Nilofer Shahid

She opens the portal to the subcontinent’s history through her various collections under the House of Meeras and has attained for herself the title of the ‘Runway Empress’ of Pakistan.

Celeb birthdays for the week of March 4-10

March 4: Singer Bobby Womack is 68. Bassist Chris Squire of Yes is 64. Singer Shakin' Stevens is 64. Singer Chris Rea is 61. Actor-singer Ronn Moss of Player ("The Bold and the Beautiful") is 60. Actress Kay Lenz is 59. Percussionist Emilio Estefan of the Miami Sound Machine is 59. Actress Catherine O'Hara is 58. Actor Mykelti Williamson ("Forrest Gump") is 55. Actress Patricia Heaton ("Everybody Loves Raymond") is 54. Actor Steven Weber ("Wings") is 51. Bassist Jason Newsted (Metallica) is 49. Actress Stacy Edwards ("Chicago Hope") is 47. Rapper Grand Puba (Brand Nubian) is 46. Drummer Patrick Hannan of The Sundays is 46. Singer Evan Dando of The Lemonheads is 45. Actress Patsy Kensit is 44. Drummer Fergal Lawler of The Cranberries is 41. Country singer Jason Sellers is 41. Actress Andrea Bowen ("Desperate Housewives") is 22.

Feeha Jamshed

Feeha Jamshed, the daughter of Pakistani fashion giant Tanvir Jamshed, is like a fresh breeze for Pakistani fashion with her eccentric sense of style and very experimental approach to Pakistani fashion.

Chita Rivera to return to Broadway with a mystery

The timeless Chita Rivera is returning to Broadway in a murder whodunit musical that's perfect for this new age: It's interactive.

Actor Woods supports medical apology bill in RI

Actor James Woods visited the Rhode Island Statehouse on Wednesday to urge lawmakers to support legislation that would allow doctors to apologize for bad treatment outcomes without their apologies being used against them in a malpractice lawsuit.

Covered-up chic in day 2 of Paris fashion shows

Guy Laroche is back in the Paris fashion conversation after Wednesday's bold, grown-up offering from designer Marcel Morongiu, who struck gold in a stunning ready-to-wear fall-winter collection that channeled gems and this fall's running theme of sophisticated, covered-up glamour.

Pair of 'Idol' semifinalists perform same song

There wasn't only one performance of Adele's "One and Only" on "American Idol."

Singer gets 6 years for smuggling drugs in DR

A court in the Dominican Republic has sentenced a New York singer to six years in prison for drug trafficking for trying to smuggle more than a kilogram of heroin in his stomach on board a U.S.-bound flight.

Review: 'Being Flynn' isn't too appealing

Robert De Niro and Paul Dano play a father and son who reunite after 18 years of estrangement in "Being Flynn," and they approach their roles in such polar opposite ways, it's as if the actors themselves have been estranged, as well.

Blizzard Entertainment cuts 600 jobs

Blizzard Entertainment, publisher of "World of Warcraft" and other hit videogames, announced Wednesday that it is cutting 600 jobs.

Monkees frontman Davy Jones dead at 66

Davy Jones, lead singer of 1960s made-for-TV band The Monkees whose hits included "I'm a Believer" and "Last Train to Clarksville," died on Wednesday, the local coroner said. He was 66.

Navy Mom’s Surprise Return Caught on Tape

After five long months away on duty, Petty Officer First Class Toni Debem decided she could not just make a usual return home to her family, greeting them when her ship docked in California. Instead the mother of two decided to surprise her daughter, Nadia, at...

Trial over 'Desperate Housewives' firing begins

Nicollette Sheridan should receive $6 million for being killed off "Desperate Housewives" after the show's creator slapped her, her attorney said Wednesday, as a defense lawyer argued her onscreen demise was a natural part of television.

Trial begins in 'Desperate Housewives' firing case

Actress Nicollette Sheridan was fired from "Desperate Housewives" for standing up to the series' creator after he struck her in the head, her attorney said Wednesday during opening statements in her wrongful termination trial.

