Spin Magazine-October 2007 issue

The October 2007 Edition of Spin Magazine has a one page interview(Pg. 40) featuring a solo shot of him taken during the 2005 Fashion Rocks photo sessions by Stephanie Pistel. In the interview he reveals a few observations about his bandmate, Nick Rhodes along with various tidbits about himself as a rock star in the '00s.

X-Rated Duran Videos? Surely you jest...

As reported this week by both The Daily Mail and NME the band have been filming the video for the 1st new single "Falling Down." Scantly clad models have been seen wearing nurses uniforms and flesh colored underwear and there is word of both a "clean" and "x-rated"(topless) version featuring said Nurses. While, Simon looks like he's actually dressed to film a less nerdy version of himself in a follow up to Acadia's "The Flame" single, I'm not sure Nick is in costume at all(see above). "Falling Down", being a ballad somehow will be able to hook the theme of the song to the video...I hope, when it is released.
Meanwhile, Speaking of songs from RCM, the following Nylon magazine DD article has this bit-"She's Too Much" was originally called "Gentle Touch" until Nick pointed out that sounds like a diaper brand. Simon complains that Nick is always like that: "He wouldn't let me use the word 'nostril' in a song once. I was like, 'fckuing hell! Jim Morrison did!' But, upon reflection, he was probably right."
The Star 98 listening party from this past tuesday can be downloaded At this link

Emmy Entertainment(Tonight)

Duran Duran performed a full set last night at an post-Emmy 'Entertainment Tonight' party. Highlight footage is expected to be shown on today's program(check local listings). The new single coming out next tuesday, "Falling Down" was played during this show. My thanks to TOSN for these photos.

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The official duranduran.com website is in the process of updating the for promotion of the new album, Red Carpet Massacre. At the same time, they are asking for votes to win BTDigital Music Awards based on its(dd.com's) site. I would not give my vote to dd.com even if you set me on fire. While the concepts are obviously bold, it has physically looked like a jigsaw puzzle since as early as the Medazzaland-era content. The text can be confusing(see "line.dash.line" blog) and the 2007 content is mixed with early Astronaut-era navigation bar. It always feels "under construction." Now that the new album has set release dates for November, the new designs are being rolled out, but the designs are not representing the Duran Duran image they are trying to convey; Sexy, Seductive, Flashy and Bold. Currently, the site as a whole reminds me of an old-beatup pair of jeans which I sewed a strobe light into. Trash the entire site and start over with an entirely new approach to match the style. The album and single designs that have been revealed (ex.CD cover, right) and they are AMAZING! "Amazing" because who knew a positive would be presented
without a proper web launch? Its sad, really, what a waste of a gorgeous design. If it were not for the latest candid photos of the band, its doubtful that anyone would choose to visit the site, especially in its current state. And that was your official "Website Ranting Massacre"

Live in the studio yesterday? A Croc!

Yesterday, Long Island's WBLI morning show broadcasted the morning interview taped friday(9/6) featuring Simon and Nick. You can listen to the interview and view more station photosHere or at DuranDuran.com. Other photos from this day can be seen at www.myspace.com/duranduran. More RCM chat and Simon's unfashionable Love for Crocs were a couple of the topics. In the last couple of days, Simon has called into Star 98.7(LA) and WMMX(Ohio). Star 98.7 will be giving away tickets for a special album listening party with the entire band schedualed for next week. Also, check out the GTBJ Youtube player w/ the WMJC interview!

Fashion Week Goodies?

DuranDuranMusic.com has announced a contest for all registered members, a G-Star Autographed Giveaway from Simon and Nick. The items aren't listed but a picture had been provided. Looks like a program and a bag from the event. Both items are signed. Maybe the winner would be kind enough to take a photo so we can find out if it was, indeed, a program and a designer carrier bag?

