Gauri Khan (centre) with Shane and Falguni Peacock Falguni Shane Peacock’s just launched flagship store in Kolkata is like a decadent box of confectionary. The facade feels like an intricately designed white fondant cake. Inside, a very edible looking replica of the Taj Mahal, fashioned out of tulle, feathers, handmade flowers and sponge, assembled atop … Read more
In November 2008, Dubai’s first Atlantis hotel opened to much fanfare – a $5 million firework display, A-list guests from around the world and a performance by pop star Kylie Minogue. Twelve months later, the emirate declared it was on the brink of default after accumulating a mountain of debt to transform the city into … Read more
CNN — The nominations for the 2023 Grammy Awards were revealed on Tuesday. Beyoncé led among nominees with nine nods for her album “Renaissance.” Kendrick Lamar scored eight nominations, while Adele and Brandi Carlile each got seven. Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. was joined in the announcement by Dan + Shay, Smokey Robinson, Machine … Read more
CNN — BET announced the host, nominees and premiere date of this year’s “Soul Train Awards” on Thursday. Actor, comedian and writer Deon Cole will host the awards show which will be filmed November 13 in Las Vegas, Nevada. “Hosting the ‘Soul Train Awards’ is a dream come true. I grew up watching Soul Train … Read more
CNN — Someone’s a “Beautiful Liar,” according to Queen Bey. Genre-crossing superstar Beyoncé has denied allegations that she misused a sample of Right Said Fred’s “I’m Too Sexy” on her newest album. The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter’s seventh album, “Renaissance,” was released to critical acclaim in July and samples iconic house and disco artists. One song, “Alien … Read more
CNN — It’s no secret that talent runs through Knowles family, but Beyoncé has reason to feel especially proud of her sister Solange this week. Solange debuted her original composition for the New York City Ballet on Wednesday, becoming only the second Black woman to do so, after Lido Pimienta in 2021, according to a … Read more