Victoria Beckham goes old school during NY Fashion Week, presenting collection without fanfareNEW YORK — Victoria Beckham knows fashion, not just how to wear it or how to buy it but also how to make it — and that’s pretty impressive. Madonna, Janet Jackson pay tribute to Michael Jackson at Video Music AwardsNEW YORK — Michael Jackson, who was not only one of the most influential forces in MTV’s history but also provided its Video Music Awards with some of its most irreverent moments, got reverential treatment Sunday as Madonna and his sister Janet provided emotional tributes — one through words, one through song. James Bagwell appointed music director of Collegiate Chorale, succeeding Robert BassNEW YORK — Conductor James Bagwell has been appointed music director of New York City’s renowned Collegiate Chorale, succeeding the late Robert Bass. Madonna to speak before MTV Jackson tribute; Beyonce, Lady Gaga vie for VMA awardsNEW YORK — The MTV Video Music Awards are known for kicking off with the kind of zaniness that has come to define the show, from a dazed Britney Spears to a disgraced Pee-wee Herman. Grand Couturier rallies to beat Winchester in Belmont’s Bowling Green HandicapNEW YORK — Grand Couturier rallied to beat Winchester by two lengths Sunday in the $158,500 Bowling Green Handicap on the turf at Belmont Park. Flowers for the shopper? NY Fashion Week gives a bouquet for spring, a little rain-spatteredNEW YORK — Designers at New York Fashion Week had a new tactic to woo back wary customers: flowers. Winfrey tries to start 24th season with a lineup of stars, big events amid ratings fadeNEW YORK — Oprah Winfrey is opening her talk show’s 24th season with a flourish. One week of programs include a Chicago block party with the Black Eyed Peas, an exclusive Whitney Houston interview, her first Dr. Phil visit in seven years and a trip to New York. Beyonce, Lady Gaga vie for top honors at MTV Video Music Awards; Jackson tribute plannedNEW YORK — The MTV Video Music Awards are known for kicking off with the kind of zaniness that has come to define the show, from a dazed Britney Spears to a disgraced Pee Wee Herman. Diaz helps build garden to mark 9/11 anniversaryNEW YORK - Hollywood actress Cameron Diaz spent two hours building flower beds as part of a charity project in Boston to mark the anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Soderbergh rules out ‘Ocean’s Fourteen’ movieNEW YORK - Hollywood filmmaker Steven Soderbergh has ruled out a fourth instalment in the “Ocean’s Eleven” franchise because no one wants to carry on the film series without funnyman Bernie Mac. Tough chick meets jock on Alexander Wang runway at NY Fashion WeekNEW YORK — OK, so it’s not a conventional a love story, but the Alexander Wang tough-chick muse has found herself a jock. On the runway Saturday, that plot thickened into sweatshirt-leather combos that surely will be considered among the most trendsetting looks at New York Fashion Week. ‘Project Runway’ winner Christian Siriano presents elegant collection at NY Fashion WeekNEW YORK — Designers from “Project Runway” have come and gone — sadly, mostly gone. But Christian Siriano has shown he plans to stay. Softer, gentler fashion dominates at NY Fashion Week _ but audience stays ready for battleNEW YORK — Since the economic downturn began, fashion designers have brought us plenty of hard-edged looks: rock-star leather, gladiator shoes, ’80s-style shoulder pads. Julia Roberts is petrified of ratsLONDON - Hollywood actress Julia Roberts was petrified when a giant rat ran over her foot while she was shooting her latest movie. Sharad surprises Divyanka
