Culture
At Milan Fashion Week, Cinderella goes to Dolce & Gabbana
February 29, 2016
At Milan Fashion Week, Cinderella goes to Dolce & Gabbana
It will be a fairytale wardrobe for Dolce & Gabbana fans next winter, with the Italian fashion brand presenting enchanting…
Chris Rock transforms Oscars into biting racial commentary
February 29, 2016
Chris Rock transforms Oscars into biting racial commentary
Comedian Chris Rock launched his return stint as Oscar host on Sunday by immediately and unabashedly confronting the racially charged…
Leonardo DiCaprio wins best actor Oscar for ‘The Revenant’
February 29, 2016
Leonardo DiCaprio wins best actor Oscar for ‘The Revenant’
Leonardo DiCaprio finally won an Oscar on Sunday, taking home the best actor statuette for his role in revenge movie…
Dolby plays to eyes as well as ears with new technologies
February 28, 2016
Dolby plays to eyes as well as ears with new technologies
At the entrance of Dolby headquarters in San Francisco, a ribbon of television screens plays synchronized videos that change in…
‘Spotlight’ leads Spirit Award winners; diversity takes center stage
February 28, 2016
‘Spotlight’ leads Spirit Award winners; diversity takes center stage
The journalism drama "Spotlight" led the winners at Saturday's Independent Spirit Awards with four accolades, including the night's top prize…
Blumarine, Ermanno Scervino unveil furs, craftsmanship in Milan
February 28, 2016
Blumarine, Ermanno Scervino unveil furs, craftsmanship in Milan
Fur took center stage at Milan Fashion Week on Saturday with Italian brands Blumarine and Ermanno Scervino presenting plenty of…
Painting by numbers? China art trading house promises investors sound platform
February 27, 2016
Painting by numbers? China art trading house promises investors sound platform
As China's economy wheezes to a 25-year low, investors who once collected stocks and property are turning to what they…
Foreign film Oscar favorites zoom in on stark worlds
February 27, 2016
Foreign film Oscar favorites zoom in on stark worlds
Despite all their differences, harrowing Holocaust drama "Son of Saul" and the coming-of-age tale "Mustang," the two frontrunners for the…
Philippines may ban pop singer Madonna for disrespect to flag
February 27, 2016
Philippines may ban pop singer Madonna for disrespect to flag
American singer Madonna may face a ban in the Philippines for disrespecting its flag in her concerts this week in…
Ahead of Oscars, composer Morricone honored with Walk of Fame star
February 27, 2016
Ahead of Oscars, composer Morricone honored with Walk of Fame star
Italian film composer Ennio Morricone, nominated for an Oscar this year for his work on "The Hateful Eight," was awarded…