Editorial: Exit of an 'Angel' Jun 27, 2009
It ranks with images of Marilyn Monroe, Rita Hayworth, Betty Grable and Christie Brinkley as iconic photographs highlighting female beauty. Fawcett, who skyrocketed to stardom in the 1970s on the ABC detective TV show Charlie's Angels, died Thursday in a losing battle with cancer. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Rumors of Infidelity Surround Billy Joel, Katie Lee Split Jun 19, 2009
" Joel s ex-wife Christie Brinkley offered support for the legendary singer who has walked down the aisle 3 times. Brinkley told Extra, All I can say is he s a wonderful father to Alexa. We ve remained friends. We ve been friends for many, many years, so obviously I m very sad that this has happened and I wish them both happiness ... Alexa is doing great actually She s fine. Daughter Alexa, who served as the maid of honor at her father and Lee s 2004 wedding, said she was the first to know of... (Fox News)
Billy Joel, Third Wife Katie Lee Split Jun 18, 2009
He married his second wife, model Christie Brinkley, in 1985; they divorced in 1994. It was Katie Lee's first marriage. (CBS News)
'I'm Movin' Out' Jun 18, 2009
"This decision is a result of much thoughtful consideration. Billy & Katie remain caring friends with admiration and respect for each other. It's the third marriage for Joel, 60, who was first married to his business manager and then to model Christie Brinkley, with whom he has his only daughter, Alexa Ray. Alexa ray was the maid-of-honor at Joel's October 2, 2004 marraige to Katie Lee. Katie Lee, 27, was the host of "Top Chef" for its 2006 season. FOX NEWS VIDEOSTOP VIDEOS Latest Video... (Fox News)
Mariah Stylist's Bad Hair Day May 27, 2009
Carey was trying out Rojas -- who tames the locks of Christie Brinkley, Heidi Klum and Molly Simms -- because, a source said, "he came highly recommended and he traveled with her for a few weeks. But at Cannes it got very stressful. At one point, Mariah, who went to beauty school, was unhappy with her hair and was showing him how she liked it. It must not have gone over too well because he didn't show up the morning of her press conference and premiere of 'Precious.' " Carey was a lot happier... (New York Post -- Gossip)
Cruise Career Crisis? Mar 21, 2009
The revival of "West Side Story" last night at the Palace Theatre brought out the big guns: Lauren Bacall, Kathleen Turner, Spike and Tonya Lee with their kids, Christie Brinkley with son Jack, Diane Sawyer and Mike Nichols, Phil Donahue and Marlo Thomas, Elaine May and Stanley Donen, plus the musical s original Maria, Carol Lawrence, and Harvey Weinstein with designer wife Georgina Chapman. The new Maria, sensational 21 year old Argentinian opera singer Josefina Scaglione, wore one of Chapman s... (Fox News)
Check Out 15 Sexy Baby Boomers Feb 11, 2009
Christie Brinkley: The long-time model was born Feb. 2, 1954. Brinkley appeared on three consecutive Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue covers (1979, 1980 and 1981) and has had a long-running contract with the cosmetics line, Covergirl. (Click2Houston, TX)
Sports Illustrated Group Announces SI Swimsuit 24/7 - A First of Its Kind Launch Initiative for the Annual Swimsuit Issue Feb 10, 2009
The Swimsuit Issue debuted in 1963 and has become a staple of American culture and has played an integral part in the careers of models such as Kathy Ireland, Cheryl Tiegs, Tyra Banks, Elle MacPherson, Christie Brinkley and Heidi Klum. A digital powerhouse, SI.com/swimsuit drew more than 8 million visitors last year and 500 million page views. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
From These Hills Mar 15, 2008
Or is she to sit in a rocking chair, reading magazines that feature Christie Brinkley women with flawless skin and boundless energy. Where did the years go. (The Piggott Times, AR)
TELL-ALL STANDS TO BE A REAL PAGE TURNER Jan 24, 2008
