Welcome to Vanessa Paradis in Translation! This fansite is the original resource for English-speaking fans. Known in America as the face of Chanel or the girlfriend of Johnny Depp (and mother to his two children), Vanessa Paradis is famous in France for being an accomplished singer (Bliss) and actress (Girl on the Bridge). Keep up with her latest movie & music news, yet also discover her history with the help of original synopses and multimedia featuring interviews, videos, images, and much more. 
 
 
LA CLÉ MOVIE POSTER RELEASED AT CANNES
Our first look at the poster for Vanessa’s upcoming feature film, La Clé (“The Key”), was released at the Cannes Film Festival in May. Vanessa can be seen in the poster in the arms of fellow cast member Guillaume Canet. La Clé, the final film in a trilogy of police mystery/thrillers, is scheduled for release in France later this year. Many thanks to keith133 for bringing us news of the poster. You can see it Here. 
(June 8, 2007)
 

 
FIRST PART OF A "MAKING OF DIVINIDYLLE" VIDEO RELEASED TODAY
Vanessa’s official website released the first part of a “Making of” video. In this first clip, we get a look inside the recording studio where Vanessa, -M-, and various musicians are at work on the new album. The clip is in black & white and plays for about 3 minutes. Vanessa’s fans can expect to see part 2 on June 18. Also today, Vanessa’s website announced a contest in which the prize is a private listening to the new album in the beginning of July. That's a full two months before the album's release. Thanks to DeppDreamerUK and Sirius for bringing us this news. You can read more Here. 
(June 7, 2007)
 

 
DIVINE IDYLLE DEBUTS ON FRENCH RADIO TODAY
The first single from Vanessa’s new CD, Divine Idylle, debuts on France’s Europe2 radio station today. The song first debuts at 8 a.m. in France and will be replayed at least three more times during the day. Many thanks to Crush, summer, and blossom for bringing us this news. For further information about how you can listen to the song via Europe2’s website, please read Here. 
(June 7, 2007)
 

 
DIVINIDYLLE WILL FEATURE 11 NEW SONGS
France’s TF1 provides more information about Vanessa’s new CD, Divinidylle, in an article posted on its online site today. The new CD, which will be released September 3, will feature 11 new songs. Vanessa tells the news agency she first began work on the songs in November 2005 with Matthieu Chedid and Franck Monnet. It was during that session she asked Chedid to produce, co-write, play guitar, and sing on the new disc. Many thanks to Laura for translating this article for us. You can read it Here. 
(June 6, 2007)
 

 
AN EXTRACT OF NEW SINGLE RELEASED
A 50 second audio clip of Vanessa’s new single, Divine Idylle, was released today to the pubic through Vanessa’s official website. The song is described as “Early 60's, hands are clapping, rounded bass, guitar is waving to slightly turn into a very nowadays rock. (We are) Going through 3 decades in less than 3 minutes." Many thanks to La Grenouille, who brought us the link to the extract and translated the words for us into English. You can listen to the extract Here. 
(May 30, 2007)
 

 
VANESSA'S OFFICIAL WEBSITE
Vanessa has opened an official website to keep her fans updated about the upcoming CD and tour. The website confirms the name of the single and provides dates for three Paris concerts. Fans can register to receive a free newsletter. Many thanks to Shook and DeppDreamerUK for bringing us the information about this new site. You can read more Here. 
(May 29, 2007)
 

 
SEVERAL NEW TOUR DATES ADDED
No official announcement has been made yet, however, several venues throughout France are promoting concert dates for Vanessa during the months of October and November. Pterry has started a thread, complete with a helpful map of France, to keep us all up-to-date. You can join in the discussion Here.
(May 28, 2007)
 

 
MORE RUMOURS: NEW SINGLE EXPECTED JUNE 7 AND CD SEPTEMBER 3
A photo of Vanessa inside a recording was released today along with the rumor the first single from Vanessa’s new CD is expected to debut on French radio June 7 with the new CD released September 3. Also today, venues in Nantes and Toulouse announce November concert dates. Vanessa’s record label Barclay, distributed through Universal France, has not confirmed the rumors. Many thanks to Blossom for bringing us the news. You can read more Here. 
(May 24, 2007)
 

 
DIVINE IDYLLE RUMORED TITLE OF THE NEW CD AND SINGLE
According to Matt at Vanessa Paradis Net, Divine Idylle is either the title of the new CD or the single scheduled for release in September. Matt did not say where he got the information, except to say he trusts his two sources. Thanks to Matt for sharing the information. Want to know the possible meanings of Divine Idylle? Check out this thread Here. 
(May 21, 2007)
 

 
VANESSA ON THE COVER OF JASMIN MAGAZINE
Vanessa, in a photo taken at the January Chanel show, graces the cover of the June issue of Jasmin, a French magazine. Inside is a four-page feature on the Paradis-Depp romance. Many thanks to DeppDreamerUK for bringing us this news. You can see the scans Here. 
(May 21, 2007)
 

 
NEWS ABOUT VANESSA'S NEW CD AND TOUR
Johnny Depp told reporters we can expect the release of Vanessa’s new CD in the fall. “I’m going to take some time off in early 2008 and just be with Vanessa and my kiddies. Vanessa has a new album coming out in the fall. She’ll have to tour for it—we’ll be around for that.” This news is in keeping with an earlier report in the French publication L'Express, which said Vanessa's new CD would be released in the second half of 2007 with a tour in 2008. Johnny’s comments came during the promotion of his new film Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End. Many thanks to blossom for bringing us this news! You can read more Here. }
(May 10, 2007)
 

  
THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF JOE LE TAXI
The song that started it all for Vanessa, Joe le taxi, was released in France on April 27, 1987. Come join us as we celebrate the anniversary of this song, which sold over 2 million copies worldwide. You can read more Here. 
(April 27, 2007)
 

 

 

 

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