Showing posts with label Countess LuAnn de Lesseps. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Countess LuAnn de Lesseps. Show all posts
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Friday, March 18, 2011
The Real Housewives of New York City: Countess LuAnn Might Be Engaged
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Rumors are flying that Bravo’s Real Housewives of New York City Countess, LuAnn de Lesseps, is engaged to her boyfriend Jacques Azoulay, according to Radar Online. Read more details on the rumored engagement after the jump…
Radar Online reported the two were seen shopping for rings at Cartier in San Francisco during the holidays. They looked happy and were having fun trying on different rings.
According to E! News De Lesseps has not specifically addressed the rumors, but tweeted “Love Cartier!” today.
De Lesseps and Jacques Azoulay have been dating since the last season, which showed De Lesseps moving on after the divorce by starting to date. She divorced former husband Alexandre de Lesseps two years ago after a 16 year marriage. The reason for the split being an admitted affair Alexandre de Lesseps had.
The jet-setting reality star mother-of-two and her new boyfriend have been seen traveling everywhere together. From going skiing in Lake Tahoe to sharing a celebratory new year’s meal at New York’s Chez Josephine Restaurant, Radar Online said the two have become inseparable.
Fans were briefly introduced to De Lesseps’ boyfriend late last season. Azoulay is the chief executive for Gabriella Wines Imports.
E! News has spoken to LuAnn about the direction the relationship is going and it sure looks serious. LuAnn didn’t discount the posibility of remarriage when asked in June whether she would ever remarry, keeping her comments vague by saying “You never know.” When asked about her relationships in April she said E! her “love life is very good.”
A source told E! the two are very serious, but aren’t ready to tie the knot just yet. We’ll see if next season of the Real Housewives of New York will include a wedding or, at the least, a proposal.
The Real Housewives of New York City: Countess LuAnn Strips For Law & Order Acting Debut
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Bravo’s Real Housewives of New York City star Countess LuAnn de Lesseps is getting naked for a guest role on “Law & Order: SVU.” Keep reading for more details on the reality star’s first acting role…
E! Online reports “Real Housewives of New York City” Countess LuAnn de Lesseps will strip down for her role on “Law & Order.”
According to the website, she plays an art collector who’s set on posing semi-nude for an artist.
“I can’t even believe I’m standing in front of Mariska Hargitay and Chris Meloni and reading lines!” LuAnn tells E! Online. “It’s a far cry fromHousewives, isn’t it?”
LuAnn has previously said on the “Real Housewives” she wouldn’t mind posing for Playboy if asked, so it’s no surprise she’s willing to pose semi-nude for the hit legal drama.
LuAnn couldn’t reveal too many details on her role, but did tell E! she has a fabulous wardrobe.
“I play a flamboyant art collector who is gung-ho on posing semi-nude for an artist that’s putting together a show,” LuAnn says. “She has a thing for the artist.”
E! Online reports LuAnn was on set yesterday and says she’ll return next week to film more scenes.
“I think I’m doing a good job because they keep adding lines,” she says.
E! Online asks LuAnn if she’ll sing on “SVU.” The website says LuAnn laughs and tells them, “Maybe next time.”
Although LuAnn won’t be singing on “Law & Order,” she does reveal she’ll perform next season on “The Real Housewives” with a major music icon.
The new season of “The Real Housewives of New York City” will premiere next month on Bravo.
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Interview with Countess Luann de Lesseps by Dr. Shireen Fernandez
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SC: We have met you twice recently at high profile events and you are always so kind and courteous and well mannered. How are you able to always have such a friendly persona in your hectic World?
CL: I truly believe that being considerate of others is at the heart of charm and grace. Also, I take good care of myself and get enough rest, eat well and exercise daily which really helps me keep a positive attitude.
CL: I truly believe that being considerate of others is at the heart of charm and grace. Also, I take good care of myself and get enough rest, eat well and exercise daily which really helps me keep a positive attitude.
SC: We keep hearing your new single wherever we go and it is so catchy! How did this new project come about and do you have plans to release any more songs?
CL: I’ve always loved to sing. When I was a little girl, I used to sing in front of the mirror holding my hairbrush as the microphone. When I met my music producer, the uber talented Izzy Gold, his enthusiasm convinced me that there was no better time than the present to realize my musical dreams and we wrote my first dance single, Money Can’t Buy You Class. After we finished the song, dance powerhouse Ultra Records signed me to their label and I’m now working on my next release! I’m making my dreams a reality and it feels really great.
