CULTURE

Lady Gaga's flowing layered dress and towering heels was not the only highlight of the MTV Video Music Award night on Sunday.

Actor and hip hop wannabe Joaquin Phoenix is making a comeback to David Letterman's Late Show after his now infamous television interview last year. The interview will air on September 22, according to a broadcaster CBS statement.

Veteran filmmaker and four times Oscar winner Clint Eastwood's latest film, Hereafter got a mixed response at the Toronto film festival.

Behind every successful woman, there is a man. Ask superstar Julia Roberts and she would swear by it. The actress all praises for her cameraman husband Daniel Moder in a recent interview has said that her husband is her Rock. He has been extremely supportive of her career throughout their marriage.

Oprah Winfrey's generosity to her audience and staff members is not unknown. In the past she has given each audience a new car, I-pads and $10,000 checks to all her staff members.

Call it urban warrior, military chic or even drab fab.

Tucked away in the majesty and splendour of the eastern Himalayas, Bhutan is seen as an abode of Gods and spirits.

Clothing retailers and big-name fashion designers around the world joined together on Friday at festive promotional events aimed at enticing recession-weary shoppers to go on a spending spree.

U.S. model and Rolling Stone Mick Jagger's ex-partner is selling several pieces from her private art collection including a portrait by Lucian Freud, a step she has taken to let go her past.

Italian fashion designer duo Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana have teamed up with Bacardi's vermouth brand Martini to launch their alcohol brand Martini Gold.

World's leading hotel group Hilton Hotels & Resorts has been named as the top hotel brand in Asia for the year 2010 for the second consecutive year by global research company Taylor Nelson Sofres (TNS), in conjunction with one of the region's leading media, marketing and advertising publications, Media. This is the second consecutive year Hilton clinched the title since the study's Travel & Leisu...

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. launched Shine for Sheraton, a global spa concept designed exclusively for Sheraton Hotels & Resorts.

Inter Parfums Inc.'s recently launched U.S. subsidiary Inter Parfums Luxury Brands and French subsidiary Inter Parfums S.A. will be responsible for the development and distribution of Burberry (perfumes and cosmetics), Lanvin, Mont Blanc and Jimmy Choo brands from January 1 next year.

You can now travel by a private jet even if you are yet to own one, courtesy British Airways. The airline has launched a new offer for its elite members.

Swiss cloth Hennes & Mauritz manufacturer has roped in exclusive Paris Fashion group Lanvin to design a collection for its autumn sale. The exclusive Paris fashion group Lanvin would design a collection for the world's third biggest clothing retailer to go on sale in the autumn.

The luxury market which has so far been dominated by the West is facing stiff competition from China. Top global luxury brands like Burberry and Coach are trying to affirm supremacy in market by pouring funds in multi-billion dollars and function on their own instead of running on a franchise basis.

The sultry British actress Keira Knightely reportedly has left her home country to settle in U.S. According to recent Companies House paper works, Knightley has been listed as the director of her firm Ponder Rights where her country of residence is mentioned as U.S.

India's only coral island chain made up of 36 islands and dotted off the coast of Kerala (the southern state of India), Lakshadweep (Laccadives) islands is as spectacular as it is tricky to get to.

In the first quarter of 2011, Raffles Hotels & Resorts will open up its first ultra-luxury resort in Praslin Island, Seychelles.

As the premier motorsport Grand Prix season begins in Singapore from 17 to 26th September the city is gearing up with a series of parties, art exhibitions, Sound Park, and shopping festivals.

Get your dose of wellbeing with a balanced diet at Joya Terrace in InterContinental Montelucia Resort & Spa. The new healthy menu designed by the resident Resort Executive Chef Christian Pratsch includes dishes that please the palate and feed the body with vital nutrients.

After winning accolades from Conde Nast Traveller Magazine UK edition Jalousie Plantation Resort in Sugar Beach St. Lucia is gearing up to renovate itself and creating a new branding as the Tides Sugar Beach.

George Clooney's assassin drama The American failed to dazzle the box even in the holiday season. The film had a lackluster opening in the US, making only $13 million during the three-day Labor Day weekend holiday, according to studio estimates.

Avatar director James Cameron's fascination with the 3D technology continues as he is all set to make a documentary film on the plight of a Brazilian tribe called Xikrin-Kayapo. Also, there is a similarity in the real life story of the tribe and his reel blockbuster.

Hollywood actress Jennifer Aniston plays a doctor who blackmails a patient for sexual favors in her film Horrible Bosses, which releases in July next year.

Hip hop singer and musician Wyclef Jean Hollywood star Sean Penn's war of words continues. He got back on Sean Penn for criticizing his plans to contest for Haiti's presidency. He chose one of his weekend concerts at New York to settle score.

Singer Cheryl Cole in an interview post her divorce last week with soccer player husband Ashley has revealed that she was grateful they had not started a family before the split. However, she said, becoming a mother is sure on her list of things in future.

Former Guns N' Roses bass player Duff Mckagun has quit rock band Jane's Addiction, which he joined five months back.

Veteran French filmmaker Jean-Luc Godard has cited age-related problem for his inability to fly to US to receive an honorary Oscar.