Singer Davy Jones of The Monkees dies in US at 66

Davy Jones, the diminutive British heartthrob singer who rocketed to the top of the 1960s music charts by beckoning millions of adoring fans with the catchy refrains of The Monkees, died Wednesday. He was 66.

Lady Gaga, at Harvard, launches youth foundation

Lady Gaga and Oprah Winfrey are sitting down for a chat at Harvard University to launch the singer's Born This Way Foundation.

Lady Gaga at Harvard, launches youth foundation

Lady Gaga and Oprah Winfrey are sitting down for a chat at Harvard University to launch the singer's Born This Way Foundation.

Ben Affleck announces birth of son on Facebook

Ben Affleck is using Facebook to announce the birth of his son with wife Jennifer Garner.

On short notice, Radvanovsky takes on Aida

Sometimes opera performances come together best with little rehearsal.

Microsoft unveils Windows 8 for consumer testing

Microsoft on Wednesday let consumers start trying out its upcoming touch-based Windows 8 operating system, which aims to power a new wave of computer tablets and traditional PCs designed to counter Apple's big gains in the market through its Macs and iPads.

Singer Davy Jones of The Monkees dies in Fla at 66

Davy Jones, the heartthrob singer who helped propel the made-for-TV rock band The Monkees to the top of the pop charts as an American version of the Beatles, died Wednesday. He was 66.

Monkees singer Davy Jones dies in Florida at 66

Davy Jones, a former actor turned singer who helped propel the TV rock band The Monkees to the top of the pop charts and into rock 'n' roll history, died Wednesday in Florida. He was 66.

Lady Gaga causes sensation on Harvard campus

Lady Gaga is causing quite a sensation on Harvard University's campus.

Vatican archive treasures go on show for first time

Vatican archives documenting centuries of European history including Galileo Galilei's trial documents and Martin Luther's excommunication went on public display for the first time Wednesday.

Russian theatre takes on Putin in rare satire

A bare-chested Vladimir Putin strokes the bottom of an Olympic gymnast and overdoses on Botox as his wife Lyudmila takes refuge in a monastery -- in a new staging of a play at a Moscow theatre.

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Why You Shouldn’t Tell Your Kids They’re ‘Smart’

By JOY PHENIX LIFETIME MOMS   I try not to get into the habit of telling my kids they’re smart. Don’t get me wrong.  This habit doesn’t mean that I think they have low intelligence; quite the opposite is true.  However, if they bring home...

'Five-Year Engagement' to open Tribeca Film Fest

The 11th annual Tribeca Film Festival in downtown Manhattan will kick things off with comedy.

'Awake' keeps hero, viewers guessing at reality

NBC's new drama "Awake" has the kind of intricate, high-concept premise that can test viewers. But that's nothing compared with what its producers face.

Britain criticizes Olympic strike threat

A threat by Britain's largest labor union to disrupt the London Olympics with strikes is "unacceptable and unpatriotic," Prime Minister David Cameron's office said Wednesday.

Polish poet's will calls for new prize, foundation

The will of the late Nobel-winning Polish poet Wislawa Szymborska calls for the establishment of a new literary prize and a foundation that will guard her literary achievements.

Reese Witherspoon warns kids of domestic violence

Actress Reese Witherspoon has had the talk with her two young children. Not the sex talk. The domestic violence talk.

Queen Elizabeth II to open 2012 Olympics

Queen Elizabeth II and her husband Prince Philip will open the 2012 Olympics this summer, Buckingham Palace said Monday.

Oxford University gets $41 million from Ertegun

With a little help from Led Zeppelin, the widow of Atlantic Records founder Ahmet Ertegun has donated more than 26 million pounds ($41 million) to Oxford University to fund humanities scholarships for graduate students.

Oprah, others to attend Lady Gaga foundation debut

Lady Gaga is expected to be joined by Oprah Winfrey and U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius at Harvard University for the launch of the singer's Born This Way Foundation.

Folks behind 'Carrie' return to boldly re-imagine

When the musical "Carrie" had a sudden early death on Broadway in 1988, few were as unhappy as three men who worked hard to give it life.

