A face full of snails might not be your average person's idea of an expensive salon treatment, but that's just what Japan's high society have been shelling out for lately - at a cost of £65 for a five minute session.
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Chancellor and trendsetter: George Osborne is rocking a trendy new Jawbone 'Up' wristband
Thursday 11 July 2013
It is designed to help users sleep better, exercise more effectively and stay away from unhealthy food
Xbox One vs PlayStation 4: Why Microsoft's console name game just doesn't add up
Wednesday 22 May 2013
On Tuesday, before a roomful of panting games journalists and sore-thumbed enthusiasts, Microsoft unveiled its latest games console. The curtain was pulled, and the Xbox One was revealed. As gamers ruminated on the implications of the ’box (not hardcore enough? Better than the forthcoming PlayStation 4?), some of us were left confused.
Acceptance speeches: Say it in five words
Tuesday 21 May 2013
Tonight is the 17th annual Webby Awards, which are almost as famous for their five-word acceptance speeches as they are for the websites rewarded for their excellence.
Hilary Devey flattered to have inspired Madonna's Met Ball 2013 look
Wednesday 08 May 2013
Former Dragons' Den star Hilary Devey has said that she is flattered that she appears to have inspired Madonna's headline-grabbing look at a New York gala.
Iron Man 3 has second biggest US box office opening ever but can't beat The Avengers
Monday 06 May 2013
Iron Man 3 has had the second biggest opening weekend ever at the box office in North America.
Iron Man 3 has record $21.5m opening in China
Friday 03 May 2013
Iron Man has outgunned the entire Avengers crew in China.
iStyle: Sheer delights
Wednesday 01 May 2013
Filmy fabrics are all about showing just a hint of skin. Emma Akbareian shows you how to get this season’s revealing new look just right
Iron Man 3 review: A big hand for Downey Jr, but movie lacks dramatic mettle
Friday 26 April 2013
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Coldplay star Chris Martin has twice called 999 after setting his kitchen on fire
Thursday 13 December 2012
Firefighters have offered to give Coldplay star Chris Martin free safety lessons after his culinary disasters.
A stellar end to Stella McCartney's Olympic year
Tuesday 27 November 2012
There couldn’t have been a happier ending to 2012 for designer Stella McCartney, who was named both Designer and Designer Brand of the Year at the British Fashion Awards last night.
The Clinton charity gala? It was the worst party ever...
Friday 25 May 2012
Fundraiser that was short on fun offers apologies and refunds to angry guests
The Avengers: Superheroes unite to conquer cinemas
Sunday 13 May 2012
After a string of Disney flops, 'The Avengers' is breaking all records
DVD: Contagion
Sunday 04 March 2012
Contagion has all the clichés of a typical disaster movie, but none of the excitement.
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Is the Muslim call to prayer really such a menace?
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Channel 4 to 'provoke' viewers who associate Islam with terrorism with live call to prayer during Ramadan
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US army doctor returns arm to Vietnamese soldier fifty years after he took it as a souvenir
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Police seize possessions of rough sleepers in crackdown on homelessness
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Demand for food banks has nothing to do with benefits squeeze, says Work minister Lord Freud
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