The NRJ music awards traditionally kicks off the proceedings for Midem in Cannes, the music event in the world of entertainment, but all did not run quite as smoothly as in previous years.
the usual top notch celebrity guests were in attendance with Rihanna, Mika, Jay-Z, The Black eye Peas, Michael Buble, Robbie Williams, Akon and French superstar Jennifer contributing to the world class headcount.
Unfortunately the prestigious French music awards were slightly calamitous with missed cues, sound and timing issues, forgotten winners envelopes and even the wrong winners name announced causing some embarrassment of all involved. Not the first time this fiasco has happened as Katy Perry was called for a Rihanna trophy the previous year.
Fortunately the night was saved by a rocking performance by The Black Eyed Peas duetting with DJ of the moment, David Guetta.
Rihanna stole the 'fashion moment' on the red carpet is a stunning white and silver creation by Jean Paul Gaultier proving that she can rock the Cannes red carpet just as well as any Hollywood A-lister at the Film Festival.
The Monaco Yacht show will take place on the 22 - 25 September 2010. Although this long standing show is no longer the only Super yacht show in the world it was the first of it's kind and remains one of the most glamourous.
It remains the choice location for the builders and designers to showcase the latest, the most luxurious and the most sumptuous luxury motor boats in the world, and everything to do with them of course.
With 27,400 participants last year, 500 exhibitors and more than 100 yachts averaging 45 metres long this is one of the most prestige events in the calendar.
The 20th Monaco Yacht Show looks set to repeat the performance for 2010 and be as bust as ever. Make sure you secure the right accommodation for your stay, we have numerous apartments in the area from luxury penthouses for your corporate entertainment or smaller rentals apartments for a small number of guests.
Contact Riviera Rental Guide and let us guide you through the process and help make your Monaco Yacht show trip a complete success.
It was a typical beautiful sunny day on the Cote d'Azur. The sea was calm, the road was empty, the top was down, the sky was vast the Bougainvillea was riotous and the sounds and smells of summer in the South of France permeated the air and then suddenly....there is was. An alien invader! It had that comic book familiarity and yet a chill...strange...what's the word.. ah yes.....Alien!
Invaders from space, an assault? A holiday maybe? Perhaps even Space invaders need a break from the arduous destruction once in a while too. You will see them too, in the unlikeliest places, basking in the sun, gracing the hottest hot spots on the French Riviera; Nice, Cannes, Monaco, Menton, Saint Tropez. Lazing around the most glamourous locations, the most fantastic villas and lurking near the wondrous beaches.
Fear not however, these Space Invaders come in peace. They are the work of an anonymous Parisian artist who goes by the name of 'Invader' only. He has brought this original cast of video game monsters to reality and supplanted them not just across the glittering coast of the South of France but right across the globe.
Beautifully articulated in shiny tiled representations each pixelated character leaps from the walls, rocks and bricks of public buildings, private villas and the lush landscape of the Cote d'Azur. Their juxtaposition is like jolt out of the ordinary and presents a momentary chill, a thrill even just a question...What!?
They are a permanent living exposition, an eternal piece of performance art that brings the make believe into reality.
The artist has decorated his own city with 400 Space Invaders and has spanned the globe with alien visitations in London, LA, Amsterdam, Berlin, Paris and Tokyo, just some of the numerous cities undergoing an Invasion. Helpfully the artist has also produced accompanying maps detailing the Alien sightings so there is no Area 51 secrecy to be found here.
The original Space Invaders were created in 1978 as an arcade game. Designed by Tomohiro Nishikado and built in Japan they remain one of the most successful video games in the world and their iconic little pixellated alien beings deserve to be enshrined on all our streets across the world. They revolutionised the gaming industry and launched us all and future generations on a fantastical, time-wasting, heraldic journey into the unknown.
So next time you holiday in the South of France and happen across one of our sun baked alien friends remember that they come in peace and even Invaders need a holiday once in a while.
To find your perfect Space Invader holiday home have a look through our destination guides or look in Holiday Rentals to find out what we have available for your own break in the summer sun.
Nice Carnival is fast approaching with just 11 days left until the start of one of the world's largest and longest running carnivals. The Carnival, or Carnaval as it is called in France, is due to start on the 12th February 2010 under the guiding theme of the Blue Planet.
The grandstands have been erected and the sound stage in Place Massena is ready for the off. Hundreds of float builders, dressmakers, flower growers, dancers and participants are frantically putting the finishing touches to their costumes, constructions and produce. As they have been doing for generations in Nice.
The Carnival originated as a final blow out prior to the abstinence of lent but the festivities have gently evolved over the years from debauched revelry to more austere celebrations and into the bright, cheerful and colourful family event that it is today.
There are 3 main events to look out for at the Nice Carnival; The daytime Carnaval Parades that feature the massive colourful floats, music and dancers, the Flower parades, which began in the late 1800's with the genteel practise of presenting bouquets of flowers to the ladies in carriages and has developed into magnificent flowered floats displaying some of the beautiful local flowers and finally the dramatic nigh time Parade of lights with the huge magical floats that light the Promenade des Anglais.
The Carnival goes on for 2 weeks with scheduled events and a mix of free and paid entries. It culminates with the traditional burning of the 'King of the Carnival' on the 28th February 2010 but this year there are some new traditions being added to the mix.
The Nice Carnival leaves the streets of Nice to enter a more virtual arena with a parade taking place in the virtual world of Second life. It also has it's own facebook page and this year featured an audience participation element with a public vote of a new Carnival Queen.
It may be a centuries old event but the Nice Carnival is looking to the future too and keeping up with the times. Who says you can't teach an old dog new tricks?
Director and film maker Tim Burton will be casting his eclectic eye over proceedings at this years Cannes film Festival.
It has been announced that the US director will be given the title honour of President of the 2010 Cannes film festival jury.
Burton has given the movie world such fantastical wonders as Edward Scissorhands, Sleepy Hollow and a Batman movie as well as some beautiful, famously creepy and imaginative animation projects.
The director claims that he is more than ready for the prestigious role, "after spending my early life watching triple features and forty eight hour movie marathons," he is looking forward to the 2 weeks of movies that will comprise this years Cannes film Festival.
The festival starts on May 12 2010 and will see the usual galaxy of Hollywood stars arrive on the French Riviera.
The NRJ music awards traditionally kicks off the proceedings for Midem in Cannes, the music event in the world of entertainment, but all did not run quite as smoothly as in previous years.
It was a typical beautiful sunny day on the Cote d'Azur. The sea was calm, the road was empty, the top was down, the sky was vast the Bougainvillea was riotous and the sounds and smells of summer in the South of France permeated the air and then suddenly....there is was. An alien invader! It had that comic book familiarity and yet a chill...strange...what's the word.. ah yes.....Alien!
Nice Carnival is fast approaching with just 11 days left until the start of one of the world's largest and longest running carnivals. The Carnival, or Carnaval as it is called in France, is due to start on the 12th February 2010 under the guiding theme of the Blue Planet.
Director and film maker Tim Burton will be casting his eclectic eye over proceedings at this years Cannes film Festival.