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The long Island Sirius Music radio station radio interview that will be broadcasting today(http://wbli.com/morningshow/) is a bit confusing to when it was recorded(monday) or if it was live(today). Duranduran.com posted a photo today and mentioned it along with a message that would suggest that tour de rhodeslebon aren't doing anymore NYC press this week. DD.com's news has been using Wordpress, as the blog feed to report updates. It has been damaging my eyesight for about a month due to tiny turquose font on black, and even tougher to navigate. With a new album coming up in November, it would be wise to revamp the entire page to attract people who have yet to pay $35 a year for unlimited access to duranduranmusic.com, a slightly clearer presentation. Even if Wordpress news was listed in order(it wasn't today), it would be nice if the took down the WPLJ listing with "September 8th" 1st at the top. I am about 75% confident it was canceled until futher notice. Rocky Allen does not re-list them as the guests for today, yet it would be wise to reschedual this major radio market soon as the station has yet to add "Falling Down" to their rotation. However, DD.com needs to better present its information if they want to avoid looking unprofessional. I suggest they get a bit more creative then avoiding news topics with distracting blue morse code text...

Maybe Tomorrow for WPLJ...

95.5 WPLJ live interview with Simon and Nick was canceled today and possibly postponed until tomorrow, DJ Rocky Allen gave the reason as "Simon hurt his back," on air, though the official websites DD.com has said it will be reschedualed, but no other info had been provided. The interview to promote the single "Falling Down" had been expected at 5pm this afternoon.

The Rocky Allen Showgram guest list page(http://www.wplj.com/Article.asp?id=324463&spid=5707) removed this info posted earlier-


"Simon LeBon and Nick Rhodes of Duran Duran visit to talk about their upcoming CD release "Red Carpet Massacre." "
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Simon did call in this morning to 105.3 KALC (Denver), listen here and WDVD (Detroit) which will repeat wednesday morning.

NYC Fashion Week

Nick and Simon have been enjoy Fashion Week, visiting events like:
9/6 G-star
9/8 Temperly
9/9 Jefferson Hack
9/9 Wakiya Restaurant@Gramercy Park Hotel
9/9 Gianni and Donatella" by Sante/ D'Orazio cocktail party
9/10- Marc Jacobs (Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2008)
Simon left this update of these events at duranduranmusic.com yesterday
“We’re in New York and of course, it’s Fashion Week.

We’ve gone to a few shows, Nick and I. G Star – it was really good and pacey, well choreographed, it was more of a performance than a Fashion Show really. If you’ve ever seen one, they are typically very generic, with Models walking up and down the cat walk, in a tent...this one wasn’t like that. I’ve been to a few Fashion Shows in my day and even fewer interesting ones, and the G Star show was one of the best I’ve seen. And I love their clothes – great jeans.

I also went to Alice Temperley – Temperley London. Really beautiful. Just beautiful, comfortable, fun and amazing looking. That’s Alice Temperley clothes.

We are off to Marc Jacobs this evening. I know what you’re thinking – but hey, we’re working very hard, a small break never hurt anyone...

Whoooshman,

S.”

An Evil Chat and No M&Ms...

Listen to Nick and Simon interviewed on 94.3 WMJC in Long Island, New York. An upcoming special RCM concert event was announced(Nurses' uniform optional)http://www.wmjcfm.com/images/duranduran091007/

A Party For K'nick'ers

From Javno.com-"CK used the spectacular New York Fashion Week to mark the 25th anniversary of his line of underwear. With such a reputation, it did not come as a surprise that the guests included the arts' creme of the crop: actress Hilary Swank, musician Nick Rhodes, model Bridget Hall, etc. " Photo: Reuters.

Basic Introduction

This blog is a cutdown version of the masterpiece that was once Glamour Tiger Baby Junkie(the website '00-'06). This blog will be just that, a blog. You've seen the rest, you know i'm the best...but I cannot be very flashy just a bit glossy. I will post updates when I feel the need to open my beautiful gob...Please note: see www.templeofsaintnick.com for links to the fashion show Nick and Simon attended in NYC last week. Here's another blurb about the men being seen-(http://blogs.mercurynews.com/aei/2007/09/new_york_fashion_week_spring_2008_celebrity_sightings.html) & While I set up shop here view the 20+ youtube videos I have arranged for your viewing pleasure...you know you want to...