" She remembers being so hurt that she returned a Christie Brinkley apology gift with the note: "I can't accept this kind of gift to secure a friendship. " She speaks of overhearing Raquel Welch knock one of her performances. She calls "sworn enemy" Burt Reynolds "nasty. (New York Post -- Gossip)
My fitness quest Jan 23, 2008
Christie Brinkley and Chuck Norris both look fantastic when you consider how old they are, and they give all the credit for tight buns, ripped abs, rippling arm muscles and amazing teeth to something called a Total Gym. Watching them use it in an infomercial makes the device seem effortless to use. (Black Hills Pioneer, SD)
What's so super about 'Supermodel'? Jan 11, 2008
Using that logic, then Christie Brinkley, Tyra Banks and Naomi Campbell are supermodels because they are as well known as Batman, Iron Man and Wonder Woman in the superhero world. "Travel is always good. And no one can deny the pay. It is also the money you bring into your agency," Beckford says of the supermodel status. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
The American wagon beats a retreat Nov 30, 2007
But that fantasy was no more realistic than Chevy Chase eyeing Christie Brinkley in her Ferrari from his Wagonqueen Family Truckster in National Lampoons Vacation. . (MSNBC -- Business)
More of this story Nov 28, 2007
The rock legend has previously been spotted with Renee Zellweger and Christie Brinkley. From wire reports. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Another woman, another pic with McCartney Nov 27, 2007
The rock legend has previously been spotted with Renee Zellweger and Christie Brinkley. McCartneys spokesman refused to comment on the latest photos. (MSNBC -- News)
Infotainment Nov 3, 2007
Christie BrinkleyNew York: Model Christie Brinkley poses in front of the 550 pound, 9. 5 feet tall Swarovski Star after she helped unveil it in New Yorks Rockefeller Center. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
11/02: Christie Brinkley, Paris Hilton... > Nov 3, 2007
Christie Brinkley unveils the Swarovski Star at Rockefeller Center in New York. 1. (New York Post -- Gossip)
Some sports have star-powered cheering sections Oct 24, 2007
Christie Brinkley: The longtime Islanders fan took the ice at the Oct. 6 game against the Buffalo Sabres. Mike Myers: The Canadian comedian showed up in sports garb to support the Toronto Maple Leafs during an Oct. 13 game against the Pittsburgh Penguins. (USA Today -- Life)
Divorce is like hell, says Sir Paul Oct 16, 2007
Sir Paul said that rumours that he had become romantically entangled with Ren;e Zellweger and Rosanna Arquette, both actresses, or with Christie Brinkley, a model, were untrue. Have your say. (Times Online)
McCartney cozy with Elle Sep 7, 2007
Last month, he was romantically linked to former model Christie Brinkley after they were seen slow dancing at a music concert and he has also been on several dates with actress Rene Zellweger. Paul and Rene - who enjoyed a candlelit dinner after meeting at a New York concert - reportedly had their third rendezvous at Jon Bon Jovi's Hamptons party. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
All you need is love Sep 4, 2007
He was linked with former supermodel Christie Brinkley after the ex-wife of Billy Joel was seen slow-dancing with the Beatle at another concert a fortnight ago. And Sir Paul's estranged wife, Heather Mills, has reportedly been staying with him in the Hamptons in an attempt to make family life as normal as possible for their three-year-old daughter, Bea. (Melbourne Herald Sun)
Renee Zellweger and Sir Paul McCartney 'dating' Sep 3, 2007
The American is renowned as a romantic rendezvous point but Zellweger had better work it: rumour has she is competing with '80s supermodel Christie Brinkley for Sir Paul's attentions. Billy Joel's ex was seen dancing with the evergreen pop star at another concert two weeks ago, suggesting Sir Paul is getting over his traumatic marriage break-up with Heather Mills. (Ninemsn)
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt hit the Hamptons Aug 28, 2007
