Saturday 24 March 2012

Prada builds from sober to sober psychedelic

Miuccia Prada's starts off simply sober, and builds slowly to sober psychedelic.

Crescent Lawn

Crescent Lawn, yet another jewel in the crown of Crescent brand family.

Deepak Perwani

Fashion designer Deepak Parwani is not just a man but an icon.

Misbah & Saba (Hijab)

Pakistani fashion designers Misbah & Saba (Hijab) are known for creating mesmerizing designs.

Current TV to launch morning program block Monday

Current TV says it will launch a six-hour morning talk block next Monday.

CBS renews 18 prime-time shows

CBS is making the annual May announcement of its fall schedule almost moot.

New Cars Land headlines Disneyland expansion

Lightning McQueen and friends are about to get the green light at Disneyland.

Anti-bullying teen, 'DWTS,' Gaga get GLAAD award

Event co-hosts Cory Monteith and Naya Rivera from the cast of A teenager who's campaigning to make it easier for children to see an upcoming documentary about bullying, the producers of the NBC musical drama "Smash" and Lady Gaga were among the winners of Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation media awards announced Saturday.


13 Judy Blume books coming out as e-books

A big batch of Judy Blume books are coming to the digital market.

Breitbart website, editor say activist has died

Conservative media publisher and activist Andrew Breitbart has died at the age of 43.

'Survivor' star nominated for Ind. governor's race

Former reality TV star Rupert Boneham said he thinks he has a real shot at becoming Indiana's next governor after being nominated as a third-party choice Saturday.

What they were saying at the Oscars

Notable quotes from the 84th annual Academy Awards presented Sunday in Los Angeles:

'Survivor' star eyeing Ind. governor's race

Former reality TV star Rupert Boneham says he thinks he has a real shot at becoming Indiana's next governor.

Saim Ali

Design philosophy of Saim Ali is about designing stylish, comfortable yet simple outfits.

Sahar Atif

Sahar Atif is a hardworking lady with the passion to do something extra-ordinary.

Steven Millhauser wins $20,000 Story Prize

Steven Millhauser, a Pulitzer Prize winning novelist, has received a $20,000 award for short stories.

South Korea's Shin wins Man Asian book prize

Shin Kyung-sook's novel "Please Look After Mom" has won the Man Asian Literary Prize.

Cassandra Clare signs up for new LA fantasy series

Million-selling young adult author Cassandra Clare has signed up for a new fantasy series.

Oldest US natural history museum offers rare peek

Ned S. Gilmore, collections manager of vertebrate zoology, shows a Hellbender salamander, in the collection at the Academy of Natural Sciences Friday, March 23, 2012 in Philadelphia. The Academy is celebrating its bicentennial by offering the general public some rare behind-the-scenes tours of their some 18 million specimens. . (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)The Academy of Natural Sciences has never been one to brag.


Say Hello! to Pakistan's glamorous side

The editorial staff of Hello magazine address a news conference during its launching ceremony at National Press Club in Islamabad, Pakistan on Saturday, March 24, 2012. Pakistan is better known for bombs than bombshells, militant compounds than opulent estates. A few enterprising Pakistanis hope with the launch of a local version of the well-known celebrity magazine Hello! (AP Photo/B.K. Bangash)Pakistan is better known for bombs than bombshells, militant compounds than opulent estates. A few enterprising Pakistanis hope to alter that perception with the launch of a local version of the well-known celebrity magazine Hello!.


US company gains rights to Agatha Christie estate

Miss Marple, Hercule Poirot and other Agatha Christie characters are now under American ownership.

Wedding crasher: UK queen drops in on ceremony

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II smiles during her visit to the Manchester Central convention centre, Manchester, England, Friday, March 23, 2012. (AP Photo/Jon Super, Pool)Britain's Queen Elizabeth II has become a wedding crasher.


London's 'Matilda The Musical' eying Broadway

A musical about a girl with extraordinary powers is hoping to jump the Atlantic.

UK singer receives $951,000 in phone hacking case

Singer Charlotte Church has received 600,000 pounds ($951,000) in a phone hacking settlement from News International.

