Barbara Hulanicki, the founder of the Sixties retail emporium Biba is among the stars in the fashion arena to be recognised in the Queen Elizabeth II's New Year Honors list.
The year 2012 marks the bicentenary of Victorian author Charles Dickens known for creating some of the most iconic novels and characters of English literature. Throughout Britain, a host of exhibitions, events and activities are being organised to celebrate the life and work of the famed author.
A villager described William as wearing a flat cap and green Barbour jacket.
Though the couple’s split was confirmed two days before the New Year by Russell Brand, bookies would be rewarded considering the huge interest generated for the bet, according to bookmaker William Hill.
Makers of the Harry Potter franchise have launched a campaign to break the decade-long spell that has prevented them from attaining the prestigious Academy Awards.
English artist David Hockney has been conferred the prestigious Order of Merit, Buckingham Palace announced on Sunday.
Rihanna has been a great support for Katy over the past couple of weeks, as both are in regular touch with each other since end of Katy's marriage with Russell Brand.
Lady Gaga, a native New Yorker herself, activated the New Year's Eve ball drop along with New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg to mark the beginning of 2012.
The British actor spent two-and-a-half months in the gymnasium to shape up his frame for his third outing as the legendary fictional detective.
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Many celebrities have shared their hopes and aspirations for the year ahead through Twitter.
Over the past few years, reality shows have become hugely popular, especially among teenagers. One of the major factors that have contributed to the widespread appeal of such shows is that they provide numerous opportunities for people to showcase their talent. Hundreds of young talents have become celebrities overnight thanks to such programmes.
Celebrities go to any extent to look different. They won't hesitate to wear weird outfits or glasses to make a fashion statement. However, their attempts to look trendy sometimes fail to make an impact. They can even be disastrous.
Oscar-nominated actress and newly appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) Helena Bonham Carter is equally famed for her love for baffling outfits as she is known for playing quirky characters in the silver screen.
The popstar and her former boyfriend have reportedly been secretly tweeting and texting eachother
Feuding judges, sensational eliminations, poor ratings and unappealing format have disappointed X Factor fans.
Time to Say Goodbye star and Gethin Jones 'broken-hearted' as relationship ends.
The former The Only Way Is Essex is set to earn £10m while her co-star make is predicted to make £9m
Sting's wife reveals that his 21-year-old claim about 'five hours of tantric sex' just drunken boasting.
Singer poses for 'impromptu' snaps with sister and best pal in launderette.
The Two And A Half Men star was spotted in Italy with writer and director Lorene Scafaria
Hoard of ancient Greek coins from 4th and 5th centuries BC could fetch as much as $100m at auction in New York.
The couple announced that they have named their son Elijah Joseph
The We Found love singer let snip on Twitter that she used the adult site
Experts claim that the death of Tarzan's chimpanzee sidekick is, in fact, a hoax.
The Duchess of Cambridge's party planner sister is throwing the bash to celebrate her amazing achievements in 2011.
From Mariah Carey to Jennifer Hudson we have a look at the stars who slimmed down this year
John and Yoko kept strict diet regime but she let ex-Beatle have one last chocolate in their final weekend together.
The Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, is undoubtedly a fashion favourite with her elegance sense of style and dressing. So, is it the "Kate effect" that is responsible for the incredible success of British fashion brand, Reiss.
American rapper-singer, Kanye West is reportedly shifting his base to London, UK to further pursue his dreams of being a fashion designer.
