Piranha Women who trap well-off men are pure myth

 The dangers of daily life for modern men are manifold, it seems. Alongside transfats in foods and oestrogen in drinking water, they must also beware 'Piranha Women'. Or so says divorce lawyer Diane Benussi. In her daily life overseeing the unraveling of families' personal lives, she claims to have observed a new breed of avaricious woman. This lady, according to Ms Benussi, is manipulative and devious to the core -- a romantic mercenary in...

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Nuns’ sexy photos cause stir in Spain

PHOTOS of women posing sexily as nuns have caused outrage among religious groups in Spain. Obscenity, an exhibition of 50 provocative images, includes Spanish actress Rossy de Palma  in a black and white habit and see-through corset with a rosary between her teeth. Other images include Alaska, a well known singer in Spain, dressed as a sexy saint in black with a communion wafer on her tongue. The controversial show, at the Fresh Gallery in Madrid,...

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'Kinky' nuns and tattooed Christs spark controversy for Spanish gallery

 Catholics and conservatives have denounced as blasphemous two recent exhibitions in Madrid featuring kinky nuns in lingerie and tattooed and near-naked Christs, demonstrating outside one gallery. Catholic group AES called a demonstration for Friday evening outside the Fresh Gallery in Madrid against its latest exhibition: "Obscenity", a collection of photographs by Canadian artist Bruce LaBruce. The 50 pictures on display include a portrait...

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Spanish duke to be questioned by judge in embarrassing first for Madrid's royal family

 Spain's royal family has long enjoyed a level of privacy and respect that the Windsors could only dream of. But, in an uncomfortable first for the Madrid monarchy, one of their number will face questioning from a judge this week in a scandal which has rocked the royal family and raised questions over the future of the monarchy. Inaki Urdangarin, the son-in-law of King Juan Carlos, is preparing for a court appearance in which he will defend...

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Morocco bans Spain’s El Pais newspaper over royal cartoon

 Morocco has banned the distribution of Thursday’s edition of Spain’s influential El Pais, as a cartoon published by the newspaper allegedly tarnished King Mohammed VI’s name, an official said. “The decision to ban (the paper) was made on the basis of article 29 of the press code” that protects the monarch, the senior communication ministry official told AFP on Saturday. “The caricature contains a deliberate intention to smear the (king’s)...

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Whitney Houston Dead at 48

 Whitney Houston was found dead today in a Beverly Hills hotel room, the Los Angeles Times is reporting. Paramedics arriving at the Beverly Hilton found the singer's body.   While the cause of death is still unknown, Houston's publicist Kristen Foster has confirmed the sad news.  Houston had been scheduled to attend the annual pre-Grammy party of music mogul Clive Davis, the producer who discovered her, tonight and had attended...

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Demi Moore seeking spiritual solace

 Troubled actress Demi Moore, who was recently hospitalized after reportedly suffered from a drug-induced meltdown, is seeking spiritual help from friend and guru Deepak Chopra. The 49-year-old had decided to end her 6-year marriage to husband Ashton Kutcher in November last year due to his infidelity. A source told People that she is seeking advice from Chopra, who has authored more than 64 books about spirituality and healing, the New York...

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British-born actress Naomi Watts is to portray Princess Diana in a new film believed to explore her relationship with the heart surgeon Hasnat Khan.

 The pair had a discreet romantic affair that began in 1995 and ended a few months before her death in August 1997.Directed by Oliver Hirschbiegel, Caught in Flight is described as "a compelling portrait of Diana, Princess of Wales during the last two years of her life".Watts, 43, said it was "such an honour to be able to play this iconic role"."Princess Diana was loved across the world, and I look forward to rising to the challenge of playing...

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yoga in Marbella

Joanne O'ConnorThe Observer, Sunday 22 January 2012Article historyShanti-Som, Marbella's new health resort. Photograph: Huib NederhofTake me there: yoga in MarbellaMarbella may not seem an obvious destination to go in search of enlightenment and the ancient healing therapies of the Far East, but a new health resort is bringing a flavour of Bali to Spain – without...

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Princess Diana is rumoured to be just one of the many young ladies the king, now 74, pursued in a romantic career

On the face of things, it looks like a happy family snap. King Juan Carlos of Spain sits with the small Prince William, while a radiant Princess Diana, a protective arm round toddler Prince Harry, leans in to share a pleasantry with the good-looking monarch.But look again. At the other end of the couch, Prince Charles seems scarcely part of the same holiday party in 1986....