reports that they attended a four-hour party with about 70 other people, including Christie Brinkley, Ellen Barkin, Donna Karan, L.A. Reid, and Andre Balazs. The entertainment news site reports that the personal chef of the power couple hosting the party prepared a New Orleans-style buffet for and that included crabcakes, salmon, lamb, lemon pound cake, and grilled peaches. (Actress Archives)
Brangelina brings brood to Manhattan Aug 27, 2007
The Daily News reported that Pitt and Jolie left the kids with nannies and helicoptered to the Hamptons for the event, where they were joined by model Christie Brinkley, actress Ellen Barkin and beach balladeer Jimmy Buffett. The dinner was a benefit for Pitts Make it Right project, which is focused on rebuilding New Orleans Ninth Ward with environmentally friendly homes. (MSNBC -- News)
Artists beat writers 13-5 in Long Island charity softball game Aug 20, 2007
EAST HAMPTON, N.Y. (AP) A softball team of artists including supermodel Christie Brinkley beat a team of writers 13-5 in a charity game. The artists, including ootloose star Lori Singer, scored four runs in the first inning of the annual Artists and Writers Charity Softball Game on Saturday. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Paul McCartney's model romance Aug 20, 2007
Paul McCartney and Christie Brinkley ... Paul McCartney and Christie Brinkley ... Sir Paul McCartney has been seen dancing with former supermodel Christie Brinkley, sparking romance rumours. (Monsters and Critics.com)
Hitting it off Aug 14, 2007
Did James Taylor spark a romance between Christie Brinkley and Paul McCartney. The pair, both recovering from very public marital meltdowns, were enjoying each other's company at Sweet Baby James's concert in the Hamptons over the weekend. (Boston Globe)
Christie Brinkley Buys East End Home; For Parents? Aug 3, 2007
com - Christie Brinkley Buys East End Home; For Parents ... Christie Brinkley Buys East End Home; For Parents ... (CBS/AP) NORTH HAVEN, N.Y. Supermodel Christie Brinkley is extending her slate of Hamptons properties. (CBS 2, NY)
Brinkley to close on Hamptons home Aug 1, 2007
Christie Brinkley to close next week on Hamptons home - AM New York ... Christie Brinkley to close next week on Hamptons home ... Supermodel Christie Brinkley is set to close on a new addition to her East End real estate portfolio as early as next week, a source has told Newsday. (Newsday -- New York City)
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July 26, 2007 - CHRISTIE BRINKLEY has found her new dream home in the Hamptons. The model mommy has just gone to contract to buy a waterfront estate in North Haven with views of Sag Harbors long wharf an 00004000 d a 10. (New York Post -- News)
The difference between Model and Supermodel Jul 26, 2007
" She was referring to herself and fellow supermodel Christy Turlington, both of whom were a core part of the handful of models shaking up the industry by being as famous and powerful as celebrities. Models did talk shows. They landed movie roles. They inspired franchises (the ill-fated "Fashion Caf," which was part-owned by supermodels Claudia Schiffer, Naomi Campbell and Elle MacPherson). They dated or married movie stars (Linda Evangelista and Kyle MacLachlan; Christy Turlington and Ed... (Channelnewsasia.com)
Why Do Seniors Dress So Badly? Jul 25, 2007
So has the cosmetics industry: Diane Keaton (age 61) is a spokesperson for L'Oreal, Susan Sarandon (60) for Revlon, Christie Brinkley (53) for CoverGirl, Sharon Stone (49) for Dior. So far, though, fashion has stuck to a business model in which women under 25 set trends and bestow credibility on brands, women from 25 to 40 buy muted versions of previous years' styles, women from 40 to 65 make do and women over 65 might as well live on another planet. (SmartMoney)
The World's Top-Earning Models Jul 18, 2007
Eighties ubermodel Christie Brinkley, at 52, reclaimed her Cover Girl contract and appears none the worse for 20 years having passed. Christy Turlington, 38, and Linda Evangelista, 42, are also bagging new contracts, and look in advertisements almost exactly as they did back in their supermodel glory. (Forbes -- Business)
