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Evening bags: Precious cargo
Los Angeles Times Fashion CriticEvening bags have been a part of Cartier's history since 1906, when the first "jewelry bag" debuted, a gold mesh design known as the hibou (French for "owl") because of its unique owl-shaped clasp with emerald eyes. Some of the most extraordinary bags... -
Andy Williams, savior of the Hollywood sign
L.A. NOWReader Mike Sims emailed to point out that Andy Williams, who died Tuesday at 84, should also be remembered as one of the nine who helped save the Hollywood sign: “I was running the Hollywood Chamber in those days --...... -
Man describes earlier assault by ‘Sons of Anarchy’ actor
L.A. NOWThe "Sons of Anarchy" actor who police believe killed his 81-year-old landlady in Los Feliz broke into a Northridge townhome – barefoot and shirtless – in January and attacked residents inside, one of the victims said.... -
Ben Isaacs dies at 107; oldest Pullman porter
For more than three decades, Ben Isaacs worked as a Pullman porter, one of the uniformed railway men who served first-class passengers traveling in luxurious sleeping cars — a much-coveted job for African Americans between the 1870s and late 1960s....
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A history of men's hairstyles
Los Angeles TimesThe ancient story of Samson and Delilah shows how important a man's hairstyle can be. The tale has inspired sculptors, composers and screenwriters, and Samson's long locks are part of a long list of classic men's hairstyles. What follows is a look at...Tags: Entertainment Events, Justin Bieber, Symbols and Symbolism, Jimi Hendrix, Awards and Prizes
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Robert Lawrence Balzer dies at 99: L.A. Times wine writer
Robert Lawrence Balzer, a wine critic and educator who wrote an influential column in The Times for three decades during a career that stretched from the post-Prohibition era through the explosion of the California wine industry he championed, has died....Tags: Consumer Goods Industries, World War II (1939-1945), Will Rogers, Religion and Belief, Book
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PASSINGS: Barbara Kent, Edgar Villchur
Barbara Kent
Silent film star also was in talkies
Barbara Kent, 103, an actress who began her career in silent films of the 1920s and made the transition to talkies in the Harold Lloyd comedies "Welcome Danger" and "Feet First," died Oct. 13 in Palm...Tags: Entertainment, World War II (1939-1945), MGM Inc., Drama (genre), Movies
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Miu Miu hosts Hollywood bash
All The RageMiu Miu brought the spirit of its film noir-themed fall runway collection to the Hollywood Hills on Tuesday night, hosting a blockbuster bash at an extraordinary 1920s-era mansion belonging to photographer Michel Comte. Gloria Swanson would have been... -
Saturday's TV Highlights: 'Sunset Boulevard' on TCM
Show TrackerClick here to download TV listings for the week of Sept. 4 - 10 in PDF format TV listings for the week of Sept. 4 - 10 in PDF format (from latimes.com/entertainment/news/tv) Weekly TV Listings and more can be found...... -
Fashion Diary: Destination Los Angeles
All The RageLos Angeles is luring London designers, insipiring Miuccia Prada and remembering Coco Chanel.... -
West Hollywood hotel: Charlie Chaplin Tramp stayed here
Special to the Los Angeles TimesEntering the Charlie Chaplin cottage, I stooped to avoid hitting my head. At 5 feet 8, I'm about 3 inches taller than Chaplin. (It's said the Little Tramp had the door made small so his guests would have to bow as they entered.) I was at the Charlie,...Tags: Physical Fitness and Exercise, Children, Paulette Goddard, Charlie Chaplin, Homes
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Gold Derby nuggets: 'Mad Men' gets 'Mr. Men' treatment | Jennifer Lawrence is rising star for Palm Springs filmfest
Gold Derby• Submissions for consideration by the nominating panels of the SAG Awards have to be in by 5 p.m. PDT Thursday. SAG AWARDS • Sasha Stone examines the truthfulness of certain best picture contenders, including front-running "The Social...
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