Culture

If you’re in the process of planning that summer getaway or strategizing about a staycation, then you’re likely looking for some good reading material- and lucky for you, there are some new titles that seem worthy of your time and attention.   First up, for self-improvement: You may not know…

Did you know at age 19 he was signed to a recording contract by the Beatles? Or that he bought his first guitar in New York City, on a trip from his home in North Carolina, at age 12? Or that he’s recently been an artist-in-residence at Caesar’s Palace in…

There’s no doubt that for many of us, our hair is a barometer of our mood. When we’re happy with the way our hair looks, our sense of self-confidence is stronger- but the moment that “bad hair day” hits, we may feel insecure and sink into a bad mood. There…

You may think your life is busy but consider 71-year-old best-selling romance writer Danielle Steel, recently profiled in Glamour Magazine, who appears to be a force of nature with the energy and drive of a 21-year-old.   Born in 1947 and the author of 179 books, Steel’s been writing since…

Perhaps you’ve sung along to hits like “Tiny Dancer,” or “Bennie and The Jets,” or praised his songs for the musical “Billy Elliot.” Maybe you’ve admired his outrageous live performances and dazzling outfits. Or maybe you’ve applauded his activism against AIDS. At 72 years old, Elton John is having his…

They’re ordinary and intimate moments between a grandparent and a grandchild, like a child sitting on a lap or a grandmother reading to her grandchild. Yet, in the hands of photographer Sujata Setia, these images are captured in the most extraordinary way. The London-based Setia is on a mission to…