E-fashion News: 1 Mar 2012

Thursday, 1 March 2012

Greek museums to increase security after thefts

Greece's Culture Ministry says it is taking extra security measures at museums across the country after two major thefts in as many months netted antiquities and paintings by 20th-century masters.

Ohio police: 'Seinfeld' actor von Bargen shot self

Police say an actor who played George Costanza's boss on "Seinfeld" and also starred on "Malcolm in the Middle" has shot himself in the head at his suburban Cincinnati apartment.

Comcast launches new streaming video service

Cable TV giant Comcast is launching a new subscription video service that will enable its customers to instantly view movies and TV shows both in and out of the home.

Correction: Obit-Davy Jones story

In a Feb. 29 obituary for singer Davy Jones of The Monkees, The Associated Press misspelled the name of one of the group's television show producers. His name is Don Kirshner, not Kirchner.

Funeral home denies role in Houston casket photo

The owner of the New Jersey funeral home that handled services for Whitney Houston says the home had nothing to do with a photograph that surfaced showing the singer's body in an open casket.

'American Idol' announces 13 finalists

"American Idol" is down to the top 13 singers.

'American Idol' announces top 13 finalists

The top 13 singers have been selected on "American Idol."

Infamous 'Carrie' returns but results the same

After what happened to Carrie White the last time she went to the prom, it's a wonder she ever returned. As for those of you in the theater seats, you may wonder why you came at all.

Mariah Carey Named â€˜Godmotherâ€™ of Disney Fantasy Cruise Ship

The pop superstar and singer of the 1995 hit song “Fantasy” has been named godmother of the new Disney Cruise Line ship named, aptly, the Fantasy. “I christen thee Disney Fantasy,” she said. “May God bless this ship and all who sail on her.” The...

'Housewives' actress says she was stunned when hit

Nicollette Sheridan told jurors on Thursday that she was shocked and humiliated after being struck in the head by the creator of "Desperate Housewives" on the set of the hit ABC show.

Five unforgettable movie parties

"Project X" follows one wild night as a group of high school outcasts throw an epic bash, one they hope will make them popular. Watching other people getting a little out of hand on screen makes you wish you could be there, too â€" you can enjoy yourself vicariously without suffering through a hangover the next day.

Rights group says Tintin publisher's anti-racism 'ambiguous'

French rights group CRAN on Thursday attacked the publisher of the Tintin books for his "very ambiguous" anti-racism after he said he was proud to sell the racially stereotyped 'Tintin in the Congo'.

Irish block murder suspect's extradition to France

An Englishman long suspected of killing a French filmmaker in Ireland won his appeal Thursday against his extradition to France, capping a two-year legal battle that raised troubling questions about Ireland's handling of the case.

'Lost' novel by dead Nobel laureate published

A "lost" novel by Portuguese Nobel literature laureate Jose Saramago which he wrote in the 1950s before he achieved international acclaim has been published nearly two years after his death.

Review: Hangover comes quickly in 'Project X'

except it never achieves the hilarity of the former or the thrills of the latter.

Justin Long signs up for Broadway debut

The first new student has been revealed for the Broadway play "Seminar" â€" Justin Long.

Luxury Snacking: Childhood Snacks Get a High-End Makeover

Couch potatoes now have something more exciting to snack on as the basic grocery store nibbles we grew up on get an epicurean upgrade. Food producers have been pushing the limits of snacking, taking inspiration from popular dinner and dessert recipes. A love of General Tso’s chicken might lead you...

Billboard Proposal Wins a â€˜Yesâ€™ from New York Woman

Nothing says “I love you” like a giant billboard smack in the middle of a highway, right? That was the go-big-or-go-home approach taken at least by one New York man. He purchased ad space on a billboard to ask his girlfriend to marry him. Joe...

Box Office Preview: Seuss gets green with 'Lorax'

"Dr. Seuss' The Lorax," the beloved author's nod to the environment, should grow a leading $45 million-plus at the domestic box office this weekend as the animated Universal release sprouts on 3,728 screens, including 269 IMAX locations.

Streep gives $10K to Viola Davis' RI student fund

Actress Meryl Streep has donated $10,000 to a Rhode Island scholarship fund in honor of fellow Oscar nominee Viola Davis.

