Suicide, women and race: the Oscars gets political
Rather than just a celebration of the “best and whitest”, the Oscars this year saw an outpouring of political statements – from women’s rights to immigration. These were the highlights.
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The man behind Lady Gaga’s style, Nicola Formichetti, talks to Katie Razzall about why he stopped working for the pop star.
Lady Gaga’s YouYube account has been suspended following an alleged copyright breach. The singer, whose videos have had more than a billion hits, will be able to appeal the decision.
Lady Gaga’s attempt to overturn the “don’t ask don’t tell” policy on homosexuality in US military failed on Tuesday after supporters failed to muster the 60 Senate votes needed to force the change.
Lady Gaga has swept the MTV Video Music Awards, picking up eight gongs including the coveted Video of the Year award. She accepted one award wearing what appeared to be meat suit.
Amy Winehouse, Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus, Lily Allen – musician and super-producer Mark Ronson has worked with a glittering array of vocal talent.
Last year the Golden Globes were dominated by female stars donning black at the height of the Me Too movement. This year the event was rocked in a different way. Critics expected Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga’s ‘A Star is Born’ to win big.
Do you “like” Lady Gaga or curly chips? Telling Facebook if you do or not reveals everything from your sexuality to your IQ, says a new study, which highlights the extent of the “like” economy.
His theatrical, form-fitting designs were the epitome of power dressing in the 1980s – the world of fashion has paid tribute to the French designer Thierry Mugler, who has died at the age of 73.
New York’s annual Met Gala is known for the extravagance of its high fashion and A-list guests. This year, the theme of “camp” brought out more mind-boggling costumes than usual. And no number of Kardashians could compete with the star who stole the show, Lady Gaga.
Rather than just a celebration of the “best and whitest”, the Oscars this year saw an outpouring of political statements – from women’s rights to immigration. These were the highlights.
The future of Richard Branson’s space flight venture, Virgin Galactic, is in doubt after the death of a pilot during a test flight.
China’s e-commerce behemoth Alibaba handles most of the country’s online shopping. As it is joins the US stock market, it has set its sights on expansion in the USA and Europe.
George W Bush has done it, but Barack Obama won’t budge. David Cameron has just been nominated to get soaked in ice-cold water too – so who’ll be first to step up to the bucket?
When I was back stage and complimented “David Beckham” on his realistic nasal tones, the actor, to my embarrassment, admitted it was his real voice.
Kate Bush will play a run of dates in London later this year, 35 years since her last tour.