CL: I’ve always loved to sing. When I was a little girl, I used to sing in front of the mirror holding my hairbrush as the microphone. When I met my music producer, the uber talented Izzy Gold, his enthusiasm convinced me that there was no better time than the present to realize my musical dreams and we wrote my first dance single, Money Can’t Buy You Class. After we finished the song, dance powerhouse Ultra Records signed me to their label and I’m now working on my next release! I’m making my dreams a reality and it feels really great.
SC: Many of our readers are big fans of the New York housewives show. Can you tell us a little bit about your experiences on the show?
CL: Since we are now shooting Season Four of the Real Housewives of New York City, I’m much more comfortable in front of the camera and have developed a rapport with my cast mates. I’ve tried to remain neutral in the friendships of my fellow housewives while at the same time giving my point of view. Overall, I’ve loved the experience of being on the show and am looking forward to making Season Four the best season yet.
CL: Since we are now shooting Season Four of the Real Housewives of New York City, I’m much more comfortable in front of the camera and have developed a rapport with my cast mates. I’ve tried to remain neutral in the friendships of my fellow housewives while at the same time giving my point of view. Overall, I’ve loved the experience of being on the show and am looking forward to making Season Four the best season yet.
SC: You have a wonderful man in your life now. How does he cope with your fame?
CL: My boyfriend Jacques is very comfortable with himself so coping with my fame is not difficult for him. He loves it when my fans approach me for pictures or autographs and is always gracious to them. He’s proud of me.
CL: My boyfriend Jacques is very comfortable with himself so coping with my fame is not difficult for him. He loves it when my fans approach me for pictures or autographs and is always gracious to them. He’s proud of me.
SC: Society’s Choice is very involved in helping raise awareness and money for many Charities. Are you involved in any Charities?
CL: I volunteer for and support the ACE Partnership in NYC, which was founded by my good friend Henry Buhl. ACE rebuilds lives of men and women struggling with homelessness. Through Project Comeback, ACE provides comprehensive vocational rehabilitation to help program participant’s transition to full-time employment. Project Stay offers ongoing aftercare to support the program graduates as they work to achieve long term economic self-sufficiency. I also support the American Cancer Society (ACS) and am donating a portion of the profits from my song Money Can’t Buy You Class to them.
CL: I volunteer for and support the ACE Partnership in NYC, which was founded by my good friend Henry Buhl. ACE rebuilds lives of men and women struggling with homelessness. Through Project Comeback, ACE provides comprehensive vocational rehabilitation to help program participant’s transition to full-time employment. Project Stay offers ongoing aftercare to support the program graduates as they work to achieve long term economic self-sufficiency. I also support the American Cancer Society (ACS) and am donating a portion of the profits from my song Money Can’t Buy You Class to them.
SC: Society’s Choice stages many events. How do you decide which events to go to as you are so busy?
CL: I am very organized and prioritize my events according to the needs of my family and then by the impact the event will have on the organizations I support, like ACE or ACS. I also prioritize events that are hosted by my close friends.
CL: I am very organized and prioritize my events according to the needs of my family and then by the impact the event will have on the organizations I support, like ACE or ACS. I also prioritize events that are hosted by my close friends.
SC: Everything seems to be going so well for you at the moment! How do you see your life in the next few years?
CL: If the next few years are as happy, healthy and as interesting as right now, I’ll be a very contented woman. I plan to work on my music, continue to work in television and am even considering joining the cast of a Broadway show! Also, my children will be heading off to college in the next few years so I will have to adjust to having them gone during the school year.
SC: Finally what message can you tell the thousands of Society’s Choice readers who follow you and enjoy your show?
CL: The best message I can give to your readers is that if you don’t believe in yourself, no one else will. Life is about change and trying new things and stepping out of your comfort zone. Being interested is what makes you interesting.
CL: The best message I can give to your readers is that if you don’t believe in yourself, no one else will. Life is about change and trying new things and stepping out of your comfort zone. Being interested is what makes you interesting.
We would like to thank the wonderful Countess Luann for taking the time for our interview. Please check out her latest single and website by these links:
Download my new single, Money Can’t Buy You Class at ITunes and Amazon MP3
What Would the Countess Do? Mondays, OK Magazine http://www.okmagazine.com
Look for my book, Class with the Countess, now in paperback.
