A US appeals court on Wednesday rejected President Donald Trump’s request to have his name restored to the facade of the Kennedy Center while he fights its removal. The Republican president’s name was taken off of the Washington building housing the performing arts venue last month on the orders of District Judge Christopher Cooper, who […]
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Emmy nominees in key categories
Here is a list of the nominees in key categories for the 78th Emmy Awards, which were announced in Los Angeles on Wednesday.”The Pitt” topped the nominations list with 25, followed by “Hacks” with 24. The September 14 gala will be hosted by “Law and Order: Special Victims Unit” star Mariska Hargitay. OUTSTANDING DRAMA SERIES”The Diplomat””The […]
Hong Kong’s Robert Wun: the bold millennial conquering Haute Couture
Five years ago, Hong Kong-born designer Robert Wun was working from his kitchen — now he dresses some of the world’s best-known entertainers. In a short space of time, the 34-year-old has rocketed from unknown to one of the most sought-after fashion names, designing for everyone from Lady Gaga to rapper Cardi B, who sat front […]
Bayeux tapestry to arrive in London in secret, high-stakes operation
The 1,000-year-old Bayeux Tapestry depicting the last successful military invasion of England will arrive in London in the coming days by dead of night and under “police protection”, the UK envoy helping to coordinate the historic transfer told AFP. But Peter Ricketts, the UK’s Bayeux Tapestry envoy, remained coy about the exact date the “incredibly […]
UK museums at ‘sharp end’ of climate change challenge
As visitors peered at skeletons and preserved animals in a London zoological museum during a UK heatwave, staff focused on a different attraction: a computer screen glowing with red and green temperature indicators. With each one linked to a sensor in a different display case, the system allows staff to see when an exhibit is […]
Netflix strikes deals in short-form video push
Netflix is pushing deeper into the short-form video territory dominated by TikTok and YouTube, striking licensing deals with a slate of major US media publishers to carry bite-sized content on its platform. The streaming giant has signed agreements with publishers including Penske Media, BuzzFeed Studios, Conde Nast, Hearst Magazines and People Inc. to feature a […]
Blazy’s Chanel fairy tale continues with whimsical couture show
Franco-Belgian designer Matthieu Blazy delved into fairy tales as inspiration for his second Chanel Haute Couture show from “Jack and the Beanstalk” to “Goldilocks”. The 42-year-old has won rave reviews from fashion experts since being appointed in December 2024 to start a fresh chapter in the life of the venerable Parisian fashion house.”Much like the […]
Electric Our Lady land: guitar made from burned Notre Dame wood
France’s Notre Dame cathedral on Tuesday got a unique memento of the fire that ravaged it seven years ago — an electric guitar made from wood scarred by the flames. In 2019 a fire tore through the storied cathedral in central Paris, badly damaging the UNESCO world heritage site. Oak floor boards in one of […]
Sign of the times: Harry Styles sets record with 12-night Wembley run
British pop superstar Harry Styles set a new record when he wrapped up his sold-out 12-night residency at London’s Wembley stadium on a high. He “has broken the record for longest residency by a musician at Wembley Stadium… with his shows at the iconic UK venue,” the Guinness World Records said on Monday. Styles, who shot […]