FILE PHOTO: Cast member Emma Watson poses at the premiere of ‘Beauty and the Beast’ in Los Angeles, California, U.S. March 2, 2017. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni/File Photo British actress Emma Watson hit back at critics who said she betrayed her feminist ideals by po... More »
It’s high fashion on a small scale, as the Oscar gowns worn by some of Hollywood’s biggest names got re-imagined into child-sized versions by a Los Angeles photographer. More »
A model presents a creation from the Giorgio Armani Autumn/Winter 2017 women collection during Milan Fashion Week, in Milan, Italy February 27, 2017. REUTERS/Stefano Rellandini Once again Italian designer Giorgio Armani stunned with bright and eloquent colors ... More »
Jimmy Kimmel host. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson First-time Oscar host Jimmy Kimmel turned President Donald Trump into a comic foil in absentia at the Academy Awards on Sunday, poking fun at the political tumult roiling the United States and the world since the forme... More »
89th Academy Awards – Oscars Red Carpet Arrivals – Hollywood, California, U.S. – 26/02/17 – Emma Stone. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni Roy More »
A model presents a creation from the Fendi’s Autumn/Winter 2017 women collection. REUTERS/Alessandro Garofalo Italian fashion house Prada brought to the catwalk soft and strong designs in an attempt to define the role of women in society, in a powerful show en... More »
A model presents a creation from Moschino’s Autumn/Winter 2017 women’s collection during Milan Fashion Week in Milan, Italy, February 23, 2017. REUTERS/Stefano Rellandini “Couture is an attitude, not a price point”, read the plain white t-shirt over sturdy lea... More »
Model Gigi Hadid presents a creation from the Fendi’s Autumn/Winter 2017 women collection during Milan’s Fashion Week, in Milan, Italy February 23, 2017. REUTERS/Stefano Rellandini Milan’s fashion elite strolled down an elegant street in “Rome” on Thursday, sp... More »
Journalists attend a preview of a new exhibition of dresses worn by the late Princess of Wales Diana, at Kensington Palace in London, Britain February 22, 2017. REUTERS/Peter Nicholls Gowns worn by Princess Diana for everything from meeting diplomats to dancin... More »
Italian designers Tommaso Aquilano and Roberto Rimondi acknowledge the applause at the end of the Fay Autumn/Winter 2017 women collection during Milan’s Fashion Week, in Milan, Italy February 22, 2017. REUTERS/Stefano Rellandini The curtain went up on Milan’s ... More »
Elena Perminova, wife of Alexander Lebedev, arrives for the Burberry catwalk show at London Fashion Week in London, Britain, February 20, 2017. REUTERS/Luke MacGregor Louise Gumuchian More »
Musician ‘Girli’ poses for a portrait during London Fashion Week in London, Britain February 21, 2017. REUTERS/Neil Hall Louise Gumuchian and Pedro Caiado More »
Heidi Klum, Cate Blanchett and Emily Blunt pose on the red carpet before the 2016 Academy Awards. REUTERS/Staff It’s not just women who are getting ready for the Oscars’ red carpet on Sunday. More »
Models present creations during the Bora Aksu catwalk show during London Fashion Week in London, Britain February 17, 2017. REUTERS/Neil Hall Louise Gumuchian More »
File photo: Kanye West arrives at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards in New York, U.S., August 28, 2016. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson Three months after being hospitalized for exhaustion, rapper Kanye West made his first major public appearance on Wednesday, turning up ... More »
Models present creations from the Marc Jacobs Fall/Winter 2017 collection during New York Fashion Week in the Manhattan borough of New York, U.S., February 16, 2017. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton New York Fashion Week ended with a flourish on Thursday after a para... More »
Kanye West on stage during the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards in New York, U.S., August 28, 2016. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson Two months after being hospitalized for exhaustion and still recovering from memory loss, Kanye West is expected to make his first major public... More »
Debbie Harry poses on the red carpet a the Billboard Magazine’s 11th annual Women in Music luncheon in New York December 9, 2016. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton Debbie Harry, frontwoman of rock band Blondie, was crowned a fashion icon at London’s Elle Style Awards,... More »
Australian model and designer Madeline Stuart, who has Down syndrome, acknowledges attendees after presenting creations from her label 21 Reasons Why By Madeline Stuart during New York Fashion Week in Manhattan, New York, U.S., February 12, 2017. REUTERS/Andre... More »
A model presents creations from the AnaOno collection, a show modeled by women from the group #Cancerland, during New York Fashion Week in Manhattan, New York, U.S., February 12, 2017. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly Defiant breast cancer survivors, some with raised fist... More »
Presenter Nicole Kidman poses after presenting an award at the British Academy of Film and Television Awards (BAFTA) at the Royal Albert Hall in London, Britain, February 12, 2017. REUTERS/Toby Melville Despite the chilly winter, guests at the British Academy ... More »