Virgin Atlantic Crew Gets ‘Whispering Coach’

The Virgin Atlantic crew that will man the Upper Class Dream Suite, debuting this spring, are about to get a lesson on using their inside voices. There are few details about the new Dream Suite available but a Virgin Atlantic spokeswoman did tell ABCNews.com it will...

US singer Badu saddened by Malaysia concert ban

American singer Erykah Badu expressed sadness Wednesday at Malaysia's decision to ban her show after a photo of her with body art including the Arabic word for "Allah" caused anger.

Kristin Chenoweth to kick off a concert tour

Kristin Chenoweth is taking the long way home.

340-ton rock begins rolling to LA for art's sake

After months of preparation, a massive boulder has begun its 105-mile journey to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

SHNELA Chic Wear

Fashion designer Shahneela Khan, who is designing since 2006, is the mastermind behind SHNELA Chic Wear, which was established in 2009, since then Shahneela is flying her way towards the peak of success.

Naushemian

Naushemian, a clothing line made to fulfill dreams of bride and groom, to make them look like ‘Maharaja’ and ‘Maharani’ of the day, they’ve been waiting for all their lives.

Rock pianist Chuck Leavell named forest ranger

Rock and blues pianist Chuck Leavell is getting a new title to reflect his environmental work outside the studio: The U.S. Department of Agriculture is making him an honorary forest ranger.

Erykah Badu sad but not angry over Malaysian ban

Soul singer Erykah Badu says she holds no grudge against Malaysia's government for barring her from performing after a photograph of her body art offended some Muslims.

Iran fans say Oscar film shows rich culture

Followers of Iranian state TV say the Academy Award-winning film "A Separation" shows the world-class talent and sophistication in the Islamic Republic even as it confronts the West over its nuclear program.

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Uganda probing drug death of Amazing Race producer

Police in Uganda say they are poised to arrest a South African woman who survived after ingesting the contaminated cocaine that killed a U.S. freelance television producer for the show "Amazing Race."

Oscars ceremony begins in Hollywood

Hollywood's biggest night got under way on Sunday with the start of the 84th Academy Awards ceremony, as two odes to film-making -- "The Artist" and "Hugo" -- go head-to-head for Oscars glory.

Son of Skatalites member killed in Jamaica

Relatives say the 32-year-old son of a founding member of the pioneering Jamaican ska and reggae band The Skatalites was fatally shot about an hour after accepting a music award for his ill father.

Oscars go under the hammer for $3 million

A Los Angeles auction house sold a collection of 15 Oscar statuettes for more than $3 million, two days after this year's Academy Awards show, organizers said.

Ridley Scott to join Japan quake project

Hollywood director Ridley Scott is to take part in a project documenting the first anniversary of Japan's earthquake and tsunami, a television network said Wednesday.

Man gets prison for NY part of art-theft spree

A wine steward who served time in California after going on a bicoastal binge of plucking pricey art off gallery walls and using it to adorn his own home was sentenced Tuesday to prison in New York.

Va AG settles with White House crasher's charity

Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli's office says officials have reached a settlement with a charity run by White House party crasher Tareq Salahi for allegedly making false statements, submitting inaccurate financial statements and soliciting donations without being registered with the state.

'American Idol' brings back Jermaine Jones

Jermaine Jones has a second shot at becoming an "American Idol."

Office as shark tank, in tense satire 'Assistance'

If you think your boss is unreasonable, wait until you hear the outrageous demands that must be handled at breakneck speed by various assistants to a wealthy tyrant named Daniel Weisinger.

Ex-wrestler says 'heel' kicked him in bid to win

A former professional wrestler is suing his opponent and the Indiana-based promoter who arranged their bout last year, claiming his foe was supposed to lose their match but had other ideas and kicked him so hard in the crotch that one of his testicles ruptured and had to be removed.

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The Dialect Quiz: How Well Do You Know Dialects From Around the Country?

The Dictionary of American Regional English showcases the diverse dialects of different areas of the United States. The fifth and final volume has now been published, 50 years after its inception. It covers Sl through Z, from “slab” to “zydeco.” The project, a series of five...

