Thursday, 29 May 2014

EXCLUSIVE: The $9 lipstick and $20 eyeliner Kim Kardashian wore to her multimillion dollar wedding to Kanye: Reality star's makeup artist reveals secrets to her bridal look

She married Kanye West on Saturday in a wedding that is estimated to have cost $12 million.
With the venue setting the reality star back $410,000 and her 7ft vanilla and berry cake priced at $7,000, Kim Kardashian managed to save on one item. 
The second most important man in Kim's life, her makeup artist and the only person she allowed to do her makeup for her Florence nuptials, Mario Dedivanovic, spoke to the MailOnline on Thursday morning to reveal the secrets behind her bridal look.
Perfect pout: Kim Kardashian kissed her husband Kanye West for the first time with a very inexpensive tube of lipstick by L'Oreal Paris, which retails for around $9
Perfect pout: Kim Kardashian kissed her husband Kanye West for the first time with a very inexpensive tube of lipstick by L'Oreal Paris, which retails for around $9
Flawless: Celebrity makeup artist Mario Dedivanovic revealed to the MailOnline on Thursday morning the products he used to create Kim Kardashian's flawless face for her Florence wedding. He shared this snap on his Instagram of the pair pouting in Kim and Kanye's wedding photo-booth
Flawless: Celebrity makeup artist Mario Dedivanovic revealed to the MailOnline on Thursday morning the products he used to create Kim Kardashian's flawless face for her Florence wedding. He shared this snap on his Instagram of the pair pouting in Kim and Kanye's wedding photo-booth


While her exquisite white lace Givenchy gown cost a cool $500,000, the reality star's confidant Mario divulged that Kim's perfect pout was coated with a very inexpensive tube of lipstick by L'Oreal Paris, which retails for around US$9.99 (AU$10.79, £7.99).
'For her lips, I used L'Oreal Paris Colour Riche Extraordinaire Liquid in the colour of Nude Ballet,' he told MailOnline.
Mario denied it was a lip product that Kim suggested she wanted to use because of it's French roots.
'It's just something that I decided to use on her myself,' he said.
Frugal bride: Mario used a $9 L'Oreal Paris Colour Riche Extraordinaire Liquid in the colour of Nude Ballet on Kim's lips and applied $15 Kardashian Beauty Individual Eyelashes to enhance her deep brown eyes
Frugal bride: Mario used a $9 L'Oreal Paris Colour Riche Extraordinaire Liquid in the colour of Nude Ballet on Kim's lips and applied $15 Kardashian Beauty Individual Eyelashes to enhance her deep brown eyes
Frugal bride: Mario used a $9 L'Oreal Paris Colour Riche Extraordinaire Liquid in the colour of Nude Ballet on Kim's lips and applied $15 Kardashian Beauty Individual Eyelashes to enhance her deep brown eyes
It's all about the eyes: Mario lashed on Urban Decay Perversion Mascara on the morning of her third wedding and used Perversion Ink for Eyes eyeliner, also by Urban Decay, to create the winged look. Both cost around $20
It's all about the eyes: Mario lashed on Urban Decay Perversion Mascara on the morning of her third wedding and used Perversion Ink for Eyes eyeliner, also by Urban Decay, to create the winged look. Both cost around $20
It's all about the eyes: Mario lashed on Urban Decay Perversion Mascara on the morning of her third wedding and used Perversion Ink for Eyes eyeliner, also by Urban Decay, to create the winged look. Both cost around $20

The most talked about woman in the world also had US$20 (AU$21.50, around £13.50) mascara applied to her lashes as she looked lovingly into her husband's eyes to say 'I do'.
However, although it was a budget buy for the beautiful mother-of-one, it was an exclusive product that has yet to be sold on the market.
'For Kim's eyes, I used Urban Decay Perversion Mascara. It launches next month so Kim got it exclusively for her wedding,' the dark-haired makeup wonder said.
Seal it with a kiss: North's parents strolled down the aisle at Fort Belvedere in Florence in an opulent ceremony reported to have cost a whopping $12 million
Seal it with a kiss: North's parents strolled down the aisle at Fort Belvedere in Florence in an opulent ceremony reported to have cost a whopping $12 million

