Laleli Fashion Shopping Festival kicks off, aims to be a world-renowned brand

Laleli Fashion Shopping Festival kicks off, aims to be a world-renowned brandFull story

Female designers rising in the Turkish fashion industry

The fashion industry is predominantly led by male designers around the world. Even though this situation is not very different in Turkey, female Turkish designers have begun coming to the forefront with their creations, as was clearly seen at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week this year Full story

Angelina Jolie visits Syrian refugees in Mardin

UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Jolie will attend World Refugee Day program with President Erdogan and UN envoy for refugees Guterres Full story

Angelina Jolie set to visit Syrian refugees in Turkey

World-renowned actress Angelina Jolie is scheduled on Saturday to pay a visit to Syrian refugees taking shelter in Turkey, which hosts most Syrian refugees in the world and faces a new possible influx Full story

Angelina Jolie asks African nations to fight violence against women

Speaking at AU Summit, Hollywood actress and UN envoy says problem is global Full story

Actor Matt Dillon puts rare celebrity spotlight on Rohingya

American actor Matt Dillon put a rare star-powered spotlight on Myanmar's long-persecuted Rohingya Muslims, visiting a hot, squalid camp for tens of thousands displaced by violence and a port that has been one of the main launching pads for their exodus by sea. Full story

Kate Middleton gives birth to a baby girl, Kensington Palace announces

The Duchess of Cambridge Catherine has given birth to a girl, Kensington Palace announced Saturday. Full story

Obamas paid 20 percent of income in 2014 taxes

President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama paid a little more than $93,000 on $477,383 of 2014 income, according to tax records released by the White House on Friday. Full story

Is this the real reason Hilary Duff dyed her hair blue?

Hilary Duff admits Brooklyn might have influenced her new dye job Full story

Black-Japanese Miss Universe Japan sparks debate

Born in Japan to an African-American father and a Japanese mother, 20-year-old Ariana Miyamoto sparked a debate among conservative Japanese when she was crowned as Miss Universe Japan. Full story

Turkey's 'Elvis' Erol Buyukburc, found dead in Istanbul

Rock pioneer Erol Buyukburc, who introduced a whole generation to rock and roll music, dies aged 79. Full story

"Will Smith is over"?

"Focus" only made $19 million its opening weekend and Will Smith is over. Or, at least, that's what everyone on the Internet thinks. In an array of very similarly themed pieces, The Daily Beast, BuzzFeed, Vulture and The Washington Post have all questioned his future. Full story

Leonard Nimoy, who played Mr. Spock on ‘Star Trek,’ dies at 83

Leonard Nimoy, best known for his portrayal of the stoic, pointy-eared Mr. Spock in the “Star Trek,” died Friday at his home in Los Angeles. He was 83. Full story

Birdman wins best picture at Oscars 2015

The acclaimed black comedy also wins original screenplay and best director honors for its director, Alejandro G. Inarritu. Full story

Kim Kardashian Inspires Beyonce's Music, Says Kanye West

Kanye West is revealing some insight on the relationship between Beyonce and his wife Kim Kardashian. Full story

British singer Sam Smith wins big at Grammy Awards

Sam Smith scoops song of the year for "Stay With Me," while Beck wins album of the year Full story

Auctioned, weird belongings of famous people

Auctions of private belongings always draw much attention by those who have special interest, leaving some to not hesitate to pay high prices for hair clippings, chest x-rays and even toilet seats used by famous people. Full story

Iranian singer to perform in Turkey

Hailed as “Iran’s Bob Dylan,” Mohsen Namjoo will perform before his Turkish fans for the first time in Istanbul. Full story

Multi-instrumental music at İKSV Salon

Founded by Eray Düzgünsoy and Fakih Kademoğlu in 2009, the Istanbul-based Yakaza Ensemble makes intense multicultural, multi-instrumental music. Full story

Dosso Dossi Fashion Show kicks off in Antalya

The 19th Dosso Dossi Fashion Show kicked off today with a catwalk show featuring American model Lindsay Ellingson at Antalya Expo Center. Full story