Katy Perry Learns to Cook for $50,000

Singer Katy Perry forked over  $50,000 for cooking lessons from chef Cat Cora at Elton John’s 20th Annual AIDS Foundation Academy Awards viewing party this past Sunday. The 27-year-old singer entered into a bidding war with NY Giants co-owner Steve Tisch at The City of...

TripAdvisor App Downloaded 25 Times Per Minute

TripAdvisor has  the world’s second-most-popular travel app, right behind Google Earth, according to 2011 download data from app research company Distimo. Distimo tells ABCNews.com the rankings are based on the worldwide downloads  for all applications in the travel categories in the Apple App Store –...

Review: 'Tim & Eric' make leap to big screen

A good example of Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim's uniquely manic comedy comes early in their first movie, "Tim & Eric's Billion Dollar Movie."

Boyish look kicks off Paris fashion week

Paris fashion week is rarely known for understatement, as confirmed by Portuguese designer Fatima Lopes who opened the fall-winter 2012 season with a proverbial bang at the iconic war museum Invalides that houses canons and artillery.

Harvard group seeks degrees for expelled gays

Students and faculty at Harvard University are calling on the school to award posthumous degrees to seven students expelled nearly a century ago for being gay or perceived as gay, and they're timing a rally for their cause to coincide with a visit by Lady Gaga.

Harvard group seeks degrees for gays expelled

Students and faculty at Harvard University are calling on the school to award posthumous degrees to seven students expelled nearly a century ago for being gay or perceived as gay, and they're timing a rally for their cause to coincide with a visit by Lady Gaga.

Tourists’ Close Encounter With Grizzly Bear Caught-on-Tape

  An Alaskan grizzly expressed its frustration with camera-toting tourists on a photo safari by charging right at them, giving them the kind of up-close shot they hadn’t  necessarily signed up for. The group of 10 photographers was  in the middle of a four-hour sightseeing tour of  Alaska’s Katmai National...

Chicago's Lyric Opera to premiere 'Bel Canto'

Best-selling author Ann Patchett's "Bel Canto," the story of terrorists taking hostages at a South American embassy, will find a home on the stage, the Lyric Opera of Chicago announced Tuesday.

Oscarcast rewards ABC with week's top-rated show

Billed as Hollywood's biggest night, the Academy Awards telecast was also TV's biggest show last week, helping crown ABC as overall prime-time winner.

Dion cancels more Vegas shows on doctor's orders

Singer Celine Dion has canceled more shows at Las Vegas' Caesars Palace, citing a virus causing an inflammation of her vocal cords.

Did a Plane Drop Human Excrement Over New York’s Long Island?

Was the black sludge that reportedly  fell on Artie Hughes and his wife as they sat on their porch in Malverne, N.Y., human waste from the plane passing above them? It’s possible. And it wouldn’t be the first time  people on the ground got pelted by what...

New images show Ike's DC memorial amid criticism

New images and documents released to The Associated Press reveal key elements of a planned Dwight D. Eisenhower monument that have been overshadowed by criticism of one section of the design.

Oscars to go under hammer despite protest

A US auction house is selling a collection of Oscar statuettes valued at over $1 million two days after the Academy Awards, despite an official protest, organizers and a report said Monday.

Review: Tyrell crafts romantic soundtrack with CD

Steve Tyrell, "I'll Take Romance" (Concord)

Free Pancakes for IHOP’s National Pancake Day

If the thought of pancakes with maple syrup makes your mouth water, listen up:  IHOP has declared its own special pancake day, and customers who visit the restaurant today get a free stack of buttermilk pancakes.  In exchange, customers are asked to make a donation...

The top 10 songs and albums on the iTunes Store

iTunes' Official Music Charts for the week ending Feb. 27, 2012:

Paintings Hitler bought found in Czech Republic

A five-year search by a Czech author has discovered that 16 paintings in the Czech Republic were once owned by Adolf Hitler.

Review: Craig Morgan revels in regular guy role

Craig Morgan, "This Ole Boy" (Black River)

Review: 'Not a Film' makes powerful statement

Everything about "This Is Not a Film" is cleverly deceptive, from the title that's so self-deprecating, it sounds like a shrug to its long, first take to its many quiet moments to the peaceful demeanor of its central figure: acclaimed Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi.

