Despite her death 18 years ago, Mother Teresa of Calcutta, the diminutive nun who became a symbol of charity, love and strength, is still influential in the world. Starting with simple gestures such as bathing the sick and teaching children to read, she built a worldwide organization, the India-based...
It's taken Alejandro González Iñárritu just five films and 15 years to become a movie-making legend. His latest epic, "The Revenant," is set to further enhance the Mexican-born director/producer's already weighty reputation.
Whether you’re catching a game at Staples Center, taking in a performance at Walt Disney Concert Hall or hitting up a downtown club or concert, the eclectic array of 19 eateries at FIGat7th makes it the ultimate one-stop “pregaming” spot for dinner and drinks. With something for everyone right...
In Herman Melville’s 1851 novel “Moby-Dick; or, The Whale,” peg-legged Captain Ahab takes to the sea seeking revenge on the titular white whale that tore off his leg and maimed his ego. Ahab’s quest is an obsessive one against a mammal that does not appear in the novel until after about 600 pages....
When author Herman Melville’s “Moby-Dick; or, The Whale” was first published in 1851, it was a commercial flop. At the time, the novel was considered too long, too convoluted and perhaps too metaphorical for readers used to Melville’s straight-forward adventure stories. “Moby-Dick” achieved acclaim...
Michael Jackson’s music still resonates and sets records: The late King of Pop’s iconic “Thriller” album went 30 times platinum in the U.S., a first for any artist. “Michael created music that takes us places so magical that we are swept away into another world where life is vibrant and colorful,...
The Chandelier at The Cosmopolitan When it comes to piano bars, it doesn’t get more visually stunning than the Chandelier at the Cosmopolitan. A tri-level crystal-enshrouded bar, the hotspot serves as a sparkling playground, art exhibit and cocktail haven all at once. The top three drinks of choice?...
South Beach has a home in Sin City. An $80 million overhaul that transformed THEhotel at Mandalay Bay created Delano, a chic, 1,100-room all-suit hotel with a boutique flair. Sleep: Delano’s spacious one-bedroom suites span 725 square feet and feature spa-style baths, a separate living area and...