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Women asked to strip... for feminism

2009-11-20T12:40:18Z

Moody�s �regularly ignored� compliance chief�s advice

2009-09-30T07:05:49Z

The former head of compliance at credit ratings agency Moody�s claimed that he was regularly ignored when he warned that the firm was not properly monitoring the ratings on municipal bonds

Radcliffe to use NYC race as test for Berlin

2009-08-13T07:59:45Z

Paula Radcliffe will run in the New York City half-marathon on Sunday - her first race in 10 months - before deciding whether to compete in the World Championships a week later

Peaches teaches

2009-07-30T10:05:18Z

Peaches Geldof on managing jealousy, surviving road rage and how to help a heartbroken hermit...

Karaoke with a ukulele twang

2009-06-12T14:20:30Z

Sing along with the tiny four-string instrument that�s making a big noise.

Boris launches �2m drive to rebrand London

2009-06-04T07:28:27Z

Mayor Boris Johnson has ordered a new image and logo for the capital

Widow of 9/11 is one of 50 killed as plane hits New York town

2009-02-13T09:39:16Z

A September 11 widow was among 50 people killed when a plane crashed into a house in New York State

Caroline Kennedy backs out of battle for New York seat

2009-01-22T10:36:34Z

Caroline Kennedy pulled out of her bid for the US Senate seat vacated by Hillary Clinton, and once held by her uncle, Robert F Kennedy, shocking her supporters

Yes, we can take a share of America's optimism

2008-11-07T08:43:18Z

Whatever problems may lie ahead for Barack Obama, his victory is an inspiring example of the can-do spirit that pervades the world�s most diverse nation

Avista's unimmaculate conception

2008-10-07T23:00:00Z

Trying to replicate the experience of an informal shared meal in a hotel dining room in Mayfair just doesn't work for Avista.

Gucci chief leaves after sharp downturn in sales

2008-09-17T08:21:39Z

Fashion: In a fashion industry variant of the standard �family� excuse, Gucci chief Mark Lee is resigning �to spend more time in New York City�

Now Pixie Posh shows off her incredibly short minidress at New York Fashion Week (and Marc Jacobs' skirt isn't bad either)

2008-09-10T10:00:17Z

Victoria Beckham pulled out all stops last night as she continued to take New York Fashion Week by storm.

Horsing around: Teen queen Miley Cyrus goes for equestrian fashion for a gig in New York City

2008-07-25T19:57:45Z

Dressed in tight white jeans, black boots and a riding hat, you'd be forgiven for thinking Miley Cyrus was going horseriding in the country.

Bronzed ambition: Kelly Osbourne goes orange for a trip to the Big Apple

2008-07-18T10:31:41Z

Kelly Osbourne usually champions the deathly pale look. But she appeared to have turned a remarkable shade of orange when she stepped out in New York today.

This fraud story will be challenge for SFO chief

2008-07-18T11:08:45Z

The unfinished tale of a multi-million-pound commercial property fraud highlights how tough it will be for newly appointed SFO director Richard Alderman to make the agency fast and effective

Not easy being green: Ugly Betty's America Ferrera receives a prime slime

2008-07-09T16:48:41Z

America Ferrera found herself in a rather sticky situation while on location in New York City yesterday.

Summer lovin': Eva Longoria treats herself to ice cream and kisses in New York

2008-06-09T16:07:37Z

Desperate Housewives star Eva Longoria indulged in ice cream and sweet romance as a pre-summer heat waved hit New York City yesterday.

DVDs of the week

2008-05-20T09:58:08Z

Tim Burton has a good stab at musicals in Sweeney Todd, Seinfield fans will get a buzz out of Bee Movie and My Kid Could Paint That may start an argument.

Uma Thurman's relief after obsessive fan is convicted of stalking her

2008-05-06T17:13:55Z

A 37-year-old man has been found guilty of stalking actress Uma Thurman in a New York City court this morning. Former psychiatric patient Jack Jordan was convicted of fourth-degree stalking and second-degree aggravated harassment at the State Supreme Court in Manhattan after a day of deliberating

Scarlett Johansson shows off her new diamond ring after announcing engagement to Ryan Reynolds

2008-05-05T19:59:55Z

Scarlett Johansson has become engaged to her actor boyfriend Ryan Reynolds after a one year courtship. The Lost In Translation actress looked delighted as she showed off her new diamond ring for the first time as she attended the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute Gala in New York City last night. The 23-year-old and Canadian beau Reynolds, 31, started dating in March 2007 - a month after the Just Friends actor ended his three-year engagement to singer Alanis Morissette

Let�s shoot the actors instead

2008-04-16T23:00:00Z

Botched wants to mess with your head, but it mostly just makes you want to take a gun and shoot over-excitable thesps, says Charlotte O'Sullivan.

Jessica Alba's face of thunder shows the strain of pregnancy

2008-03-24T09:42:54Z

A heavily-pregnant Jessica Alba looked like she wanted to go home - and fast - after dining out with her fianc� in New York. The normally cheerful beauty, who is reportedly expecting twins, looked miserable in the Big Apple at the weekend. With her due date not until June 8, the Fantastic Four actress still has almost three months to go before she gives birth

Is Meg Ryan turning into Leslie Ash?

2008-03-11T19:15:20Z

It started with the lips and the unflattering 'trout pout' look - but now it seems Meg Ryan truly is morphing into British actress Leslie Ash. America's former sweetheart was attending a film soiree in New York on Monday night, where her uncanny resemblance to Ash was hard to miss. However besides their fondness for collagen implants and both being 47, their remarkable similarity is no doubt just a matter of coincidence

CDs of the week

2008-01-18T00:00:00Z

A collection of covers from Cat Power, hip-hop's most thoughtful voice, Lupe Fiasco, and jazz from the John Taylor Trio.

Crime is a family affair

2007-12-13T00:00:00Z

We Own The Night is an irritatingly melodramatic but still watchable thriller, says Derek Malcolm.

Sparky romance

2007-10-08T23:00:00Z

Robert McWhir delivers a sparky production of I Love You Because, but in a small space, the lack of microphones for the actors is sorely felt.

Fly to America to save on dinner with Gordon

2007-04-27T12:34:04Z

It can be cheaper to fly to New York to eat at Gordon Ramsay's restaurant than to go to his place in London.

There's no ignoring good box office

2007-04-23T23:00:00Z

While there are some problems with On The Town, Nick Kimberley is certain it is a show that will gather momentum.

Robert the renaissance man

2007-02-22T15:13:54Z

In the Nineties Robert Downey Jr almost crashed and burned. Now, with three new films about to be released, he says he is finally back from the brink.

The day De Niro joined the CIA

2007-01-04T13:33:09Z

A provocative new film by Robert de Niro enters the murky world of espionage. He tells how he met the Taliban - and confronted the ethical dilemma of spying.