BalletObituaryOlga LepeshinskayaExuberant Russian ballerina and stalwart of the Bolshoi noted for her fabulous leapsOlga Lepeshinskaya, supreme virtuoso of the great days of Soviet ballet, adored not only for her dancing but also for her exuberant joie de vivre, has died at the age of 92. Although acclaimed worldwide, she never danced in the UK. Nonetheless, from fragments of film and vivid descriptions of her artistry, her name has always been regarded by British ballet lovers as worthy of ranking alongside such luminaries as Galina Ulanova and Maya Plisetskaya.

Business creativityMedia & Tech NetworkA selection of the best advertisements that have sought to tackle stereotypes and break typical misconceptions about sexuality and gender identity Advertising reflects society. More often than not, it presents an image built on traditional views of sexuality, gender identity and gender roles. However, in recent years, brands have been presenting a more diverse world view. The ads below are some of the best examples of LGBT representations from the industry.

Mind your languageMedia This article is more than 9 years oldTxting is for people who can’t spell, write? WrongThis article is more than 9 years oldCaroline TaggChildren who use ‘textisms’ have greater phonological awareness, according to research that exposes some of the myths about language and social mediaI arrived all right about 4 oclock hope you are all right grand wether We’re all familiar with the impact that the internet and text messaging is having on our ability to write properly.

Life and style'It's nothing to do with my father'She's only 24, but already has her own Harrods boutique and counts Victoria Beckham among her fans. In her first interview, designer Jasmine Al Fayed talks about her life and family to Hadley FreemanThe ghost of Mrs Merton hangs pungently in the air as Jasmine Al Fayed and I take our seats in her favourite bar on Portobello Road. Ho hum, may as well get it over with: "

A teenage tradition: quinceañera celebrations in Cuba – in pictures Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share via Email The quinceañera, the 15th birthday rite of passage into womanhood, is widely celebrated in Latino culture. The ostentatious display of wealth at these events is important, even in communist Cuba. The photographer Diana Markosian has documented the tradition in her Over the Rainbow project, which has been awarded the third Elliott Erwitt Havana Club 7 Fellowship.