Nicki Minaj & Ricky Martin Team Up For MAC

Nicki Minaj and Ricky Martin are teaming up to promote MAC Viva Glam and have started a new campaign to bring HIV/AIDS awareness to Latin America. 

Martin is the inspiration behind a new VIVA GLAM Lip Conditioner and Minaj has released a VIVA GLAM Nicki pink lipstick. 

"Kids are being infected with HIV and AIDS," Martin said in the interview with GMA, "Some people think that this is an issue of the 80's and now we are still dealing with this issue. The fact that it's a disease that doesn't discriminate: men, women and children are being affected by this virus. Let's talk about it. I want to be part of this."

This cause really hits home for Ms. Minaj. Born in Trinidad, her uncle died of an AIDS-related illness.

"This is something that is killing a lot of, especially black women, young black women. And so for me, that is why it hits home," said Minaj, "I have such a young fan base. I want them to start now, you know, protecting themselves. I want to start now being smart. I want them to abstain because I love them so much. I don't want them to ruin their lives."

So how will this campaign help?  100 percent of the proceeds from the purchase of the items will go directly to support activities raising awareness of HIV/AIDS in Latin America 

LADUREE TO LAUNCH COSMETICS

Luscious, delectable, colorful and sweet, these are only a few ways to describe the world famous Lauduree, 'manufacturer of sweets'. Good news is, these tasty treats are set to launch it's first cosmetic collection this year.

The brand is no stranger to beauty, the Laduree’s cosmetics collection, The Merveilleuses de Ladurée (or The Wonders of Ladurée), is debuting in Japan next February before rolling out across Europe, the US and the rest of Asia later on.

Their press office has kept the details on the low, however, they did reveal there will be more details to come in a January press day. In the meantime, rumor has it the collection will include 20 blush shades in the form of cameos , as well as lip colors and even liquid foundations! I'm expecting lots of pretty pastel hues, beautifully ornate packaging and sweet-scented products. Maybe they'll throw in some macaroons? We can only hope!