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Variety has the news that Paulo Coelho (author of The Alchemist) is asking for video submissions — via MySpace — of readers' interpretations of his novel The Witch of Portobello. Coelho then plans to "weave submissions into a 52-minute TV movie." Bravo has chefs on the brain: It's spinning off a series called Top Chef Juniors about teens in the kitchen and will also develop a show about the Read more
When Parisian artist Alix Soubiran, the founder and creative force behind wallpaper company Princes & Crows, first discovered the Los Angeles neighborhood of Los Feliz, she knew that she'd found her perfect spot in the sprawling metropolis. Alix told me, "I felt I could live happily in LA when I discovered Los Feliz. It is an eclectic and vibrant community with charming houses in a green and Read more
Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, embarked on her second-ever solo official visit this morning. Kate wore a brown coat from Hobbs in English city of Liverpool to stop by The Brink, an alcohol-free bar that provides assistance for those suffering from substance abuse. The bartenders even created a smoothie for her called "The Duchess" that includes bananas, almonds, and honey. The Read more
Science enthusiasts' favorite astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson signed on this weekend to take part in an online Reddit AMA (Ask Me Anything) chat, which allowed Reddit users to submit questions on space, concepts of the universe, and life in general. One literary commenter asked Neil which books should be read by every person on the planet, to which the director of the Hayden Planetarium Read more
By 4 years old, tots know what they like, and they're already forming their own wish lists for the holidays. Chances are that many of the items on that list are the hottest toys of the season — including the LeapFrog LeapPad and the VTech InnoTab, Lalaloopsy, and Hot Wheels Wall Tracks. If mama's looking for a few new ideas, we've got her covered. Check out our favorite finds for these Read more
Here's a post from designer guest writer David Stark. New Yorkers for Children always kicks off the Fall gala season with their very chic evening each September, and we have had the honor of collaborating with them for many years now. It’s always been important for the evening to be glamorous, but in recent years, it has been critical to infuse beauty with meaning. How do we do that, you Read more
Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip hosted a regal state banquet this evening for Barack and Michelle Obama. The president looked dapper in tails and the queen sported some sparkling jewels and a tiara for the occasion, while Michelle shined in elegant gloves and a Tom Ford dress slightly reminiscent of the white gown she wore on inauguration night in 2009. The Obamas chatted with the young Duke Read more
This week: Twitter turned 5, AT&T bought T-Mobile, and the Nintendo 3DS readied for launch. Check out these stories and more big news in this week's recap. On Sunday, the news broke that AT&T bought T-Mobile, becoming the country's largest mobile provider. Details surrounding what this could mean for consumers are still unclear, so stay tuned for more information. Twitter celebrated the Read more
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It's been a busy few days for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, since they traveled from Canada to CA on Friday. Upon touching down in LA Kate and William went straight the the Variety Summit technology conference and were later welcomed at a reception at the Hancock Park home of the British consulate. The royal couple spent Saturday in Santa Barbara at a charity polo match and finished off Read more
