Actor Burt Reynolds reportedly in intensive care with flu
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - American actor Burt Reynolds is battling the flu in the intensive care unit of a Florida hospital, CNN reported on...
Aretha Franklin Approves of Beyonce’s ‘Beautiful’ Inaugural Lip-Syncing
LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Aretha Franklin r-e-s-p-e-c-t's Beyoncé's decision to use a "beautiful" pre-recorded rendition of the national anthem during President Barack Obama's inaugural...
From bombastic to beloved, Joachim Sauer’s trip to Wagner’s "grail"
BERLIN (Reuters) - In his youth, theoretical chemist Joachim Sauer found the music of Richard Wagner "bombastic". All that changed when he was in...
Gaultier offers "couture Gypsies" for Paris fashion week
PARIS (Reuters) - Swirling translucent veils, the sound of sitars, and the care-free insouciance of Gypsy culture enveloped the Jean Paul Gaultier runway on...
2013 Miami Rum Festival expands
MIAMI, Jan. 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The fifth annual Miami Rum Renaissance Festival -- the largest gathering of rum experts, professionals and enthusiasts in...
"Les Miserables" soundtrack tops UK albums chart
LONDON (Reuters) - The soundtrack of the Oscar-nominated movie "Les Miserables" climbed to the top spot in the UK albums chart, the first film...
"Death Wish" director Michael Winner dies aged 77
LONDON (Reuters) - Flamboyant British film director Michael Winner, best known for the "Death Wish" series of the 1970s and 80s, died at his...
Michelle Obama’s inaugural fashion: Thom Brown, J. Crew
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. first lady Michelle Obama chose a Thom Browne coat and dress for President Barack Obama's inauguration events on Monday. The...
Violinist Vanessa-Mae rehearses for a new role – Olympic skier
LONDON (Reuters) - Violinist Vanessa-Mae has put music on hold for a year and is rehearsing for a new role - skiing for Thailand...
Berlusconi sex trial verdict due after February vote
MILAN (Reuters) - Former Italian premier Silvio Berlusconi will not face a verdict in a trial where he is charged with paying for sex...
