Feb 11 The Fashionable Life of Alexander McQueen By Arts Desk Alexander McQueen, one of the top fashion designers in the world, was found dead at his London home on Thursday after an apparent suicide. He was 40. Continue reading
Oct 16 Conversation: Nick Hornby By Arts Desk "Juliet, Naked," a new novel by Nick Hornby, explores middle-age relationships, online communities, and the nature of being a fan of popular music. Continue reading
Oct 09 Conversation: Hilary Mantel, Winner of the 2009 Booker Prize By Arts Desk Hilary Mantel took home the coveted Man Booker Prize this week for her novel, "Wolf Hall," a detailed look at the contemptuous court of Henry VIII during the English Reformation. Continue reading
Jul 15 Acclaimed Conductor and Wife End Lives Together in Assisted Suicide British conductor Sir Edward Downes ended his life last week at the age of 85, alongside his wife Joan, 74, in Switzerland. He had not been ill (though his daughter reported he was nearly blind and deaf), but Lady Downes… Continue reading
Aug 16 British Troops to Arrive in Macedonia on Friday Four hundred British troops will arrive in Macedonia Friday to prepare for the possible deployment of 3,500 NATO soldiers. Continue reading