Florida Sentinel Bulletin

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Oscar de la Renta — an icon of the fashion world who dressed royals and celebrities — has died at the age of 82.

The famed designer, who created a global empire with his formal wear and evening gowns, died Monday at his home in Connecticut after a long battle with cancer.

Born in the Dominican Republic, the designer came into the public spotlight during the 1960s while dressing First Lady Jackie Kennedy.

De la Renta was well-known for his elegant red-carpet gowns, which were worn by stars such as Cameron Diaz, Kristen Stewart and Penelope Cruz.

A skilled craftsman, he recently appeared in a Vogue fashion spread with George Clooney’s wife, Amal, who was wearing his stunning white lace wedding gown.

He became a U.S. citizen in 1969 and was the first American to become the top designer of a French fashion house.

His style was described as a mix of European luxury clothing and American casual wear.

First Lady Michelle Obama donned a de la Renta dress at a White House cocktail party this month after  allegedly snubbing him for years after he chided her for her choice of clothing for a meeting with Queen Elizabeth II in 2009.

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Diddy will host Alicia Keys’ annual charity event that raises awareness about HIV and AIDS.

The piano-playing singer announced Tuesday that her husband, producer-rapper Swizz Beatz, will co-host the 11th annual Black Ball on Oct. 30 at New York City’s Hammerstein Ballroom.
Keys, Nas, David Byrne and Angel Haze will perform.

Keep a Child Alive, Keys’ charity launched in 2003, assists people affected by HIV and AIDS in Africa and India.

Last year’s Black Ball raised $4 million and featured Carole King and Pharrell.

  Director David Ayers ( Training Day, Fast And The Furious) directs this World War II  movie about a battle-hardened sergeant (Brad Pitt) who commands a Sherman tank and her five man crew ( Shia LeBeouf (Transformers), Logan Lerman, Michael Pena, Jon Bernthal) on a deadly mission behind German enemy lines. LeBeouf gives a great comeback performance. Well-written, action drama. Must-see! -Four out of Four and then some. Drew-Z movie review. Opening in theatres today.