From battling homophobia in his childhood years in Nepal and facing racism in New York, this excerpt from designer Prabal Gurung’s new book recounts how he burst onto the global stage with Michelle Obama, Oprah, and Anna Wintour among his supporters

A massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake in Russia triggered tsunami warnings for Hawaii, Alaska and the Pacific Coast. Mid evacuation alert, Oprah Winfrey was accused of not opening her private road for safe passage. However, her spokesperson now clarified that the road had been opened and was being managed for safe evacuation