AP - Yes, there are other big names: Vivienne Westwood, Stella McCartney and Paul Smith come to mind. But the sudden death of Alexander McQueen leaves a gaping hole at the center of London's fashion universe.

AP - Roman Polanski's new film has premiered in Berlin and Swiss authorities have pledged not to extradite him to the U.S. as long as his appeal on a sex case was still being considered in Los Angeles.

AP - The revamped "We Are the World" made its world premiere Friday during NBC's coverage of the opening ceremonies of the Winter Olympics, and a simultaneous worldwide screening of the full, seven-minute version of the music video is planned for Saturday.

AFP - Previously unpublished letters by the American novelist J.D. Salinger were revealed Friday, giving a glimpse into his life as a writer in the years after he became a total recluse.

Fashion Wire Daily - Though Valentine's Day is still a couple of days away, love was in the air - and not just the disco song, though that was on the speakers there, too - as actress Felicity Huffman swooped down and gave a big kiss to her husband William H. Macy as she walked down the runway for the Heart Truth Red Dress show on Thursday, Feb. 11, the first day of New York Fashion Week.

AFP - Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan tried to calm a row in India linked to the premiere Friday of his new movie about the treatment of Muslims after the September 11 attacks amid threats of violent protests.

AP - On Valentine's Day, many lovers try to select the perfect mix of songs that will lead to passionate fireworks at the end of a romantic evening.

AP - Jessica "Sugar" Kiper was too sweet for "Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains."

AP - In a land dispute pitting Madonna against African villagers, Malawi's government has sided with the pop star who has pumped millions into this impoverished southern African country and adopted two of its children.

AP - His runway shows were often like performance pieces: One featured models with headwear made of trash. Another showed off 10-inch heels shaped like lobster claws.

AP - Roman Polanski missed his own party, but was still the center of attention Friday as his first movie in five years made its debut at the Berlin film festival.

AP - Yes, there are other big names: Vivienne Westwood, Stella McCartney and Paul Smith come to mind. But the sudden death of Alexander McQueen leaves a gaping hole at the center of London's fashion universe.