Prince's $3,000 Ticket Jul 17, 2007
We spotted Christie Brinkley with her brother and son; Kelsey and Camille Grammer; Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos; L.A. Reid and wife, Erica; Edie Falco and Aida Turturro from "The Sopranos"; Jay-Z; mega-guys Ron Burkle and Steve Bing; Anjelica Huston; Lorne Michaels; Saturday Night Live producer Marci Klein and so on ... During a short stretch around Kiss, it was worth seeing Kelly Ripa and Christie Brinkley move up to the front and get their grooves on. (Fox News)
Christie Brinkley takes Long Island home off the block Jun 19, 2007
Christie Brinkley takes LI home off market - Newsday ... Christie Brinkley takes LI home off market ... June 18, 2007, 5:36 PM EDT Summer's calling and supermodel Christie Brinkley has taken her ocean-front digs in Water Mill off the market. (Newsday -- Business)
A referendum on contentment Jun 18, 2007
So many people protested - even supermodel and property owner Christie Brinkley stood on the side of North Haven's main road and told people how to write his name on the ballot - that the building code was changed significantly. That was in 2004. (Newsday -- Politics)
Cook's New Digs In Need Of Filler Jun 5, 2007
Tuesday, June 05, 2007 Last Update: 08:20 AM EDT. BROOKLYN FILM STUDIO LARGER THAN REAL LIFE. (New York Post -- Gossip)
Rich Cribs: Natalie Portman's Sea Cliff home for sale Jun 2, 2007
AT THE TOP. Supermodel Christie Brinkley graced the cover of the May 25-31 issue of Hamptons Magazine, which featured the environmental activist at her estate, Tower Hill. The home is named for the century-old five-story tower around which the dwelling is built. (Newsday -- Business)
Wednesday Back in Time 05-30-2007 May 31, 2007
May 30, 1997: As far as model Christie Brinkley is concerned, Quitaque s bird drop is a bird brain idea. (Quitaque drew criticism from PETA for releasing a guinea from an airplane. (Plainview Daily Herald, TX)
Hamptons seemingly immune to U.S. housing decline May 29, 2007
Southampton includes the villages of Water Mill, where the actor Richard Gere owns property, and Bridgehampton, site of the four-bedroom house that the model Christie Brinkley put on the market this month for $7. 9 million. (International Herald Tribune -- Business Asia)
New Dove ads put a real face on aging Apr 24, 2007
Beauty products tend to focus on the positive, so fresh-faced celebs like Christie Brinkley are more likely to push anti-wrinkle creams than a frazzled mother of four. Perhaps that's why Dove skin care company caused a stir in 2004 when it recruited women with real curves to introduce its "Real Beauty" campaign. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Drew Barrymore: from "ET" to CoverGirl model Apr 13, 2007
BEIJING, April 12 (Xinhuanet) -- Before she launched a career as a child-star actress in the sci-fi movie "ET," Drew Barrymore had her sights set on growing up to be a CoverGirl model just like Cheryl Tiegs, Rachel Hunter and Christie Brinkley. Now she is. (Xinhuanet, China)
Drew the new CoverGirl Apr 13, 2007
NEW YORK - Drew Barrymore grew up with tearsheets of models such as Cheryl Tiegs, Rachel Hunter and Christie Brinkley plastered on her bedroom wall like wallpaper. Come January, another young girl can do the same with Barrymore's photo. (AZCentral -- Style)
Taking Names Apr 12, 2007
Ready for her close-up Actress Drew Barrymore is CoverGirl's newest model and spokeswoman, joining a stable of famous faces that has included Cheryl Tiegs, Christie Brinkley and, more recently, Queen Latifah, Molly Sims and Rihanna. Miss Barrymore, 32, is also a co-creator of the ads. (Washington Times)
Barrymore becomes new face of CoverGirl Apr 12, 2007
" AP NEW YORK - Drew Barrymore grew up with tearsheets of models such as Cheryl Tiegs, Rachel Hunter and Christie Brinkley plastered on her bedroom wall like wallpaper. Come January, another young girl can do the same with Barrymore's photo.Barrymore is becoming the newest CoverGirl model and spokeswoman, joining a stable that during the years has included her former idols and, more recently, Queen Latifah, Molly Sims and Rihanna.CoverGirl scheduled a news conference Wednesday to announce the... (Florida Today)