BO Preview: Dr. Seuss to get green this weekend

Queen, Kate, Camilla take tea at Fortnum & Mason

Queen Elizabeth II, the Duchess of Cambridge and the Duchess of Cornwall went out for tea Thursday at London's posh Fortnum & Mason store.

Conservative blogger Andrew Breitbart dies in LA

Caustic commentator Andrew Breitbart was loved by conservatives who championed his viral Internet exposes that brought down politicians, and hated by others who said he selectively used the truth to do it.

Italian singer-songwriter Lucio Dalla dies at 68

His musical roots were in jazz, but his songs ranged from folk to pop to classical to opera, creating a soundtrack beloved by generations of Italians.

Loved and hated, Breitbart dies in LA at 43

Caustic commentator Andrew Breitbart was loved and hated.

French stiletto king takes red soles to dance at Crazy Horse

Christian Louboutin, the French designer whose red soles and teetering high heels make female fashionistas swoon, has taken his shoes to dance at the Crazy Horse, the Paris cabaret that insists its strip show is art.

Review: 'Clawback' is worth the investment

"Clawback" (Viking), by Mike Cooper: Wall Street greed and revenge collide in "Clawback," an intriguing thriller from Mike Cooper.

Last madam of infamous Texas brothel dies at 84

The last madam of the infamous Texas brothel that inspired the movie "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas" has died. She was 84.

Streep gives $10K to Viola Davis' student fund

Oscar-winning actress Meryl Streep has donated $10,000 to a Rhode Island scholarship fund in honor of fellow Oscar nominee Viola Davis.

Bristol Palin to star in Lifetime reality series

Bristol Palin's home life in Alaska is the subject of a reality series starring the daughter of former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin.

Conservative publisher Breitbart dies in LA at 43

Conservative media publisher and activist Andrew Breitbart, who was behind investigations that led to the resignations of former Rep. Anthony Weiner of New York and former U.S. Agriculture Department official Shirley Sherrod, has died in Los Angeles. He was 43.

Russia's artists enter political fray in elections

In Vladimir Putin's Russia, artists have done art and left politics to the politicians.

Maria B.

Fashion designer, Maria Belal, known as Maria B, has rocked the catwalks with her hip and glamorous designs, not only in Pakistan but also in Paris, Milan and New York.

Queen, Kate, Camilla tour Fortnum & Mason

Queen Elizabeth II, the Duchess of Cambridge and the Duchess of Cornwall went out for tea Thursday at London's posh Fortnum & Mason store.

Estelle: It's hard to perform R&B music in the UK

Estelle said she left the United Kingdom to pursue her career in America because performing R&B music back home was too tough.

Telecoms groups fight back against free messaging

Just past the security gate for the world's largest cell phone trade show in Barcelona, executives of big mobile carriers can't avoid walking past a booth they would probably rather not see: It's for "Pinger," a small California company that offers free texting in the United States and Germany and has global expansion plans.

Adnan Pardesy

Fashion designer Adnan Perdesy has enthralled fashionistas in a very short span of time with his creative imagination, and he surely knows how to transform that imagination into beautiful outfits.

Samar Mehdi

Since its establishment in 1996, Samar Mehdi label has been growing to become one of PakistanÃ¢Â€Â™s finest labels, which showcases both Pret and Couture and accessories including handbags and shoes.

Teejays

Created and established by mastermind fashion designer, Tanwir Jamshed, who has certainly become a legend in his own lifetime, TEEJAYS is recognized as the most prestigious fashion brands of Pakistan.

British galleries buy Renaissance masterpiece

Britain's National Gallery and the National Gallery of Scotland said Thursday they have raised 45 million pounds ($72 million) to buy a Renaissance masterpiece that has been in the U.K. for 200 years and to keep it on public display.

Tibetan writer says China blocks her from award

An outspoken Tibetan writer said Chinese authorities prevented her from receiving a cultural award Thursday at the Dutch ambassador's residence in Beijing.

Monkees' heartthrob Davy Jones dies in Fla.

Before there was MTV, before "American Idol" made overnight stars of people you never heard of, there was "The Monkees," a band fronted by a diminutive singer named Davy Jones who was so boyishly good looking that teenage girls swooned the first time they ever saw him.