Jackie Kennedy
With the film Maria starring Angelina Jolie, the Thessaloniki Film Festival kicks off
In Maria, Oscar-winning Angelina Jolie portrays Maria Callas, the most iconic performer of the 20th century. The film focuses on the legendary Greek diva during her final days in Paris after a dazzling yet tumultuous life. Maria revisits Callas’ life, offering a glimpse into her identity and revealing unknown aspects of her personality.
New York's Met takes a feminist look at global fashion
New York's Metropolitan Museum has pulled the curtain back on its latest blockbuster exhibit, showcasing women couturiers many of whom have been kept in the shadows of obscurity until now.
Venice film fest returns with another blockbuster lineup
The Venice Film Festival returns on Sept. 1 with an ultra-glitzy lineup, including the world premiere of sci-fi blockbuster "Dune" and Kristen Stewart's turn as Princess Diana, cementing its status as a serious rival to Cannes.
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Turkish woman keeps letter from Jacqueline Kennedy for 57 years
When Hatice Erdoğan Yılmaz heard about the assassination of U.S. President John F. Kennedy in 1963, she penned a letter to his wife, Jacqueline Kennedy. Jackie Kennedy then replied in a letter, with a photo of her family sealed in an envelope, to Turkey.
'Little black dress' designer Givenchy dies aged 91
Hubert de Givenchy, the aristocratic French fashion designer famous for the "little black dress" and styling Audrey Hepburn and Jackie Kennedy, has died aged 91, his partner said March 12.
Givenchy, French fashion Icon, Dies Aged 91
French fashion designer Hubert de Givenchy, who created famous looks for Audrey Hepburn, Grace Kelly and Jackie Kennedy, has died at the age of 91.
His partner Philippe Venet, a former haute couture designer, confirmed the news to the AFP news agency.
"It is with huge sadness that we inform you that Hubert Taffin de Givenchy has died," he said via the fashion house.
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Trump to release last JFK assassination records!
Generations of professional and amateur sleuths have spent decades steeped in the details of the JFK assassination. In coming days, they’ll be able to pore through thousands more files kept classified for 54 years.
On Saturday morning, President Donald Trump announced via Twitter that he will authorize release of the remaining documents.
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The moment of alternative truth
"Everyone else my age is an adult, whereas I am merely in disguise," said the dysfunctional heroine of Margaret Atwood in "Cat's Eye," capturing my sentiments in the last one week of strong statements.
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Pan passion
It was back in 1961 when Jackie Kennedy was pictured buying a Tefal pan in a store in New York. She surely had been a pioneer in spreading French style in the United States, but her taste was more in line with haute couture rather than French cuisine.
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Portman to play as Jackie Kennedy in biopic
Natalie Portman will play the part of Jackie Kennedy in a biopic which will concentrate on the life of the famous former US First Lady, and the four days following her husband’s assassination.
“Jackie” will take start at the moment of John F’s assassination in Dallas, Texas, 22nd of November 1963.
Shooting is expected to begin by the end of 2015.
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