Versace mansion closes, readies for art exhibit?
The palatial US villa where fashion designer Gianni Versace was murdered closed its doors Friday following its multi-million-dollar sale last month.
Myanmar picks first Miss Universe hopeful in half century
With a whiff of controversy and not a bikini in sight, a US-educated business graduate was selected as the first Miss Universe contestant to represent Myanmar in more than 50 years.
Kazakhstan representative at Miss Tourism 2013 unveiled
Assel Turzhanova will represent Kazakhstan at the Miss Tourism 2013.
Japan's luxury fruit masters grow money on trees
With melons that sell for the price of a new car and grapes that go for more than $100 a pop, Japan is a country where perfectly-formed fruit can fetch a fortune.
Indonesia to host Miss World final despite Muslim anger
The Miss World final takes place on the Indonesian resort island of Bali on Saturday after weeks of protests from Muslim hardliners and warnings that extremists could attack the pageant.
Kazakhstan participant of Miss Bikini Universe unveiled
Aigerim Dauletbekova from Almaty will represent Kazakhstan at the Miss Bikini Universe 2013 international beauty pageant in China.
Kazakhstan-made clothes presented in Moscow
'Made in Kazakhstan' clothes has being presented in Moscow.
Model from Astana wins Miss Almaty 2013 title
18-y.o. Aigerim Kozhakhan from Astana has become the holder of this year's Miss Almaty title.
Brazil beauty industry sets sights on men
In the wealthy Jardins neighborhood of Sao Paulo, one street boasts five beauty salons, but the Mr Jardins shop stands out from the pack -- catering to a male clientele.