Month: November 2019

According to Madonna, Her Aretha Franklin VMAs Tribute Wasn’t a Tribute at All

Oh, Madonna, what have you done? While we’d argue that the queen of pop belongs at the Video Music Awards — remember that wedding-themed “Like a Virgin” performance at the inaugural show in 1984? — her most recent appearance at Monday night’s 2018 VMAs was memorable for the wrong reasons. Madge took the stage to present Camilla Cabello with the Video…

By JohnValbyNation November 7, 2019 0

Sunday Reading: American Playwrights

Great playwriting often helps inform our views on American character and identity. The work of accomplished writers such as August Wilson, Arthur Miller, Ntozake Shange, and others has sparked crucial national conversations around issues of race, sexuality, and class. This week, we’ve gathered a selection of pieces on the cultural impact of some notable American…

By JohnValbyNation November 6, 2019 0

Slow Start To 2005

UK shoppers have made a painfully slow start to 2005, according to the Retail Traffic Index compiled by SPSL. The January index was down 5.2 per cent year-on-year and down by 24 per cent against December. The three-month year-on-year trend continues the decline which began in October and which went into the negative in December.…

By JohnValbyNation November 5, 2019 0

Wedding fever

We all know the perils many a bride has to go through to organize her wedding and find the perfect dress. But it isn’t exactly a bed of roses for the guests either. What type of wedding will you be attending? Will it be warm or cold, in door or out, formal or casual, romantic…

By JohnValbyNation November 5, 2019 0

Dior exhibition

For those who love Christian Dior, there is an exhibition from May 15 to Sept 25 in France, to mark a century of the late great genius’ design.The show explores Dior’s designs and influences, featuring early fashions and the artwork that inspired him. Also on show will be original garments from the 22 haute couture…

By JohnValbyNation November 5, 2019 0