Crazy In Love: In another intimate snap, the newlyweds are seen posing in the wedding photo booth shortly after their nuptials took place
Crazy In Love: In another intimate snap, the newlyweds are seen posing in the wedding photo booth shortly after their nuptials took place
He stuck with Urban Decay when it came to creating Kim's winged eyeliner that emphasised her deep brown eyes.
Also retailing for around US$20 (AU$21.50, £13.50), the product promises to create 'envy-inducing cat eyes that last all day.'
'For her eyeliner I went with Perversion Ink for Eyes by Urban Decay,' he said.
For lash beauty, the bride opted for her own Kardashian line of fake eyelashes to give her flutter some emphasis.
Retailing at around US$15, Kim would have been able to get Kardashian Beauty Individual Eyelashes by the bucket load for free.
Bridesmaid beauty: Mario revealed he also did Kourtney's makeup for the Italian nuptials. The mother-of-two is pictured here in white leaving the Four Seasons in Paris last Friday
Bridesmaid beauty: Mario revealed he also did Kourtney's makeup for the Italian nuptials. The mother-of-two is pictured here in white leaving the Four Seasons in Paris last Friday

Glam squad: A team of beauty experts attended to the needs of the other Kardashian sisters, including Khloe who is pictured wearing her stunning cream bridesmaid gown
Glam squad: A team of beauty experts attended to the needs of the other Kardashian sisters, including Khloe who is pictured wearing her stunning cream bridesmaid gown

The 33-year-old values Mario's services so much, he was the only one she allowed to apply her makeup for her wedding.
'I was the only makeup artist that did Kim’s makeup,' he divulged.
While he doesn't know exactly how long it took to create North mother's bridal look on the morning of her third trip up the aisle, he says it usually takes between 20 minutes and an hour to do her makeup.
Despite Kim being the most prominent Kardashian sister on the day, she wasn't the only one getting a flawless finish.
'I also made up Kourtney that day,' said Mario, who has worked for fashion houses such as Elle, Vogue and Harper's Bazaar.
While a whole glam squad attended to the rest of the family, including matriarch Kris and the rest of the bridesmaids Khloe, Kendell and Kylie.
'There were a few different people there - hair and makeup - doing the rest of the family and bridesmaids,' he admitted.
Hand-in-hand: They beamed as they walked down the aisle as man and wife while baby North West is seen with grandmother Kris Jenner looking over her mother's shoulder
Hand-in-hand: They beamed as they walked down the aisle as man and wife while baby North West is seen with grandmother Kris Jenner looking over her mother's shoulder

And despite the global audience, he wasn't nervous about the very important role he played in getting the beauty ready to become Mrs Kardashian West.
'We worked together for so long so I'm so comfortable with her face. It was actually not nerve wracking. It was a great experience. She looked stunning,' he said.
Mario, who has grown so close to Kim after meeting her at a shoot five years ago in New York, was also on the exclusive wedding guest list.
The big reveal: Kim's backless dress was long-sleeved with a train, while a dramatic flowing white cathedral-length veil completed the look
The big reveal: Kim's backless dress was long-sleeved with a train, while a dramatic flowing white cathedral-length veil completed the look
The lipstick Kim wore for her wedding is available online at L'Oreal Paris USA for US$9.99 (AU$10.79) and in Boots for £7.99. In store, it is available at Priceline in Australia for AU$21.95.
Meanwhile, the Urban Decay Perversion Mascara has yet to be launched, but other similar mascaras from the same brand retail for AU$21.50 and are on sale at House of Fraser for £13.50.
Her eyeliner, Perversion Ink for Eyes by Urban Decay can be bought online at Urban Decay for US$20 (AU$21.50) or on sale at House of Fraser for £13.50
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Brad Pitt is 'struck in the face' by notorious red carpet gate-crasher

Brad Pitt suffered a hit in the face by a Ukrainian serial prankster on the red carpet last night.
The actor was attending the Los Angeles premiere of partner Angelina Jolie's new film Maleficent  when Vitalii Sediuk jumped over a crowd barrier and struck him.
Security instantly intervened as a violent scuffle broke out outside the El Capitan theatre and Sediuk was dragged to the floor and arrested.
Attacked: Brad Pitt, right, looks shocked after a man attacked him on the red carpet at Maleficent
Attacked: Brad Pitt, right, looks shocked after a man attacked him on the red carpet at Maleficent
Surprise attack: The Ukranian reporter can be seen being arrested, left, while Brad is shielded by his security, right
Surprise attack: The Ukranian reporter can be seen being arrested, left, while Brad is shielded by his security, right 