Macklemore and Tricia Davis first child coming in May

Macklemore confirmed his fiancée of two years Tricia Davis will welcome their first child in May. Full story

Thousands of Istanbulites to celebrate New Year in style

Extreme weather had threatened to cut the numbers of street parties this year, but Turkey's largest city is still ready to welcome 2015 in style Full story

'Istanbul, I love you!' - Morrissey triumphs in Turkey

Iconic UK singer defies recent ill-health to deliver thunderous tour finale in Istanbul Full story

Beyonce: 'I wrote my speech down because I was afraid'

The New York City cold is apparently no match for Beyonce. Full story

Royal couple, duke and duchess of Cambridge in New York

UK's royal couple, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, has arrived in New York for their first official visit to the United States. Their whirlwind tour will end on December 9. Full story

Oscar winner Russell Crowe in Istanbul for premiere of Water Diviner

The Oscar winning actor Russell Crowe arrived in Istanbul on Thursday, with co-star Olga Kurylenko, for the premiere of his new film "The Water Diviner". Full story

Russell Crowe sees Turkish side of Gallipoli battle

Oscar-winning actor Russell Crowe says his movie, 'the Water Diviner,' leads him to understand the Turkish side of the 1915 Battle of Gallipoli. Full story

Russell Crowe to visit Turkey for ‘The Water Diviner’ premiere

Academy Award winner Russell Crowe will attend the Turkish premiere of his latest film "The Water Diviner," which he directed and stared in alongside Yılmaz Erdoğan and Cem Yılmaz, on Dec. 5. Full story

Pop star Madonna named Malawi's child welfare ambassador

The appointment follows a meeting between Mutharika and the U.S. pop star at Kamuzu presidential palace in the capital Lilongwe on Friday Full story

Malawi leader meets, praises pop star Madonna

"I ask you to continue your work in supporting and improving education in this country," Mutharika said as he received the pop icon at the Kamuzu Presidential Palace in the capital, Lilongwe, on Friday. Full story

Ayo to meet music lovers on Istanbul stage

Ayo to meet music-lovers on Istanbul stage Nigerian-German songwriter, singer and actress Ayo will perform on Dec. 2 at İs Sanat. Full story

Brad Pitt to star in new Turkish Airlines commercials

Standing out with its success in aerial transportation as well as its brand ambassadors, Turkish Airlines (THY) is preparing to make another big announcement. Full story

Do’s and don’ts when traveling for the first time to B&H;

Do go to the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sarajevo. It is a wonderful and multicultural city, with many mosques and a few Catholic and Orthodox churches. Full story

Famous Turkish fashion designer Zeynep Kartal returns home

Zeynep Kartal is one of the most famous Turkish fashion designers worldwide. Full story

Piano days a joy to the ears

The leading names of the piano world are visiting Istanbul for Akbank Sanat's Piano Days until Nov. 28. Poland's famous jazz ensemble, the RRG Trio is performing today. Full story

The Edith Piaf of the 21st century to sing in Istanbul

Hosted by the Istanbul French Cultural Institute, the second edition of the XXF Very Very French Music Festival will present Zaza Fournier, known as the Edith Piaf of the 21st century, in Istanbul. Full story

Crowe directed and also stars in the movie, set in Turkey in 1919

Warner Bros. has picked up domestic distribution for Russell Crowe’s period drama The Water Diviner. The studio has set an April 24, 2015 release date. Full story

Still don't get ‘Inception'?

