Venice Biennale’s international jury resigns as Italy’s government opposes Russia’s participation
The Italian government has opposed the Biennale’s decision to allow Russia to participate in the international exhibition. Read More
You Are Not Alone: ‘Michael’ sequel could begin shooting later this year
The studio executive behind the Michael Jackson biopic ‘Michael’ has confirmed that a sequel is in the works, and could shoot as early as this year. Read More
Blinded by the flag: Is this mystery statue in London a new Banksy?
If the statue is a new Banksy, it is in keeping with the elusive artist’s politically-charged works. Speculation continues, as Banksy has not yet claimed authorship… Read More
‘Love Actually’ door goes up for auction as owner needs a break from tourists
The London door has become a massive tourist attraction, with thousands of fans of the British rom-com flocking to the property used for filming to see it. Read More
Music beyond English: seven top languages to discover new sounds
Only listening to music in English shuts doors to other rhythms, textures, sounds and especially words. It’s like only watching American films: you’re gonna miss great works. Yes, Spanish‑language music…
Are you a chip stealer? They really do taste better from someone else’s plate, study finds
Whether you’re the person taking another person’s chips or the victim of such an act, a new study offers an explanation: stolen food tends to taste more ap-peeling. Read More
‘The quintessential Pop portrait’: Roy Lichtenstein’s Anxious Girl goes up for auction
The rarely seen Pop Art painting is expected to fetch up to $60 million (approximately €51 million) at Christie’s sale next month. Read More
‘This is not patriotism’: Outrage at Donald Trump’s face on new passports
The US State Department is reportedly finalizing a “radical redesign” of the passport, which will feature a picture of Donald Trump from his second inaugural portrait. The plan and design…
Lisa Kudrow says ‘Friends’ writers discussed ‘sexual fantasies’ about female stars
“There was definitely mean stuff going on behind the scenes,” Kudrow alleged in a recent interview. Read More
Patti Smith announced as recipient of 2026 Princess of Asturias Award for the Arts
The American singer, songwriter and poet has been awarded “for her impetuous creativity that connects rock, symbolist poetry and the spirit of the counterculture with great expressive power”. Read More