Posts Tagged ‘Padma Lakshmi’

How to Live Like… Padma Lakshmi

October 28th, 2009 / Author: OK! Staff

Padma Lakshmi The Top Chef host exudes elegance and sophistication.

The pregnant TV host paired this Roberto Cavalli dress with earrings ($2,255), necklaces ($1,600-$3,500) and a bracelet ($4,820) from her line, Padma by Padma Lakshmi, at an event in NYC on Aug. 17. Jewelry available at Bergdorf Goodman; 212-872-8651

Padma Lakshmi Not Worried About Baby Weight

October 16th, 2009 / Author: Oliver Coleman

Padma Lakshmi Oct. 15Many celebrity moms-to-be already have a plan in place to shed the weight gained during pregnancy before they’ve even gotten the result on the pregnancy test. But for pregnant Top Chef host Padma Lakshmi, she’s not only not worrying that far ahead, she’s expecting that the birth of her first child will change her figure forever. Read more »

PHOTOS: Halle Berry, John Mayer Help Alicia Keys Keep a Child Alive

October 16th, 2009 / Author: Chris Morran

John Mayer and Alicia Keys Oct 15Alicia Keys drew some A-list star power to Manhattan’s Hammerstein Ballroom on Thursday night when she and Padma Lakshmi co-hosted the 6th Annual Keep a Child Alive Black Ball. In addition to celeb guests like Halle Berry, Adrian Grenier, Usher and many more, Alicia also performed onstage with John Mayer and Chris Martin from Coldplay.

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PHOTOS: Pregnant Padma’s Perfectly Pretty in Purple

October 9th, 2009 / Author: Mary Beth Quirk

Padma Lakshmi Oct. 9A pregnant Padma Lakshmi looks perfectly pretty in purple (say that 10 times fast!) as she leaves ABC studios in NYC on Friday. The Top Chef host, who recently confirmed she’s expecting her first child, appeared on Live with Regis and Kelly to promote her popular reality cooking show.

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The Secret of Padma’s Perfect Gams

October 6th, 2009 / Author: Luisa Metcalfe

Padma LakshmiTop Chef host Padma Lakshmi may be pregnant with her first child, but that don’t think the sultry foodie will abandon the workouts needed to maintain her long, shapely legs. Read more »

Padma Lakshmi Tweets About Her Pregnancy Joy

October 2nd, 2009 / Author: Mary Beth Quirk

primetime emmys arrivals 3 210909Padma Lakshmi, who confirmed to media yesterday that she’s pregnant, is talking about her bundle of joy, taking to her Twitter to thank fans for their support. “Thanks so much to all who have shown your love, support & good wishes! It’s been great. Very excited about the coming baby,” she writes. Read more »

PHOTOS: Diane and Lindsay are Basterd Babes

August 18th, 2009 / Author: OK! Staff

diane_lindsayIt was a battle of the gorgeous blondes at a screening of Inglourious Basterds in NYC on Monday night.

A stunning Diane Kruger dazzled the red carpet in an embellished mini and strappy heels while Lindsay Lohan showed some skin in a sexy sheer top and mini skirt.

The Basterds cast and crew (with the notable exception of Brad Pitt) continued their grueling promotional tour, partying the night away at the after-party for the Cinema Society screening sponsored by Grey Goose vodka at the Standard Hotel alongside stars Chace Crawford, Michelle Monaghan, Emma Roberts, Padma Lakshmi and John Stamos.

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Madonna, Gwyneth Share Night Out

March 18th, 2009

Gwyneth Paltrow is the belle of the ball during the Valentino: The Last Emperor premiere hosted by Quintessentially and Gilt Groupe held Tuesday at NYC’s Museum of Modern Art.

But the real surprise is when Madonna turns up at the after-party held in the Oak Room at The Plaza Hotel. Anything for Gwyneth, the Material Mom would surely say as she saunters into the party.   

“It was hectic getting ready,” Gwyneth, 36, says. “We just flew in yesterday for this, and my kids are really jet-lagged. My son had a breakdown.  But it was OK. We got out the door.”

What does she love about the designer?

“He’s from another time,” the mother to Apple, 4, and Moses, 2, says. “He’s one of the last — it’s maybe him and Karl Lagerfeld. They’re from a whole other? era where things were made completely differently. The approach is ?very different – the attention to detail, the perfection. He’s a real? master. It was incredible to see. I had the pleasure of going to his couturier and watching him? work a couple of times. Those are memories that I will really ?treasure. It’s amazing to see.”

