Wallpaper* magazine creator Tyler Brûlé on why German women are the future of luxury

Vicente Fernández passed away four months ago, and his life and music were honored last night at the 64th annual Grammys. The “King of Ranchera,” posthumously won his fourth Grammy, and was included in a tribute to other musical artists who died in the past year. However, Fernández’s fans were not too happy about the presentation of his award: read the details below.Fernández passed away on December 12, 2021, at the age of 81, in Guadalajara, Mexico.

Ukrainian man has been branded a hero after making a series of death-defying trips to liberate animals from a zoo in Kharkhiv that has been caught up in Russian crossfire. The unidentified hero has posted a series of clips of him in a van, dubbed Noah's Ark, carrying a variety of animals including kangaroos, tapirs and marsupials in the back.Since the war began, staff at Kharkiv’s Feldman Ecopark have been trying to evacuate 5,000 some animals from the shelled park.The efforts of the van man have not got unnoticed by the park who have repeatedly thanked him on social media.Responding to a clip him ferrying kangaroos out of the park last week, they said: "This is very nice, because their enclosures, unfortunately, were repeatedly shelled.“We believe that now they will be fine!"Vladimir Putin's assault on Kharkiv has levelled the once-thriving city and the park has been no exception.

If the last week in our entertainments has shown us anything, it’s that even the most ordered, traditional of ceremonies can be disrupted by an unkind explosion of id, with ramifications splashing like crocodile tears on even the most unexpected of our heroes. Take Me Out, Richard Greenberg’s 2002 play that charts the ramifications when a star baseball player comes out as gay, opens on Broadway tonight in a revival that has the perfect timing of a triple play.

Gerda Weissmann Klein, who as a teen survived the Holocaust before becoming an author, activist, Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient and subject of a 1995 Oscar-and-Emmy winning film, died yesterday according to that film’s director, Kary Antholis. She was 97.

Kristen Hager is departing from NBC medical drama , but executive producers Diane Frolov and Andy Schneider are leaving the door open for a return.

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New family secrets are surfacing regarding Marilyn Monroe. In a new documentary titled, "Marilyn, Her Final Secret," shows the latest peek into Monroe’s life and claims to answer one major question, the identity of her biological father.

Rihanna is shining bright like a diamond! The 34-year-old showed off her growing baby bump on Monday as she shopped for baby books, sporting a midi-length yellow maternity dress with 3/4-length sleeves and lacy tiers, matching the look with white sneakers with multiple color designs. The “Umbrella” singer also accessorized her mommy-to-be look with a gold chain necklace, gold bracelets, and gorgeous studs, pinning back a part of her dark-colored, wavy locks to reveal her gorgeous glowing makeup. RiRi’s man, A$AP Rocky, was also spotted nearby, also seeming excited about his soon-to-be-newborn.

Justin Long, 43, is gushing over his private relationship and even calling the lucky lady “the one,” in a new interview. The actor, who is rumored to be romantically involved with Kate Bosworth, 39, opened up about the time in his life when he let love in and admitted that although he wants to let the world know all about the exciting romance, he also wants to remain “protective” of it.

Russian troops following Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine. The Antonov An-225 'Mriya' ('Dream') was a staggering 275ft long with a 290ft wingspan. Capable of carrying 250,000kg of cargo, it was also the word's heaviest aircraft.

Gus Kenworthy, Tom Daley and others have come out. So too has Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib.And, aside from discussions of sexuality, the question of athletes’ emotional state has also been thrust to the forefront by the likes of Naomi Osaka and Simone Biles. We’re starting to wonder whether long-tolerated violent outbursts by athletes like tennis’ Alexander Zverev are actually harmful and potentially dangerous to others. “Take Me Out” isn’t a sports psychologist’s essay though.

Nicolina Bozzo got the “American Idol” crowd on their feet.

Whoopi Goldberg is sharing her thoughts on the future of Will Smith‘s career after the slap heard around the world at the Oscars.

A missing hiker in the Los Angeles area has been found dead after two long weeks.

navy wrap coat (£1,590) or offer your loved ones a set of pink-drizzled Murano glasses (£90 per glass). Eilidh Hargreaves6-10 Lexington Street, Soho, London W1; alexeagle.co.ukMelissa Morris’ artisanal leather goods company calls Mayfair home.

Naman Ramachandran In today’s bulletin, German cinemas remain closed; a Marcus Rashford documentary is set to air on the BBC; Channel 4 commissions comedy; Cineflix sells factual to the Nordics; ViacomCBS hires Lost Art TV; 101 teams with YADC; SPTN nabs “DinoCity”; and TVF sells a miscarriage doc.German Chancellor Angela Merkel declared late on Wednesday that Germany’s partial lockdown would be extended through at least Dec. 20 after a meeting with prime ministers of the country’s 16 states.

59 Lamb's Conduit Street, Holborn, London WC1; persephonebooks.co.ukThis London classic started out as a specialist in travel books. Daunt Books remains an independent bookseller, with nine shops across England.

From £160, McQueensWith clients such as Dior, Gucci, Mulberry, Burberry and more, Biscuiteers is the cream of the crop when it comes to sweet treats. Lockdown is no obstacle to the bakers at the Notting Hill boutique, with the School of Icing moving online.Participants can choose between booking a slot in a group workshop, or reserving a private session, which are recommended for families or individuals looking to go at their own pace.

Runway Report yesterday that its average unit value for new handbags is up 67% this season compared to last autumn. The luxury e-tailer’s average sale price for handbags is now $1,560 (£1,180) compared to $900 (£680) at the same time last year. “At first it was surprising,” says Lisa Aiken, Buying and Fashion Director at Moda Operandi.

navy wrap coat (£1,590) or offer your loved ones a set of pink-drizzled Murano glasses (£90 per glass). EH6-10 Lexington Street, Soho, London W1; alexeagle.co.ukMelissa Morris’ artisanal leather goods company calls Mayfair home.

Shawn Mendes is opening up about his upcoming album with music icon Elton John.