Lucie Jones is styled for success

Select Model Management is a great name and has become one of the UK's leading model agencies. Lucie Jones has been added to the ‘select’ list of models at Select and we wish her the best. However it seems there are two possible paths for Lucie now. Or can she do more?

With a big voice that displays passion and power, tone and control, Lucie could follow in the footsteps of Carly Smithson and carve out a very successful career in music. On the other hand Select have an impressive track record in developing careers for Lily Donaldson, Agyness Deyn and Daisy Lowe.

A third possibility is that Lucie Jones (photo right) can do both. Many singers have also become models, and models have become singers. Grace Jones and Taylor Momsen have both achieved dual success, in very different ages and different ways - and both have achieved success as actresses as well.

The possible futures for Lucie prove, again, that Simon Cowell is wrong with his anti-girl 'phase' of the past two years. Simon dismissed Lucie in a way that left him with zero credibility as a judge on X Factor, yet it seems he is the greater loser.

As the second photograph (left) by Kristin Vicari shows, Lucie can bring power and passion to the catwalk as well as the recording studio. Go Lucie! On all fronts!

Beyonce sets new Grammy Award record with 6 wins

Beyonce looked stunning in her Sasha Fierce persona on stage at the Grammy Awards 2010 ceremony in Los Angeles in January. By the end of the show Beyonce had achieved another record in her stellar career.

During her performance Beyonce (photo) wore a black leather mini-dress by Versace Atelier composed of cut leather pieces and featuring a metallic enriched bustier. When not on stage Beyonce chose a stunning Giorgio Armani Privé chain metal mini-dress in silver and gold, encrusted with Swarovski crystals. Fierce and elegant in turn, the style statements were as powerful as her music.

In the running for an impressive 10 awards, Beyonce collected 6 and achieved the most wins by a female in one night at the Grammy Awards. The wins were:

• Best Contemporary R&B Album: I Am… Sasha Fierce — Beyonce
• Best Female R&B Vocal Performance: Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It) — Beyonce
• Best Female Pop Vocal Performance: Halo — Beyonce
• Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance: At Last — Beyonce
• Two songwriter awards: Song of the Year and Best R&B Song: Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It) — Thaddis Harrell, Beyonce Knowles, Terius Nash & Christopher Stewart (performed by Beyonce)

See further coverage of Beyonce and the Grammy Awards at http://clik4music.com

Models of the Year - 2009 and maybe a bit more

Lots of magazines, newspapers and websites have listed their Top Models of 2009 and a few have also suggested Top Models of the Decade.

There are a few names that appear regularly and we agree - Miranda Kerr, Chanel Iman, Lara Stone. Of course we must also mention Heidi Klum as both a model and entrepreneur, not to mention a "model mum".

There have been two models who capture our attention on a regular basis although not because they are making appearances for famous brands. While that is great for them and their career - and probably the brand - they also stand out for an intensity or characterisation that sets them apart.

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley (photo left) has achieved an enormous amount in just a few years and it seems Karlie Kloss (photo right) is destined for the same.

Neither one is a blond bombshell or an angular waif. Both bring their own character to the photoshoots, adding a touch of appealing grit rather than the bland plastic posing of so many other "top" models.

Let's hope the new decade is kind to both.

Alexandra Burke makes a big impression

Alexandra Burke has signed a five album recording deal with Epic Records, valued at £3.5 million. She is working on the U.S. version of her album Overcome, due to be released on 12 March 2010. Alexandra and RedOne have mentioned on Twitter that they were working on new tracks for the American launch.

Meanwhile, promotional touring in Europe is assisted by a specially customised coach (photo) for Alexandra. Bad Boys featuring Flo Rida debuted at number-one in the UK, becoming Alexandra's second consecutive number-one single.

Alexandra became the European record holder for single sales over a period of twenty-four hours when her debut single Hallelujah sold 105,000 copies in one day. The song went on to become the top-selling song of the year on the BBC Radio 1 Chart Show.

Sales of Hallelujah passed 1 million by 9 January 2009, making Burke the first British female solo artist to sell a million copies of a single in the UK. Alexandra's new single Broken Heels was released on 18 January 2010 and the video was shot in Los Angeles on 22 and 23 November 2009.

New Twilight fashion range from BB Dakota

A director of photography during the filming of the first Twilight movie made a decision with unexpected benefits for a clothing company. The planned brown hoodie for Kristen Stewart was rejected for a scene as the color clashed with her hair.

A last minute dash to a clothing store led to Bella wearing a BB Dakota cargo jacket in the movie. Teens decided they liked the look and so when the item became a big hit for the clothing company they renamed it the "Twilight Jacket".

Now BB Dakota have a new collection planned to includes plaid shirts, skinny cords and hoodies, all revolving around the still-in-demand jacket and the outdoor style of Twilight's vampire-loving heroine.

Entertainer Of The Year Award for Taylor Swift

Associated Press, the prestigious organisation for Newspaper editors and broadcast producers, has chosen Taylor Swift as the Entertainer Of The Year for 2009.

The 20-year-old crossover star was surprised at the award: "I am so honored and so excited. This was so unexpected, and I could not be more grateful."

