Tag: awards
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Bollywood actress apologizes after twitter outrage over ‘refugee’ t-shirt cover
By Nita Bhalla NEW DELHI (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Popular Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra on Monday apologised for a glossy travel magazine cover after it sparked outrage with social media users accusing her of insensitivity towards refugees and migrants. The 34-year-old former Miss World is featured on the cover of the October edition of Condé…
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Japanese rocker’s modern kimonos kick off fashion week in Tokyo
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japanese rock star and fashion designer Yoshiki kicked off the week-long Amazon Fashion Week Tokyo on Monday, taking to the stage to perform music as models strutted by on the runway in his futuristic kimono creations. Yoshiki, co-founder and drummer of rock band X Japan, played the piano and drums during the…
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Kim Kardashian robbed by five armed men in Paris hotel: police source
PARIS (Reuters) – Five armed men robbed American reality TV star Kim Kardashian West at gunpoint on Monday in a Paris hotel, stealing jewelry worth several million dollars, but nobody was hurt, a police source told Reuters. The source said the attack happened around 3 a.m.. The source could not immediately say which hotel it…
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Bold hues and cool cutouts stand out on Emmys red carpet
By Melissa Fares and Piya Sinha-Roy (Reuters) – Striking hues and subtle cutouts grabbed the spotlight on the red carpet at the Emmy Awards on Sunday, as television's stars managed to stay cool in the Los Angeles heat. Dresses in various jewel tones dominated the carpet, such as “UnREAL” star Shiri Appleby's cobalt sequinned Diane…
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Tracee Ellis Ross Is Wearing Ralph Lauren Collection at the 2016 Emmys
The ‘Black-ish’ actress is nominated for best actress in a comedy series.
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Beyonce jumps into athleisure market with Ivy Park clothing line
Recording star Beyonce launched a women's fitness clothing line on Thursday featuring bodysuits, leggings and headbands, named in part for her 4-year-old daughter, Blue Ivy. Called Ivy Park, the 200-piece active wear collection is a joint venture with British businessman Sir Philip Green, who owns the Topshop fashion chain. It will go on sale at…
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Kendall + Kylie new high-fashion capsule collection unveiled
Kendall and Kylie Jenner continue to push forward with their fashion empire, creating an exclusive nine-piece capsule collection for Neiman Marcus. The sisters have come up with the vintage-inspired line for the upmarket US retailer's #OnlyatNM program. “The collection is sophisticated, clean and beautifully tailored,” said Kendall.
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Plunging necklines and camera-ready pouts on Oscar red carpet
The world's most watched stretch of red carpet seized the spotlight in Hollywood on Sunday, as a dazzling parade of stars in luxurious gowns, glittering sequins, and daring necklines strutted and twirled on their way into the Academy Awards. A pale yellow Louis Vuitton gown adorned with silver paillettes was one of the first looks…
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NY Fashion Week: Rodarte, Vera Wang, Vivienne Tam
NEW YORK (AP) — The Associated Press is all over New York Fashion Week, from the runway designs to the celebrity-filled front rows. Here are some recent highlights:
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David Bowie’s son not gaga over singer’s Grammy tribute
(Reuters) – Lady Gaga wowed the Grammy audience with her multimedia song and dance tribute to David Bowie but the son of the late British singer seemed less than impressed. Gaga's medley of Bowie's biggest hits was punctuated by a torrent of flashing multi-colored lights and images projected on a large screen behind her, including…