Modeling News: January 14, 2007

Lindsay Lohan the New Face of Miu Miu

Lindsay Lohan signed a deal with Miu Miu, a line known as the lower-priced version of Prada. The company launched in 1992, and focuses its efforts toward a younger market.

Miu Miu was the childhood nickname of Prada Designer & Heiress, Miuccia Prada.

A Prada spokesperson confirmed that Lindsay is currently in London shooting ads for the Miu Miu Spring 2007 ad campaign.

Complete Guide for Models?

Photographer Eric Bean has published The Complete Guide for Models, an informative guide as to how to get started in the modeling industry.

The advice comes from those in the know, including successful models and modeling agents, casting directors, magazine editors, makeup artists, photographers, and health professionals. These experts debunk myths about the profession and shed light on common scams that plague the industry.

 

Ex-Miss Nevada Back to Work

Although inappropriate photos of Ex-Miss Nevada Katie Rees caused her to lose her crown, she is now able to use them as audition photos. Rees signed a $2 million deal with Las Vegas promoter Jeff Beacher to host Madhouse at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino.

Rees will cohost—and preside over a female orgasm contest (paging Howard Stern)—with Beacher and regular emcee Pete Giovine when the monthly event returns Mar. 31 after an eight-month hiatus.

Rees is "a really cool girl, really fun. I've known her for a while," Beacher told E! Online. "The Madhouse doesn't shy away from scandal at all.