It has also been revealed that Taylor came in a very close second to Lady GaGa in the MTV Woman of the Year countdown for 2009. Some commentators have said if GaGa had not achieved such success then Taylor would have scooped the MTV award easily.

Taylor Swift has an impressive success rate, gathering 6 American Music Awards and 3 Teen Choice Awards out of the 48 she has won already. Taylor has also received 62 other nominations, an astonishing number for one so young.

Her second album Fearless held the #1 spot on the Billboard chart for three weeks in 2009 and at one point had eight songs on the Hot 100 chart. After an impressive acoustic performance at the Grammys with friend Miley Cyrus, Swift embarked on a sold-out 52-city North American tour. The good news continued with album of the year at the Country Music Association Awards and artist of the year at the American Music Awards.

Taylor has been quoted as saying she has exciting plans for the future, so is clearly not resting on her laurels: "The second that I put out Fearless, the moment that album came out and I was done with it, I started writing for my next album. I love to plan 20 steps ahead of myself, trying to top what I've done last.”

Miley Cyrus recording Poison classic

In a feature post on her blog, Miley Cyrus has included details about working on Poison’s 80’s rock ballad Every Rose Has Its Thorn.

Miley’s mom Tish Cyrus is quoted on the blog as saying: “Every Rose is one of Miley’s all-time favorite songs and she is really excited about cutting it.”

Miley is quoted on the blog as well: “The song is a classic and one of my favorites. Bret Michaels and Poison was my very first concert and introduced me to rock and roll.

“I recently heard the song play and everyone around me starting singing along. It’s a song that everyone knows and loves. I feel like the way the music industry is today really shelters kids and they aren’t exposed to songs as honest and real as this one.”

Photo (right) shows Miley Cyrus with Bret Michaels of Poison.

Miley’s first concert experience – other than seeing dad Billy Ray Cyrus onstage – was watching Poison perform in Nashville. A rep has confirmed Miley recorded the song in New York and that she’s been in the studio with Michaels – along with other producers – putting her own spin on the ’80s ballad.

The blog also quotes Miley saying: “Bret and I had a great time in the studio together just hanging out and making music. It was so surreal to have him sit down with his acoustic guitar and walk me through Every Rose and then give me the opportunity to add my own flare and edge to it. Bret is so passionate about music and it shows.” And rumor is that Michaels might even dust off his blue rose guitar to add some licks on the track.

“I think it is such a rad collaboration because it shows that two artists that seem so different on the outside can come together and organically create something that we are both proud of. I look forward to finishing the song in LA with Bret and John Shanks who is producing,” the teen star said.

Miley has sold more than 15 million albums worldwide and her three albums have all gone platinum or gold in many countries around the world: Meet Miley Cyrus, Breakout and Hannah Montana: The Movie. Miley’s most recent single The Climb is certified 2 x Platinum in America.

Gorgeous at 17 - Miley Cyrus and maybe a new tattoo

As you might expect, millionairess Miley Cyrus had a big bash for her 17th birthday. But did she also get a peek-a-boo tattoo?

Miley was photographed during a visit to Miami for some R&R at the Fontainebleu Hotel after recently wrapping up the tour with brother Trace and his band Metro Station.

Miley looked fabulous on the tour, head-banging with the best and developing into a wholesome rock-chick (which for most Europeans is a contradiction in terms, but not in the US of A).

While sunbathing at South Beach the 17-year-old raised her hands up and revealed what may be a new tattoo.

It says Just breathe and is clearly visible when Miley wears a bikini. Whether it’s permanent is unknown, but Trace recently added extensive ink to his own tattoo fetish.

Miley is currently dating Australian actor and former Neighbours star Liam Hemsworth, 19, who she met while filming the Disney movie The Last Song.

Top Models of the Year are soon to be announced

There are many attractive models and thousands of images every week to aid our "enjoyment" of the promotions and marketing the models help to beautify.


There are many favourites. Sports Illustrated special issues, Kate Moss in a 10-page Vogue feature, Moscow/Paris/New York fashion week.

Yet year after year, one company and their models produce fantastic events and images.

Victoria's Secret and Heidi Klum (photo, top right), along with Doutzen Kroes (photo, left) and Miranda Kerr (photo, bottom) portray positive, confident and happy women.

We reckon there's enough anguish and despair on tv - and that's just the reality shows - so the bright and cheerful tone of Victoria's Secret is a very welcome influence in our troubled times.

The shows and sets may be out of this world, yet this is no moody, artsy company, given to surly models and inaccessible music. At Victoria's Secret there is fun, joy and color.

The items of clothing may be tiny or deliberately flimsy, yet they speak loudly of health and vitality, in and out of the bedroom.

Just as Muse can lift rock music from the doldrums with their driving and infectious songs, so Victoria's Secret inject style and cheeky humour with their fashion work. That tone is so welcome in these days of rampant political correctness - a perfect antidote to the grey and drab news that fills the radio, tv and web.

Three cheers for gorgeous fashion and fun-loving style.

Go check the Victoria's Secret website now - you could brighten your Christmas while you're there.