Karl Lagerfeld, the creative force behind fashion house Chanel, tells Talk Asia why he's still thriving on new ideas.
He is perhaps the most recognizable man in fashion, almost never seen without his dark glasses, a silver ponytail and fingerless gloves.
Karl Lagerfeld, the creative force behind fashion house Chanel, tells Talk Asia why he's still thriving on new ideas.
He is perhaps the most recognizable man in fashion, almost never seen without his dark glasses, a silver ponytail and fingerless gloves.
Enigmatic fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld discusses his work ethic, compeition and how he's "built for battlefield" on Talk Asia.
I always wanted to meet Steve Irwin. He was the quintessential Aussie who took manliness to a whole new level, wrestled man-eating crocodiles, wrangled poisonous snakes and would pick up any of God's creatures to show the world how remarkable animals really are.
Anna Coren met Terri, Bindi and Robert at Australia Zoo and discovered what life was like after Steve Irwin's death.
After nearly two years in office, Australia's Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, remains committed to keeping Australia at the forefront of global affairs.
Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd sits down for a special interview with Talk Asia.
There's nothing like lobbing a simple little question into a group of foaming football fanatics.
From his football career to life after the game, Zinedine Zidane, a hero to millions, opened up, just a little, to CNN.
Seiji Ozawa is Asia's most successful conductor, a maestro in a quintessentially Western art form, and a die-hard Boston Red Sox fan. But the affable 74-year-old is used to crossing cultural boundaries.
CNN got a closer look at the life of the colorful conductor Seiji Ozawa.
She's only 23, but Deepika Padukone is already living a life millions would envy.
To say Gregory David Roberts has witnessed much in his life would be an understatement.
Gregory David Roberts has witnessed much in his life. The author of "Shantaram" takes CNN through his Mumbai.
"For architects, perfection is necessary," said Japanese architect Kengo Kuma.
"I'm not a machine, and like everybody I have better moments than others," Rafael Nadal told CNN in Shanghai.
Roger Federer is Rafael Nadal's toughest opponent, but the Spaniard draws strength from his roots.
Rafael Nadal has enjoyed seven years at the top of the tennis game, but can he play for another seven?
After an injury plagued year, Rafael Nadal is aiming to retain the top spot in men's tennis.
He's gone from being a backup dancer to the biggest thing in Asian pop culture, an actor and singer who has sold millions of albums.
Competition is fierce in the Korean pop industry. Rain has hit the top, but knows it will take a lot to stay there.
His mother's death and discovering his passion propelled pop sensation Rain to greater heights.
Rain plans to release an album in English and hopes his new Hollywood film will give him the push to a new level of success.
A footballing icon and one of the most gifted players of his generation, Zinedine Zidane won every major honor in the game.
He's gone from being a backup dancer to the biggest thing in Asian pop culture, an actor and singer who has sold millions of albums.
China's space program has really taken off in the last six years.
He's gone from being a backup dancer to the biggest thing in Asian pop culture, an actor and singer who has sold millions of albums.
The easy-going midfielder Park Ji-sung is looking forward to the World Cup and aims to keep improving his game.
Footballer Park Ji-sung has had great success with Manchester United, but he's had to overcome some battles along the way.
Who would open one of the world's biggest casinos in the depths of a global recession?
Lawrence Ho has taken a calculated approach to building his own casino empire in Macau.
Lawrence Ho's father Stanley made Macau what is it. Will the prince inherit the throne?
Lawrence Ho has a strategy to keep the roulette wheels spinning and money flooding in.
He's a Bollywood A-lister, director and Oscar-nominated producer, but Aamir Khan's latest adventure in film sees him join up with CNN for a special Talk Asia Live event.
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author Thomas Friedman is never short of a word or two.
China's space program has really taken off in the last six years.
China's space program has added a new dimension to the future of space exploration and a new space race on Earth.
Yang Liwei was the first Chinese man in space and shows CNN around the country's space training center outside Beijing.
In baseball-crazy Japan, where players are treated as celebrities, Yu Darvish is a superstar.
Could Yu Darvish, Japan's best pitcher, be the next big thing in America's Major League?
Dedicated to improving his skills, Yu Darvish remains focused on being the best in baseball.
There are no downsides to fame, said Lady Gaga, the singer and currently one of the hottest things in pop.
Can she stay at the top of her game? Lady Gaga gives CNN her unique recipe for success.
From outrageous outfits to stunning stage shows, Lady Gaga gives CNN a glimpse into her world.
Architect Kengo Kuma on how his work is dedicated to reclaiming the traditions of Japanese architecture.
More than just designing shapes, architects must build with great sensitivity, says Japanese architect Kengo Kuma.
Feted by Sean Penn and applauded by Quentin Tarantino at Cannes, Filipino filmmaker Brilliante Mendoza appears to finally live up to his name.
Two years since he stood down as prime minister of the UK, time away from frontline politics has not softened Tony Blair.
Speaking in China, former UK prime minister Tony Blair on how the world can meet it's climate responsibilities.