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Beckham meets Ross

:Text may be subject to copyright.This blog does not claim copyright to any such text. Copyright remains with the original copyright holder."And the kids are seven years old and he sent the kid off. And I was like, ‘Come on, he’s seven-years-old, referee, you can’t send him off.’ And he looked at me and was like, ‘Yes, I can.’ And I was like, ‘Ok, well, you can’t, he’s seven...

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I've taken it upon myself to explore some of London's finest barbers.

. Thank God 'designer stubble' has meant that I can put off shaving for as long as I possibly can. I know I'm not alone in this – skin irritation, time and impatience are all factors which make shaving a dreaded ritual for the modern man. There does exist, however, if not an antidote, then at least an alternative – the traditional wet shave. In fact, going to your barbers...

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In the high-class homes of Notting Hill, London, the mansions of Connecticut and luxury towers of Hong Kong, investment bankers are eagerly waiting for their bonus cheques.

:Text may be subject to copyright.This blog does not claim copyright to any such text. Copyright remains with the original copyright holder.It's like Christmas all over again - for a lucky handful at least. In the high-class homes of Notting Hill, London, the mansions of Connecticut and luxury towers of Hong Kong, investment bankers are eagerly waiting for their bonus cheques.The latest round of bumper payouts could not come at a more incendiary...

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Demand for the best houses in London does not seem to be affected by the economic crisis, as there has been a three-month on month increas

:Text may be subject to copyright.This blog does not claim copyright to any such text. Copyright remains with the original copyright holder.Demand for the best houses in London does not seem to be affected by the economic crisis, as there has been a three-month on month increase with growth of 2.7 per cent, the highest level since July last year. According to the Prime Central London index published by the residential agent Knight Frank, demand for...

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The developer of the One Hyde Park luxury-home complex in London’s Knightsbridge district is seeking to sell a store on the ground floor for at least 21 million pounds ($33 million).

Project Grande (Guernsey) Ltd. is offering the space rented by the Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, the developer said in an e-mail yesterday. It’s the bank’s first branch in the U.K., according to Project Grande.“You can’t buy a shop on Bond Street or Oxford Street at the moment because they’re not available,” Paul Cockburn, a Savills Plc director who’s handling the sale, said by telephone. “London retail is very inaccessible and Knightsbridge is no exception.”One...

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Man stabbed to death in Marbella in the early hours

:Text may be subject to copyright.This blog does not claim copyright to any such text. Copyright remains with the original copyright holder.33 year old Ecuadorian man has been stabbed to death in Marbella following an argument with two individuals who then made their escape. Police sources said the body of the victim was found on the N-340 at 1.20am today, near the cambio de sentido at Cabopino, after a call to the police from a hotel worker...

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Sierranía de Ronda was affected by fire over the weekend.

:Text may be subject to copyright.This blog does not claim copyright to any such text. Copyright remains with the original copyright holder.500 hectares in five municipalities of the Sierranía de Ronda was affected by fire over the weekend. It started on Saturday in Pujerra, Málaga, and was not brought under control until Sunday. The Junta de Andalucía has said that cork oaks, pines and shrub were all affected and the UME, Military Emergency Unit...

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THE lawyer of a trumpeter claims the body of a Spanish nobleman exhumed for DNA testing which ruled out his client being a heir to his wealthy dynasty may not have belonged to him at all.

:Text may be subject to copyright.This blog does not claim copyright to any such text. Copyright remains with the original copyright holder. Marbella trumpeter Jose Collado, 62, claims to be the son of Jose Antonio Larios Franco the fourth Marquis de Larios, whose father founded the famous Larios gin brand in the 20s.There are now suspicions, according to the lawyer, that the remains of the fourth Marques who died in 1954, aged 53, may have been...

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David Beckham is known for having wild boys nights out with any array of his famous male friends.

But last night dynamic duo Beckham and Prince Harry were forced to their cancel boys night to rub shoulders with a stunning Katerine Jenkins.All three were out on the town partying at the Arts Club in Mayfair and despite the snow warnings the trio stayed in the London venue until after 3am, walking out in the freezing cold.Looking dapper: David Beckham parties rubs shoulders...

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Half of Spain “Addicted” to the Internet

 Nearly half of all Spaniards (45%) claim to “be addicted” to the internet, amongst them, the majority are women and youngsters between 18 and 34. The figures come from the “Nestea Study about the Internet and Social Networks”, carried out by the Sondea Institute. 2,618 people were interviewed throughout Spain. According to the study, the autonomous communities with the most “addicted” to the internet are people living in Navarra (65%), Balearic...

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