The group Metallica and Lady Gaga arrive at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S. , February 12, 2017. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni The pop world’s reigning divas dueled on the Grammys red carpet on Sunday, raising eyebrows with cleavage-bari... More »
Australian model and designer Madeline Stuart, who has Down syndrome, acknowledges attendees after presenting creations from her label 21 Reasons Why By Madeline Stuart during New York Fashion Week in Manhattan, New York, U.S., February 12, 2017. REUTERS/Andre... More »
FILE PHOTO – Model Gigi Hadid and designer Tommy Hilfiger acknowledge attendees after presenting Hilfiger’s Spring/Summer 2017 collection at New York Fashion Week in Manhattan, New York, U.S., September 9, 2016. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/File Photo From faux furs a... More »
A visitor walks at the ‘Fashion Art Havana’ exhibition in Havana, Cuba, January 31, 2017. REUTERS/Alexandre Meneghini A fantastical blue bird emerges from leaves in the latest work by Manuel Mendive, considered Cuba’s top living artist. But this isn’t a framed... More »
Newly-crowned Miss Universe Iris Mittenaere from France gestures during a news conference inside a Mall of Asia arena in metro Manila, Philippines January 30, 2017. REUTERS/Romeo Ranoco A dental student from Paris was crowned Miss Universe on Monday, becoming ... More »
Miss Universe candidates parade in their evening gowns during a preliminary competition in Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines January 26, 2017. REUTERS/Erik De Castro More than 86 women from all over the world gathered in Manila on Thursday to compete in the Mis... More »
An American Apparel store logo is pictured on a building along the Lincoln Road Mall in Miami Beach, Florida March 17, 2016. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri Canadian apparel maker Gildan Activewear Inc (GIL.TO) has won a bankruptcy auction for U.S. fashion retailer Amer... More »
Designer Vivienne Westwood (C) walks the runway after her catwalk show during London Fashion Week Men’s 2017 in London, Britain January 9, 2017. REUTERS/Neil Hall Britain’s dame of fashion Vivienne Westwood wrapped up London Fashion Week Men’s on Monday with a... More »
Actress Meryl Streep accepts the Cecil B. DeMille Award. Paul Drinkwater/Courtesy of NBC/Handout via REUTERS Roy More »
Fashion designer, model and singer Victoria Beckham poses on the red carpet as she arrives for the opening ceremony and the screening of the film ”Cafe Society” out of competition during the 69th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France, May 11, 2016. REUTERS/Yv... More »
British art photographer David Hamilton died in Paris on Friday at the age of 83 after committing suicide, a police source told Reuters. More »
A male reader who sent a letter to a small Rhode Island newspaper criticizing women who wear yoga pants in public found that snug-fitting pants were the least of his problems as hundreds of people picketed his home and thousands rebuked him on social media. More »
Models present creations at the Prada fashion show during Milan Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2017 in Milan, Italy, September 22, 2016. REUTERS/Max Rossi Retro trenchcoats, feathered cuffs and brightly colored patterns hinting at the 1960s and 70s were among the ... More »
A model checks her phone as she is having her hair done before the Blumarine fashion show during Milan Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2017 in Milan, Italy, September 24, 2016. REUTERS/Max Rossi Fabrics and textures took center stage in the catwalk shows of Bottega... More »
A model presents a creation at the Dolce & Gabbana fashion show during Milan Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2017 in Milan, Italy, September 25, 2016. REUTERS/Alessandro Garofalo Italian fashion brand Dolce & Gabbana transported guests to a warm and busy Italian st... More »
A model presents a creation at the Ryan Lo catwalk show during London Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2017 in London, Britain September 16, 2016. REUTERS/Neil Hall A rainy London kicked off five days of catwalk shows on Friday, with questions over what consequences... More »
Model Emily Ratajkowski arrives at the 68th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S., September 18, 2016. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson Roy More »
U.S. photographer Annie Leibovitz is reflected in glass during a press preview of her exhibition ‘WOMEN: New Portraits’ at Wapping Hydraulic Power Station in London, Britain January 13, 2016. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth/File Photo American photographer Annie Leibov... More »
American director Tom Ford attends the photocall for the movie ‘Nocturnal Animals’ at the 73rd Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy September 2, 2016. REUTERS/Alessandro Bianchi After a seven-year hiatus, Tom Ford is back to film making with thriller “Nocturn... More »
London’s Somerset House is hosting the European premiere of “Bjork Digital,” an immersive exhibition of digital and video works produced by the famous Icelandic singer and a team of visual artists and programmers. More »
Penelope Cruz poses for a picture before the Spanish Film Academy’s Goya Awards ceremony in Madrid, Spain, February 6, 2016. REUTERS/Susana Vera Nicole Kidman, Penelope Cruz and Lupita Nyong’o have posed for the 2017 Pirelli Calendar, which features a host of ... More »
