Russian tennis player Maria Sharapova poses with a Sony Ericsson mobile phone in this undated handout photo. Sharapova has signed a four-year sponsorship agreement with the mobile communications company.
Gisele Caroline Nonnenmacher Bündchen (born July 20, 1980), is a Brazilian supermodel who has been acclaimed as the highest-paid model in the world. Since her introduction onto the fashion scene in the ’90s she has appeared in countless billboards and magazine covers, as well as numerous TV and print ads. Bündchen is currently the face of more than 20 brands from different countries such as United States, Russia, Brazil, Italy, France, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, South Korea, Germany and Switzerland. According to Forbes, she made $33 million in 2006, adding to her estimated $150 million fortune. She is currently listed in the Guinness World Records as the “world’s richest supermodel”
Former O.C. star Mischa Barton is coming out on the big screen in Roland Joffe’s Russian coming-of-age drama Finding t.A.T.u., reports Variety.
The movie, adapted from the novel t.A.T.u. Come Back by Russian author A. Mitrofanov, follows the story of a lonely American teenager in Moscow who becomes friends with a local girl over their obsession with the gay-for-pay pop band t.A.T.u.
In 2000 t.A.T.u. caused international controversy with their music video single “I’ve Lost My Mind.” The video, which aired on MTV Russia, depicted the band’s two female singers dressed as Catholic school girls singing the song and kissing sensually.
With the release of the documentary Anatomiya t.A.T.u. in 2003, it became apparent that the girls’ sexuality was a publicity stunt.
The cast also includes Shantel VanSanten, Anton Yelchin, Alex Kaluzhsky, and Helena Mattsson. (The Advocate)
Gisele Bundchen rakes in $33 million a year, the new Forbes list of the top 15 richest supermodels says.
That makes the Brazilian-born West Villager better paid than New York’s most famous slugger, Alex Rodriguez (at least for now), who is signed to a 10-year, $250 million contract.
All 15 of the Forbes foxes rake in $1.5 million or more a year - which means each earns more than the average Mets player.
Kate Moss, 33, who comes in second to Bundchen, pulls in $9 million from her various contracts. Victoria’s Secret models Heidi Klum, Adriana Lima and Alessandra Ambrosio come next, earning between $6 million and $8 million annually.
Though supermodels earn more than ever, they don’t have the name recognition of the greats a decade ago, like Cindy Crawford, Naomi Campbell and Elle Macpherson. And, most, with the exception of Hilary Rhoda, 20, and Carolyn Murphy, 31, are from outside the U.S.
Models make money by scoring big ad campaigns and contracts. While runway shows may gain them recognition, they don’t pay as well ($250 an hour) and only happen a few times a year.
Bundchen is so successful because she stars in nearly 20 campaigns a year and licenses her name out to a Brazilian shoe company. She also is the lead model for cash cow Victoria’s Secret, which pays her $5 million a year to walk in their shows and pose in their catalogues.
Russian-born Natalia Vodianova, who made her name with Calvin Klein, earns $4.5 million. Czech Victoria’s Secret model Karolina Kurkova and Canadian Daria Werbowy - the bug-eyed face of Lancome - each make about $3.5 million. They are followed by the list’s youngest model, 19-year-old Gemma Ward, who pulls in $3 million.
The top 10 richest supermodels from the list are:
Gisele Bundchen, 26: $33M
Kate Moss, 33: $9M
Heidi Klum, 34: $8M
Adriana Lima, 26: $6M
Alessandra Ambrosio, 26: $6M
Carolyn Murphy, 31: $5M
Natalia Vodianova, 25: $4.5M
Karolina Kurkova, 23: $3.5M
Daria Werbowy, 22: $3.5M
Gemma Ward, 19: $3M
(Daily News)
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Good news comes from Russian music duo t.A.T.u’s personnel, Yulia Volkova. She’s been reported pregnant with her second child. She’s carrying new partner, businessman Parviz’s baby.
Singer/actor friend, Sergey Lazarev confirmed the pregnancy news, saying “Yes, she’s pregnant, she told me a few weeks ago. She’s expecting at Christmas. I’m really excited for her. Motherhood has really changed her. When she gave birth to Viktoria she suddenly grew up and calmed down. She’s a lot more mature now.”
Volkova, who is still 20 years old, already has a two-year-old daughter, Viktoria Pavlovna, from a previous relationship. The songbird, claimed as the “bad girl” of t.A.T.u, is said to be desperate for a son. Hopefully she’ll get what she’s dreamt of so far.
Former O.C. star Mischa Barton is coming out on the big screen in Roland Joffe’s Russian coming-of-age drama Finding t.A.T.u., reports Variety.
The movie, adapted from the novel t.A.T.u. Come Back by Russian author A. Mitrofanov, follows the story of a lonely American teenager in Moscow who becomes friends with a local girl over their obsession with the gay-for-pay pop band t.A.T.u.
In 2000 t.A.T.u. caused international controversy with their music video single “I’ve Lost My Mind.” The video, which aired on MTV Russia, depicted the band’s two female singers dressed as Catholic school girls singing the song and kissing sensually.
With the release of the documentary Anatomiya t.A.T.u. in 2003, it became apparent that the girls’ sexuality was a publicity stunt.
The cast also includes Shantel VanSanten, Anton Yelchin, Alex Kaluzhsky, and Helena Mattsson. (The Advocate)