Shocked: Brad was attacked despite the presence of his large array of security officers
Shocked: Brad was attacked despite the presence of his large array of security officers

Pitt, 50, who took the unusual step of attending the premiere with his five of his children, is understood not to have been seriously injured in the altercation.
The actor was not standing near Jolie when the attack happened - she was in another section greeting her fans.
Pitt was signing autographs when Sediuk, 25, rushed past barriers and hit him in the face.
Whether exactly this kind of attack had been the intention or not, is not clear. 
Violent scuffle: Sediuk was wrestled to the ground by security, nearly losing his trousers in the process
Violent scuffle: Sediuk was wrestled to the ground by security, nearly losing his trousers in the process
Los Angeles Police Department spokesman Gus Villanueva said Pitt was not seriously hurt and authorities quickly subdued Sediuk, who was arrested for misdemeanor battery and remained in police custody
Los Angeles Police Department spokesman Gus Villanueva said Pitt was not seriously hurt and authorities quickly subdued Sediuk, who was arrested for misdemeanor battery and remained in police custody
The red carpet prankster has targeted a series of stars in recent months
The red carpet prankster has targeted a series of stars in recent months


Within seconds six to seven security men wrestled him to the ground and Pitt was pulled back against the wall.
Sediuk was thrown to the ground and cuffed as he struggled, his red trousers were nearly pulled down in the fray.
Pitt kept greeting fans and walked into the theater.
Los Angeles Police Department spokesman Gus Villanueva said Pitt was not seriously hurt and authorities quickly subdued Sediuk, who was arrested for misdemeanor battery and remained in police custody on Wednesday night.
Best supporting man: Brad was there to escort his actress fiancée Angelina Jolie; who stars in Maleficent
Best supporting man: Brad was there to escort his actress fiancée Angelina Jolie; who stars in Maleficent



A family affair: Angelina was joined by Brad Pitt and five of their six children, (L-R) Pax, Zahara, Knox, Shiloh and Maddox
A family affair: Angelina was joined by Brad Pitt and five of their six children, (L-R) Pax, Zahara, Knox, Shiloh and Maddox
Sediuk is now being held pending payment of $20,000 bail.
'The officers who were handling him said it looked like it was intentional, but at this point, it remains to be determined,' said Sergeant Leonard Calderon for LAPD Hollywood.
Before the incident, Jolie said that the El Capitan is like a local theatre for herself, Pitt and their children who usually do not attend her premieres but did Wednesday night.
'Well, oddly, we usually go to the El Capitan, that's where we take the kids. That's the closest theater to us,' Jolie said. 'This is the first time they were able to come to mommy's premiere.'
Maleficent is Disney’s modern reimagining of the Sleeping Beauty fairytale, and Jolie stars as its villain.
The couple’s five-year-old daughter, Vivienne, also stars in the movie as a young Princess Aurora.
However, while her twin brother Knox, along with Maddox, Pax, Zahara and Shiloh, joined their 38-year-old mother and father, the little actress skipped her red carpet moment

SEDIUK: A SERIAL RED CARPET PEST DETERMINED TO PRANK THE STARS

Sediuk is a serial red carpet pest and only last week tried to put his head up America Ferrera's skirt at the Cannes premiere of How To Train Your Dragon 2.
In 2012, Hollywood's nice guy Will Smith angrily slapped Sediuk on the face after he tried to kiss him on the lips on the red carpet at the Men In Black 3 premiere. 
Will managed to dodge two lunges, with each kiss landing on his cheek, before he pushed the professional fool away and gave him a limp tap on the face. 
Unwanted guest: Pest Vitalii Sediuk has struck again, crashing the How To Train Your Dragon 2 red carpet Cannes premiere to climb under America Ferrera's dress
Unwanted guest: Last week Sediuk crashed the How To Train Your Dragon 2 red carpet Cannes premiere where he climbed under America Ferrera's dress, leaving the actress distressed

