Karl Lagerfeld, who passed away on Tuesday at a hospital outside Paris, enjoyed the stature of a god among mortals in the world of fashion, where he stayed on top for well over half of…
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‘Kissing sailor’ in iconic NY picture dies age 95
The sailor pictured kissing a woman in Times Square as people celebrated the end of World War II has died at age 95, his daughter told The Providence Journal. George Mendonsa had a seizure Sunday…
Tiny S. Africa beach restaurant crowned best in world
A tiny beach restaurant in an isolated South African fishing village was named the best in the world on Monday. Chef Kobus van der Merwe, who did not begin to cook seriously until he was…
The cyborgs of ‘Alita’ vanquish rivals in N.American box office
Fox’s new sci-fi spectacle “Alita: Battle Angel” is dominating North American box offices with an estimated $33 million take this four-day holiday weekend, industry trackers said Sunday. The film, with Rosa Salazar voicing “Alita,” a…
Oscar organizers struggle to keep show relevant
From going without a host to handing out key awards during commercial breaks, to a quickly nixed idea for a popular film category — Oscar organizers are struggling to keep Hollywood’s biggest night relevant while…
New-look Burberry tops the bill at London Fashion Week
After New York, the fashion world descends on London Friday for more than 80 catwalk shows over five days — just weeks before Britain is due to leave the European Union, creating potential headaches for…
Face tattoos: a trend that is here to stay?
Face tattoos, once limited to only a very small group of people, have gained new popularity thanks to today’s rappers — but some artists are reluctant to make such a permanent change to a client’s…
Galentine’s Day is Cute and Empowering
For some people, facing the onslaught of Valentine’s Day flowers, candy and marketing can be overwhelming if you are single. For Riya Patel, it’s a reason to celebrate love — platonic love — even by…
E-cigarette use ‘skyrocketing’ among young Americans: report
The number of young Americans using e-cigarettes grew by 1.5 million in 2018, undermining years of progress in reducing youth smoking, health authorities said Monday. Some 3.6 million middle and high school students were current…
At New York Fashion Week, next autumn looks sexy and colorful
Over the weekend, from Los Angeles to London, the showbiz A-list strutted their stuff on red carpets for the Grammys and Britain’s Bafta film awards. Halfway between in New York, the style glitterati lined catwalks…