Costa Allegra Update: Passengers Hope for Speedy Homecoming
Costa has a number of planes on stand-by, ready to take passengers from the Allegra cruise ship back to Rome.
Costa Allegra: Will Cruise Line Have to Change Name to Survive?
After a fire and a power outage, the Costa Allegra is being towed by another vessel in the Indian Ocean. But is this latest incident -- after the sinking of the Costa Concordia off Tuscany in January -- weighing down fleet owner Costa Crociere?
Costa Allegra Fire Latest: Towing, Food Drops & A Cruise Industry in Crisis
The Costa Allegra fire -- which has stranded 1,000 in the Indian Ocean near Seychelles -- threatens to hurt a cruise ship industry that is already suffering from the Costa Concordia catastrophe.
‘City of Samba’: Rio Carnival in Tilt-Shift Miniature [VIDEO]
“The World’s Biggest Party” just got a little smaller in The City of Samba, Keith Loutit's tilt-shift look at Rio Carnival.
Falkland Islands Dispute: Argentina Denies Entry to Two Cruise Ships
A decades-old dispute between Argentina and the United Kingdom over the remote Falkland Islands, which the Argentines call the Malvinas, heated up Monday when two Carnival Corp. cruise ships were refused entry at the port of Ushuaia.
Costa Allegra Adrift: Concordia’s Sister Cruise Ship Stranded off Seychelles after Fire
The Costa Allegra is adrift off the coast of Seychelles after a fire erupted in the electrical room. The incident comes just weeks after another Costa Crociere ship, the Costa Concordia, ran aground off the Italian coast killing at least 25.
New Costa Cruise Ship Accident: Boat Adrift in Seychelles
A cruise ship owned by Costa is reportedly adrift off the Seychelles in the Indian ocean following a fire on board.
MoMA’s Cindy Sherman Retrospective Survey Brings Together Over 170 Exclusive Photographs
Tracing contemporary artist, Cindy Sherman's career from the mid-1970s to the present, the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) brings together over 170 exclusive photographs along with the artist's in-depth presentations of her key series.
Wanderlust Movie Director David Wain Answers Fans’ Questions on Reddit: 'Wet Hot American Summer' Sequel is in the Works
On Feb. 22 David Wain revealed that a Wet Hot American Summer sequel is in the works and hinted at a Stella film or new episodes in an As Me Anything (AMA) forum on Reddit.com. Wain's new film, Wanderlust, is coming out on Friday. He directed the comedy, which stars Jennifer Aniston and Paul Rudd. Here are some of the highlights from the AMA:
Argentina Train Crash Fallout: Blame, Death and 'Profound Sadness'
Argentina's President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner expressed her “profound sadness” over Wednesday's train crash in Buenos Aires, which left 49 people dead and more than 600 injured.
Brazil Carnival 2012: Rio Festivities Close Out On a High Note
From the streets of Rio de Janeiro, the 2012 Brazil Carnival put on a good showing for greater events to come.
Mardi Gras 2012 Photos: Before the Beads turned to Ashes in New Orleans
Mardi Gras 2012 Photos! Over the four-day weekend there was drinking, dancing, and King Cake eating as the streets of New Orleans flooded with flamboyant costumes, frivolous floats, and frolicking late night flesh-flashers.
What is Fat Tuesday? The History of Mardi Gras in New Orleans
What is Fat Tuesday? What is the history of Mardi Gras? How did it begin in New Orleans?
Happy Fat Tuesday 2012: The History of the Wild, Rowdy, Alcohol-Fueled Celebration [VIDEO]
Mardi Gras is the French term for Fat Tuesday. Most people know what Mardi Gras, the huge celebration that takes place in New Orleans. Latin American countries, specifically Brazil, take part in huge festivals called Carnival every year.
Mardi Gras 2012: Cyndi Lauper, Brett Michaels, Hilary Swank Parade Performers
This year’s Mardi Gras is expected a star-studded turnout, according to the AP. Rocker-turned-reality TV star Brett Michaels and iconic pop singer Cyndi Lauper were expected to jump start the 2012 celebration of Fat Tuesday.
Mardi Gras 2012: Celebs, Entertainers & Revelers Parade in New Orleans (PHOTOS)
The two-week-long Mardi Gras annual festival kick started in New Orleans, Louisiana, Monday with celebrities, entertainers and revelers taking part in parades.
Rose Monday Carnival Parade: Germany's Fancy Street Fest Floats Satirical Messages, Pokes Fun at Sarkozy (PHOTOS)
Scores of carnival revelers carried out vibrant huge parades on the streets of Cologne, Düsseldorf and Mainz, as a part of traditional German street fest Monday.
Beyond Mardi Gras Beads: 5 Crazy Things People Throw, From Moon Pies To Chickens (Yes, Chickens)
For many, Mardi Gras 2012 in New Orleans means one thing: the throwing of the beads. But what about the other items tossed out of floats and thrown from balconies during Mardi Gras celebrations? From moon pies to painted coconuts, here are five crazy things revelers can get during Mardi Gras 2012.
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Rose Monday: German Carnival Mocks Politicians With Satirical Parade Floats [PHOTOS]
Rosenmontag, known as Rose Monday, is one of the highlights of the German Karneval. Similar to Mardi Gras, it is celebrated on the Monday before Ash Wednesday to mark the beginning of Lent in Germany. In the Rose Monday parade in Düsseldorf this year, many of the floats were meant to mock politicians while sending a political message to the crowd. Take a look at some of the most satirical parade floats in celebration of Rose Monday.
Mardi Gras 2012: What To Know About Carnival History and Traditions
It's almost Mardi Gras 2012, and people around the world are preparing for the carnival season that comes before Lent. But how did Mardi Gras get started? What does its name mean? How did it take root in New Orleans, and how is it celebrated around the world? Here are five things to know about Mardi Gras history and in traditions, from how the holiday is celebrated worldwide to why some believe the carnival's roots lie in ancient Rome.
Mardi Gras 2012: 10 Tips and Tricks for New Orleans Parade
Mardi Gras, the holiday of music, parades, floats and beads is just hours away from kicking off in New Orleans. Here are some tips and tricks to help you through the bare breasts, flashing beads and drunken party goers.
Brazil Carnival 2012: Jennifer Lopez, Fergie Attend Rio de Janeiro Parade [PHOTOS]
The 2012 Brazil Carnival is not only attracting millions of spectators, but celebrities such as Jennifer Lopez and Fergie were spotted at the Rio de Janeiro Parade.
Brazil Carnival 2012: Bigger, Brighter, and More Important than Ever [PHOTOS]
The 2012 Brazil Carnival is widely viewed as a test to see if the South American nation is ready to host the 2014 World Cup and 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.
Oruro Carnival 2012: Bolivian Streets Witness Folk Dance, Colorful Parades (PHOTOS)
Marked by folk dance, parades and more cultural activities, the three-day Carnival of Oruro in Bolivia started on Saturday with fanfare and feasts.
Rio Carnival 2012: Madonna, J Lo and Fergie Heat up The Festive Season (PHOTOS)
Top-league samba schools are painting the streets of Rio de Janeiro red, literally. One of the year's most eagerly awaited events, the color and life filled carnival parade has attracted celebs such as Jennifer Lopez and Fergie. Millions of people watched the sequin-clad samba dancers at Rio de Janeiro's iconic Carnival parade on Sunday and a few heads did turn towards the celebrities sitting at the VIP boxes.
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