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Archive for 'Sarkozy & Co'

First Couple by Annie Leibovitz

When photographer Annie Leibovitz was in Paris to shoot Carla Bruni on the roof of the Elysée for Vanity Fair, she offered the Sarkozys a free portrait. The picture is now used on a guide for palace visitors. It's probably the first photo on which Nick doesn't look shorter than Carlita.
Source (in French)

Posted: Fri 19-Sep-08 under Sarkozy & Co

Air Sarko

In his first 280 days as Commander-in-chief, Nick Sarkozy had already circumnavigated the planet five times, more than his three predecessors together. French journalist Bruno Dive traveled quite a few times with Sarko and has published a book about it, named Air Sarko.

According to this article in Rue89, life on board the presidential jet is […]

Posted: Thu 18-Sep-08 under Country & Travel, Sarkozy & Co

Bruni Talks & Sings

A 7-minute clip from Madame Sarkozy's live appearance on British TV last night: Carla Bruni Jools Holland Interview & Tu Es Ma Came

Related:

Carla Bruni and friends: The French first lady meets rock group Metallica (Daily Mail)
Mrs Sarkozy meets Metallica on TV (BBC)
Carla Bruni makes debut on British TV (AFP)
Carla Bruni cosies up to Jools Holland […]

Posted: Wed 17-Sep-08 under Events, Sarkozy & Co

The First Lady Sings

This is probably the first live performance of Carla Bruni since she became Madame Sarkozy. It happened on 7 September on French TV. The guy at the piano is popular French singer Julien Clerc.

Here's another clip from the same show

Posted: Sun 14-Sep-08 under Events, Sarkozy & Co

Celebrity Apes Do Exist

A couple of weeks ago I showed Nick Sarkozy photoshopped as an ape (via Celebrity Apes):

Turns out it wasn't photoshopped at all:

Photo: Gerard Cerles AFP
Source (20 Minutes)

Posted: Tue 02-Sep-08 under Oops, Sarkozy & Co

Dear Nicolas

This could become fun if it lasts:

Tante Zoë’s Words of Wisdom for a President with a Mission
Tante Zoë is the oldest and youngest blogger on her “little island in the warm sea” (as she calls it), because she’s the only one with an Internet connection. She is also the only one on the island with […]

Posted: Sun 31-Aug-08 under Web, Sarkozy & Co

Recognize this man?

I was doing a Google picture search for the Sarkozy family, and came across this portrait. It looks like Nicolas at a costume party, but it appears to be his granddad:

Sarkozy’s grandfather, Aron Mallah, and uncle Beniko were well-known Rabbis and devoted Zionists. His cousin, Asher, was a Senator in the Greek Senate and in […]

Posted: Sat 30-Aug-08 under History, Sarkozy & Co

Baby Sarko & The Numbers Game

The Daily Mail is asking the question no French journalist dares to ask: Is there a petit Sarkozy on the way for Carla Bruni?

"French president Nicolas Sarkozy tenderly pats his stunning wife Carla Bruni’s stomach – fuelling speculation that the model-turned-singer is pregnant."
The photos, together with Nick's paparazzi-friendly demeanor, could speak volumes. If true, here's […]

Posted: Sun 24-Aug-08 under Events, Sarkozy & Co

Nice Hat

Whatever you want to think about the Dalai Lama you have to admit that he has a taste for colorful outfits. The girl on the right used to dress like that in her wilder years (see below) but is a bit less outrageous these days.

Related:
Sarkozy snubs Dalai Lama, Carla does not
Dalai Lama hosts Bruni-Sarkozy at […]

Posted: Fri 22-Aug-08 under People, Events, Sarkozy & Co

Carla Bruni's Secret Diary

German site Taz thinks it's making a killing with a fake Bruni diary. Here's the latest entry (translated by Google, proving that automatic translation still has a way to go):

Carla Brunis Tagebuch

Posted: Mon 18-Aug-08 under Sarkozy & Co

First Lady of France Sexy Carla Bruni Sarkozy Magnet

Every fridge in the Elysée is decorated with them — now you can have your own!

Sexy Fridge Magnet! Carla Bruni Sarkozy Nude Magnet! High Quality Collectable! Jumbo Size Magnet 3" X 4". Hard case with Rounded edges and large magnetic backing, Excellent Quality will not slip!!! BUY 3 MAGNETS AND GET ONE FREE!!!
Yours for $4.95.

Posted: Fri 15-Aug-08 under Sarkozy & Co

Fair & Unfair

Guess which of these pictures has been added to the Little Big Man Gallery here on Frogsmoke?
Related:
Russia calls the shots with Sarkozy
Russia and Georgia agree to peace plan: Sarkozy

Posted: Wed 13-Aug-08 under Sarkozy & Co

Full Color Bathing Bling (Update)

I don't care about his Rolexes and his model wife, but what really gets to me is that this Sarkozy guy thinks he can go on holidays with four five swimming trunks, all in different colors, while most of the French can only afford one!

Show-off!
Source (in French) | Latest update (Daily Mail)

Posted: Tue 12-Aug-08 under Sarkozy & Co

Baby Sarko learning fast

Little Louis Sarkozy (son of Nick and Cecilia) was allowed to hop on daddy's plane for a flash visit to the Olympics. The boy is learning fast to behave presidential:

He even shook hands with this Russian black belt wearer:

But according to some, his dad didn't score too well with this trip: Sarkozy bungles Beijing game

Posted: Sat 09-Aug-08 under Sarkozy & Co

The Carla-Before-Carla: "Intense, Epic Moments"

From the always reliable source The Sun: Sarkozy fling with first Carla.
A GORGEOUS blonde named Carla has revealed she had a fling with playboy French President Nicolas Sarkozy on an official visit. Carla Barbato, 30, claims she fell in love with Sarko two years ago in Venice, Italy – when he was Interior Minister […]

Posted: Fri 08-Aug-08 under Sarkozy & Co

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