The government of Burkina Faso has banned an annual beauty contest for women with the biggest buttocks, saying such events are sexist. More »
LONDON London wrapped up its fashion week for men on Monday after four days of high street and designer brands showcasing a mix of tailoring, smart outfits and casual wear. Katie Eary, Liam Hodges and SONGZIO were among the labels unveiling their latest design... More »
LONDON A London temporary worker, sent home for wearing flat shoes, has collected more than 120,000 signatures so far in a petition calling for Britain to make it illegal for a firm to require women to wear high heels at work. Reaching that total on Friday eas... More »
LOS ANGELES Fans of the late Joan Rivers will have the chance to buy items from the acerbic comedian’s New York home at an auction later this year, auctioneers Christie’s said on Tuesday. Pieces of art, jewelry, furniture and clothing will be among the 200-plu... More »
Fashion watchers gave Reuters their top fashion hits – and faux pas – on the Oscar red carpet, as stars took a twirl down the world’s most watched runway on Sunday. ERIC WILSON, INSTYLE FASHION NEWS DIRECTOR: Best dressed: Cate Blanchett “To see the flowers al... More »
LOS ANGELES Celebrities might be flocking to the front rows of this week’s London Fashion Week shows, but some designers are swapping the runway for Hollywood’s awards season red carpets as the fashion world seeks new ways to draw attention. Ahead of Sunday’s ... More »
LOS ANGELES The owner of a luxury house featured most notably in the 1998 film comedy “The Big Lebowski,” is donating it to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art with the hope that people will build more architecturally creative homes. James Goldstein, owner of... More »
ROME Italian fashion designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana have appeared to weigh in to an impassioned debate about gay people’s rights in their home country with cozy designs showing same-sex couples with children. Last year, Dolce angered many when he... More »
PARIS Known for his extravagant runway settings, designer Karl Lagerfeld led fashionistas into a serene garden on Tuesday at the Chanel haute couture catwalk show in Paris. Having, in previous years, turned the Grand Palais into an airport, a supermarket and a... More »
PARIS With smart outfits and sweeping evening gowns, designers showcase their luxury creations at the Paris haute couture fashion shows this week. From France’s Chanel to Italy’s Versace, more than 20 fashion houses will show their spring-summer 2016 haute cou... More »
LONDON Refusal to pay the bills of one’s tailor was famously almost a point of honor among English gentlemen in past centuries and Winston Churchill was no exception, newly released archives show. Britain’s World War Two leader had racked up a bill of 197 poun... More »
ROME A boxy monument to Italy’s Fascist era is filling with workers for the first time in its 70-year history as fashion brand Fendi opens its new headquarters at the restored “Square Colosseum”. The travertine structure, formally known as the “Great House of ... More »
LONDON French fashion house Chanel is putting on display its haute couture creations, dazzling diamond jewelry and the makings of its famed No. 5 scent in a London exhibition unveiling the creative history of one of the world’s most luxurious brands. The “Made... More »
MILAN Italian designer Giorgio Armani presented fluid silhouettes and overlapping layers in shades of pink inspired by a “summer breeze” on Friday as he showed next spring’s Emporio Armani collection for women at Milan Fashion Week. Armani, who celebrates four... More »
MILAN Italian fashion house Prada mixed masculine and feminine styles for next spring’s womenswear, presenting a reconstruction of skirt suits and outerwear in stripes, tweed and plaid. Under a ceiling of yellow fibreglass panels and cylinders, designer Miucci... More »
LONDON London Fashion Week has sharpened its business focus over the past few years to usher in a new generation of fashion designers who blend creativity with a healthy dose of commerce. Long known as the little sister to Paris, Milan and New York, London is ... More »
NEW YORK From rubber-soled footwear in the 1830s to a spike running shoe in the 1860s and luxury creations by designers Christian Louboutin and Prada, a new exhibit traces the history of sneakers from their humble beginnings to iconic status. “The Rise of Snea... More »
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – A British man who accuses “X-Men” director Bryan Singer of sexually abusing him as a teenager was spurred to bring a lawsuit against the filmmaker after Singer was sued by another man on similar allegations, the plaintiff’s lawyer said ... More »
(Reuters) – Country music singer and “American Idol” winner Scotty McCreery was among several people robbed at gunpoint by intruders in a home in Raleigh, North Carolina early on Monday, but no one was hurt, police said. Three gunmen – two armed with pistols a... More »
PARIS (Reuters) – French authorities are trying to make peace with the son of Pablo Picasso after he accused them of dishonoring his father by delaying the re-opening of the Picasso Museum in Paris. The refurbished 17th century mansion housing the collection h... More »
LONDON (Reuters) – Scottish singer and DJ Calvin Harris hit the top of the British music charts on Sunday with his newly released single “Summer”, knocking Dutch artist Mr Probz into second place, the official Charts Company said. Harris outsold Mr Probz’s “Wa... More »
