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Louis Vuitton and Singer Unveil Two One-Off Porsche 911s Merging Fashion, Craft and Speed
technology18 days ago

Louis Vuitton and Singer Unveil Two One-Off Porsche 911s Merging Fashion, Craft and Speed

Louis Vuitton partners with Singer to create two ultra-exclusive Porsche 911-based showcars—the 911 Reimagined by Singer Classic and the Classic Turbo Cabriolet—featuring LV leatherwork, a detachable Tambour clock, and bespoke interiors, with roughly 400bhp (Classic) and around 510bhp (Turbo), manual gearboxes and a dedicated travel luggage setup; prices were not disclosed, marking a rare two-off collaboration that fuses fashion, watchmaking and automotive design.

via Top Gear|
#collaboration#louis-vuitton#one-off
Claudine Longet, French Singer-Actress Behind 'The Party,' Dies at 84
obituaries3 months ago

Claudine Longet, French Singer-Actress Behind 'The Party,' Dies at 84

Claudine Longet, the French-born singer and actress known for her work in film and television and for the 1976 shooting of Olympic skier Spider Sabich, has died at 84. The obituary recounts her rise in entertainment, her marriage to Andy Williams, the Colorado incident in which Sabich was killed by a .22-caliber gun (she was ultimately convicted of criminally negligent homicide with probation and a fine), and the civil settlement with Sabich’s family; it also notes her later life, including a marriage to defense attorney Ronald Austin and three children, one of whom, Noelle, reportedly died in 2023.

via Variety|
#actress#claudine-longet#obituaries
Singer Reimagines the 964-Gen 911 Cabriolet with Turbo-Look and Hidden Fog Lights
automotive6 months ago

Singer Reimagines the 964-Gen 911 Cabriolet with Turbo-Look and Hidden Fog Lights

Singer extends its backdating program to the 911 Carrera Cabriolet, transforming a 964-generation car into a Turbo Look‑style drop-top with discreet pop-up fog lights, carbon‑fiber bodywork, and an optional rear wing. It packs a 4.0-liter flat‑six producing 420 hp paired to a six‑speed manual, four‑way electronically adjustable dampers with a nose‑lift system, carbon‑ceramic brakes, and 18-inch center‑lock wheels, plus refined interior craftsmanship and configurable materials. Production is limited to 75 Cabriolets (vs. 100 coupes), while Singer continues turbocharged projects like a 934/5‑inspired line.

via The Drive|
#911-turbo-look#automotive#manual-transmission
Singer's Sorcerer 911: A 700+ HP Carbon-Fiber Restomod with a Manual
technology7 months ago

Singer's Sorcerer 911: A 700+ HP Carbon-Fiber Restomod with a Manual

Singer unveils the Sorcerer, a one‑off 911 restomod from its DLS Turbo division, powered by a reworked 3.8L twin‑turbo flat‑six delivering over 700 hp and 553 lb-ft, paired to a six‑speed manual driving the rear wheels, with a full carbon‑fiber body, extreme aero, bespoke interior and high‑end chassis upgrades—the debut project for DLS Turbo.

via Carscoops|
#dls-turbo#porsche-911#restomod
music8 months ago

R&B Singer Carl Carlton, Known for 'She's a Bad Mama Jama,' Dies at 72

Carl Carlton, renowned for his hit songs 'She's a Bad Mama Jama' and 'Everlasting Love,' has died at age 72. He was a prominent figure in funk, soul, and R&B music, with a career spanning several decades. His most famous track, 'She's a Bad Mama Jama,' remains influential and has been widely sampled. The cause of death was not disclosed, but he suffered a stroke in 2019. Carlton's legacy continues through his music and impact on the genre.

via Rolling Stone|
#carl-carlton#death#music
Legendary Rock Singer Mark Free Dies at 71
entertainment10 months ago

Legendary Rock Singer Mark Free Dies at 71

Marcie Free, a renowned rock-metal vocalist known for her powerful voice and influence in melodic rock, has died at 71. She was celebrated for her emotional delivery and technical range, and publicly came out as transgender in 1993, continuing her music career afterward. Her passing was confirmed by her friend and drummer Jay Schellen, though the cause of death has not been disclosed.

via Cleveland.com|
#entertainment#marcie-free#obituary
music1 year ago

Legendary Musician Terry Reid, Who Declined Led Zeppelin and Deep Purple, Dies at 75

Terry Reid, a highly respected British musician known for nearly joining Led Zeppelin and praised by artists like Aretha Franklin and Mick Jagger, has died at 75 after battling health issues, including cancer. Despite not achieving major chart success, Reid's influence and unique voice earned him critical acclaim and admiration from peers, with a career spanning from the 1960s to the 2000s.

via Rolling Stone|
#led-zeppelin#music#obituary