Damon, Pitt’s joke about Clooney being gay prompts man to stripWASHINGTON - ‘Ocean’s Eleven’ actor Matt Damon has revealed that he fears he and Brad Pitt may be responsible for a man stripping and propositioning their co-star George Clooney at a recent press conference, after they joked about him being secretly gay. Jay-Z rocks NYC for 9/11 benefit concert, brings out Beyonce, Rihanna, Kanye WestNEW YORK — Since the collapse of the World Trade Center on 9/11, many people have helped rebuild New York City in different ways. Rapper Jay-Z did it his own way: headlining a star-studded concert at Madison Square Garden. Bare midriffs return: At NY Fashion Week, bare bellies are flashing across runwaysNEW YORK — Ladies, start your crunches: Bare bellies are back at New York Fashion Week. Photographer Annie Leibovitz gets extension on $24M loan, retains copyright to life’s workNEW YORK — Photographer Annie Leibovitz has won an extension on a $24 million loan in a financial dispute that threatened her rights to her famous images. NBC scores well with Titans-Steelers ratingsNEW YORK — Pittsburgh’s 13-10 overtime victory against Tennessee on Thursday night drew the biggest TV audience for the NFL’s season opener in seven years. The Twittering Gourmet: Rocco DiSpirito cookbook relies on feedback from Twitter and FacebookTwitter and Facebook are helping Rocco DiSpirito write his new cookbook. Jennifer Aniston, Gerard Butler catch up after wrapping ‘The Bounty’NEW YORK - Jennifer Aniston and Gerard Butler may not be filming together anymore, but they apparently cannot do without seeing each other. Alan Gilbert returns home as new New York Philharmonic music directorNEW YORK — As a youngster, Alan Gilbert had a unique view of the New York Philharmonic. His parents were violinists in the orchestra, and he and his sister would accompany them on international tours. Celebrity author Dominick Dunne eulogized in NY as a great father, gossip and faithful friendNEW YORK — Chronicler of the rich and powerful Dominick Dunne was eulogized as a great father, gossip and faithful friend at a funeral Mass attended by hundreds from the world of society and celebrity. Daniel Craig, Hugh Jackman open ‘A Steady Rain,’ about Chicago police officers, on BroadwayNEW YORK — James Bond and Wolverine have hit Broadway. Celebrities serve dinner, play ping-pong in Fashion’s Night Out events around New YorkNEW YORK — New York stores were jammed Thursday for Fashion’s Night Out, where shoppers rubbed elbows with celebrities — sometimes quite literally. Celebrity author Dominick Dunne eulogized in NY as great father, gossip, and faithful friendNEW YORK — Chronicler of the rich and powerful Dominick Dunne was eulogized as a great father, gossip, and faithful friend at a funeral Mass attended by hundreds from the world of society and celebrity. Networks, advertisers fund methods to find where viewers are watching TVNEW YORK — Fourteen media companies said they are joining forces to fund new ways to track viewership of television programming throughout various platforms. Maura Tierney dropping out of her new series, ‘Parenthood,’ to continue cancer treatmentNEW YORK — Maura Tierney says she is dropping out of the new NBC series “Parenthood” to continue her treatment for breast cancer. Gwen Stefani rocks ’80s acid wash, ‘Flashdance’ tops at NY Fashion WeekNEW YORK — Gwen Stefani is rocking the ’80s well into 2010, presenting a LAMB collection on Thursday that included off-the-shoulder “Flashdance” tops and acid-wash jeans. MTV Music Video Awards to feature Michael Jackson tribute alongside partyingNEW YORK — Before MTV settles into its annual teenybopper party known as the Video Music Awards, the ceremony will have a tender moment. NY judge rejects claim that cookbook best-seller by Seinfeld’s wife was culinary copycatNEW YORK — A New York judge has tossed out a cookbook author’s claim that comedian Jerry Seinfeld’s wife was a culinary copycat when she came out with one of her own. John Stossel leaving ABC News for new show at FoxNEW YORK — ABC anchor John Stossel, a libertarian whose work earned him fiercely loyal fans at the same time he caused headaches for the network, is jumping to Fox. Can celebrities lure shoppers? NY Fashion Week kicks off with celebrity-heavy lineupNEW YORK — The fashion industry put on its most glamorous face at New York Fashion Week on Thursday, presenting a star-studded overture to reluctant recessionistas. John Stossel leaving ABC News for new weekly show on Fox Business NetworkNEW YORK — ABC anchor John Stossel is jumping to Fox. |