MasterClass Follows the Beat with Legendary Drummer Sheila E.

MasterClass, the streaming platform that makes it possible for anyone to learn from the best, today announced that Emmy and Grammy nominated Queen of Percussion, Sheila E. will teach its first class on drumming and percussion.  Through a series of dynamic lessons, Sheila E. will help members find their rhythm, explore the fundamentals of percussion and drumming and share intimate stories and career advice for aspiring musicians.

Sheila E. is a musical pioneer. Her MasterClass is a rare opportunity for members to learn drumming and percussion from a legend—and you don’t even need a drum set to get started. Sheila E. is nothing short of inspiring and magical.

David Rogier, co-founder and CEO of MasterClass

Sheila Escovedo, best known to music fans as Sheila E., first picked up drumsticks and started making music at the age of three. Inspired by her percussionist father, she delivered her first solo performance to a live audience only two years later and has since established herself as one of the most talented percussionists in the world.

By the age of 20, Sheila E. was already a top session and touring musician, performing with some of the industry’s biggest names such as Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Lionel Richie, and Stevie Nicks. In the 1980s, her undeniable talent and hits like ‘The Glamorous Life’ and ‘A Love Bizarre’ led to her international fame. Sheila E.’s producing, arranging and performance talents have been showcased in the music industry through numerous Grammy nominations and performances with the likes of Beyoncé, Hans Zimmer, Jennifer Lopez and Pharrell Williams.

Away from the spotlight, she co-founded the Elevate Hope Foundation, which helps young people heal from trauma or neglect through music and art. Sheila E. continues to produce and perform music across the globe and her most recent album, ‘Iconic: Message 4 America’, pays tribute to songs that have defined movements fighting for justice and peace.

I am honored to be the first-ever drummer for MasterClass. When you know what your passion is and what your purpose is, no one and nothing can stand in your way. In my MasterClass, I will share my passion and teach members the fundamentals of percussion, drumming and hopefully, inspire them to make their own music.

Sheila E.

Sheila E.’s MasterClass will take members on a musical journey through her dynamic world of rhythm, percussion, and drumming. Rooted in the belief that anyone can learn to drum, she will demonstrate how to find rhythm by moving, clapping, and using household items like pots and pans. Not only will Sheila E. bring the foundational techniques of drumming to life, but she’ll also teach you how to play some of her most beloved instruments, including the congas and timbales, with help from her father, renowned percussionist Pete Escovedo, and her brothers, Peter Michael and Juan.

Sheila E. will share intimate stories and insight from her experiences capturing the spotlight on stage alongside some of the world’s greatest talents, to rising to fame as a solo artist and becoming one of the world’s most famous Latin percussionists. Members will begin by learning the principles of rhythm and basic rudiments on the American drum set, in addition to music theory. The class will also cover intermediate concepts, such as leading a band, training tips, performance techniques and career advice.

MasterClass members at all experience levels will master basic drumming techniques and develop a language for drumming that will inspire them to make music and play with others. 

Sheila E.’s class joins the 85+ classes taught by world-renowned instructors on culinary arts, photography, writing, performance and much more. Each MasterClass has digestible video lessons sized to fit into any part of your day and cinematic visuals with close-up, hands-on demonstrations that make you feel one-on-one with the instructor. The All-Access Pass gives you access to every MasterClass and new ones as they launch. Learn on the go with mobile apps or in the comfort of your home with Apple TV®,  Amazon Fire TV, Android TV and Roku® devices. Subscribe to greatness at MasterClass.com.

J.Lo Wears Tiffany & Co. for Her New Video

Have you seen J.Lo’s new single, El Anillo? Dressed in skin-tight bodycon, embellished with diamonds, she has exclusively worn Tiffany & Co’s jewellery for the whole music video. The main attention straight goes to the 15-carat emerald cut diamond ring. It is set in an engagement ring, with her gold embossed initial on the signature blue Tiffany’s box.

In the video, J.Lo also wears gold jewellery from Elsa Peretti Bone Cuffs and T-Collection ring which were stacked on both of her hands! Talking about ultra-glam…

The video has sparked a rumour that the singer has engaged with her boyfriend, Alex Rodriguez. When asked about a future marriage proposal to the actress and singer, “I will tell you this. She came out with a great, great song ‘Anillo’. I think it went up to one or two [in the charts]”, says Rodriguez, the retired Major League Baseball star, said during an interview with FOX Business’ Charlie Gasparino.

