Kazakhstan's beauty fails to enter Miss Universe final
Kazakhstan's representative at Miss Universe-2014 Aidai Isayeva has failed to become one of the 15 finalists at the world's top beauty pageant in Florida, USA.
'I'm not an enemy': Moscow exhibit showcases Gulag letters
Entitled "The Right of Correspondence," the exhibition is organised by Russia’s top rights group, Memorial, and displays hundreds of letters sent by Gulag.
Benedict Cumberbatch sorry for 'colored' remark
Benedict Cumberbatch apologized and said he was "devastated" after the Oscar-nominated actor referred to black colleagues as "colored" in a US television interview.
Natalie Portman sits in on retro space-age Dior fashion show
The stars were aligned at Dior's Haute Couture fashion show in Paris.
Colombia's Paulina Vega wins Miss Universe title
Colombia's Paulina Vega was crowned Miss Universe Sunday, beating out contenders from the United States, Ukraine, Jamaica and The Netherlands.
Sundance doc tackles white-on-black deaths in US
The recent spate of white-on-black killings in the United States is only the tip of an iceberg all-too familiar to the African American community.
Geometry and genitalia parade for Paris men's fashion week
Men seeking inspiration from the Paris menswear shows in full swing are apt to find themselves looking at geometrical clothes with a sporty bent.
Miss Lebanon in hot water after selfie with Miss Israel
Miss Universe contestants are keen to proclaim their desire for world peace, but this year's Miss Lebanon has declared war.
Charlie Hebdo sells 1.9 million copies
French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo has sold 1.9 million copies of its latest issue, which has provoked protests by Muslims around the globe.
Erdogan invites Armenian leader to join Gallipoli commemoration: report
Turkish President has invited his Armenian counterpart, Serzh Sarkisian, to attend commemoration ceremonies in Turkey marking the 100th anniversary of the World War I.
Soul singer Sam Smith leads Brit awards nominations
Singer-songwriter Sam Smith was nominated for a Brit award in five different categories, going up against artists such as Ed Sheeran and George Ezraю
First Charlie Hebdo since attack is published
French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo published its first edition since Islamist gunmen killed 12 people in an attack on its offices.
Woody Allen returns to TV roots with Amazon series
Oscar-winning filmmaker Woody Allen is going back to his TV roots in a deal with online giant Amazon to write and direct his own series.
The Who, Elton John to headline New Orleans Jazz Fest
The Who, Elton John and Lady Gaga will headline a diverse array of musicians at this year's New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival.
Sabina Altynbekova returns from Hong Kong
Sabina Altynbekova has returned from Hong Kong where the Kazakh kawaii participated in TV shows, met her fans and trained with local volleyball teams.
'Unbroken' actor O'Connell leads Bafta's rising star nominees
Jack O'Connell, the leading actor in "Unbroken", and "Whiplash" star Miles Teller are among five actors nominated by Britain's Bafta for its rising star award.
Karaganda beauty enters Top 15 at Mrs Globe-2014
A beauty from Karaganda city in central Kazakhstan Elina Fedorenko has entered the Top 15 at the Mrs Globe-2014 held in Shenzhen, China on December 6.
Elvis Presley's private jets up for auction
Two of Elvis Presley's private jets are up for auction after spending three decades on display at his Graceland estate in Memphis, Tennessee.
Bono says may never play guitar again after bike fall
U2 frontman Bono says he may never play the guitar again after a bicycle accident that injured his hand, shoulder, elbow and face.
Actress Zoe Saldana has twin boys
US actress Zoe Saldana announced Friday she had given birth to twin boys, Cy and Bowie, with her Italian artist husband Marco Perego.