London casting company launches global hunt for men who are under 4ft 6in to appear alongside the 5ft 9½in actress Charlize Theron in a new film... more
A foreign company taking over our postal service wouldn't overhaul its monarchical trappings - but does the Queen really want to keep up her side of the association?... more
We are a nation often reliant on the weather for conversation, but this year, as the snow falls on London’s streets, adverts have done the talking for us... more
London, New York, Paris and Milan may be the world's fashion capitals, but sometimes designers crave a more exotic backdrop for their creations. Illen Rowe and Pandora Sykes report from far-flung front rows... more
We all fail some of the hurdles work throws at us, so being able to bounce back is an essential skill - and Liz Hoggard discovers it can be learned... more
London took part in the world's biggest fashion event as thousands of shoppers flocked to the high street for a night of discounts and in-store parties... more
The long-awaited adaptation of Cormac McCarthy’s disturbing story of a father and son on the run has received its world premiere. It’s been one hell of a trip, writer Joe Penhall tells Nick Roddick... more
Londoners work harder than the rest of the UK and Connie Allfrey, putting in 15-hour days, is one of them. At first the job was fun; then worrying symptoms appeared and a vitamin deficiency left her dead beat... more
The wealthy and glamorous gathered in Dubai for a credit crunch-defying, £20 million celebration of the opening of the world's most expensive hotel... more
They say with age comes wisdom. But that appears not to be the case with Mission Impossible actress Emmanuelle Beart as she stepped onto the red carpet at the Venice Film Festival with a trout pout.
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Supermodel Eva Herzigova was upstaged by Elizabeth Hurley at the world premiere of Valentino: The Last Emperor at the Venice Film Festival last night.... more
There was no shortage of A-list stars vying for attention, but all eyes were on Minnie Driver's big baby bump at the LA premiere of Hancock last night.... more
The actress plays Smith’s wife in Hancock and the co-stars certainly seemed to have enjoyed the experience as they laughed and joked in front of the cameras.... more
Introducing Carlizina Jolectron, the latest Hollywood beauty. On closer inspection, the stunning actress appears rather familiar. In fact, Carlizina isn't even a real woman - she's a digital combination of Angelina Jolie, Charlize Theron and Carmen Electra
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Both Paul Haggis's In the Valley of Elah and Brian De Palma's Redacted are hard-hitting American films at Venice tackling the debacle of the Iraq war.... more
Exclusive: After high-profile allegations this season, Charlton's manager is pleased the issue is now being addressed but says the authorities still have plenty of work to do
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