Other cities celebrate Mardi Gras, of course; the most famous event outside of New Orleans is the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras in Australia, running from now until March 1. But in the U.S., New ...

Black Country Britain's Got Talent star Amy Lou Smith feels "absolutely lost" after a cherished diamond was stolen from her necklace at Carnival in Rio de Janeiro.

Whether you call it Shrove Tuesday, Carnival, Fastnacht or Fat Tuesday, in many Christian calendars, it’s the day when we eat rich foods, using fats, sugar and eggs before Lent begins. In northern ...