Walt Kowalski growls. And I mean, growls. Like a dog. Lips pulled back. Teeth bared. Eyes slitted. A growl that comes from deep inside his chest. A lot of things make him growl. His yuppie son, who sells Japanese cars. His granddaughter, who sports a bare midriff - at a funeral. The young Roman Catholic priest, who's so annoyingly patient as he tries to reach out to the bitter old ...

8 Jan 2009

Stylists predict celebrities will keep it simple on the red carpets in light of the economy.

8 Jan 2009

Emergency doctor, physician at the Necker Children's hospital teaching trust, medical practitioner for the emergency response teams in the Paris region, Medical Director for the Mutuelle Assistance Goupama insurance company, divorcee with four children: such is the CV of the Dakar's medical director, Florence Pommerie, who often wears a smile on her lips and a twinkle in her eyes.

8 Jan 2009

You think Atlanta badasses Black Lips ever get, like, tired? Or sick? It sure doesn't seem like it. They seem to know the indie rock halo can be fleeting, so they're taking advantage of the spotlight. More power to 'em. Before they unleash their new album, 200 Million Thousand , on February 24, and head to Europe and the U.S. next month , the foursome are boosting their Where I've ...

8 Jan 2009

While the city appears calm as the cat who ate the canary, opponents of the City Council’s recent vote to extend their stay in City Hall for another four years are licking their lips at the opportunity for their day in court.

8 Jan 2009

HIS helmet may have been smashed clean off his head but the smile which then curled around Andrew McDonald's lips told you he was relishing this. The newest member of the baggy green brigade experienced all the intimidation, adulation and frustration of Test cricket in a 64-minute stand yesterday.

8 Jan 2009