Footage showed the angry actor and rapper telling him: 'Hey man, what the hell is your problem?' 
At the 2013 Grammys, he was arrested after crashing the stage just as Adele was about to receive her award.
Sediuk ran to the podium to accept the accolade from Jennifer Lopez and Pitbull before the Skyfall singer could get up the stairs and later spent the night in a police cell.
In January of this year, Bradley Cooper was surprised at the SAG awards when the journalist lunged at him. 
He knelt and hugged the actor around his waist, putting his face in Bradley's crotch to the star's discomfort and embarrassment. 
And at the Santa Barbara Film Festival, in February, Leonardo DiCaprio became the latest A-lister to fall victim to red carpet prankster.  Sediuk, also grabbed the star around the waist in a similar move to what he did to Cooper. 
However, DiCaprio did crack a nervous smile at the gag. 
Sediuk wore a ridiculous mankini and gold chain while attempting to crash a fashion gala in New York earlier this month
Sediuk wore a ridiculous mankini and gold chain while attempting to crash a fashion gala in New York earlier this month
Angry: In 2012, Hollywood's nice guy Will Smith angrily slapped Sediuk on the face after he tried to kiss him on the lips on the red carpet at the Men In Black 3 premiere
Angry: In 2012, Hollywood's nice guy Will Smith angrily slapped Sediuk on the face after he tried to kiss him on the lips on the red carpet at the Men In Black 3 premiere
Crotch-grab: In January of this year, Bradley Cooper was surprised at the SAG awards when the journalist lunged at him and pushed his face into his crotch
Crotch-grab: In January of this year, Bradley Cooper was surprised at the SAG awards when the journalist lunged at him and pushed his face into his crotch 
Seeing the funny side: In February, Leonardo DiCaprio became the latest A-lister to fall victim to red carpet prankster, Sediuk, but he laughed it off
Seeing the funny side: In February, Leonardo DiCaprio became the latest A-lister to fall victim to red carpet prankster, Sediuk, but he laughed it off
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Newlyweds Kanye West and Kim Kardashian visit TWO cinemas in one day on their Irish honeymoon

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West made not one, but TWO trips to the cinema in one evening during their honeymoon in Ireland.
Kimye were spotted leaving the Odeon in Portlaoise, County Laois, on Wednesday afternoon before being snapped outside another cinema in Tullamore - around 20 miles away.
The avid cinema-goers are said to have watched X-Men: Days Of Future Past during the first stage of their marathon film-fest.
Cine-moon: Kim Kardashian and Kanye West catch a movie while on their honeymoon in Ireland
Cine-moon: Kim Kardashian and Kanye West catch a movie while on their honeymoon in Ireland

Then they hopped into a black Mercedes before making a 30-mile trip north.  
The couple were both wearing sunglasses and dressed in black - with Kanye wearing the hood of his jumper over his head - perhaps to not draw attention to themselves.
It is believed a member of staff at the cinema sent the picture to a friend who then posted the image online.
Kim and Kanye could have watched numerous blockbusters including Godzilla, X Men: Days of Future Past, Bad Neighbours, Blended and Maleficent.
What a way to spend their honeymoon! Sitting in a dark room in silence watching a film isn't one of the most romantic ways to celebrate a new marriage
What a way to spend their honeymoon! Sitting in a dark room in silence watching a film isn't one of the most romantic ways to celebrate a new marriage
On to the next one: The couple then headed to the ICM cinema in Tullamore for another showing
On to the next one: The couple then headed to the ICM cinema in Tullamore for another showing
On to the next one: The couple then headed to the ICM cinema in Tullamore for another showing
  


This morning, the couple were spotted leaving exclusive Ballyfin House near Portlaoise.
Two black Mercedes cars pulled out of a back entrance at the 1000 euro-a-night resort at about 10.30am. Kanye had his hood pulled up inside one, where he was sat alongside Kim.  
The cars then drove off towards either Cork or Limerick.  
A staff member at Ballyfin House confirmed the guests were definitely the celebrity couple. 
Ready and waiting: A car was parked outside the cinema ready to pick them up
Ready and waiting: A car was parked outside the cinema ready to pick them up