Actress Meryl Streep donates $10,000 to US school

Meryl Streep has donated $10,000 to a charter school in the struggling Rhode Island city of Central Falls after a plug from fellow actress and hometown favorite Viola Davis.

Actress Meryl Streep donates $10,000 to RI school

Meryl Streep has donated $10,000 to a charter school in the struggling Rhode Island city of Central Falls after a plug from fellow actress and hometown favorite Viola Davis.

Gladys Knight, Gavin DeGraw among 'Dancing' cast

Urkel, the Empress of Soul and one of the Green Bay Packers are waltzing onto "Dancing With the Stars."

Obscure story by 'Chicago' playwright discovered

The late Maurine Dallas Watkins is known to millions for her play "Chicago," the basis for the Bob Fosse musical and the Oscar-winning film. She also wrote screenplays for more than a dozen movies, from the screwball comedy "Libeled Lady" to the prison satire "Up the River," the feature debut of Spencer Tracy and Humphrey Bogart.

Hudson on witness list for upcoming murder trial

Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson is on the witness list for the upcoming trial of a man accused of killing her mother, brother and 7-year-old nephew.

Airlines Raise Fares: 4 Ways to Beat Higher Prices

Airlines raised fares last week for the third time this year. The price hike, $4 to $10 on most round-trip flights, was led by United and quickly matched by many other carriers. The lower fare hike applies to shorter routes, the higher to longer routes. While not every...

Tragedy in Rwanda inspires new Fray song

The Fray's new song "Heartbeat" seems to be about reviving a broken relationship, with lyrics like "I wanna kiss your scars tonight, and baby, you gotta try, you gotta let me in."

South Korean conductor to visit Pyongyang

A prominent South Korean conductor will visit Pyongyang this week to prepare for a planned joint concert in Paris by orchestras from North Korea and from France, an official said Monday.

Oscars ratings up as Billy Crystal returns

US television ratings for this year's Oscars show were up 4 percent on last year, despite the absence of major blockbuster movies among films nominated, figures showed Monday.

Stars to celebrate Johnny Cash's 80th with concert

A diverse all-star lineup will celebrate the 80th birthday of Johnny Cash with an April concert.

South Korean maestro in North Korea for rehearsals

A renowned conductor from South Korea is in Pyongyang to rehearse with North Korean musicians before their upcoming performance in France.

Malaysia bans Erykah Badu show over Allah body art

Muslim-majority Malaysia on Tuesday banned a planned concert by Erykah Badu after a photograph appeared showing the Grammy-winning singer with the Arabic word for Allah written on her body.

Oscars kicks off with laughs as 'Artist' eyes gold

Veteran Oscars host Billy Crystal launched Hollywood's biggest night with a spoof video skit featuring the year's key nominees, as silent film "The Artist" eyed Academy Awards gold.

Malaysia scraps US singer show over Allah body art

Malaysia on Tuesday cancelled a concert by American singer Erykah Badu after a local newspaper sparked outrage by running a photo of her with body art that included the Arabic word for "Allah."

Malaysia bans Erykah Badu show over Allah tattoos

Muslim-majority Malaysia on Tuesday banned a planned concert by Erykah Badu after a photograph appeared showing the Grammy-winning singer with the Arabic word for Allah written on her body.

Hollywood 'God' Weinstein rules at Oscars, again

Meryl Streep famously called him "God." And Harvey Weinstein certainly looked omnipotent at the Oscars on Sunday, showing again his peerless skills at campaigning for the coveted golden statuettes.

Pakistani woman wins Oscar for acid attack film

A Pakistani director won her country's first Oscar on Sunday for "Saving Face," a short documentary about acid attacks on women and those who help them recover.

'The Artist' wins best picture Oscar

'The Artist' wins best picture Oscar

Iraq film festival aims to promote human rights

A human rights film festival held in Baghdad is aiming to educate and mobilise citizens at a time when Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki's government has been accused of sliding toward authoritarianism.

Review: Lovett coasts but still charms on new CD

Lyle Lovett, "Release Me" (Curb/Universal)