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Meraviglioso, Negramaro's new single and video

12 April, 2020

Negramaro’s new work San Siro live (DVD plus CD) was released only a few days ago and today we have the pleasure to present the video of Meraviglioso, an old cover song of Domenico Modugno, a real Italian legend who…

Italian Christmas recipes: homemade nutella cookies

11 April, 2020

We’ve got a wonderful Italian winter treat for you with these easy, homemade nutella cookies. With temperatures dropping, there’s nothing like a little chocolate to get you in the mood for snow and lazy Sundays by the fire. These biscuits…

American Celebrities love Italian fashion: Teri Hatcher in Moschino and Michelle Obama in Etro

11 April, 2020

American celebrities love Italian fashion; even Michelle Obama for her discourse at the Corporate “Voices for Working families” could not resist the temptation to wear something Italian; for the occasion the first lady chose an elegant shirt with floral prints…

Italian wine Aglianico di Venosa mentioned by Eric Asimov in New York Times

11 April, 2020

I recently read how much the Italian wine aglianico was making a name for itself in the US, and here’s another example of the Italian product being increasingly appreciated.Paola Jadeluca from Repubblica Affari & Finanza has cited a New York…

Gossip from Saremo 2010: Morgan to attend or not?

11 April, 2020

Former lead singer of Bluvertigo and now X-Factor judge, Italy’s rock/popstar Morgan, has been at the centre of some 2010 Sanremo controversy. In gossip from Italy, the musician admitted to using cocaine in an interview with a magazine, and subsequently…

Pantelleria Island in Sicily: perfect summer holiday in Italy

11 April, 2020

Pantelleria Island in Sicily is famous for its sweet Italian wine, natural beauty and stunning landscapes. To plan your summer holiday, see the Pantelleria Island site for information on Pantelleria Island hotels, resorts, house stays and tourist facilities.The site includes…

For Men Calendar 2011 preview with Claudia Galanti

11 April, 2020

The beautiful Claudia Galanti bares all for the calendar of For Men magazine. Take a look at our gallery where this hot Italian show girl whose star is rising shows off her curvy body!

Italian actress Monica Bellucci talks love and family

11 April, 2020

In a long interview granted to Gioia magazine, Italian actress Monica Bellucci talks at length about her relationship with her husband French actor Vincent Cassel and the secrets behind their successful marriage; according to Mrs Bellucci, two people in love…

Claudio Baglioni and Gigi d'Alessio "Avrai" duet for Baglioni world tour

11 April, 2020

Gigi d’Alessio and Claudio Baglioni perform a duet as part of Baglioni’s world tour, “Un solo mondo”, which started on March 6th in Atlantic City. The Italian singer’s tour is already sold out, but if you’re lucky enough to have…

Italy's best beaches: the Marina at Viareggio in Tuscany

11 April, 2020

Tuscany is not just famous for its historic cities of art like Florence and Siena, it also has the most beautiful coastline, if you’re looking for a beach holiday in Italy. Viareggio is located in the province of Lucca, in…

Italian director Gabriele Muccino on being a divorced dad

11 April, 2020

Gabriele Muccino’s latest movie Baciami ancora or Kiss me again, tells the story of a group of fortyish people who struggle to come to terms with divorce, failure and loneliness. The Italian director told reporters that he drew inspiration from…

Terra Ribelle, hot actor Rodrigo Guirao Diaz's debut single

11 April, 2020

After the smashing success of Elisa Di Rivombrosa, the director Cinzia Th Torrini is back with a new tv series called Terra ribelle or Rebellious Land starring hunky Rodrigo Guirao Diaz (his hot sex scenes have elicited harsh criticism from…

Easy Italian recipes: pesto meatballs

11 April, 2020

Italy’s classic meatballs are very tasty and you don’t always have to have them with spaghetti. Today we look at a variation on the Italian recipe, adding some pesto which will overwhelm anything else you put in your meatballs. But…

Milan Menswear fashion week S/S 2009: Roberto Cavalli

11 April, 2020

Roberto Cavalli collection spring-summer 2009 seems to take us on a mysterious journey through a landscape of enchanted and almost luxurious beauty. Colours that appear to throb and quiver, floral prints that shine out with an extraordinary effect. Trousers that…

Elisabetta Gregoraci: I never said my son couldn't sleep without the Briatore yacht

11 April, 2020

There’s nothing like an angry Italian showgirl to get the gossip mags going, and this is gold. After Flavio Briatore’s yacht was confiscated, it was reported that his wife, Elisabetta Gregoraci had said of her son, Falco:“He cries a lot,…

Life in Milan: gyms, Italian women and getting their clothes off

11 April, 2020

I recently came across this very funny account of going to the gym in Italy, or more specifically, going to the gym in Milan, and how to mix it with the beautiful set when you’re a self-conscious, Anglo-Saxon Aussie.Jane Parkin…

Umbria tours: nature trail at Parco del Sole near Perugia

11 April, 2020

If you’re looking for a nature trail in the Perugia area of Umbria, you could try a visit to the Parco del Sole at Collazzone, which is only a few kilometres from Perugia. If you’re looking for Umbria tours with…

Luxury Perugia Hotels: Brufani Palace from Sina hotels

11 April, 2020

The Brufani Palace hotel was established in 1884 and almost immediately it became a great favourite with the rich and famous, including Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother and the Prince of Monaco. Located in the city centre, the hotel is…

Italian traditions: coffee, part one

11 April, 2020

It’s fairly common on travel blogs, to see a list of “the best (insert word) in the world”, and so it is in Ben Groundwater’s piece on where to get good coffee. And it’s no secret that Italy has the…

Elisabetta Gregoracci and Flavio Briatore look forward to raising a family

11 April, 2020

After their luxurious wedding which took place last summer, Elisabetta Gregoraci and her husband, multi-billionaire Flavio Briatore now look forward to raising a family. We are very happy together, said the showgirl during an interview granted just before leaving for…