'Real Housewife' Countess LuAnn de Lesseps Talks About Her Role on Law & Order: SVU
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LuAnn de Lesseps is the break-out star of Bravo's hit series "Real Housewives of New York City", but that's only one facet of her life. Known to most as simply "The Countess", LuAnn is also a singer, an author, a devotee to charity, an etiquette expert, and now an actress. The busy mother of two guest stars on an upcoming episode of Law & Order: SVUentitled "Bully", playing an art patron entangled in a murder case.
Starpulse had the pleasure of participating in a conference call where The Countess describes her experience on set, the changes she's faced in recent years, and what we can expect from her in the future.
Bullying has become a very hot topic lately and will be highlighted on the show. Have you ever experienced that in some form in your life? How did you confront it?
I must say, I did get picked on at school as a teenager, which I think a lot of kids go through. I have children and I hope they would come to me if it happened to them. It's important to have a close, open relationship with your kids and understand if that's happening in their life. I had a large family so I had a lot of support from them, and the phase passed.
How did you prepare for the role?
Actually, my boyfriend helped me prepare for it - he read lines with me. The director and the writer were the ones who said "We think the Countess is perfect for this role", and I think they really saw me embodying the character. It happened very fast and I basically got my lines two days before I shot. So it was challenging, but it was really great.
What was it like working with the cast of SVU?
They were great! The actors are such pros and they've been at it for a long time. They were very helpful and very supportive of me, so it was a very positive experience. I got into it. But it's kind of scary having to say your lines standing in front of Mariska Hargitay! She's an amazing, powerful woman.
You will be semi-nude in the episode. Did you have any qualms about doing that?
Well, it's semi-nude so I felt comfortable, because I was covered and it was tasteful. I didn't have a problem with that part. The problem is saying the lines and keeping yourself covered and being in the right place at the right time! It was a fun, challenging experience for me.
Did any of the Housewives visit you on set?
No, none of the women came to see me on set.
What's the most important piece of advice that people should take away from your book, Class with the Countess?
Beauty, class and elegance lie within the soul. It's about confidence, respect, class and charisma - all of those things are so important and I think they're forgotten about today. Also, the pleases and thank you's get you a long, long way.
You've been through so much recently, and we've all seen it on TV. Can you tell us how the past couple of years have changed you?
When I started the show, it wasn't even The Real Housewives. It was supposed to be called "Manhattan Moms". Little did I know that it could become such a huge success. I never thought I would write a book about my life, manner and etiquette. It's so autobiographical, about my journey and my experience and what I've learned along the way. Being able to sing and record, and now act... To think I would be on Law & order, I would have said 'no way' before! I've been very lucky and I just have a second chance, and SVU is part of that second chance, and it's very exciting.
What is the reaction from people who meet you on the street that have seen you on TV?
It's so positive and wonderful, you know. Fans will ask "Won't you come to my children's school and teach them manners?" I love the fans, that's what it's all about for me.
Would you say you've caught the acting bug?
Oh, for sure. I would love to go on 30 Rock. So you can put the word out there, okay? I'm saying it. Tina Fey, call me!
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INTERVIEW Countess LuAnn’s “Money Can’t Buy You Class” video was leaked!
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Fans of The Real Housewives of New York City were taken by surprise Friday when the much-anticipated debut music video for “Money Can’t Buy You Class” by the Countess LuAnn de Lesseps surfaced online with no notice or fanfare. As it turns out, LuAnn and her record label Ultra Records were also surprised by the unannounced release, which occurred as they were still making plans for both private and public premiere events! That’s right, the video was leaked!
STARCASM: How and when was the video supposed to be released?
S: Do you have any idea who leaked the video?
Countess LuAnn looking sexy on the set of the “Money Can’t Buy You Class” music video
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Countess LuAnn de Lesseps strikes a sexy pose on the set of her “Money Can’t Buy You Class” music video.
The music video for “Money Can’t Buy You Class” by The Real Housewives of New York City‘s Countess LuAnn de Lesseps was leaked online Friday, May 28, 2010. Creative director and stylist on the video, James “Jersey” Murray of StyleByJersey.com tells us that, “It was a very select group that had access to the video, so NO – no idea how it was leaked.”
This photo was taken by Perrie Schad on the set of the video shoot and features the lovely Countess LuAnn de Lesseps striking a sexy pose on a bed.
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