Licensed toys, which includes Hollywood-created intellectual property, represented 31 percent of total toy sales ($5.7 billion) and showed an increase of 7 percent in 2014, thanks in part to ‘Frozen’ mania.read more
Fire Engulfs Japan Rocket Test Site
Large plumes of smoke billowed from the launch site at Tanegashima Space Center, Japan, after a malfunction during an engine test. Source link
At least one dead and three injured near Vilnius
At least one person has died and three others have been injured after a cargo plane crashed near Vilnius airport in Lithuania in the early hours of Monday.The Boeing 737, operated for DHL by the Spanish cargo airline Swiftair, crashed near a house as it was on its final approach for landing, local authorities said.All 12 people have been safely evacuated from the property, police said.The cause of the crash is still unclear but the defence minister said there were no initial signs it was sabotage or terrorism. The aircraft departed from DHL's hub at Leipzig Airport in Germany just…
Russia Launches New Intermediate-Range Missile at Ukraine
President Vladimir Putin said the attack was in response to Ukraine’s recent use of American and British weapons to strike deeper into Russia. Source link
When Hal Hartley Took ‘Fay Grim’ to Berlin
Hal Hartley has arguably the closest connection to Berlin of any current American filmmaker.read more
Dress du Jour: Madonna’s ‘Living for Love’ Bodysuit
Madge is still rocking a tight one piece like no other.read more
Jennifer Lawrence Poses Nude with a Huge Boa Constrictor — See the Pic!
First Rihanna swims with the sharks and now Jennifer Lawrence has a deadly snake wrapped around her naked body?! It seems posing with deadly animals is all the rage in 2015. In a photo shoot with Vanity Fair magazine, the 24-year-old The Hunger Games beauty doesn’t seem bothered to have …
Tom Hanks reunited with his ‘Cast Away’ co-star, Wilson
Actor Tom Hanks was reunited with an old friend and co-star during Wednesday nightâs Rangers-Bruins game at Madison Square Garden in New York. It was none other than Wilson the volleyball. Or at least a volleyball that looked a lot like his best friend in the film Cast …
Everything This Guitarist Is Doing Is Being Undone By His Face
It’s difficult to pinpoint why this incredibly skilled guitarist seems to be experiencing such excruciating pain. Perhaps he’s channeling the raw passion of Johann Sebastian Bach. Or maybe…
Kim Kardashian shares throwback photo as ‘Miss Teen Armenia’
Veronica LinaresLOS ANGELES, Feb. 6 (UPI) — Kim Kardashian shared on Instagram Thursday a throwback photo from her so called pageant days.
On the Road to the Red Carpet: Alicia Quarles Shares Her Get-Glam Beauty Routine
The elements alone can do pretty serious damage to our skin. But add intense camera lighting and heavy makeup, and our visage can go from supple landscape to raw terrain…fast. So how…
Britney Spears’ Legs Look Long and Lean in Lingerie Ad
Britney Spears has a leg up in the lingerie business. After all, not many women are the designers and models for their own bra and panty collection. One day after the “Perfume”…
SI’s swimsuit edition gets more curves
Plus-size model Robyn Lawley teamed up with Swimsuits for All last year to recreate the 2014 cover with bigger models. Lawley, who is a size 12, is the first plus-size model and one of seven “rookies” featured in the 2015 swimsuit issue, on newsstands Tuesday.
Burberry launches capsule collection for Barney’s
Burberry XO Barneys Capsule Collection Burberry has recently unveiled a new capsule collection exclusively available at Barney’s New Yokr. The collection which features 40 pieces is labelled ”Burberry XO Barneys New York” is in line with the creative direction of Burberry’s highest ranking label Prorsum. The collection will …
La Belle A Super Luxury Yacht For Women Only
As more mega millionaires and billionaires continue to grow around the world, so have the demands for super luxury. Which is why Monaco based designer Lidia Bersani is known for creating super luxury things that target ultra wealthy millionaires. Opulent interiors are her specialty and well sought after by the …
BASELWORLD 2015: World of Luxury Watches
Baselworld 2015 is not far off and is ready to shine with all its facets soon. From March 19 to 26, each key participant, who represents important sectors of the present watchmaking industry, will be at your service in the center of Europe – the heart of Haute Horlogerie, where high-end watch …
Burberry courts Japanese consumers with live-streaming app
Burberry campaign starring British actress Emma Watson British fashion house Burberry is live-streaming its upcoming Prorsum women’s wear autumn/winter 2015 show thanks to a partnership with Japanese social application, Line. The two companies are teaming up to allow Line users who follow Burberry’s official account to watch the …
Party People: Raising a Toast to New Launches in Beauty and Fashion
Mumbai’s party scene sizzled as it witnessed two new launches on February 5th,2015. While the French beauty brand, Lancôme, unveiled its anti-aging serum called the Absolue L’Extrait Serum at the Palladium Hotel, a preview was hosted by Arpita Khan Sharma to launch Ashna Gupta Kalra’s…
Portugal’s Sunny Algarve – A Great Family Winter Escape from the Winter’s Cold
Looking for something other than a ski vacation this winter? Give your family a break from the cold temperatures and grey skies. Martinhal Beach Resort and Hotel, located on the Atlantic beaches of Western Algarve in Portugal, is the perfect destination with temperatures ranging from 60-70 degrees Fahrenheit, golden sands, and…
Moonraker: Burgess Yachts Offers 50m Superyacht for Charter
Superyacht charter specialist Burgess Yachts starts the coming summer season in the northern hemisphere with an Overmarine giant Read the rest of the story at: Moonraker: Burgess Yachts Offers 50m Superyacht for Charter
Week in LuxuryLaunches: The Elite Experience
Every week, our friends at Luxury Launches give us a lowdown on the uber-luxurious happenings across the world. This week we list exclusive experiences from across the globe that caters to the elite. From newly launched supercars to imperial timepieces and top notch living spaces across the world, here&rsquo…