J.Lo has been actively promoting her new singles. Last Sunday night at the Billboard Music Awards 2018 in Las Vegas, J.Lo also wore her diamond rings and perform yet another Spanish-language single, Dinero.

 

 

 

 

L’Oréal Paris Color Riche Exclusive Collection La Vie en Rose Lipstick

Are you ready for pink perfection? Pick your custom-made velvet matte shade from the new collection La Vie en Rose Lipstick by L’Oréal Paris Color Riche and discover your #pinkobsession.

This season, a brand new Pink Exclusive Collection of inspired lipstick shades is coming your way. Hard on the heels of its acclaimed True Nudes and Pure Reds Exclusive Collections, L’Oréal Paris Color Riche is launching its all-new La Vie en Rose range of dainty, ultra feminine pinks. In this Exclusive Collection are six velvet mattes in the most flattering, fresh and airy colors, custom-made to suit every woman. Each lipstick has a matching nail polish to complete the look with a stylish finish.

With sensual textures and exquisite matte colors, the La Vie en Rose collection from Color Riche presents a choice of options in its exclusively packaged Celebrity range, which will be available in the Middle East region. These six, tempting and stunningly beautiful lipsticks are named after the magnificent women who wear them, in the custom-made, delicate pinks that suit them best: Jennifer Lopez, Natasha Poly, Eva Longoria, Naomi Watts, Blake Lively and Julianne Moore.

Their velvet, sheer matte finish in six gorgeously, feminine tones will suit every woman’s desire for that perfect pink! Select from the tailor-made collection, whether bright pink, vivid fuschia, soft pink or captivating rose, for that must, have touch of dreamy, delicate, glamorous color in a shade that’s absolutely right for you. As L’Oréal Paris knows only too well, pink is more than a color, it’s a reflection of your style, a statement that captures the essence of your elegance and the way you live your life, it is an obsession. Share your #pinkobsession .

Endless Jewelry Embraces the Power of Positivity with their Spring/Summer Collection

Danish Jewelry brand, Endless Jewelry, today announced the launch of their Spring/Summer collection, featuring an exclusive line of jewelry inspired and co-designed by Jennifer Lopez. The new collection embraces the seasonal colors seen on the catwalks, but also stands apart from the trends by encouraging women to express their own true colors and wear Endless in many different ways.

The Spring/Summer collection by Endless encourages originality and positivity, allowing consumers to be their own designer for any mood, outfit or occasion. This unique combination of soft leather wrap bracelets, necklaces and charms radiates the colors of confidence and individuality in each and every piece. The charms are sterling silver or gold-plated sterling silver and range from dainty to chunky and bold. Inspired by the feminine element of the sea, symbolizing calmness and purity, the stunning ocean hues combined with the colors of sand and radiant peach from the collection remind women to let their inner happiness glow.

“Our ambition with this collection is to communicate that jewelry should be more than something that compliments an outfit. There’s an even bigger message and wish from Endless that all women stand together and compliment each other”, said Mikkel Berg, CMO at Endless Jewelry. “That’s why our jewelry concept is designed to give every woman a sense of uniqueness and confidence so that she may inspire positivity to all those around her”.

The new collection also includes a line designed exclusively by Brand Ambassador and Co-Designer, Jennifer Lopez. The JLo collection embodies her own jewelry statement of feminine, raw and powerful. Sophisticated pearls with a glam rock attitude and double chain charms combined with edgy reptile textures and shimmering signet pieces inspire self-expression and the creation of a personal style statement.

With this collection, you can express your personality through our bracelets and charms. We all have our own unique sense of style. It’s a reflection of our personality.

Jennifer Lopez

This season, the JLo collection is introducing the 3-String Double wrap leather bracelet in two new vibrant colors, Teal Metallic and Pink Metallic. The Silver Bracelet is also available, adding simplicity and elegance to the collection. The Silver Bracelet is designed to fit perfectly with the charms from the core Jennifer Lopez collection, but also have a range of specially designed charms for this unique piece of jewelry.

