Contemporary art often controversial: gallery

In order for a contemporary art gallery to be successful it cannot have an overt political, religious or ideological agenda, the Goodman Gallery in Johannesburg said on Friday.

Japanese man cooks, serves genitals to paying diners

A Japanese artist cooked his own genitals and served them to five paying diners in Tokyo to cover the medical costs, in a bizarre act to raise awareness about sexual minorities.

Louise Gray 'pushing optimism' colab

Following the huge success of the third Mary Katrantzou for Topshop capsule collection earlier this year, the high street store has announced it will team up with London Fashion Week star Louise Gray for a beauty and fashion line.

UAE women launch campaign against 'repulsive' show of flesh

The UAE may be the Gulf's most liberal Arab state but two local women have caused a stir with an online campaign against the "repulsive" habit of Western women to reveal too much flesh in public.

Family

Phony ‘dying bride’ ordered to repay donors

A New York bride who faked having terminal cancer to swindle well-wishers into funding her dream wedding and honeymoon to the Caribbean was ordered to repay more than $13 000 to her victims, prosecutors said.

Eating at home could give you a longer life

Wondering whether or not to dine out or eat in? A new study gives you a good reason to do the latter -- researchers find that eating a homecooked meal up to five times a week could add years to your life.

'Fitspo' is the new 'thinspo'

As Instagram, Tumblr and Pinterest are cracking down on "thinspo" content -- images and articles that "inspire" readers to maintain eating disorders and achieve excessive thinness -- the latest trend in self-obsession, dubbed "fitspo", is gaining ground.

Scientists turn skin cells into beating heart muscle

Scientists have succeeded in taking skin cells from patients with heart failure and transforming them into healthy, beating heart tissue.

Aussie doctor to be tried over hepatitis C cases

An Australian doctor accused of infecting 56 women with hepatitis C while trying to conceal his own drug use has been ordered to stand trial.

Fashion

SHAPE SHIFTERS: A girl's best-kept secret

Any fashionista worth her weight will tell you that the perfect outfit starts with a great foundation.

Victoria’s Secret bras a boost for rural Indian women

Indian villager Jaya places the bright pink, sequined, moulded C-cupped designer bra under the needle of her sewing machine and carefully stitches the seams together.

FHM model tweets about 'bribe', claims she made it up

Another model landed herself in hot water, this time for bragging on Twitter about bribing a Johannesburg metro police officer.

Roman Polanski unveils Prada short film at Cannes

Prada unveiled a special short film directed by Roman Polanski and starring British actors Helena Bonham Carter and Ben Kingsley at the Cannes Film Festival.

US woman claims she was fired for being 'too hot'

A New Jersey woman has said that she was dismissed from a temporary job at a New York lingerie warehouse because her male employers felt she was too busty and dressed too provocatively for the workplace.