Tuesday, May 08, 2012

Carla Bruni-Sarkozy to Resume Singing Career

THE DAILY TELEGRAPH: Carla Bruni-Sarkozy is to start singing live again and will release a new album of songs in the autumn, her promoter confirmed on Tuesday.

There are even rumours of France's outgoing first lady starring in a new biopic about her family history.

News of the 44-year-old's desire to revive her showbusiness career came after her husband, Nicolas Sarkozy, announced his retirement from politics.

The 57-year-old suffered a humiliating electoral defeat on Sunday night, meaning that he became the first French head of state to be rejected after just one term for 31 years.

Sarkozy is facing an uncertain future – his poor English means he is unlikely to be able to make money on the lucrative US lecture circuit, and he has ruled out any return to politics.

Veronique Rampazza, spokeswoman for Sarkozy's wife, said: "Carla did not put her career on hold during Nicolas Sarkozy's five years in office. She continues to compose.

"What she gave up for practical reasons was her public concerts, which she is now able to start again." » | Peter Allen in Paris | Tuesday, May 08, 2012

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