China to crack down on extravagant weddings & rising ‘bride prices’

Plans for a Chinese bride’s dream wedding, as marvelous as her groom can afford, may have to be put on hold. Authorities say that extravagant and pricey ceremonies do not fall in line with national moral values. The government is concerned about rising ‘bride prices’ in particular – a goodwill gesture between the two families, […]

‘Crazy Rich Asians’ is an extravagant, hilarious, and poignant examination of Asian American and Asian cultures that revolutionizes the studio rom-com

Color Force/IMDB “Crazy Rich Asians” is an extravagant, hilarious, and poignant examination of Asian American and Asian cultures.  It is a new kind of rom-com for many reasons. The cast is wonderful, and shows that Constance Wu and Henry Golding can carry a movie with their charm and outstanding talent in both comedy and drama. […]

The Saudi Crown Prince has met the Queen for lunch on day one of his extravagant state visit to Britain

Dominic Lipinski – WPA Pool/Getty Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrived in the UK on Wednesday. He was greeted by Boris Johnson upon his arrival, and has met the Queen for lunch. Many people are protesting his visit, however. The Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia has met the Queen Elizabeth II for lunch on […]

An art collector and model had an extravagant 3-day wedding in Mexico — and the photos make it look like a fairy tale

marianaherreramx/Instagram Art collector Nicolai Frahm and model Mariana Herrera recently tied the knot in the most over-the-top, three-day wedding celebration in Oaxaca, Mexico. The couple and their large group of guests gathered in Oaxaca for an opulent weekend getaway, which involved multiple parties, life-size figurines, photos in agave fields, and a ceremony in the breathtaking Church […]

Best Gifts for the Extravagant Traveler

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Donald Trump wives: Extravagant weddings to Melania, Ivana and Marla Maples revealed

Donald Trump, 71, is currently married to Melania Trump, 47, and the couple share a son, Barron, 11. But Melania is not Donald’s first wife, and he has had two marriages before his current one. Donald was married to Ivana Trump, 68, from 1977-1992, and the couple had three children; Donald Trump Jr., 39, Ivanka, […]

Step inside the extravagant wedding of a Russian real estate heir and a social media star, where there were reportedly thousands of flowers and a 15-foot cake

vogue._.style/Instagram This past weekend, Karen Karapetyan — son of Russian real estate mogul and billionaire Samvel Karapetyan — married social media star Lilit in a glamorous wedding at the Armenian Apostolic Church in Moscow.  There were reportedly thousands of flowers, a four-tier cake, and a guest list that included Vladimir Putin’s PR representative, Dmitry Peskov. See all the details, […]

EXCLUSIVE: Inside the extravagant Caribbean beach resort hideaway that hosted Prince Harry

The royal prince chose the idyllic Caribbean nation of St Lucia for a very private holiday.  Sandals Grande St Lucian is the definition of five star accommodation.  Tucked away on its very own peninsula, the beach resort offers luxury at every turn.  Prince Harry spent time there in November and Perrie Edwards has just enjoyed […]

Thor: Ragnarok’s extravagant costuming recaptures the joy of ’80s superheroes

Director Taika Waititi has promised a bright and “out there” take on the Thor mythology with his next feature, Thor: Ragnarok. Thanks to Entertainment Weekly, we have our first look at the actors in their roles. Waititi appears to be delivering on his promise. The film already looks like an homage to the weird worlds […]

We looked inside the $100,000 gift bag Oscar nominees take home, and it’s beyond extravagant

Getty, Business Insider Some of the stars up for Oscars on Sunday night will lose, but they’ll still come away with six figures worth of free stuff. The “swag bag” given to Oscar nominees has become a regular part of the awards for years now. The company Distinctive Assets puts together “Everyone Wins” bags for major […]