Despite administration changes in the U.S. and Israel, Tony Blair believes peace can be achieved in the Middle East.
Faith has long been important in Tony Blair's life and he tells CNN about its influence in his time as prime minister and the controversial decisions to take military action.
Yang Yong-eun made history when he beat Tiger Woods to win the PGA Championship. How will he cope with the new pressure?
Yang Yong-eun is the Tiger-slayer. The Korean golfer stunned the world by beating Tiger Woods at the PGA Championship earlier this month, on the way becoming the first Asian-born winner of a major golfing event.
Yang Yong-eun taught himself golf from Jack Nichlaus video and became the first Asian-born golfer to win a major event.
What next for Yang Yong-eun, the man who beat Tiger Woods and propelled Asian golf into the big-time.
His films are often banned or heavily censored, but Brilliante Mendoza continues to make films about life in his country.
Brilliante Mendoza tries to get to the heart of his films by keeping them as real as possible.
His films divide audiences and critics, but Brilliante Mendoza won this year's best director award at Cannes.
He may not be hitting the fairways with the same bite as he did in his 1980s heyday, but the man sports commentators nicknamed "The Great White Shark" still has plenty of appetite for the game.
CNN explores Beijing's underground music scene and the bands making the rest of the world sit up and listen.
As well as great success on the golf course, Greg Norman has built a global business brand.
Greg Norman was bitten by bug at a young age and still has appetite for success at the sport.
Recently married to former tennis ace Chris Evert, golfer Greg Norman has found a new love for life and his sport.
Still only 23, Deepika Padukone aims to prove she's much more than just a pretty face.
Deepika Padukone was spotted in a music video and catapulted to fame in one of Bollywood's biggest ever hits.
With no connections to the movie industry, Deepika Padukone's success has been even more surprising.
After 40 years of appearing on the silver screen, actor Amitabh Bachchan is the elder statesman of Indian cinema and is possibly the most recognized man in India.
Amitabh Bachchan is the head of an acting dynasty, but recently was caught up in some controversy away from the camera.
Amitabh Bachchan, the face of Bollywood, is looking towards Indian films breaking out to a new international audience.
Amitabh Bachchan has appeared in over 180 films and gone from 'angry young man' to the elder statesman of Indian cinema.
It was 40 years ago that Buzz Aldrin became the second man to walk on the moon. The footage of Aldrin and fellow astronaut Neil Armstrong from the moon captured the imagination of millions inspired a generation.
Second man on the moon Buzz Aldrin relives the experience of the 1969 moon landing.
Mars not the moon should be in our sights, says Buzz Aldrin as he talks about the future use of space.
She hit the big time in the 1980's with Eurythmics and found huge success as a solo artist with her 1992 album "Diva", but for singer Annie Lennox, being able to express her passion has always been the motivating factor in whatever she's done.
For Annie Lennox doing the things that make her feel alive has been a guiding force in her life.
After huge success with Eurythmics going it alone was a challenge that has reaped huge rewards.
Annie Lennox will never stop singing, but is just as passionate about charity campaigns close to her heart.
Rem Koolhaas revolutionizes city landscapes with distinctive and cutting-edge buildings.
He's designed some of the world most iconic buildings, just don't call him a star-architect.
Aware of the contradictions of his profession, Koolhaas has forged a unique career that first started in journalism.
Touring his Seoul University building, the Dutch architect admits it's better for a building to be used than liked.
To say Gregory David Roberts has witnessed much in his life would be an understatement.
Gregory David Roberts revisits the poverty-stricken areas of Mumbai, India where he lived for much of the 1980s.
Gregory David Roberts discusses Leopold's Cafe in Mumbai, India, one of the sites attacked in November 2008.
Gregory David Roberts visits a Mumbai, India mosque that was the scene of redemption for characters in "Shantaram."
Author Gregory David Roberts talks about meeting Madonna, "She is very sharp, very funny," and his rags-to-riches life.
Edison Chen talks about how the scandal affected his family and what he thinks he's learned from the whole experience.
He has been at the center of Asia's biggest sex scandal, but now actor Edison Chen has broken his silence on the public episode that has ended careers and caused him to face at least one reported death threat.
Watch more from Talk Asia's interview with Edison Chen in these online exclusive clips. From how his family reacted to the scandal, to what he feels he learnt from the whole experience, Chen gives his thoughts and opinions to CNN's Anjali Rao in Hong Kong.
From public outcry to death threats, Edison Chen reveals how he felt when the scandal broke and changed his life.
Edison Chen talks about the moment hundreds of explicit photos he says he deleted surfaced on the Internet.
Edison Chen talks about his relationship with the women who appeared in the explicit photos, before and after they were taken.
In her first interview in three years, Miuccia Prada discusses the impact of recession on fashion with Talk Asia's Anjali Rao.
She's the antithesis of the typical fashion designer, preferring to step away from the adulation of shows and flashy parties, yet from behind the scenes, Miuccia Prada has a huge impact on the world of fashion.
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