The Spring/Summer collection by Endless Jewelry is available at all retail locations early March. Leather bracelets and necklaces start at $40 and charms start at $35. Vome into the beautiful worl of Endless Jewelry.

L’OREAL PARIS COLOUR RICHE COLLECTION EXCLUSIVE REDS

Finding the perfect red has never been easier as each shade has been chosen to specifically complement the diverse skin tones of six of the L’Oréal Paris ambassadors, resulting in a selection of matte reds that are tailor-made to suit every woman.

Whether you are a Jane Fonda, Blake Lively, Eva Longoria, Freida Pinto, Laetitia Casta, Doutzen Kroes or Jennifer Lopez type of red, there is a shade that is right for you. The collection features both a matte lipstick and a matching nail colour.

Blake’s Pure Red is the most iconic red for that Hollywood Glamour, whilst Doutzen’s Pure Red is a blazing tangerine red for a bit of a fiery look.

Eva’s Pure Red is an Urban Chic brick red and Freida’s Pure Red flirts with fuchsia for a flower red. If you’re looking for a bit of a deeper red, Laetitia’s Pre Red is a Garnet red for the most sophisticated dark lip and JLo’s Pure red is a ruby red lip for an opulent appearance.

L’Oréal Paris Colour Riche Collection Exclusive Reds is a limited edition collection available from June 2015 in selected supermarkets, pharmacies, variety and department stores.

 

Oribe Canales

Who would have guessed that the next hair legend would be the one-time ‘bad boy’ from Cuba with the movie star good looks and the tattooed sleeves? Today , one can’t really know fashion without knowing Oribe. It seems as though Oribe has been there for some of the most important milestones of the past 30 years, from being one of the first American hairstylists to style the European collections to working with photographer Steven Meisel and makeup artist Francois Nars on the invention of the supermodel and the rise of one-name wonders like Christy, Linda and Naomi.

Oribe’s work has graced the runways of nearly every well-known designer and the covers of almost all major magazines around the world, as well as several international ad campaigns and commercials. His collaborations include countless photographers such as Irving Penn, Richard Avedon, Mario Testino, Helmut Newton, Herb Ritts, Annie Leibovitz, Patrick Demarchelier and Bruce Weber. And then there are all the models, celebrities and icons that Oribe helped transform throughout the years. Oribe is always in the right places with the right people at all of the right times – read on to discover his story

It all began for Oribe in the late ’80s with an era-defining partnership with Meisel, a magical combination that demanded notice almost immediately. It can be said that, during that time, Oribe brought back the wig (after Diana Ross taught him how to properly secure one), made wild colors en vogue and started the trend back to rollers.

His work in the early ’90s with Gianni Versace demonstrated a shared love for Miami decadence and led to powerful imagery that is now iconic. He was also known during that time for the Oribe Agency, which represented future beauty heavyweights including Laura Mercier, François Nars, Kevin Mancuso, Bobbi Brown, Serge Normant, Danilo and Jimmy Paul.

In 1991, Oribe made news when he opened his palatial Fifth Avenue salon at Elizabeth Arden in New York City. In 1992, he received the honor of being asked by the Metropolitan Museum of Art to design hairpieces from raffia and papier-mâché for the reopening of the Costume Institute galleries, a sculptural mission well suited to his artistic hand. Oribe spent months completing the wigs, which went on mannequins specially designed in Christy Turlington’s likeness. It was a refined expression of the masterful underpinnings of his fashion work.

In 1992, The New York Times noted that runway hair, once designed to show off clothes, had itself become a big deal. The occasion was a Chanel show at which the deliberately disheveled hairstyles created by Oribe – already a lauded ‘top stylist’ and ‘hair maestro’ – received as much attention as the clothes.

All Karl Lagerfeld, the designer, asked me to do was make the girls feel beautiful. And they did.

Oribe Canales, New York Times, 1992

In 1997, Oribe’s focus turned from fashion to the new faces of fashion: celebrities. This shift came via a new face to the music scene, Jennifer Lopez, who called for Oribe after a childhood spent reading his name in fashion magazines. He accompanied the rising star to Miami to shoot the cover of her first album, On the 6, for which he lightened her hair and pulled it tightly over a wig into a long ponytail. It was a done deal – Sean Combs, her boyfriend at the time, told Lopez not to let Oribe get away, and she didn’t. Oribe worked with her during her meteoric rise (when he created the JLo persona with her) and at the heights of her millennial celebrity.