Odd choice: Two cinema trips seem an unusual choice of activity for a couple freshly married
Odd choice: Two cinema trips seem an unusual choice of activity for a couple freshly married
Movie lovers: Kimye reportedly saw X-Men: Days Of Future Past on their first trip
Movie lovers: Kimye reportedly saw X-Men: Days Of Future Past on their first trip


News of their latest sighting reignited the online frenzy - which began after they were spotted at the cinema.
One fan wrote online: 'They probably could have bought an Island, but no they are in Portlaoise.'
Another, Amy Molloy, wrote: 'Why does Kanye love Portlaoise cinema so much? Omg I can't believe he was here again today.'
Official: Kim added 'West' to the end of her name on her Twitter account
Orla Materson wrote: 'It's not a question of what Kimye are doing in Portlaoise, it's WHY they chose to come here of all places.'
Helen Flynn: 'Your telling me that the biggest newlyweds in the world right now decided to go to portlaoise during their honeymoon?'
Another, Abby Gorman wrote: 'Why does Kanye bother going to portlaoise cinema it's like 2 feet wide and -20 degrees and if you listen carefully you can here cows mooing.'
Another wrote: 'Kim and Kanye are having the weirdest honeymoon like they went to the cinema in Portlaoise??'
Portlaoise, situated in the middle of Ireland, is perhaps best-known for its high security prison.
There are two prisons in the area. The Midlands Prison houses wife-killer Joe O’Reilly who battered his wife Rachel to death.
The other, Portlaoise Prison, was until recently the home of John Gilligan, who ordered the murder of crime journalist Veronica Guerin.
There are numerous luxurious locations nearby where the couple could be staying.
One of those is the 1000-euro-a-night Ballyfin House - which is around 5.3 miles away or a nine minute drive and is an eight star establishment.
The house has fifteen rooms and is set in a 600 acre estate.
According to its website, the estate offers: 'Unparalleled privacy, discretion and luxury.'
So far, the usually media-friendly pair have evaded the spotlight since arriving into Cork airport on Sunday.
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Wayne Rooney shared World Cup Spotify playlist on Twitter.Artists include Beyonce, Ed Sheeran, Jake Bugg, Bruno Mars, Stereophonics, Sam Smith, The Lumineers, Bill Withers and James Blunt

Wayne Rooney is planning to hit the high notes at the World Cup this summer and the England striker has already prepared his playlist for Brazil.
The 28-year-old's soundtracks for South America include 'Money On My Mind' by Sam Smith, 'Goodbye My Lover' by James Blunt and a selection of other mainstream tunes.
Rooney posted his Spotify playlist to his fans on Twitter, alongside the message: 'this is my world cup album 2014 hope everyone enjoys it. Bit of a mixed bag'.
Wide-ranging musical tastes: Wayne Rooney has revealed a love of Beyonce, Ed Sheeran and Bill Withers
Wide-ranging musical tastes: Wayne Rooney has revealed a love of Beyonce, Ed Sheeran and Bill Withers

Hotting up: Rooney and the rest of the England squad trained in plenty of layers to replicate the heat in Brazil
Hotting up: Rooney and the rest of the England squad trained in plenty of layers to replicate the heat in Brazil
Sing when you're winning: Rooney shared his World Cup Spotify playlist on Twitter
Sing when you're winning: Rooney shared his World Cup Spotify playlist on Twitter

Beats: Rooney's soundtrack for Brazil includes Stereophonics, Beyonce and Bruno Mars
Beats: Rooney's soundtrack for Brazil includes Stereophonics, Beyonce and Bruno Mars


The United star missed the end of the season with a groin problem and took fitness and conditioning experts with him on holiday at the end of the campaign, determined to stay in shape after disappointments at his two previous World Cup tournaments.
In 2006, he recovered from a broken metatarsal but lacked sharpness and erupted with a red card during England's quarter-final defeat against Portugal.
Four years ago he was also suffering niggling problems and fitness issues which limited his work in training.
Hodgson will hope this time it is different for Rooney and is sure to be encouraged by the evidence since his squad assembled last week.
Drunk in Love: England striker Rooney enjoys the songs of American songstress Beyonce Knowles
Drunk in Love: England striker Rooney enjoys the songs of American songstress Beyonce Knowles
Bill Withers
Singer songwriter Ed Sheeran
Old and new: Rooney's wide-ranging musical taste includes Bill Withers (left) and Ed Sheeran