Oscar-nominated actors tell favorite movie moments

Many of this year's Oscar-nominated actors first experienced the magic of movies as children.

NY exhibit focuses on early career of Keith Haring

The bohemian atmosphere of downtown New York in the 1970s and 1980s had a huge impact on the art of Keith Haring, from his impromptu subway chalk drawings to his maze-like abstract paintings.

Royal gatecrasher: UK queen drops in on wedding

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II smiles during her visit to the Manchester Central convention centre, Manchester, England, Friday, March 23, 2012. (AP Photo/Jon Super, Pool)A British couple say their wedding had an unlikely gatecrasher â€" as Queen Elizabeth II dropped in on the ceremony during an official tour.


Danish churches, film sets for Charles and Camilla

Britain's Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales, lines up a free throw while visiting basketball practice at the Fryshuset Youth centre in Stockholm on Thursday March 22, 2012. (AP Photo/Pontus Lundahl) SWEDEN OUTBritain's Prince Charles and his wife Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, arrived in Copenhagen on Saturday on the third and final leg of their Scandinavia tour, with plans to visit churches, the film set of a popular Danish TV show and sustainable energy projects.


'Hunger Games' serves up huge opening day at $68M

In this image released by Lionsgate, Jennifer Lawrence portrays Katniss Everdeen in a scene from The feast is on: "The Hunger Games" has taken in $68.25 million domestically in its first day, a record for a non-sequel.


Viewers give CBS most-watched show last week

Viewers gave CBS the week's most-watched show along with 21 others in the top 30 ranking.

Whitney Houston being laid to rest at NJ ceremony

Whitney Houston is being laid to rest at a private ceremony in New Jersey.

Revel casino hosting 'Royal Jelly' burlesque club

Casino patrons in Atlantic City will soon be Revel-ing in a new burlesque show.

Sanam Agha

Fashion designer Sanam Agha is a female Fashion designer with the men's designing sense.

Faiza Samee

Fashion designer Faiza Samee has won the hearts of those who love cultural heritage.

Goal Boutique

Goal Boutique is one of the promising Fashion ranges of the Pakistan's Fashion Industry.

Royal Shakespeare Company names Doran new chief

The Royal Shakespeare Company says it has appointed Gregory Doran as its new artistic director.

Cameron's sub makes successful unmanned test dive

FILE - In this April 11, 2011 file photo, director James Cameron speaks at the National Association of Broadcasters convention in Las Vegas. Cameron tells National Geographic News that his specially designed submarine called A submarine that will take "Titanic" director James Cameron to the Earth's deepest point has made a successful unmanned test dive.


Clooney, congressmen to protest at Sudan embassy

Actor George Clooney will highlight a protest planned for Friday at Sudan's embassy in Washington.

Pearlman, Gaddis win book critics prizes

Short story writer Edith Pearlman has won the National Book Critics Circle award for fiction.

Children's publisher developing app for e-reading

A leading publisher of children's books is taking a big step into the electronic market.

What was said at the Oscars

Notable quotes from the 84th Annual Academy Awards held Sunday at the Hollywood & Highland Center:

On Oscar weekend, 'Act of Valor' storms box office

On Oscar weekend, the real-life action stars of "Act of Valor" bested Hollywood's pretend heroes.

Asim Jofa

Asim Jofa - a renowned Pakistani jewelry artist who happens to be a tasteful entrepreneur.

Waseem Noor

Pakistani fashion designer Waseem Noor has earned name for his outclass designing and bold cuts.

Hollywood trade magazine Variety up for sale

Variety, a trade magazine that has covered Hollywood for more than 100 years, is up for sale.

New book compiles Romney quotes; due out in May

A new book about Mitt Romney promises a direct take on the GOP's leading presidential contender.

NYC Anne Frank Center opens in new location

New York City's Anne Frank Center has moved to a new Manhattan location near ground zero.

MTV launching broad online store for musicians

MTV is launching a broad platform of musician Web pages in a bid to replace MySpace.