Naomi Campbell to be honored for charity work

NEW YORK: Naomi Campbell has made plenty of headlines for her bad behavior, but next month, the spotlight is set to shine on the model for something positive – her charitable work.

Campbell and her boyfriend, Russian billionaire Vladislav Doronin, are going to be honored at the annual Angel Ball, which supports cancer research.

”She really is amazing woman and she does a lot for charity. She has her own charity. She raised a lot of money this summer for Haiti and for AIDS relief,” said Denise Rich, the songwriter who started the Angel Foundation after her daughter, Gabrielle, died of leukemia.

Rich spoke about Campbell during a party hosted at her home Saturday night. It was co-hosted by Jade Jagger. Tina and Solange Knowles were also in attendance, as was Rich’s best friend, singer Natalie Cole.

Cole said people should not be shocked that Campbell, who has pleaded guilty several times to assault, is being honored, and that the model is misunderstood: ”She has been behaving herself. She is a good girl. I think there are just certain people who get on her nerves and I understand that.”

The Angel Ball will be held on October 17 and will feature performances by Patti LaBelle and Eve. Source

Naomi Campbell, Vladimir Doronin 'spend Christmas apart'

It has been reported that Naomi Campbell and her boyfriend Vladimir Doronin spent Christmas separately.

Doronin spent Christmas with his wife Ekaterina, his daughter Katia, and his mother-in-law before he jetted off for New Year''s with the supermodel, reports the New York Post.

The Russian billionaire, who is not divorced from his wife despite his public relationship with Campbell, spent the week leading up to Christmas at the Beverly Hills Hotel with his family.

Campbell then flew to Los Angeles, and the couple then headed off to Cabo, Mexico.

Meanwhile a source said that Doronin and his wife still have not reached a divorce settlement

"Despite rumors of a wedding in 2011, he and his wife are nowhere near a divorce settlement," said the source.

Naomi Campbell lobbying for more black models

Supermodel Naomi Campbell has urged the fashion industry to use more black models on the catwalk.

She was reduced to tears when she collected the Special Recognition Award at the British Fashion Awards in London, in honour of her 25-year modelling career.

"We''re all aware that we need to introduce more women (of colour). But what I''ve seen recently is that I''ve seen it go backwards slightly. We need to raise awareness again and need to start using women of colour more," the Daily Star quoted her as telling London''s Evening Standard.

"When I look at the shows this season, there weren''t as many as a year-and-a-half ago. We''ve got to keep speaking out, so as boring as it may be, if you hear me saying it over and over again I have to stand up for my fellow comrades (sic).

"It''s not for myself, but the younger girls who come up to me and say, ''We didn''t get used this season, we didn''t do this, someone used 81 models and didn''t use one of us''. In that respect if they come up and talk to me, and I''m able to speak on their behalf, then I will," she said.

Nelson Mandela inspires Naomi Campbell

Super model Naomi Campbell has revealed that she looks up to former South African president Nelson Mandela for inspiration when times get tough for her.

The British beauty has formed a close bond with Mandela since their meeting in early 1990s and he fondly refers to her as his "honorary granddaughter".

She says his fight for freedom during South Africa's apartheid gives her the strength to overcome her troubles, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

"I have to pinch myself sometimes because who in the world doesn't want to know Nelson Mandela? But I've been extremely blessed to have been in his presence many times...He's someone who I often think about when things get tough and life isn't full of roses. Nothing can be as hard as what he went through," she said.

"Now, I don't have his constitution for forgiving. I hope one day to acquire that. But I don't hold grudges either. When things happen, I just kind of want to move away from them for a while and hope that things will come back in a more positive light," she said.

Naomi Campbell Poses for a Gory Photo Shoot

The 40 year old super-model, Naomi Campbell, posed for a gory, yet kinky photo shoot for Interview magazine, wearing black leather with a naked, lifeless and blood-stained model.

And it looked like she had walked on to the set of a Saw film, the tiled walls and blood-stained floors reminiscent of the first instalment of the horror franchise.

Naomi posed for the photo shoot for Interview and a chat with New York art gallery owner Tony Shafrazi for the U.S. publication and spoke to him about her illustrious career on the catwalk.

Naomi was discovered while out shopping in London at the age of 15 and appeared on the cover of Elle the following year.

