March 8

Russell receives the Male Star of the Year award at
the ShoWest gala in Las Vegas ~ 2001







Source: The Coffs Coast Advocate

March 8, 2005

Caption: Only in Coffs Harbour . . . Russell Crowe steams up the first Friday of the month at the Irish Night.

Russell rocks in to Coffs

By Jeni Faulkner

Russell Crowe was up to his old tricks again on Friday night, leaving the security of his Nana Glen property to pay a surprise visit to his local watering hole, the Coffs Hotel.

But talk of movies was not on the agenda for our Oscar winner. This off-the-cuff visit was for a jam session.

Rumours had been spreading that Crowe would be performing at the Coffs Hotel on Sunday afternoon, but everyone kept tight-lipped about the performance to keep the hungry media away.

Word spread quickly and by Crowes third song, the mercury at the Coffs Hotel had certainly risen.

Wearing an unusual three-piece outfit Crowe displayed a vest embroidered with the words Cinderella Man. He later revealed a blue T-shirt over the top of a long-sleeve shirt.

Crowe and friends joined regular performers OTallowood on the stage for a quick half-hour session, before retreating to the beer garden for a quiet ale.

There was no denying that the vibe proved contagious and, even though Crowe only stayed for a short time, the revelers partied on.





On Russell's right is his song writing partner/producer Alan Doyle
and on his left is his father, Alex



The Ordinary Fear of God visits The Surprise in San Diego Harbor before performing at the House of Blues.
Russell signs autographs for the fans after the show. ~ 2006

     



Thanks to Katarina!



Source: Vogue (UK)

March 8 2007

Armani's Pitch
By Louise Roe

Russell Crowe has asked Giorgio Armani to design the uniforms for the Australian rugby team he now co-owns, "The Rabbitohs" - and the new kit will be unveiled on March 19. "You are probably asking yourself why an Italian fashion designer should get involved with an Australian rugby league team?" said Armani. "Well, there are two very good reasons. The first is that my friend Russell Crowe does not call often and when he does, it is usually about something very important. 'Hi Giorgio, I need an outfit for the Academy Awards, what do you suggest?' Or, 'hey I'm getting married, what should I wear?' Or, in this case, 'I've bought a share in the Rabbitohs and they are going back to the top of the premiership, would you help to design a special outfit for them?' The second reason is that I love sport of all kinds. For me sportsmen are like modern day gladiators and because they have to show real dedication and skill they are an inspiration for all of us." The formal, off-pitch pieces designed by Armani include a pinstripe jacket of red and green - colours which the team have worn to play in since it was founded in 1959. "Australians have lot in common with Italians," said Crowe. "We are both nations proud of our culture and fanatical about sport. There can be no better way to arrive for our matches than standing tall and feeling confident because of Giorgio Armani's magic."

At home ~ 2007