LOS ANGELES/NEW YORK (Reuters) – “The Amazing Spider-Man 2,” a sequel about the web-slinging superhero, snared $92 million in U.S. and Canadian ticket sales over the weekend, taking the top spot on movie box office charts at the start of Hollywood’s lucrative ... More »
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Fearless counter terrorism agent Jack Bauer returns to TV on Monday after a four-year absence as Fox revives Emmy-winning thriller “24” in a limited-run series, a format the network bets is better tailored for today’s viewing habits. As... More »
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Actor Ben Affleck was banned from playing blackjack at a Las Vegas casino because he was “too good,” a source close to the Oscar-winner said on Friday. Affleck, 41, was stopped earlier this week by security guards at the Hard Rock Casin... More »
CARY N.C. (Reuters) – “American Idol” runner-up Clay Aiken readily signs autographs and poses for selfies with voters in his bid for a North Carolina congressional seat, but tries hard to keep his pitch at campaign stops focused on political issues. “I have do... More »
LONDON (Reuters) – British state broadcaster, the BBC, has rebuked presenter Jeremy Clarkson over using racist language while filming car show “Top Gear”, one of the most popular and profitable TV programs in the world, but dismissed calls for his resignation.... More »
SHEFFIELD England (Reuters) – Broadway musicals are usually revived when, like “My Fair Lady” or “South Pacific”, they have been big hits. But the British stage, in London and elsewhere, has been giving flops a second chance. This year’s Olivier Award for best... More »
LONDON (Reuters) – “X Factor” guru Simon Cowell has become the latest big name in showbusiness to suffer an expensive pratfall in London’s West End with the announcement on Monday that the musical “I Can’t Sing!” which he co-produced will close after a six-wee... More »
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan Display Inc’s shares fell to their lowest in Tokyo trading since their debut just over a month ago, after the world’s largest maker of smartphone screens slashed its profit estimate for the past year by nearly 11 percent. The shares wer... More »
LOS ANGELES/NEW YORK (Reuters) – “The Other Woman,” a female-centered comedy about marital infidelity, elbowed aside three-time box office champion “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” to win the race at U.S. and Canadian theaters this weekend. “The Other Wom... More »
REUTERS – The film “Bhaag Milkha Bhaag” led winners of the “Bollywood Oscars” on Saturday night, nabbing five of the top honours including best picture and best director as the awards made their first-ever U.S. stop in Tampa, Florida. Celebrities including Kev... More »
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Hollywood is remaking one of its most cherished traditions: the summer blockbuster. Unlike last year, when every summer weekend seemed to bring one or more mega-budget films, this year studios have spread out their most expensive entrie... More »
VIENNA (Reuters) – Drag queen Conchita Wurst will take to the European stage as Austria’s contender for Eurovision, the song contest that pits nation versus nation and launched the global careers of ABBA and Celine Dion, Wurst’s idol. Sporting high-heels, butt... More »
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Home surveillance footage appears to show pop singer Justin Bieber celebrating and laughing with friends after allegedly pelting a neighbor’s home with eggs in January, according to an affidavit filed by the Los Angeles County Sheriff. ... More »
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The producers of the Netflix series “House of Cards”, who had threatened to stop filming in Maryland unless they received enough in tax breaks, have reached an agreement with the state. The show’s producers, Media Rights Capital, will re... More »
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (Reuters) – Documentary filmmakers digging in a New Mexico landfill on Saturday unearthed hundreds of “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” cartridges, considered by some the worst video game ever made and blamed for contributing to the downfall... More »
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – A selection of works by elusive British graffiti artist Banksy, including the “Mariachi Player” and his “Rat” stencils, are going on sale in June, a Beverly Hills auction house said on Friday. The “Mariachi Player,” a mural of a mariach... More »
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – The California Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to hear an appeal by Michael Jackson’s personal physician, Conrad Murray, who was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the pop star’s death. Murray was released from a Los Angeles... More »
LONDON (Reuters) – Malian ngoni player Bassekou Kouyate, whose album “Jama Ko” urged his countrymen to stand together just as Mali erupted in conflict, has won the Best Artist accolade in the annual awards for world music magazine Songlines. Tuareg band Tamikr... More »
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – The soundtrack for Disney’s hit film “Frozen” notched its 11th nonconsecutive week at the top spot of the Billboard 200 album chart on Wednesday, earning its best sales week and becoming the animated-film soundtrack with the longest run... More »
