Actor James Franco has graduated from New York University. The 127 Hours star - who was dressed in a traditional purple robe...

Just when you thought Sex and the City had taken its last gasp, the creator of the iconic characters releases two novels for younger readers. Rebecca Barry Hill talks to the original Carrie Bradshaw, Candace Bushnell.

On the eve of his latest album release, Kiwi rapper David Dallas is making serious waves in the US hip-hop scene, writes Jacqueline Smith

Chef Ben Batterbury will soon be showing an elite crowd of American foodies just what New Zealand cuisine is all about. Viva finds out how his nerves are holding up.

Big discounts on a lavish caviar brunch. A cooking and wine-pairing class at a knock-down price. Customised bouquets for Mother's Day from one of Manhattan's most exclusive florists.

Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon have named their babies Monroe and Moroccan Scott.

Lady Gaga has tearfully confessed on film that she thinks "people are trying to destroy her".

The Black Eyed Peas have opened a special school in New York for local teenagers to learn how to use music and video equipment.

Eccentric pop star Lady Gaga bares her soul (and then some) in a candid interview with British magazine NME.

A place on the San Pellegrino World's 50 Best Restaurants has become one of the most sought-after honours for restaurateurs.

Twi-hards, we finally have evidence that Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson are officially on.

Lady Gaga believes the late Alexander McQueen controls her career.

The new editor of MrPorter.com lists his favourite male fashion icons of all time.

Emma Stone has five movies due out this year. Gill Pringle meets the star who is fast rising through the ranks of female comedy actors.

Zoe Kravitz has her parents' features and, with a role in the new X-Men film, she will soon share their fame. Kaleem Aftab meets the New York actress and musician daughter of Lenny Kravitz and Lisa Bonet.

Who says you can't find a good coffee and a pie in the US? Rebecca Barry meets the Kiwi who has taken Downunder cuisine to the Big Apple.

Charlie Sheen is reportedly not welcome at a number of top New York hotels.

In fashion circles and beyond — in the worlds of business, politics and entertainment — she's just Anna, a worthy peer to Oprah and Martha.

Bradley Cooper and Robert De Niro face off in this drug-fuelled thriller, and it's hard to work out who comes out on top in the story, or in the acting contest.

Finance chief of US carmaker hands over reins to fellow New Zealander.

The drummer for Dunedin’s cult indie band the Clean, Hamish Kilgour, tells Rebecca Barry about life in the Big Apple and how he remains Kiwi.