The Forbes list of 100 most powerful women is out, and this year it was all about global influence and social media. For the fifth time, German Chancellor Angela Merkel has taken the No. 1 spot as the most powerful woman, with White House women Hillary Clinton (2) and Michelle Obama (8) coming in close behind. There were a handful of execs from Facebook, Google, Yahoo!, and Twitter on the list, Read more

Bikinis are on everyone's mind, including Forbes Traveler. The World's Sexiest Beaches are fun to consider, but it might be more realistic to plan a vacation to one of the 10 spots on Forbes' list of North America's Sexiest Beaches. At least half of the North American destinations are particularly doable for travelers on a budget. Strip down and soak up the sun on one of these sexy vacations. Read more

Have you ever wondered how consumers around the globe spend their money, or how other citizens in your own country allocate their paychecks? Forbes did the legwork to satisfy our international curiosity and looked at the consumption patterns for 18 countries. Their figures don't reflect the most recent increases in food and energy costs, but the overall, global picture is very interesting. Hit Read more

Tuesday I told you about the so-called Hillary Clinton effect. That is when high-profile women do not empower other women and girls, because their success is attributed to luck or connections. So I rounded up 10 of the most famous women who made 2010's Forbes most powerful women list, and now I'd like you to decide if they are empowering female figures or just famous. Read more

Jamie Hince helped Kate Moss navigate the city sidewalks in her stilettos today as they strolled London together. The engaged pair are back home in England after making a quick stop in Paris last week to toast Kate's collaboration with retailer Mango and photographer Terry Richardson. They're apparently still aiming for a Summer wedding, and Kate may even have chosen her longtime friend Naomi Read more

Kate Moss flashed a smile as she left her London home today in a blazer and skinny suede pants. The supermodel is back from a quick jaunt to Paris, where she toasted her collaboration with photographer Terry Richardson and retailer Mango with fiancé Jamie Hince. Kate and The Kills front man, who have been dating off and on since 2007, are expected to tie the knot this Summer. Nothing was Read more

Kate Moss stepped out in London Thursday on her way to a business meeting. The supermodel has been busy, as usual, in recent weeks between her model gigs. She's on the front of May's Brazilian Vogue in her birthday suit, though she wore a sequined Armani jacket for the cover of Vogue Paris — all the hard work is paying off because Kate made Forbes's list of the highest-earning models with an Read more

Angelina Jolie stepped out of the Dorchester Hotel in London with a friend today. The duo headed to Zaika Restaurant, and Angelina was decked out in all black and carried a book for the meeting. Angelina traveled to England from Scotland, where she and Brad Pitt are staying with their kids while he films World War Z. She's made a few trips out of the area including a stop in Croatia with Maddox Read more

The Bundchen-Brady family hopped on their bikes and headed to a park in Boston Saturday. Little Jack manned his own two-wheeled transportation while Gisele carried Ben on the back of her bike and her dog Vida in a basket up front. The foursome's fun day came just ahead of Jack's fourth birthday, which is today! Tom has his oldest son's big day to celebrate in addition to a successful NFL Read more

Lauren Conrad is not your average reality star. She's proven herself to be quite the entrepreneur, with two clothing lines, two websites, and a book franchise under her belt. LC didn't just chance upon her professional success by luck; it took hard work, creative out-of-the-box thinking, and a good dose of savviness. Read on to find out some great career tips from Lauren Conrad, which she Read more