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DIANA Ross, already known as a diva-with-a-capital-D, is doing nothing to dispel her reputation with her recent behavior with M.A.C. Cosmetics.
The superstar singer signed on to be the next celebrity "legend" for the makeup maker, working hand-in-hand to create a collection of colored cosmetics for eyes, lips and cheeks. But the seemingly made-in-heaven relationship hit a major snafu when Ross saw the cosmetics for the first time.
"She saw the line last week, and it didn't match her sensibilities," said an informed source. "So she's backed out of the deal, leaving M.A.C. stuck with all of the Diana Ross" marketing plans.
"There is tons of press planned — L.A. parties, events and television," the source shared. Consequently, "they're trying to convince her to be a part of it again."
A source close to the company shared: "She was difficult to work with. She had issue with the names of the colors," but, "they were already in production."
M.A.C. Cosmetics spokeswoman Nathalie Moar insists the campaign is proceeding as planned. "We're launching the Diana Ross Icon M.A.C. collection on Jan. 29 in M.A.C. stores," Moar said. "It's been a collaborative effort every step of the way. We're launching worldwide with photos and products. We're grateful to be working with such a legend."
She continued: "Our last Icon collection was with Liza Minnelli, and that put her back on the map. We're hoping to duplicate the success with Miss Ross."
Moar's interpretation of M.A.C. putting Minnelli "back on the map" is debatable. Since her M.A.C. collection debuted in October 2003, she's filed for divorce from icky impresario David Gest and gotten into several scrapes when intoxicated. She was rushed to the hospital this week after falling out of bed while blotto.
M.A.C. has a long history of working with divas. For its Viva Glam lipstick collection, the company has worked with the likes of RuPaul, k.d. lang, Mary J. Blige, Lil' Kim, Elton John and Shirley Manson. With all money raised from sales going to the M.A.C AIDS Fund to support the fight against HIV/AIDS, it's not hard to find celebs who want to sign on. The most recent campaign, Viva Glam V, featured Christina Aguilera, Missy Elliot, Linda Evangelista, Chloe Sevigny and Boy George.
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I bet they are pretty colors too. She so picky.
The superstar singer signed on to be the next celebrity "legend" for the makeup maker, working hand-in-hand to create a collection of colored cosmetics for eyes, lips and cheeks. But the seemingly made-in-heaven relationship hit a major snafu when Ross saw the cosmetics for the first time.
"She saw the line last week, and it didn't match her sensibilities," said an informed source. "So she's backed out of the deal, leaving M.A.C. stuck with all of the Diana Ross" marketing plans.
"There is tons of press planned — L.A. parties, events and television," the source shared. Consequently, "they're trying to convince her to be a part of it again."
A source close to the company shared: "She was difficult to work with. She had issue with the names of the colors," but, "they were already in production."
M.A.C. Cosmetics spokeswoman Nathalie Moar insists the campaign is proceeding as planned. "We're launching the Diana Ross Icon M.A.C. collection on Jan. 29 in M.A.C. stores," Moar said. "It's been a collaborative effort every step of the way. We're launching worldwide with photos and products. We're grateful to be working with such a legend."
She continued: "Our last Icon collection was with Liza Minnelli, and that put her back on the map. We're hoping to duplicate the success with Miss Ross."
Moar's interpretation of M.A.C. putting Minnelli "back on the map" is debatable. Since her M.A.C. collection debuted in October 2003, she's filed for divorce from icky impresario David Gest and gotten into several scrapes when intoxicated. She was rushed to the hospital this week after falling out of bed while blotto.
M.A.C. has a long history of working with divas. For its Viva Glam lipstick collection, the company has worked with the likes of RuPaul, k.d. lang, Mary J. Blige, Lil' Kim, Elton John and Shirley Manson. With all money raised from sales going to the M.A.C AIDS Fund to support the fight against HIV/AIDS, it's not hard to find celebs who want to sign on. The most recent campaign, Viva Glam V, featured Christina Aguilera, Missy Elliot, Linda Evangelista, Chloe Sevigny and Boy George.
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I bet they are pretty colors too. She so picky.