When audiences enter the Nuremberg State Theatre four years later, they will find themselves in a cuboid that seats 800 and is covered in lush vegetation. To get there, they must pass through a giant horseshoe-shaped building known as the “Nazi Coliseum,” one of the largest structures left from the party’s massive construction spree of… Read More »
Long before brands like Glossier, Nudestix, etc. made “no makeup” a philosophy, there was Victoria Jackson. The beauty expert, who was the first to sell color cosmetics on QVC in 1989 and went on to generate $1 billion in sales in the next decade, trademarked the term in 1986. Now she’s back with a new… Read More »
Under pressure, most fair-weather sports fans would probably agree that gymnastics is their favorite of the 32 categories at this year’s Olympic Games. There’s something incredibly watchable about a sport that inspires equal parts fear and awe. How do they do it when you can barely touch your toes? Truly, the human body and mind… Read More »
AGRIGENTO, Italy (AP) — Lakes have dried up and fields are parched in Sicily, but water still gushes out in abundance for tourists. After a year with almost no rain on the Italian island, the fountains in Agrigento’s famous archaeological park are still flowing and the pools lined with hotels are overflowing. Like many Mediterranean… Read More »
A few weeks ago I took my eight-year-old son Elliott to see Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. It was Elliott’s second play after my adaptation of A Christmas Carol. Now, before I accuse you of being an egotist who only takes your child to see his own work, I want to say that we… Read More »
What is a movie? It might sound like a stupid question, but it’s one that’s been echoing in my head since I left school. Deadpool and Wolverine Last Friday. Marvel’s cameo-filled, fourth-wall-breaking superhero sequel grossed a staggering $438.3 million in its opening weekend — a record for an R-rated movie. In many ways, it feels… Read More »
PARIS — What happens when Guerlain and Pucci collaborate on a limited-edition makeup capsule? A riot of contrasting colors and creativity. The project, which is expected to be released in August and belongs to the houses of LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, emerged organically. It includes reformulated Rouge G lipsticks, Météorites and Terracotta products adorned… Read More »
Ask a visitor to name a building or monument that defines London and a short list will come up that includes Nelson’s Column, Buckingham Palace, Tower Bridge… and the Tower of London, which gives it its name. This symbol of our city is remarkable for many reasons, not least because it is the largest physical… Read More »
The Chancellor of the Exchequer’s decision to end the previously implemented universal winter fuel payment for pensioners unless they receive benefits has been described as “too narrow in light of the approaching winter conditions”. Up to £300 payments were made available to everyone over state pension age. However, those retiring from this winter will only… Read More »
Manchester Airport is the third busiest airport in the UK after Heathrow and Gatwick. In 2023, more than 28 million passengers passed through its three terminals, and this number is expected to rise. That’s why it’s important to plan your route to the airport in advance. Here we explain the easiest ways to get there,… Read More »