It's football, not rugby! Wayne Rooney is given a beating during strength work at England training
It's football, not rugby! Wayne Rooney is given a beating during strength work at England training

Showing his strength: Rooney runs into the crash bag held by coach Tony Strudwick
Showing his strength: Rooney runs into the crash bag held by coach Tony Strudwick
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Nike is pronounced Nikey, chairman of brand confirms after responding to letter

The great debate on how one of the world's biggest sporting brands is announced has finally been cleared up, by the head of Nike himself.
Philip Knight, the chairman of the board of directors at Nike, was sent a letter asking him to circle whether Nike is pronounced as 'Nike' or 'Nikey'.
The person who sent the letter posted a photo of the returned sheet where the latter is circled.
Confirmation: Nike chairman Philip Knight responded to this letter asking him how the brand is pronounced
Confirmation: Nike chairman Philip Knight responded to this letter asking him how the brand is pronounced
What do you think, Jordan? People have debated for years whether to say 'Nike' or 'Nikey'
What do you think, Jordan? People have debated for years whether to say 'Nike' or 'Nikey'


For years, nobody has been able to establish how Nike is pronounced, but Knight finally ended the debate.
Nike was founded in 1964 and gone on to become one of the biggest sporting brands in the world.
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Austin Ejide appears to throw the ball into his own net during Nigeria's draw with Scotland amid match-fixing investigation

Nigeria goalkeeper Austin Ejide had his blushes spared at Craven Cottage on Wednesday night when his bizarre own goal was disallowed in his country's 2-2 draw with Scotland.
The 30-year-old appeared to throw the ball into his net after coming to claim a corner and making contact with Blackburn defender Grant Hanley.
The incident has been highlighted after it was confirmed that police were investigating the fixture ahead of kick-off following a match-fixing tip off from the National Crime Agency.
Incoming: Nigeria goalkeeper Austin Ejide (yellow shirt) rises to claim a Scotland corner
Incoming: Nigeria goalkeeper Austin Ejide (yellow shirt) rises to claim a Scotland corner
Butterfingers: Ejide appears to scoop the ball off of Grant Hanley's head and towards his own goal
Butterfingers: Ejide appears to scoop the ball off of Grant Hanley's head and towards his own goal
Goal bound: Ejide's attempted catch sends the ball flying towards Nigeria's goal in the first half
Goal bound: Ejide's attempted catch sends the ball flying towards Nigeria's goal in the first half
Back of the net: A Nigeria defender desperately attempts to stop Ejide's fumble crossing the line
Back of the net: A Nigeria defender desperately attempts to stop Ejide's fumble crossing the line



Premier League referee Lee Probert blew up for a foul on Ejide after Hanley was deemed to have fouled the former Bastia stopper.
The build-up to Wednesday night's game at Craven Cottage was dominated by talk of a police investigation after possible attempts to rig the fixture were brought to FIFA's attention.
Speaking after the game, Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi was quick to deny that his side were, or would ever be, caught up in a match-fixing scandal.
He said: 'We did (talk about it) because it’s something ridiculous, something that we don’t know where it’s coming from. We’re not gamblers, we are football players. I don’t even know where that is coming from, we don’t know what happened, match fixing or no match fixing.
'This is the first time I’ve been a coach or been a player and the first time I’m hearing this, match-fixing. I don’t think it had anything to do with our build-up or the game.'
Contact: Ejide was bumped by Scotland defender Grant Hanley (left) as he rose for the ball
Contact: Ejide was bumped by Scotland defender Grant Hanley (left) as he rose for the ball

No chance: Ejide could only watch as Charlie Mulgrew's shot gave Scotland the lead at Craven Cottage
No chance: Ejide could only watch as Charlie Mulgrew's shot gave Scotland the lead at Craven Cottage
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Malcolm Glazer dead at 85... so do three of his children who've barely been to Old Trafford hold key to Man Utd's future?

