Victoria Beckham knew fashion industry would dismiss her as a wannabe
Former pop-star Victoria Beckham knew she'd have to win over hard-to-impress fashion critics when she launched her first clothing line a decade ago, but the one-time Spice Girl said the industry was much harder to crack than she had ever imagined.Powered by WPeMatico
Ousted U.S. envoy to Ukraine tells impeachment hearing she had no political agenda
The former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, branded "bad news" by President Donald Trump, defended her record and told an impeachment hearing on Friday she had pursued anti-corruption efforts in Ukraine and did not understand why the Trump administration removed her....
Taylor Swift says record label won’t allow her to perform old songs on awards ceremony
American pop singer Taylor Swift has told fans that her planned appearance at an awards ceremony is in doubt, saying executives connected to the company that owns master recordings of her old songs will not allow her to perform them on television.Powered by WPeMatico
‘I do not understand Mr. Giuliani’s motives’ – Quotes from Trump impeachment hearing
The U.S. House of Representatives Intelligence Committee held its second public hearing on Friday in an impeachment inquiry examining President Donald Trump's dealings with Ukraine. The witness was Marie Yovanovitch, former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine. Powered by...
Usain Bolt brings his e-scooter to Japan despite regulatory road bumps
Nine-time Olympic gold medalist Usain Bolt is bringing his electric scooters to Japan, hopeful that his celebrity status will help persuade regulators that the environmental benefits are important enough to relax some of the curbs on their use.Powered by WPeMatico
Roger Stone trial closes with dueling versions of motives in 2016 Trump campaign
Prosecutors delivered closing arguments in the trial of U.S. President Donald Trump's adviser Roger Stone on Wednesday, saying the Republican operative lied to Congress about his efforts to keep abreast of when WikiLeaks might dump damaging emails on Hillary Clinton...
Former Massachusetts governor Deval Patrick joining race for White House: reports
Former Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick has told supporters he will join the Democratic race and run for president, media outlets including the New York Times reported on Wednesday. Powered by WPeMatico
Factbox: Quotes and reaction to the Trump impeachment hearing
Wednesday marked a new and unparalleled chapter in Donald Trump's tumultuous presidency, as a Democratic-led impeachment probe in the U.S. Congress went public with televised hearings into allegations about Trump's dealings with Ukraine. Powered by WPeMatico
Democrats and Republicans present dueling narratives in Trump impeachment hearings
Democratic and Republican lawmakers presented dueling narratives on Wednesday as the impeachment inquiry into U.S. President Donald Trump went public on Wednesday, marking a new phase that could determine the fate of his tumultuous presidency. Powered by WPeMatico
Jay-Z, Iconix settle lawsuits over licensing, alleged fraud
Jay-Z and Iconix Brand Group Inc have settled a series of legal disputes arising from transactions between the rapper and the clothing licensing company dating back to 2007.Powered by WPeMatico