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Sam Claflin has fought pirates, fallen in love with Snow White and participated in a “Hunger Games” battle-to-the-death, but in his latest film, the British actor takes on the frightening consequences of the supernatural. “The Quiet One... More »
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Jodie Foster has married her girlfriend, the photographer Alexandra Hedison, a representative for the Oscar-winning actress said on Wednesday. E! News, which first reported the marriage, said the couple wed over the past weekend. The no... More »
NEW YORK/LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Technology powerhouses like Microsoft Corp and AOL Inc are flexing their muscles as storytellers, parading TV network-style shows before advertisers at an annual digital content showcase in New York next week. With an eye on th... More »
(Reuters) – Amazon.com’s streaming video service will offer some older shows from premium-cable channel HBO starting next month, a deal that intensifies both companies’ competition with subscription-video service Netflix. This is the first time HBO, owned by T... More »
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – R&B singer Chris Brown’s trial for allegedly assaulting a fan outside a hotel in Washington, D.C., was delayed again on Wednesday after his defense said more time was needed to arrange for the testimony of his bodyguard. Brown, 24, is ac... More »
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Ailing Grammy award-winning New Zealand singer Lorde has postponed her Australian tour this week after doctors advised she needed immediate rest and recuperation, her promoters said on Tuesday. Teenager Ella Yelich-O’Connor, who uses her sta... More »
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Fans and family paid their last respects to much-loved Colombian author Gabriel Garcia Marquez on Monday, leaving flowers and playing music in a colorful remembrance of the Nobel laureate and giant of Latin American literature. Hundreds... More »
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – A man who has sued “X-Men” filmmaker Bryan Singer claiming he had raped him as a teenager named three more Hollywood executives in lawsuits filed on Monday, alleging sexual abuse and rape and seeking damages exceeding $10 million. Micha... More »
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Launching a weekly Sunday night news comedy show in an era of ever shorter news cycles is both a blessing and a curse, as John Oliver freely admits. As he chooses current events topics to skewer, the bespectacled British comedian will have... More »
NEW YORK (Reuters) – “Avengers” director Joss Whedon released his newest film, “In Your Eyes,” online just as it premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival late on Sunday, joining the ranks of filmmakers experimenting with straight-to-consumer digital distribution... More »
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – HBO is renewing Mike Judge’s send-up of the rarefied technology world “Silicon Valley” for a second season after three of the comedy’s first eight episodes aired, the premium cable channel said on Monday. The show, from the creator of M... More »
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Actress Lindsay Lohan has revealed she suffered a miscarriage during the filming of Oprah Winfrey’s OWN network documentary series chronicling the former child star’s life after rehab. “No one knows this – and we can finish after this –... More »
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Organizers of the Oscars ceremony invited the producing team of Craig Zadan and Neil Meron on Monday to run the live awards show for a third consecutive year, after this year’s show brought in the best television ratings in 14 years. So... More »
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A judge on Monday found the bodyguard of singer Chris Brown guilty of assaulting a man outside a Washington hotel last October in a judgment likely to influence the trial of the R&B artist on the same charge. Brown and his bodyguard, Chr... More »
(Reuters) – Producer and director Bryan Singer has been accused of drugging and raping a teenage boy in California and Hawaii in the late 1990s, according to a lawsuit filed in U.S. court on Wednesday. The lawsuit – filed weeks before the release of Singer’s u... More »
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Two Nordic princesses held their reign atop the weekly Billboard 200 album chart on Wednesday as the soundtrack to Disney’s hit animated film “Frozen” crossed the 2 million sales mark and continued to hold off new entries. “Frozen,” led... More »
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Rapper Jay Z joined Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti on Wednesday to announce that his music festival, “Budweiser Made in America,” will be coming to downtown Los Angeles in August, giving the annual music bash a second venue. Grammy-win... More »
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Miley Cyrus has canceled a concert in St. Louis on Wednesday as she remains hospitalized from a “severe allergic reaction to antibiotics,” according to a statement issued from the pop star’s spokeswoman. Cyrus, 21, who is currently on t... More »