Malcolm Glazer's death at the age of 85 has, among other things, prompted the question, 'What role will his children now play at Manchester United?'
While Glazer Snr led the takeover of the club in 2005, since 2006 he has left the day-to-day running of the club to his sons - indeed, he has never set foot in Old Trafford.
Avram, Joel and Bryan Glazer are regularly seen at the ground but the other three, Kevin and Edward and their sister Darcie Glazer Kassewitz follow their father's 'lesser spotted' policy.
Getting the Glazers in: Avram (right), Bryan (left) and Joel (second left) at Old Trafford just after the 2005 takeover
Getting the Glazers in: Avram (right), Bryan (left) and Joel (second left) at Old Trafford just after the 2005 takeover

The Glazer family own 90 per cent of United - all split equally with 10 per cent listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
That means Kevin, Edward and Darcie could have more involvement at Old Trafford now - indeed, they could have the future of the club in their hands. It is unlikely they would want to sell their shares, given the strong family bond.
United are insisting it is business as usual but the death of the family head could affect how the sextet run the club.
Taking Stock: Joel Glazer (third left) and Avram (third right) with United officials in New York in 2012
Taking Stock: Joel Glazer (third left) and Avram (third right) with United officials in New York in 2012


The two most high-profile Glazers are Avram and Joel, the executive co-chairmen.
Avram is the oldest of the six children and headed the United takeover in 2005.
He and his brother Joel have been prominent figures ever since, taking over the day-to-day running of the club in 2006 after their father had a stroke.
They had the final say on the appointment of new manager Louis van Gaal.
Joel is also actively involved in the running of United, speaking to Ed Woodward up to three times a day about all aspects of the club.
Passed away: Malcolm Glazer (right), pictured with sons Joel (left) and Bryan in 2005, has died aged 85
Passed away: Malcolm Glazer (right), pictured with sons Joel (left) and Bryan in 2005, has died aged 85

Of the other powerbrokers at United, Woodward is the most prominent. He joined Manchester United in 2005 when he acted as an adviser in the Glazer family’s controversial £790million takeover and was invited to join the club soon afterwards.
Woodward was initially involved in United’s financial planning before being handed responsibility for the club’s commercial and media operations in 2007.
Woodward became a director in 2012 and played a key role in United’s £1.37billion flotation on the New York Stock Exchange in August of that year.
It was no surprise therefore that he was chosen to replace chief executive David Gill when he stood down in June, although Woodward retained his existing title of executive vice-chairman and remains based at the club’s London corporate headquarters.
Holding the keys: Ed Woodward (left) and United group managing director Richard Arnold
Holding the keys: Ed Woodward (left) and United group managing director Richard Arnold


Family affair: Avram (left) and Joel Glazer are joint executive co-chairman at United
Family affair: Avram (left) and Joel Glazer are joint executive co-chairman at United
Sir Alex Ferguson will always be an iconic figure at United and was instrumental in choosing David Moyes as his successor as manager and was part of the panel which picked Van Gaal.
The most successful boss in United's history was a frequent presence at matches last season as the club recorded their worst Premier League finish.
It will be interesting to see whether he is spotted at Old Trafford as regularly now Van Gaal is in charge.
Ferguson's close ally David Gill is United’s former chief executive and remains an influential figure on the club’s football board.
It is thought by some observers that United made a mistake by letting him leave the same summer as Ferguson and it has turned out that way.
Gill was also consulted about Van Gaal's appointment.
The legend: Long-serving boss Sir Alex Ferguson still holds power at Old Trafford despite his retirement
The legend: Long-serving boss Sir Alex Ferguson still holds power at Old Trafford despite his retirement

Richard Arnold, the group managing director, was promoted from commercial director in the shake-up that saw Woodward replace Gill in 2013.
He is the most senior figure at Old Trafford on a day-to-day basis and together with Woodward, has trebled United’s commercial revenue over the course of the next seven years, closing deals with major sponsors all over the globe.
Sir Bobby Charlton is, of course, a Manchester United legend, who became a director in 1984.
Charlton was a key figure in Ferguson’s appointment in 1986 and continues to be a respected voice on team-related affairs.


Icon: Long-serving United stalwart Sir Bobby Charlton still holds power in the halls of Old Trafford
Icon: Long-serving United stalwart Sir Bobby Charlton still holds power in the halls of Old Trafford
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