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New York Fashion Week 2012 is taking a step in a decidedly technological direction. Designers are turning to the digital highway to promote their runway shows. Where can you watch the BCBG Max Azria Fall 2012 show? Find out here.

Britain's Kate Middleton and her sister Pippa have bumped Lady Gaga off the international fashion map. The wife of Prince William, now formally known as the Duchess of Cambridge, topped a fashion buzzword list for a second year running while outrageous pop star Lady Gaga disappeared from sight.

There is some good news for fans of Sachin Tendulkar and Tamil actor Dhandush.

Just in time before Valentine’s Day, TripAdvisor, a leading travel site, has announced the ten the most romantic hotels in Europe.

A new revelation about the fashion world suggests that Kate Middleton, now called Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, tops the fashion buzzword list of 2012, along with her sister Pippa Middleton.

The Heart Truth is a national awareness campaign for women about heart disease, sponsored by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI), a part of the National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). The campaign created and introduced the Red Dress as the national symbol for women and heart disease awareness in 2002 to deliver an urgent wake-up call to American women.

Kate Middleton made her first solo public appearance since marrying Prince William and becoming the Duchess of Cambridge when she attended a preview of Lucian Freud paintings at the National Portrait Gallery in London on Wednesday. The 30-year-old royal was picture perfect beauty as she stood out in her gray Jesire dress and four-inch heels.

A new Daft Punk album is on the way, and the LP is slated to be produced by Niles Rodgers, the producer of songs including Madonna's Material Girl and David Bowie's Let's Dance.

Our most 'meaty' design, says Black Milk Clothing

Singer and associate of TDE, Alori Joh, died on Wednesday.

CNN indefinitely suspended political pundit Roland Martin Wednesday over a series of tweets about David Beckham's Super Bowl underwear ad after gay rights groups interpreted it to be homophobic.

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A teacher's aide at Miramonte Elementary has been accused of sending love letters to an 11-year-old boy. The woman, who has been identified as Areceli Luisjuan has sent at least three letters to the then-fourth-grader in 2009. One such letter read when you get close to me, even if you give me the chills I like that. Don't tell anybody about this! The letters were signed from Sad Girl but the mother of the student immediately discovered who the letters were truly from.

Navy is likely to replace black on the catwalk when New York Fashion Week starts on Thursday, with experts expecting rich fabrics, waist-defining jackets and some 1920s-inspired styles sparked by movies like The Artist.

Ralph Lauren Corp reported better-than-expected results for the holiday quarter, helped by double-digit sales growth at its own stores as well as increased sales to department stores, and the clothing maker raised its margin forecast.

Valentine's Day 2012 is right around the corner. It is time to plan your date night outfit. Here are some super sexy ideas for the most romantic night of the year.

SeaWorld Slavery? A new lawsuit from PETA argues that the park's orca whales should be protected under the antislavery 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

After a GLAAD-led campaign to have the analyst fired, Martin has been given a suspension.

James Franco has ditched Gucci for Seven Jeans.

The United States Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is testing out a new program that will allow passengers to speed through security screenings at airports. But to get through, they must volunteer background information about themselves prior to the security checkpoint. Those who comply will be allowed to pass through without removing shoes, jackets and valuables. The program, which has screened 336,000 passengers over several months of testing, will operate in 28 of the nation's ...

The mother of TLC star Alana defends her use of sugar and caffeine to gain a competitive edge

Beyonce made her first appearance since giving birth to baby Blue Ivy on Monday night in New York City. Even though the new mama left her baby at home, she brought a reminder of Blue Ivy with her - cobalt blue nail polish!

Hotel staff in many New York City establishments will get panic buttons within the next year to offer better protections in the wake a hotel maid’s charge that she was sexually assaulted by former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn.

New York Fashion Week 2012 begins Thursday, Feb. 9, as the fashion world congregates in Lincoln Center for a week of fabulous shows and even more fabulous parties. Here are the Twitter handles you should follow to keep you in-the-know.

The Berlin film festival, which last year set Iranian drama A Separation on the path to global fame, has selected an edgier line-up than normal in 2012 with several up-and-coming directors in the main competition.

Let's go to the Ball!

Iconic 1960s band The Beach Boys will perform together for the first time in more than 20 years at the Grammy Awards on Sunday, organizers said.

Ellen DeGeneres thanked an unlikely ally in the JCPenney Penney controversy on Wednesday: Bill O'Reilly.

Sacramento stranglehold experimental rappers Death Grips unleash a new single/video in tandem with a dual LP announcement.