Soon she was gracing catwalks all over the road, while becoming part of the group of girls - Linda Evangelista, Christy Turlington, Cindy Crawford, Claudia Schiffer, and Helena Christensen - who would become the world's first 'supermodels'.

Naomi Campbell's Charitable Dance Delivery

Showing she's still got the moves, Naomi Campbell was all energy at Dolce & Gabbana's Madison Avenue boutique on Friday night (September 10).

Held as part of the Fashion's Night Out festivities, the timeless supermodel celebrated twenty-five years of modeling with a special choreographed dance.


Put together by Lady Gaga's creative director, Laurieann Gibson, NY Daily News tells that the routine was inspired by "a little black panther who rises above to be victorious."

With charitable donations and autograph purchases going to Fashion For Relief, Naomi twice broke out her rear-shaking steps to "Run This Town," by Rihanna, Jay-Z and Kanye West.

Naomi Campbell 'not ready for kids'

Naomi Campbell has reportedly admitted that she hasn't got plans to have children because she lives her life "one day at a time".

The supermodel is currently dating Russian billionaire Vladimir Doronin and wants things to happen "naturally".

Asked when she intends to have kids, she told Elle: "Whenever God decides it's right for me. I don't put pressure on myself. I let things happen how they should naturally. That's how I am today.

"I'm a recovering alcoholic and addict and I don't drink and I don't do drugs. I live my life one day at a time."

The 40-year-old also revealed that she is passionate about cooking and is content with herself.

She continued: "The kitchen's very important to me. Sometimes I cook for my man, for my cousins, for my friends. I'm happy the way I am right now."

Court delays Naomi Campbell testimony

A war crimes court in The Hague has announced that it will delay testimony by Naomi Campbell by one week.

The supermodel was expected to explain an alleged blood diamond she was given by former Liberian President Charles Taylor on Thursday.

However, her lawyers asked for a delay which was approved by the court, and Campbell will now not appear until August 5, reports The AFP.

"The judges of SCSL trial chamber II have this morning approved Ms Naomi Campbell's request to postpone her scheduled testimony in the trial of Charles Taylor to Thursday, August 5, 2010, at 9am (7am)," said a court statement.

Taylor previously spoke out against the Campbell subpoena, insisting that her testimony would be "screenplay fodder".

Naomi Campbell's 40th Birthday Party

Celebrating a major milestone in her life, Naomi Campbell rang in her 40th birthday with a swanky party over the weekend in Cannes, France.

The British model, along with Jennifer Lopez and Mary J. Blige, danced to a 45-minute set by the “Black Eyed Peas” during the shindig which was organized by Campbell’s billionaire boyfriend, Vladislav Doronin.

After having had 40 white roses delivered to his lover, Vladislav paid tribute to Naomi, describing her as a “wild, wild woman” and his “great love.”

All the guests were treated to a special birthday dinner, which was accompanied by two specially created cocktails — the “Campbelltini” and the “Naomito” — while dessert was a three-tier chocolate cake.

I like strong men

Naomi Campbell has revealed that she usually only dates "strong men".

The 39-year-old supermodel, who has previously been in relationships with Robert De Niro and Usher, says that she prefers partners who "wear the pants".

Speaking on Oprah Winfrey, she said: "I like men that are strong. I like the men to wear the pants. I like strong men that know what they want, know what they are doing, that tell me what to do."

However, the star quashed speculation that she only dates rich men, insisting: "Have I ever dated someone who wasn't well off? Yeah, a working class man, a man in the arts. I have dated someone poor."

Campbell, who is currently dating billionaire Vladimir Doronin, recently denied claims that the pair were preparing to wed.

I fear for my family

Naomi Campbell has said that she fears for her family over her alleged connection to former Liberian president Charles Taylor.

The 39-year-old supermodel, who apparently punched a camera and stormed out of an interview over the case, was asked to help prosecutors link Taylor to the possession of uncut diamonds.

Speaking to Oprah Winfrey, "I don't want to be involved in this man's case - he has done some terrible things and I don't want to put my family in danger."

On the subject of her first meeting with Taylor at Nelson Mandela's home in 1997, she said: "He wasn't invited. He wasn't part of our group, but he did show up. We understood that after it was explained to us."