AP - Hayley Kiyoko and Naomi Scott are the next generation of Disney Channel starlets, and these BFFs are getting a crash course in signing autographs, security guards and singing on live TV.

Fashion Wire Daily - There was something enchanting in the air at the Oscar de la Renta showroom where he presented his Spring 2012 bridal collection on Monday, April 11, in New York.

Fashion Wire Daily - Vera Wang has been keeping busy this year as she debuted her White by Vera Wang collection at David's Bridal and is set to release the bridesmaid equivalent later this season. But none of that extra work load has come in the way of her ability to design luxurious bridal gowns under her own label that are coveted season after season as she demonstrated at her New York showroom on Sunday, April 10.

Fashion Wire Daily - The sun was shining and the "red" carpet was blue as the stars of the new animated feature "Rio" celebrated the premiere of the bird-brained comedy. Blue to match the feathers of Blu, the love-struck macaw who's the star of show.

Reuters - Underfunded and lacking encouragement, Russia's young designers say they are struggling to break into the country's fashion circles, which are still ruled by Soviet-era big wigs.

Reuters - Paris-based designer Christian Louboutin, whose pumps have graced many fabulous and famous feet, sued fashion rival Yves Saint Laurent over the use of the color red on shoe soles.

AFP - Balmain has parted ways with Christophe Decarnin as its creative director for women's ready-to-wear collections, the Parisian fashion house said on Wednesday.

AFP - Fashion house duo Dolce & Gabbana will not stand trial for alleged tax fraud after an Italian preliminary hearing judge on Friday threw out the case against them, Italy's ANSA news agency said.

Fashion Wire Daily - "Lounging at home in Santa Fe," as Kevin Carrigan said, was the perfect description given by the ck Calvin Klein creative director, at the fall 2011 presentation held on Tuesday, March 29, in New York.

AP - Organic cotton and reusable bags are steps toward the greening of the fashion industry, but organizers of the Runway to Green project say considering the size, scope and celebrity of players such as Gucci, Burberry, Stella McCartney and Tommy Hilfiger, it can do much more.

Fashion Wire Daily - When Jake Gyllenhaal took to the red carpet on Monday, March 28, at the Arclight Cinemas in Hollywood for the premiere of his new mind-bending film "Source Code," he was all smiles. For unlike many of his earlier projects, he was really happy to be part of this one, as the movie is one that he had a big hand in bringing to the screen.

AFP - Celebrated Indian yoga master B.K.S. Iyengar has written to US celebrity fashion designer Donna Karan calling on her to stop using rabbit fur in her clothes, a statement said.

Fashion Wire Daily - Despite torrential rain outside of Grauman's Chinese Theater on Wednesday, March 23, the "Sucker Punch" world premiere went on, albeit under a huge plastic tent. That made it tough for the usual film fans who always gather across Hollywood Boulevard when premieres happen, hoping to catch a glimpse of their favorite actors and actresses. But even in the deluge, a few stalwarts were standing in the downpour, calling out to their favorites in vain.

AP - Elizabeth Taylor was the antithesis of today's Hollywood fashion icon, who is eager to be seen as an everywoman. She was always dressed like a movie star: hair done, makeup on and lots of jewelry. Never would you see Taylor in jeans and a T-shirt.

AP - Elizabeth Taylor was the antithesis of today's Hollywood fashion icon, who is eager to be seen as an everywoman. She was always dressed like a movie star: hair done, makeup on and lots of jewelry. Never would you see Taylor in jeans and a T-shirt.

AP - A Hong Kong fashion model who was arrested twice during a trip to the counterculture Burning Man festival in rural Nevada last year has pleaded guilty to a reduced charge to settle the second case, and she won't serve any jail time.