The only thing more entertaining than a good movie is having your mom recount the details in a total mom way. Full story

Russian-American pianist Natasha Paremski in Istanbul

Paremski's Istanbul recitals in Sakip Sabanci Museum Full story

Baku World Challenge 2014 starts with parade

Giants met in Baku Full story

24th Akbank Jazz Festival starting in November

The 24th Akbank Jazz Festival, which welcomes stars of the jazz world, will present informative panels and workshops for jazz enthusiasts concurrently with the rich concert program running until Nov. 2. Full story

Beyonce's Quranic quote sparks debate between her fans

Famous singer Beyonce shared two verses from the Quran on Instagram on Sunday. Full story

“Hari Mata Hari” to present Bosnia-Herzegovina at the Eurosong 2015

According to the latest information, since BHRT decided that our country should come back and perform at the Eurosong competition, Hari is the most serious candidate to do so. Full story

What everyone is saying about Taylor Swift's new album '1989'

Is this the first time we've ever actually anticipated a Monday? After reading the early reviews, we assume you'd rather bypass Saturday and Sunday so we can begin arguing the merits of Taylor Swift's new album. Because the reviews are mostly glowing. Full story

Civilizations choir of Antakya to tour in Canada

The Civilizations Choir of Antakya, a mosaic of exceptional performers from Turkey, is on tour in Canada this week. Full story

Turkish pianist Tuluyhan Ugurlu calls for solidarity with Gaza

Pianist and composer Tuluyhan Uğurlu accompanied Cahit Koytak, the author of "The Gaza Pamphlet" (Gazze Risalesi) at the Living Gaza event at the Neşet Ertaş Art and Performance Center in Ankara. Speaking to an Anadolu Agency (AA) reporter after the program, Uğurlu said he was proud to share the stage with Koytak, who he knows from his other works and that they might even record an album together as well. Full story

Young musicians on world stage with pianist sisters

Pianist sisters Güher and Süher Pekinel will share the stage with extraordinary young musicians from various world stages. Full story

Johnny Logan in Istanbul, he will perform today with Istanbul City Orchestra

Two-time Eurovision winner Irish Johnny Logan will take the stage with Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (İBB) City Orchestra within the scope of a series of concerts titled "Eurovision Concerts from Past to Present." Full story

Famous singer will donate her latest album revenue for fight Ebola

Reggie gospel singer Carlene Davis will be donating part-proceeds of her latest album Dripping Blood to fight Ebola in West Africa. Full story

Lights for Istanbul Fashion Week

With fashion being one of the hottest topics, it is no surprise that fashion weeks around the world are huge events. Istanbul Fashion Week is one of the leading organizations helping young and talented Turkish designers achieve international recognition. Full story

Amal & George Clooney couple in Greece

Human rights lawyer Amal Alamuddin Clooney, fresh from her marriage to Hollywood heart-throb George Clooney last month, is heading to Athens to advise the Greek government in its battle to repatriate the ancient Elgin Marbles statues from Britain. Full story

The Walking Dead: 8 biggest and most ridiculous reactions

The Walking Dead season 5's first part published. Full story

Jennifer Garner praise her husband Ben Affleck about his support

Jennifer Garner is certainly a busy actress but it's Garner's husband, Ben Affleck, who especially encourages her to act. Full story

Who does 'Madonna's' make up every day

Hollywood actors Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie will be new additions in December to London's wax works museum Madame Tussauds, which already holds more than 300 wax figures. Full story

Russell Crowe meets Turkish culture minister for his upcoming movie

Oscar-winning actor Russell Crowe consults with Turkish Minister of Culture and Tourism for his feature film "The Water Diviner" Full story

Turkish actor Necati Sasmaz expresses support for Morsi supporters

Turkish actor Necati Sasmaz, who starred in a popular television series "Kurtlar Vadisi" which is widely watched in the Arab countries, expressed support for the supporters of Egypt's ousted President Morsi Full story

BT passes 1 million subscriber mark for sports channels

More than 1 million households have signed up to take the new sports service from Britain's telecom operator BT Full story

Swiss luxury shop denies racism towards Oprah

A luxury shop owner in Zurich denied that racism was involved when U.S. talk show host Oprah Winfrey was discouraged from buying a 35,000 Swiss franc ($38,100) crocodile handbag. Full story

Florence tomb opened in search for identity of Mona Lisa

Researchers opened a centuries-old Florence tomb on Friday in a search for remains that could confirm the identity of the woman whose enigmatic smile Leonardo da Vinci immortalised in the "Mona Lisa", one of the world's most famous paintings. Full story

Dustin Hoffman undergoes cancer treatment

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