Barrymore new CoverGirl model Apr 12, 2007
NEW YORK - Drew Barrymore grew up with tear sheets of models such as Cheryl Tiegs, Rachel Hunter and Christie Brinkley plastered on her bedroom wall like wallpaper. Come January, another young girl can do the same with Barrymores photo. (MSNBC -- Business)
For $8M, 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, a view Apr 5, 2007
April 5, 2007 Supermodel Christie Brinkley is putting her four-bedroom, two-bath oceanfront home in Water Mill on the market for just under $8 million ... Some of the Long Island property Christie Brinkley has owned under trusts. (Newsday -- Business)
Billy Joel's daughter opens up Mar 9, 2007
Alexa Ray Joel, daughter of supermodel Christie Brinkley and singer Billy Joel, opens up to Extra about her mother's bitter divorce from Peter Cook and what it's really like having the Piano Man as her father. About how her mother is doing in regard to her very public divorce, Joel says, ``She's doing well. (The Miami Herald)
Brinkley Has Emergency Back Surgery Mar 2, 2007
AP ImageChristie Brinkley ... NEW YORK -- Supermodel Christie Brinkley is recuperating from back surgery at a New York City hospital Wednesday. (NBC 11, CA)
The daily dish... Mar 1, 2007
Supermodel Christie Brinkley, 52, was recuperating from emergency back surgery at a New York City hospital on Wednesday, according to her publicist. The CoverGirl cosmetics model hurt her back during a ski trip in December in Aspen, Colo. (Buffalo News -- Entertainment)
Local events raise awareness of eating disorders Feb 19, 2007
Former model Tyra Banks recently responded to criticism of her 20-pound weight gain on national TV by saying "Kiss my fat [rear end]." Christie Brinkley also has derided industry emphasis on ultrathinness, saying that the standard for skinny today is even more extreme than when she posed for the covers of the nation's most well-read magazines. Many doctors and therapists who treat people with eating disorders have been concerned that the emphasis on the importance of losing weight has worsened... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Sun, Sand, Beyonce = SI Swimsuit Cover Feb 15, 2007
Posing for the swimsuit edition placed Beyonce with some elite company: supermodels Christie Brinkley, Elle Macpherson, Rachel Hunter, Heidi Klum and Tyra Banks all were SI swimsuit models. "I wanted to so something classy, something that I'll be proud of years from now," Beyonce said. (Playfuls.com)
Take 5: Fashion faux pas? Feb 11, 2007
Christie Brinkley and Kathy Ireland were the Magic and Bird of the issue. Elle MacPherson was clearly Michael Jordan, the difference being that Elle could come out of retirement and still dominate. (North County Times)
AH: Brinkley's custody battle Jan 24, 2007
Christie Brinkley heads to court over custody - Access Hollywood - MSNBC.com ... Christie Brinkley heads to court over custody ... Dennis Cook / APChristie Brinkley doesn't want her children flying on commercial flights if the nation's terror level ever goes to red. (MSNBC -- News)
Homework Spat Jan 24, 2007
Christie Brinkley, Peter Cook Spar in Divorce Court Over Homework Duties ... Christie Brinkley and Peter Cook. (Fox News)
* Fashion where you least expect it Jan 11, 2007
Models who were vacant optimistic cheerleader types prevailed in the politically clueless 1970s (Christie Brinkley, Patti Hansen, Shelley Hack); brooding brunettes took over during the Age of Reagan (Linda Evangelista, Cindy Crawford and Yasmeen Ghauri); and off-kilter aristocratic types (Guinevere van Seenus, Stella Tennant, Erin O'Connor), emblematic of upper class women, came to the fore during the second Bush imperium. What fashion now prefers as a beauty ideal is another type, the robot,... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
