Carpaccio the artist, not the appetizer, now getting his due

When most people think of “carpaccio,” they think of the thinly sliced raw beef appetizer made famous by Venice’s iconic Harry’s Bar. Few people know that the dish is named for a lesser-known Venetian, the Renaissance painter Vittore Carpaccio, because of the intense red hues he favored. Carpaccio the painter has recently been getting more … Read more

Miss USA R’Bonney Gabriel wins Miss Universe competition

R’Bonney Gabriel, a fashion designer, model and sewing instructor from Texas who competition officials said is the first Filipino American to win Miss USA, was crowned Miss Universe on Saturday night. Gabriel closed her eyes and clasped hands with runner-up Miss Venezuela, Amanda Dudamel, at the moment of the dramatic reveal of the winner, then … Read more

Dolce&Gabbana, Fendi ready to party in Milan

Milan is ready to party, with menswear shows for next spring and winter focused on nighttime tailoring with playful accents. Think sparkles and glitter, fun silhouettes that invite shadow dancing, and sexy peeks at skin with tailoring tricks once reserved for the female wardrobe. Some highlights from Saturday’s shows on the second day of Milan … Read more

India’s ‘RRR’ an unlikely underdog in Hollywood awards race

Hollywood’s awards season has found an unlikely underdog in “RRR.” S.S. Rajamouli’s three-hour maximalist action epic is one of India’s most expensive and top-grossing films of all time. It pairs two of the country’s biggest stars, N.T. Rama Rao Jr. and Ram Charan, and topped Netflix streaming charts over the summer. It’s been showered with … Read more

Lisa Marie carved her musical path as she bore Elvis’ legacy

She was dubbed a “rock princess,” but Lisa Marie Presley staked her own musical claim as a singer-songwriter, allowing her to express herself apart from — but sometimes alongside — her megastar father. Presley, who died Thursday at 54, bore a heavy weight: The daughter of musical royalty, the face of the Elvis estate and … Read more

Andrew Tate case: Romania tows luxury cars, other assets

Romanian authorities descended on a compound near Bucharest on Saturday to tow away a fleet of luxury cars and other assets worth an estimated $3.9 million in the case investigating Andrew Tate, the divisive social media personality who is detained in the country on charges of human trafficking. Romania’s National Agency for the Administration of … Read more

Greek police finalize security plan for ex-king’s funeral

Greek media said Saturday that 1,000 police will be deployed for the funeral service and burial of former King Constantine. Police wouldn’t confirm the reports, but announced that a figure was finalized at a meeting of top security officials on Saturday. Police said they “will have a presence at vital points (around) the metropolitan cathedral … Read more