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Wild Discovery Exhibits at Biel Wedding Folies

For the tenth year in a row, Wild Discovery, the tour operator affiliated to Johnny R. Saadé Holdings exhibited at BEIRUT WEDDING FOLIES held at BIEL from February 7th to 10th, 2013, a press release said Wednesday.

Introducing the 2013 wedding season, the stand attracted a wide number of visitors seeking the perfect destination to marry in or where to spend their honeymoon.

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British Novelist Slams 'Plastic' Kate

British novelist Hilary Mantel faced a right royal backlash on Tuesday after describing Prince William's wife Catherine as a "shop window mannequin" with a "plastic smile" whose only purpose is to breed.

Prime Minister David Cameron waded in to the row by criticizing the double Booker Prize-winning author's comments as "completely wrong", while Britain's patriotic press leapt to the defense of the pregnant Duchess of Cambridge.

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Top Labels Hope for a Boost to Made in Italy in Milan

Italy's top luxury brands take to the catwalks for Milan fashion week Wednesday, as the industry waits keenly for general election results which may have a knock-on effect on culture and Made in Italy.

After New York and London, it's the turn of Italy's luxury capital: charcoal greys, burnt oranges, hot reds and glitter have dominated the catwalks so far and all eyes are on Milan to bring that touch of Italian sophistication.

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Cara Delevingne, UK Model Following in Kate Moss's Footsteps

Cara Delevingne, the British model of the moment, set the catwalk alight at London Fashion Week with looks that have won her comparisons to her celebrity compatriot Kate Moss.

Burberry, Topshop Unique, Peter Pilotto and Issa London all hired the pixie-like 20-year-old with her distinctive dark eyebrows to strut her stuff at their shows, delighting photographers and enchanting critics.

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Entertainment Memorabilia Gets Stage at Amazon.com

As this year's Academy Awards ceremony neared, Internet retail colossus Amazon.com launched an online shop stocked with film, music, and television show memorabilia.

The Entertainment Collectibles Store opened its virtual doors on Tuesday at amazon.com/entertainmentcollectibles with more than 350,000 items that included outfits worn by Oscar winners and instruments played by Grammy stars.

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Michael Jackson's Son Gets TV Showbiz Job

The late King of Pop's eldest child, "Prince" Michael Jackson, has started work as a television showbiz reporter, the show employing him announced Tuesday.

The 16-year-old landed the job -- or the show's producers landed him -- for Entertainment Tonight, starting by interviewing stars of an upcoming remake of "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz."

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Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt to launch Rose Wine

Hollywood stars Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have become the latest celebrities to turn their hand to winemaking with the launch next month of their own rose wine.

The couple have teamed up with the French winemaking Perrin family to develop the "Miraval Cotes de Provence" label, named after their Chateau Miraval estate in the south of France, Marc Perrin said.

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Top 10 Most Unnecessary Sequels of 2013

Written by Anthony Sargon

If you thought 2012 had a lot of sequels, think again. There are about 31 sequels/prequels slated to come out this year, and while most of them are wholly unnecessary, these ten are the worst offenders.

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New James Bond Novel out in September

A new James Bond novel, written by British novelist William Boyd, will be released on September 26, publishers Jonathan Cape announced Monday.

The book, as yet untitled, is set in 1969 and features a 45-year-old Bond.

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Int'l Jazz Day to Celebrate Turkish Jazz Link

Pianist Herbie Hancock will celebrate the special connection between Turkey and jazz music forged decades ago when the Turkish ambassador opened his residence to white and black musicians at a time when segregation held sway in the U.S. capital.

Hancock, a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador, is organizing a gala concert with jazz stars from around the world on April 30 at the famed Hagia Irene in the outer courtyard of Topkapi Palace in Istanbul, which has been designated the host city for the second annual U.N.-sanctioned International Jazz Day.

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