In the old days a diplomat was known as a plenipotentiary, the very term suggesting gravity and pomposity. Much of that has ...

For a team with one World Series victory in a quarter of a century, nothing better encapsulates the pomposity with which this outfit conducts its business. They never treated the issue of rampant ...

The author of “Let the Great World Spin” leans on allusions and maxims in his new novel about a deep-sea cable repairman.

Former High Court judge died aged 80 in Australia in December, with his lengthy career including sentencing of ‘King of ...

Jimmy Kimmel roasted President Trump‘s recent speech to Congress on Live, calling it “the special episode of ‘The White POTUS'” and “a night of pomposity and circumstance.” Kimmel did not mince his ...

An editor from the heyday of glossy magazines dishes about Anna Wintour and recounts his long-running feud with Donald Trump.

The trick to a meaningful Lent, wise folks will tell you, is to choose something small and nurturing to bring into your life.

On The Young and the Restless, Victor and his son, Adam, had a heartwarming conversation. Some would say it was a long time coming, but is this a sign that things are about to go wrong for Adam?

Trey Parker and Matt Stone’s hit musical is about to begin a month-long Irish run. It features jokes about FMG, Aids and ...

Steel insists that his experience of cancer diagnosis and treatment doesn’t mean that he has found the values we should all ...

How often have you found yourself standing in front of an old master or historical artefact, wondering about the artist or inventor’s personal failings? So, to be clear, you’re not standing there ...

Robert Sutherland, who has died aged 94, was the last pianist to play for Maria Callas, accompanying the Greek-American ...