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Cannes Film Festival 2008: Sangue Pazzo by M.T. Giordana

16 April, 2020

Sangue Pazzo(tainted blood) directed by Marco Tullio Giordana will be screened out of competition at the Cannes Festival 2008. It tells the story of two famous Italian actors, Luisa Ferida and Osvaldo Valenti. The two were sentimentally involved and had…

Veteran Italian showgirl Michelle Hunziker for Vanity Fair

16 April, 2020

Italian show girl and ex-wife to Eros Ramazzotti, Michelle Hunziker is neither old nor unattractive, but since she’s been on Italian television since 1996 at the age of 21, we figure she deserves the title “veteran” for her long-term experience…

Italian love songs: Samuele Bersani's "Spaccacuore", English lyrics

16 April, 2020

This song was originally written and performed by Samuele Bersani, and was then also made famous by Laura Pausini. Another melancholy love tune, see below for the English translation of the lyrics.“Spaccacuore” by Samuele Bersani.Ecco un altro dei miei limiti.Io…

Italian design: Cup, the washbasin by Meneghello Paolelli Associati for Artceram

16 April, 2020

Shaped like a huge cup, this sophisticated washbasin has been designed by Meneghello Paolelli Associati for Artceram; the sharpness of black against white (that’s my favourite version) creates an elegant contrast which, along with its unusual shape, will take your…

Bob Dylan in Italy for Never Ending Tour at Parma poetry festival

16 April, 2020

As part of his world Never Ending Tour, Bob Dylan is in Italy but this time you get the chance to see the man as poet and not music star. Bob Dylan is appearing at the Parma poetry festival, ParmaPoesia,…

Italian love songs: English lyrics to Perdono by Tiziano Ferro

16 April, 2020

This is a kind of semi-rap piece from Tiziano Ferro, taken from R Kelly’s “Did you ever think”, which has been successful around the world. Below is the translation of “Perdono” or “Forgive”.PerdonoTiziano FerroPerdono… si quel che è fatto è…

Pitti Uomo 75: 18CRR81 Cerruti

16 April, 2020

The new 18CRR81 Cerruti Collection Autumn-Winter 2009/10 has just been presented at Pitti Immagine Uomo 75; an amazing collection featuring beautiful, soft coats perfect for any occasion. The multi-pocketed parka made of light-brown wool and the grey tartan jacket you…

Make your own Magic Italy logo with Naomi Letizia

16 April, 2020

After taking a look at the criticism of Berlusconi’s new Magic Italy brand logo, and its relation to tutti frutti Italian television girls, here you can make your very own Magic Italy logo.By downloading Dissapore’s magic hat and wand, you…

Light festival in Pisa for patron saint celebrations

16 April, 2020

In this video you can see the Luminara di San Ranieri or the light festival in Pisa. In an ancient tradition, the people of Pisa celebrate their patron saint with a light festival on June 17th. About 70,000 candles in…

Rome: The Angels and Demons tour

16 April, 2020

With the movie Angels and Demons, Rome steps back into the spotlight, though if I can speak my mind, Rome, one of the most beautiful cities in the world, doesn’t need the buzz generated by the up-coming film. Its millenarian…

Italy Goalkeeper Gigi Buffon and his girlfriend Alena Seredova to tie the knot

16 April, 2020

During these last few months rumours that Gigi Buffon and Alena Seredova were about to break up were rife and jealousy could be one of the motives; according to our sources, Gigi Buffon quarrelled with team-mate Amauri who had paid…

67th Venice film festival, the programme

16 April, 2020

The 67th Venice International film festival organized by La Biennale di Venezia, will run 1st to 11th September 2010 at Venice Lido. This year the programme includes the following:Concorso Venezia 67-Black Swan by Darren Aronofsky (the festival’s opening movie)-La pecora…

Sonohra's new single Love Show & the making of its video

15 April, 2020

Sonohra’s new single Love Show has just been released and its catchy rhythm will soon be heard everywhere. In just a few days we’ll also be able to see the video. In the meanwhile Sonohra admirers can read all the…

Weekend breaks in the Italian Alps: Rezia Hotel in Bormio

15 April, 2020

If you are tired of crowded beaches and long for a bit of fresh air, Bormio in the Italian Alps could be the place to be. Last year I had the chance to spend a few days there and had…

Italian olympian Max Rosolino strips to his undies for Yamamay ad campaign

15 April, 2020

Italian Olympian swimmer Max Rosolino shows off his rippling body for Yamamay ad campaign; sexy pics in which the famous athlete wears the hottest pieces from Yamamay menâ€™s underwear collection! Take a look at our gallery! Intimo uomo 2009: Max…

Merry Christmas from DolceVita with Silent Night by Andrea Bocelli

15 April, 2020

As it’s Christmas Eve we thought it appropriate to leave you with Christmas wishes and Andrea Bocelli’s version of Silent Night. It has the same melody as in English and the sense is the same - the hush of Christmas…

Marco Mazzoni's Anthropology of a Cannibal on exhibition in Legnano

15 April, 2020

Marco Mazzoni’s artworks will be on display at the castle of San Giorgio in Legnano until 15th July.This young artist has a unique style and approach to drawing and painting. His works show just bits and parts of the face…

Venice Film Festival: Ferzan Ozpetek's "Un giorno perfetto"

15 April, 2020

Closing off our coverage of the Venice Film Festival, we look at Ferzan Ozpetek’s “Un giorno perfetto”, or “A perfect day”, with Isabella Ferrari, Valerio Mastandrea, Valerio Binasco, Nicole Grimaudo, Federico Costantini, Monica Guerritore, Angela Finocchiaro, Stefania Sandrelli, Christian Serritiello,…

Alessandra Mastronardi sexy for GQ, the backstage video

15 April, 2020

A couple of days ago we showed you Italian actress Alessandra Mastronardi sexy shoot for GQ, now we have the backstage video of it! All you have to do is click on the video and enjoy the behind the scene…

Italian women voted the best "beach babes" in Europe

15 April, 2020

Anyone who’s used to casual, public beach going may get a shock on first coming to Italy or Europe in general. It certainly was for me as half of our beaches are in national parks and nearly all of them…

Carosello: Carmencita & Paulista in the Lavazza Coffee commercial

15 April, 2020

Here we are with the third episode of Carosello. This time the beautiful Carmencita after being kidnapped by a cruel bandit is rescued by her young lover Caballero, who at the end of the story turns into Paulista; a handsome…

Who wants to be a millionaire (and wants everyone to know)?

15 April, 2020

The debacle over the online publication of income and tax returns in Italy is not yet over, with Codacons, association for the protection of consumers, making a formal request of compensation to the tune of 20 billion euro for the…

Advance booking for the 2011 Venice Carnival

15 April, 2020

We’re just about round to celebrating Christmas in Italy, but if you want to go to the 2011 Carnevale in Venice, it looks like you’d best book now if you haven’t already. The Hotel Villa Margherita di Mira is offering…

Vanity Fair's portraits of Fortune' s children

15 April, 2020

Vanity Fair’s May issue devoted several pages to the most famous heirs and heiresses in the world. Photographer Bruce Weber’s talent captured these fortune’s children while relaxing in bed or enjoying life on the French Riviera. The beautiful porfolio features…

Emma Watson has a new love: Italian actor Roberto Agnillera

15 April, 2020

Is a new love blooming for Emma Watson ? The young English actress has been spotted on several occasions with Italian actor Roberto Agnillera and it doesn’t matter if the Harry Potter actress is still officially dating financier Jay Berrymore,…