Swedish TV says Vatican knew about Holocaust-denying bishop when ex-communication liftedSTOCKHOLM — A Swedish TV program to be aired Wednesday claims that top Vatican officials knew that an ultraconservative British bishop was a Holocaust-denier when his excommunication was lifted in January. British fashion icon Burberry is back in London _ and it’s brought the celebs out in forceLONDON — Burberry and its creative director Christopher Bailey made a triumphant return to London on Tuesday night, winning over a star-studded audience at the glitziest event of the capital’s fashion week. Exhibit showcases painting in ancient Rome, features frescoes and portraitsROME — Frescoes that once adorned Roman villas are going on display in a new exhibit that shows the tastes of ancient Rome’s wealthy through landscapes and the representation of gods and goddesses. Exhibit on 2nd half of Renoir’s career opens in Paris, shows more traditional stylePARIS — An exhibit opening Tuesday in Paris showcases artwork from the second half of Auguste Renoir’s career, when he changed course in his 40s to experiment with a more classical style. British designer Paul Smith looks to African dandies for a Congo-inspired collectionLONDON — Celebrated designer Paul Smith took London Fashion Week on a side trip to Africa Monday night with a startling show inspired by styles worn by young men in the Congo. Opera house at palace of Versailles reopensPARIS — The royal opera house at the palace of Versailles has reopened after two years of renovations to make the gilded hall more fireproof. Canadian designer Todd Lynn throws himself into 2010’s shoulder pad fadLONDON — There are shoulder pads. And then there are metallic pieces of black armor so pointy they look like a pair of horns growing out of your back. British public serves up dancing disappointment for Martina Hingis on BBC talent showLONDON — The British public doesn’t care much for Martina Hingis’ dancing skills. Poet and performer Leonard Cohen recovering after collpsing onstage in SpainMADRID — Leonard Cohen is recovering after collapsing onstage while on tour in eastern Spain, his music company said Saturday. Leonard Cohen recovers after collpsing onstage in SpainMADRID — Leonard Cohen is recovering after collapsing onstage while on tour in eastern Spain, his music company said Saturday. For ‘Dancing,’ Kathy Ireland getting a little help from friend Elizabeth TaylorSANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Elizabeth Taylor watches “Dancing With the Stars.” And if her longtime friend and business partner Kathy Ireland survives long enough into the show’s new season, Taylor’s presence — and presents — will be apparent. Quirky London Fashion Week kicks off in new home; bids for permanence, prominenceLONDON — Look out London, Anna Wintour is coming. Arts crisis: Theater, TV and movies tackle causes and costs of global financial meltdownLONDON — Greed, hubris, vast fortunes erased at a stroke — the financial crisis is dramatic gold dust for writers. Rarely seen Rembrandt portrait could fetch $40 million at Christie’s auction in LondonLONDON — A Rembrandt portrait that once hung in the president’s office at Columbia University is expected to sell for up to 25 million pounds ($41 million) when it is auctioned later this year. Sondre Lerche tries to capitalize on attention from ‘Dan in Real Life’NEW YORK — Anyone who saw Steve Carell’s romantic comedy “Dan in Real Life” is familiar with Sondre Lerche’s music, whether they know it or not. Biography reveals Queen Mother’s life through private letters and remembrancesLONDON — She was known for much of her life as the queen mother. And according to her official biography, she detested it. Bob Dylan to exhibit his newest acrylic paintings in Denmark in 2010COPENHAGEN — Denmark’s National Gallery says it will exhibit some 100 works by Bob Dylan, including some of his newest acrylic paintings. German writer Hans Magnus Enzensberger wins Sonning Prize for promoting European cultureCOPENHAGEN — German writer Hans Magnus Enzensberger was awarded Denmark’s 2010 Sonning Prize on Wednesday, which honors work that benefits European culture. Eddie Izzard races across Britain, says: I’ve run the country _ now let me run for officeLONDON — A comedian who has completed the equivalent 43 marathons across Britain says after running the country, he wants to run for office. From the preppy to the preposterous, spring 2010 designs hit runways at New York Fashion WeekNEW YORK — As the baseball season grinds toward the World Series and another football season rears its helmeted head, a man’s thoughts turn to fashion. Prince Harry turns 25, gains access to income from his Princess Diana’s estateLONDON — Prince Harry has turned 25, making the eligible bachelor entitled to part of his inheritance from his mother, Princess Diana. Television chef Keith Floyd, a flamboyant foodie who entertained Britain, dies at 65LONDON — Keith Floyd, a flamboyant chef who shared his passion for good food and fine wine with a generation of British television viewers, has died, his ghostwriter said Tuesday. He was 65. Tiffany glass: a study in color, light, innovation that revolutionized glassmakingPARIS — The name Tiffany is synonymous with the finest of jewelry and a visit to an exhibition at the Luxembourg Museum devoted to Louis Comfort Tiffany is like standing inside a jewel box — without a jewel in sight. Theater company hopes to turn ‘Shakespeare in Love’ set into replica Elizabethan playhouseLONDON — In a case of life imitating art imitating life, a British theater company has announced plans to rebuild an Elizabethan playhouse using the set from hit film “Shakespeare in Love.” Willy Ronis, one of France’s great photographers, dies at 99PARIS — Willy Ronis, the last of France’s postwar greats of photography who captured the essence of Paris in black and white scenes of everyday life, died Saturday. He was 99. Thousands turn out in Milan square for state funeral of Italy’s beloved TV host Mike BongiornoMILAN — Premier Silvio Berlusconi, TV personalities and thousands of fans of Italy’s beloved television host Mike Bongiorno have turned out in Milan for his state funeral. Semenya’s eligibility no clearer despite media leak saying she has male and female sex organsLONDON — South African runner Caster Semenya’s eligibility to compete as a woman is no clearer — even though reports say she has female and male organs. England coach Fabio Capello to restrict visits from WAGS at next year’s World CupLONDON — Fabio Capello is wagging a finger at the glamorous wives and girlfriends of English soccer players. From runway to red carpet: Tom Ford makes directorial debut with “A Single Man” at VeniceVENICE, Italy — Tom Ford switched from the catwalk to the red carpet on Friday, presenting his directorial debut — an intimate movie about coping with loss and grief — at the Venice Film Festival. From runway to red carpet: Tom Ford makes directorial debut at Venice Film FestivalVENICE, Italy — Tom Ford, the former star designer at Gucci, makes his directorial debut with an intimate story about coping with loss and grief in a movie presented at the Venice Film Festival. Michael Jackson tribute rescheduled for June 2010 in LondonVIENNA — An outdoor concert in Vienna that had been billed as the major global tribute to Michael Jackson has been moved to London and postponed until June, organizers said Friday, saying they needed more time to put together the show. Armani says he feels “marvelously” well after months-long battle with hepatitisMILAN — Designer Giorgio Armani said Thursday he was feeling “marvelously well” after winning a months-long battle with hepatitis. Award-winning German-Turkish director Akin presents comedy in ‘Soul Kitchen’ at VeniceVENICE, Italy — Prize-winning German-Turkish director Fatih Akin is turning to comedy in his latest film “Soul Kitchen,” which showed at the Venice Film Festival on Thursday. Omar Sharif returns to big screen at Venice film festival in ‘The Traveler’VENICE, Italy — Omar Sharif, whose devilishly handsome looks delighted female fans decades ago, has returned to the big screen at the Venice Film Festival Thursday in a film about an elderly man’s encounter with a woman he loved in his youth. Thriller gone bad? Fans grumble about B-list lineup for Michael Jackson tribute in ViennaVIENNA — It was supposed to be a thriller. Now it just looks bad. |
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