Irving Penn lived a long life and was best known for his talent as a photographer who specialized in celebrity portraits, fashion and still life. His photo assistant, Roger Krueger, announced that Irving Penn passed on today at the age of 92. Penn was best known for photographing his subjects against a stark background to best capture their image and his work done for Vogue Magazine.

Van Johnson, once the heartthrob of millions and once called the "the non-singing Sinatra," has died at the age of 92.

The Capuchin Food Pantries and Tavern on the Green hosted an elegant buffet cocktail party, Doodle preview, and silent auction followed by a live auction to benefit the charity associated with the Capuchin Franciscan Volunteer Corps. All proceeds from the auction will benefit The Capuchin Food Pantries.

Research by the University of Warwick shows how death gave birth to the modern cult of celebrity as the sudden rise in the popularity of obituaries of unusual people in the 1700s provided people with the 18th Century equivalent of a celebrity gossip magazine.

Adventuresome novelist Vanna Bonta is one of many dog owners now testing their pet's DNA.

Larry Page's marriage today was reportedly meant to be a secret, but details on the ceremony have been leaked on the internet. The Google co-founder Larry Page and his bride, Lucy Southworth, will tie the knot on Richard Branson’s estate on Necker Island.

Samantha Chang of TheImproper.com discusses our obsession with celebrity and fame.

Hot models in skimpy thongs? Check out the Victoria's Secret runway show tonight, writes Samantha Chang.