Here’s the latest in the world of celebrity news relating to everything nails!

• According to US Weekly, Donna Nieves, a nail tech at a Mario Russo in Boston gave L.A. Lakers player Kobe Bryant a manicure and pedicure in his Four Seasons Hotel room between Games 1 and 2 of the NBA finals.

• Sara Spallino, co-owner of Beauty Bar, has been promoting her line of Sara’s Beauty Bar products on HSN (the Home Shopping Network).

• Misa Cosmetic Products was well represented at Milan Fashion Week as nail tech Antonio Sacripante choose Misa’s polish for the Gaetano Navarra and DSquared shows. The colors were fittingly from the Fashion Collection, named after top models of the ’90s and today.

• Nubar’sHot Orange polish was touted in Life & Style Weekly as a great shade for dark and olive skin.

• Luzern Labs Serum Rosacia Care Absolut was featured in a Lucky article about new serums on the market.

• Christine Anthony, spokeperson for the Washington State Department of Licensing appeared on Seattle’s KIRO TV channel, discussing what consumers should look for when they select a nail salon.

• Cindy Crawford declared herself a fan of VB Cosmetics’ Dazzle Dry.

• Singer/dancer Jennifer Lopez (J. Lo) revealed her love of OPI’s color “I Only Drink Champagne” in the March issue of Shape. Meanwhile, Madonna’s daughter Lourdes was seen wearing a deep red shade of OPI polish.

• Poshe’s Nail-Strengthening Treatment BaseCoat won Star Magazine’s Beauty Awardin the May 12 issue.

• Celebrity manicurist Elsbeth used Nailtini polish to do the nails of finalists on TV show Dancing With The Stars. Finalist Kristy Yamaguchi donned a pink and black tiger print (created with Nailtini shades Strawberry Rita and Espresso) that Elsbeth handpainted herself.

• China Glaze manicurist Melissa Bozant did some pre-show pampering for the BET Awards using the company’s INK collection. And noted blogger All Lacquered Up recently said that China Glaze polish makes up most of her collection.

• According to Life & Style Weekly, several pregnant celebrities use Orly polish as their DBP, formaldehyde, and toluene-free choice.

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Photo: Supermodel Cindy Crawford poses with VB Cosmetics president Vivian Valenty.

—Sree