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Penelope Cruz Gets Sexy to Talk Johnny Depp, Motherhood, and More in V Magazine

Lauren Turner — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 02:04:00 PDT

Penelope Cruz is front and center for the dramatic cover of V Magazine's Transformation issue. The actress is fresh off of the success of Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, which debuted in May with the biggest opening weekend of the year and has continued to land among the top five spots at the box office since. In addition to her career, Penelope has been focusing on family and was recently spotted dining out with husband Javier Bardem and her brother Eduardo Cruz and his girlfriend Eva Longoria. She hasn't brought her son Leo into the spotlight though she did touch on her experience with motherhood, acting, and Johnny Depp in the accompanying article. Here's more from Penelope Cruz in V Magazine:

On gaining fame from her career: "I refuse to call myself anything other than a working actress.”
On motherhood: "The biggest transformation is becoming a mother. It changes you forever."
On choosing the right roles: “Something happens that is really addictive during the investigation. It’s a beautiful thing…A part of you becomes obsessed with that other being. That is the feeling that I look for.”
On Johnny Depp" "Johnny wears everything better than I do. He even wore a dress in the movie he did with Javier, Before Night Falls."

Anna Paquin Goes Blonde, Brunette, and Glam For a Sultry Spread in V

Katie Henry — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 11:25:14 PDT

True Blood's Anna Paquin is usually flanked by her sexy costars, but inside the July issue of V Magazine, on stands July 7, she stands alone and shines in a series of sultry poses. The fourth season of the cable series premieres tonight, and the entire cast has been talking up the steamy love triangle between Bill, Sookie, and Eric, which looks like it will be even more complicated than ever. Alexander Skarsgård, Stephen Moyer, Joe Manganiello, and Anna graced three different covers of Entertainment Weekly, out now, and Joe even stripped down for a shirtless GQ spread. For her part, Anna talked to V about awkward love scenes, her theater background, and what she thinks when fans throw themselves at her husband and costar, Stephen. Here's more:

Anna on theater: "On stage you don't have anything to hide behind. I have never felt so naked."
Anna on Sookie: "Sookie is always in distress; it wouldn't be True Blood if someone wasn't trying to kill her."
Anna on sleeping with her husband on set: "Maybe it should be weird, simulating sex with your husband in front of people. But it's really not. When it's a love scene with someone you actually love, it's no 'can I touch him here, can I touch him there?' You know what your boundaries are, or aren't, I suppose."
Anna on Stephen's fans: "There is probably something wrong with me, but I find it amusing to watch these men and women fawn all over him. It's not like anyone is really trying to do anything inappropriate. They just want him to hug them . . . or bite them."

V Magazine Puts the "V" in Diversity

OnSugar Blog — Sun, 29 May 2011 04:00:18 PDT

OnSugar blogger Fashion Monster shares her thoughts on V Magazine's latest all-Asian model issue:

Sorry for the corny title but I couldn't help myself. The latest V Magazine has been dubbed the "Asia Issue" as it features some of the fashion industry's top Asian supermodels amongst some Asian actors, filmmakers, musicians etc. Why? For one, why not? As of lately, some of the top models in the world are Asian. Just recently Givenchy and Dolce & Gabbana featured a whole lineup of their work on just Asian models. Supermodels like Liu Wen and Tao Okamato (amongst many others) have been gracing some of the most famous designer's runway shows and being cast for some major campaigns such as Estee Lauder.

See the rest of her post (and the gorgeous images) when you visit Fashion Monster.

Link Time: Lady Gaga Gets the Butterfly Effect For V Magazine

FabSugar — Wed, 11 May 2011 12:01:16 PDT

Lady Gaga's face is encrusted with stuff on her new V covers - The Cut
A big Pitti party: Mulleavy and Sternberg sign on - Interview
What the Gap needs now is love sweet love - Jezebel
Lizzy Jagger bares all for Playboy - Vogue UK
Jessica Szohr and Taylor Momsen to leave Gossip Girl - InStyle
Fall 2011 bag preview: what's your gemstone? - Bag Snob
Six essential jackets for those chilly Summer nights - Refinery29
Travel photo diary: Rachel Bilson conquers Cannes - Vogue Daily

Britney Spears Is "Back and Better Than Ever" in a Sexy, Colorful V Magazine Spread

Lauren Turner — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 09:50:00 PST

Britney Spears made a splash on the cover of the Spring V Magazine, which is out on newsstands tomorrow. She was photographed by Mario Testino in multiple skimpy ensembles for the spread, which is in the same issue that features very sexy Gisele. Britney's promoting Femme Fatale, which is one of BuzzSugar's must haves for March, following the success of her first single, "Hold It Against Me." She opened up about working on the "best album" she has ever made, her boys, and fame. Here's more:

On if she thinks she was destined to be a star: "If not, then God definitely has a strange sense of humor."
On what she'd do if she stopped making music: "I'd be a full-time mom which would be cool. I'd miss my fans and all of the love the most, but I definitely would not miss having my picture taken everywhere I go. I wouldn't miss showering in arenas either. So gross!"
On her legacy: "Two amazing boys and a lot of music that hopefully brings a lot of people a lot of happiness."
On her other interests: "I love to cook, especially for my boys. I also make a mean southern sweet tea from a recipe my mom passed on to me. It's really good. I love it. I make it for my boys all the time."
On fame: "I don't think I thought about 'fame' when I was a child. I knew I wanted to perform and I knew I wanted to be on stage but I don't think I ever thought about fame or what comes with being famous."

Gisele Poses Topless, Shows Off Amazing Abs For a Very Sexy Shoot!

Katie Henry — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 05:14:00 PST

Gisele Bundchen is stripped down to just her jeans and a series of midriff baring outfits for the Spring issue of V Magazine - check out the full spread when it hits newsstands on March 3. This is her latest in a string of black and white shoots, which show off her very sexy side. For V, the supermodel posed for photographer Hedi Slimane in a series of spreads that have her baring lots of that skin she keeps so protected. The results of her strict workout routine are evident in her latest pictorial and we'll soon see more of her famous figure when she graces the cover of the upcoming, and highly anticipated, issue of French Vogue. Gisele's career is flourishing while her husband Tom Brady is focusing on their real estate ventures. He reportedly sold the never-lived-in apartment he purchased in NYC a few years ago and they're still working on their LA mansion.

Painted Lady: Nicki Minaj Covers V in Tribal-Style Makeup

Jaime Richards — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 03:00:00 PST

Nicki Minaj has worn some pretty wild looks in her relatively short time in the spotlight. And for the Spring Preview 2011 issue of V magazine, which hits newsstands today, she's decked out in tribal-style paint - or maybe it's just some sort of Insane Clown Posse tribute. Regardless, the images are striking, and even Nicki herself tweeted that the spread is her "most badass shoot to date." Peek at the gallery below to see if you agree with the ever-adventurous star.

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Full-Figured and Fab: The Most Noteworthy Plus-Size Posts From 2010

FabSugar — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 06:03:04 PST

When it comes to plus-size fashion, 2010 was a pretty groundbreaking year. Between the rise of curvaceous model - and all-around babe - Crystal Renn and the emergence of both chain retailers and major designers adding plus sizes to their collections, the fashion industry took great strides in accepting women of all sizes. Here are the noteworthy plus-size features from the past 12 months:

Elle France dedicated its entire April issue to plus-size women.
Forever21 changed their plus-size line from Faith 21 to Forever 21+.
Marc Jacobs CEO Robert Duffy announced the possibility of adding plus sizes to the label.
Sonsi.com provided fashion advice and amazing deals on their newly-launched site.
Target offered plus-size pieces via their trendy Pure Energy collection.
Plus-size lingerie site Hips & Curves served up sexy Halloween costumes.
Crystal Renn starred in a sizzling editorial for V Magazine. . .
. . . and we covered her ladylike-gone-badass spread for Paper Planes' Fall issue.

Link Time!!!

FabSugar — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:00:05 PDT

Exclusive: Alexa Chung for Madewell official campaign posters - InStyle
First look: Kardashians add shoes and handbags to their Bebe line - People
Hogan by Karl - Vogue UK
Lady Gaga poses as the Statue of Liberty with Marc Jacobs for V magazine - Stylelist
Steve Madden might end up owning Betsey Johnson in 2012 - The Cut
On the Gossip Girl set with Leighton Meester in Alice + Olivia and 3.1 Phillip Lim - Red Carpet Fashion Awards
Lucky cover girl Ellen Pompeo loves a good midday shopping run - Lucky
Prada Rete metal mini evening bag - Bag Snob
Loeffler Randall adds rainboots to its roster - Refinery29
Designers make wares just for Fashion's Night Out - Vogue Daily

Which V "The Sexy Body Issue" Cover Babe Is Most Fab?

FabSugar — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 15:00:22 PDT

We showed you 10 hot July covers but saved the steamiest for last. V Magazine just released its "The Sexy Body Issue" with five slammin' cover girls: Adriana Lima, Natasha Poly, Isabeli Fontana, Eniko Mihalik, and Lily Donaldson. As if that's not treat enough, every cover, except for Adriana's, features a scratch-off page that reveals an even sexier shot. Click through to see the bombshells, shot by Mario Sorrenti, then vote on which V babe is most Fab.