Here comes Anne Hathaway. What has Valentino taught her?

“The search for beauty in your life is a worthy endeavor,” she says.

Selita Ebanks admits her style icon is Kate Moss.

“I love her because she’s a genius,” the Victoria’s Secret model, who was once engaged to Nick Cannon, tells me. “She takes something that’s glamorous and mixes and matches expensive, trendy and something that’s out of the box. I think that she’s fearless. I love her.”

What’s a life ‘do’ for Martha Stewart? “Be creative,” she yuks.

Here comes Claire Danes gliding in arm-in-arm with fiancé Hugh Dancy, Oprah’s BFF Gayle King, Lake Bell, Gwyneth’s mom Blythe Danner, America’s Next Top Model Jaslene Gonzalez, Hugh Jackman’s wife Deborra-Lee Furness and Rachel Roy.

Agyness Deyn, donning a hooded dress, reveals her style inspiration.

“Whatever I wake up in the morning feeling,” she tells me.

Padma Lakshmi praises Valentino. “He’s just smart and sophisticated and Mediterranean,” Padma tells me. “He knows how to make a woman look gorgeous from head to toe.”

What’s something Karolina Kurkova can’t live without?

“My personal blend of oils,” she says, adding that we can’t buy it – yet. Hm, someone is dreaming of perfume deal …  

What did Valentino think of the response to the film?

“I was very, very happy,” he says.

Stars Step Out For ‘Australia’

November 26th, 2008

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban are greeted by shrieks when they arrive at 6:20 p.m. for the Australia premiere held at NYC’s Ziegfeld Theatre.  

Why should we see this epic World War II drama shot in the Northern Territory and Western Australia – featured in my Australia travel story in the OK! out now?

“It celebrates love and it celebrates life, and I think that sort of thing is good for the world right now,” Sunday Rose’s mom says, with hubby Keith on her arm.

Heavily pregnant Naomi Watts, Famke Janssen, Helena Christensen, John Leguizamo, Padma Lakshmi and Ashleigh Banfield troll through. Lydia Hearst and Kelsey Grammer chat. 

Here’s Olivia Newton-John, who is lovingly holding hubby John Easterling. What does she miss most about Australia?  

“The bird songs in the air because there are more species of birds – and you don’t realize until you leave there – how much song there is in the air that you don’t hear here and you don’t hear anywhere else,” she tells me. “There’s a sense of freedom and beauty in Australia that there is nowhere else.”

Hugh Jackman waves, and wife Deborra-Lee Furness jokes about his swelling ego. “I always thought he was the sexiest man alive,” she laughs.

Director Baz (rhymes with “jazz,” his rep says - ha!) Luhrmann reveals a precious moment he shared with Nicole.

“There’s a big scene that happens under that boab tree, and I bring it back to do close-ups,” he says. “She said to me [flails hands] … Whenever she does this thing with her hands, it’s like she has a fan. I’m like ‘yes, dear one?’ She said ‘I’m pregnant.’ And she burst into tears. I was tearful, too.”

How has Nicole changed since she welcomed daughter Sunday Rose in July?

“She’s changed, but she doesn’t change,” Baz reveals. “She grows, she matures, she learns, we learn, we become more mature with each other. She cuts to the chase more. Time wasting is the greatest lesson of life, I think. How not to waste time, because it’s the most precious commodity.”

Australia is in theaters now.

And, pick up the OK! out now (cover line: “Reese Witherspoon: Back On Top!”) to read about my Australian Outback adventure pegged to the sights you’ll see in this film.

My trip to Northern Territory and Western Australia was out of this world. I stayed in wildlife luxury accommodations such as Bamurru Plains (it was see-through, but they said the animals couldn’t see inside), Bullo River Station, El Questro Homestead (Kylie Minogue’s favorite. I could ’ve spent the rest of my life in their Zebedee Springs!), Home Valley Station and Moonshadow Villas.

My trip was jampacked with scenic cruises, crocodile spotting, waterfall swims, private planes, helicopter flights, horseback riding and Aboriginal art. And, I ate crocodile and saw wallabys. I greatly enjoyed the pink diamonds at Kimberley Fine Diamonds in Kununurra. Hugh Jackman even went crocodile-spotting at the owner’s home. Loved it!

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