Critics divided over Duchess of Cambridge portrait

The Duchess of Cambridge seems to like her first official portrait, which is lucky for the artist. Many critics don't.

Bee venom facials create a buzz

The latest buzz in the beauty world is a literal one: bee venom facials. Also known as apitherapy, bee venom is said by purveyors and devotees to have anti-aging properties.

OFFBEAT: Princess Diana wedding cake slice auctioned next month

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Why Fashion Weeks in New York, Paris and Milan matter

To those of us not attending the highly touted, uber-produced fashion shows in New York, Paris, London or Milan, the concept of a designated Fashion Week feels remote. It is easy to wonder: Do the current designs by Balenciaga or Valentino or Calvin Klein have anything to do with our everyda…

OFFBEAT: Parade of Princesses extends from Star Plaza brunch to Chicago ice show

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Another royal couple movie on the way

Britain's Prince William, right, and Kate, Duchess of Cambridge wave on the balcony of Buckingham Palace after their wedding service at Westminster Abbey in London. Another movie about Prince William and Kate Middleton is debuting on TV. Hallmark's "William & Catherine: A Royal Romance" …

OFFBEAT: Royal wedding leaves lasting impression around world

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Prince William, Kate Middleton, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge

Britain's Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, travel to Buckingham Palace in the 1902 State Landau, along the Procession Route, after their wedding in Westminster Abbey, in central London on April 29, 2011.

OFFBEAT: William and Kate's wedding a welcomed story for the world

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William weds Kate as billions watch -- and hope

In this image taken from video, Britain's Prince Philip, from left, Britain's Prince Charles and Camilla, duchess of Cornwall, sing Friday during a wedding ceremony for Prince William and Kate Middleton at Westminster Abbey in London.

Viewing party gives royal treatment to wedding admirers

MICHIGAN CITY | More than 250 guests lined up in the wee hours of the morn at Blue Chip Casino and Hotel to be part of a viewing party for the royal wedding of Great Britain's Prince William and Kate Middleton.

William weds Kate as billions watch -- and hope

In this image taken from video, Britain's Queen Elizabeth II arrives Friday at Westminster Abbey for the royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton in London.