiely created with Uniqlo, perhaps embodying the brand’s diverse customer base.
There’s even a short commercial out in Japan for the upcoming Uniqlo collection. Cyndi Lauper tweeted about it back in January, writing, “I love Japanese style commercial. It was nutty and fun.” [sic] Check it out below, and don’t blink, lest you miss Lauper’s cameo.
HarperCollins is set to publish a second book from Justin Bieber called “Justin Bieber: Just Getting Started.” The photographic book follows Bieber’s first effort, “First Step 2 Forever: My Story,” which sold over a million copies when it was published in October 2010.
“Just Getting Started” will feature images from the preparation of his “Never Say Never” documentary and his upcoming album. It is set for a September 2012 release.
We’ll see plenty of Justin Bieber before then: he’s the new face of the relaunched “Punk’d” prank show, which airs on MTV starting next month.
Zac Efron reveals how he got his role in the animated adaptation of “The Lorax.” (IMDB)
Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton visits Oxford students to help teach them about self-esteem. (People)
The Bursor & Fisher law firm is preparing a class-action lawsuit against Windmill Health Products about its QuickTrim product and the marketing claims made by Kim and Khloe Kardashian. (NY Post)
Stephen Colbert gave his mom a shout-out on his return to “The Colbert Report.” (People)