Jennifer Lopez by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott, US Vogue, April 2012

Lopez was excited by fashion and dared Oribe to translate his editorial sensibility for her, creating a new vocabulary for the masses (the last pop star with comparable influence willing to represent the extremes of high fashion was Madonna). For example, Oribe had full license to create the outrageous permed wigs Lopez wore for her ‘Play’ video and NBC concert special. And while most of Hollywood was feeling glamorous in wedding hair at the Academy Awards in 2002, Lopez arrived with classic Oribe ‘over-the-top sexy 60’s fashion scary hair’, as he describes it. Many critics panned the hyperbolic bouffant, but Lopez had the good taste to absolutely love it. Lopez was everywhere and so was Oribe. The two continue to collaborate nearly two decades later.

Oribe is always where the news is occurring. While working on the winter 2003 Louis Vuitton campaign, Oribe met the photographers Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott. They were leaders of a new generation of hyper-fashion image makers who recognized Oribe as the perfect creative accomplice. Together Mert and Marcus and Oribe captured Kate Moss as Marilyn Monroe for W. Then, after a Giorgio Armani campaign shoot with the model Agyness Deyn, they shot the rave-inspired cover story for Katie Grand’s style magazine Pop with Oribe giving Deyn’s signature pixie cut a sparkling metallic makeover brushed into shapes usually reserved for video game characters.

Throughout the past 15 years, Oribe has continued to set new standards in his craft, with countless covers of Vogue around the world, red carpet work with nearly every A-list celebrity and ad campaigns for celebrated brands such as Louis Vuitton and Dolce & Gabbana. His current salon off fashionable Lincoln Road in Miami attracts a ‘who’s who’ of clients and employees many of the hair stars of tomorrow.

 

In 2008, Oribe took his 30-year heritage of hairdressing and his love of glamour and individual beauty and translated it into the collection of products he always imagined and envisioned—a range grounded in old-world hairstyling and blended with new-world technology and the finest ingredients. The end result was an edited line focused on the needs of the most discriminating people: Oribe, his clients, his peers and anyone who believes in elegant beauty, high performance, handcraftsmanship and luxury. Oribe loves what he does and does it passionately, continuing to invent and reinvent. Perhaps more in demand as an editorial stylist than ever, Oribe is constantly building his body of work and strengthening his influence on the hair and fashion that defines generations.

 

 

Jennifer Lopez Rio Glow

Sexy singer Jennifer Lopez launches a new tempting and glowing perfume for women, Rio Glow – the new flanker to Glow released in 2002. The new version is sweeter with an enchanting blend of exotic temptations.

Jennifer Lopez Rio Glow is all about a passionate, joyful and positive perfume for women composed of glowing fruity/flowery notes. Enter a world of tenderness and flirtation with strong and powerful notes of apple, peach and pear mixed with orange blossom, plum and heliotrope. The base notes amber, musk, vanilla and white cedar provide a sense of frankness, freedom and sensuality. Rio Glow by Jennifer Lopez is a hit sensation for this summer, and also a must-have elegant and seductive accessory.

Jennifer Lopez Rio Glow preserves the original bottle shape, yet colored in exotic yellow and blue colors inspiring a tropical scent full of freshness and excitement.

Jennifer Lopez Rio Glow will be available in one size as 100ml Eau de Toilette.

 

 

 

 

Jennifer Lopez Forever Glowing

Glamorous singer Jennifer Lopez is again sparkling and radiating in her new photo shoot for her new luminous and glowing perfume, Forever Glowing. Jennifer Lopez Forever Glowing is all about a modern design, an amazing and thrilling smell as we all as a delicious composition. It is a described to be a chypre/flowery perfume with a fresh and light aroma that will refresh any woman’s day and mood.

Jennifer Lopez Forever Glowing perfume opens to seduce with accords of saffron, white pepper and white honey along with middle notes of neroli, creamy jasmine notes and suede. The base calms with soft notes of patchouli, iris, toffee and vanilla.

Forever Glowing has a nice design as well as a glowing illusion that will constantly grab attention.

Jennifer Lopez Forever Glowing will be available as 30 and 50ml Eau de Parfum.