Art

'Euphoria, Art Is in the Air': Inflatable Artworks Fill the Grand Palais with Emotion

The Grand Palais is no stranger to reinvention, but this summer it’s lighter, brighter, and more buoyant than ever. The Balloon Museum, led by curator Valentino Catricalà, returns to Paris after the 2022 hit “Pop Air” with a new immersive exhibition: Euphoria, Art Is in the Air. Spanning more than 40,000 square feet, the space is ...

Van Gogh Museum Faces Closure Without Urgent State Funding to Preserve Cultural Legacy

The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam warned Wednesday that it faced closure without more state funding, saying a 104-million-euro ($120 million) renovation was vital to protect its masterpieces. The museum, which holds the world's biggest collection of the artist's work, said the project could not go ahead unless the Dutch state honored a 1962 ...

Smiling Viking Figurine Discovered After Centuries in Denmark

Denmark's National Museum unveiled Wednesday what it described as the first "portrait" of a Viking: a miniature 10th-century figurine depicting a man with an imperial moustache, braided beard and neatly groomed hairstyle. Carved out of ivory walrus tusk, the partially damaged representation of a head and torso measures just three centimeters (1.2 ...

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Confirm Engagement in Style

Pop superstar Taylor Swift and American football player Travis Kelce announced their engagement on Tuesday, setting the stage for a high-profile wedding for one of the world's biggest celebrity couples. A joint post on their Instagram pages showed pictures of Kelce on one knee making his marriage proposal in a flower-laden garden, and then Swift ...

Woody Allen at the Heart of a Controversy Between Moscow and Kyiv

 Monday, Ukraine denounced Allen’s virtual appearance at the Moscow International Film Festival, calling it "an insult" to the victims of the Russian invasion. The 89-year-old director—largely shunned by much of Hollywood due to longstanding sexual assault allegations made by his adopted daughter—spoke on Sunday during an online event of ...

'KPop Demon Hunters' Dominates American Box Office With $18 Million

Netflix's monster animated hit KPop Demon Hunters ruled the North American box office with a special singalong event, raking in $18 million in a first victory in theaters for the streaming giant, industry estimates showed Sunday. Netflix refuses to report ticket sales data, so the amount is based on projections from rival studios and exhibitors, ...

Venice Film Festival Returns with Daring Stories and Star Power

The 82nd Venice Film Festival lifts its curtains this Wednesday, turning the Lido into a magnet for cinema’s brightest talents and boldest ideas. Over eleven days, twenty-one films will compete for the Golden Lion, while dozens of world premieres, documentaries, and out-of-competition works will chart new creative territory. This year’s ...

'Emily in Paris' Resumes Filming After Assistant Director’s Death

A beloved crew member’s sudden death has shaken the usually effervescent world of Emily in Paris. The assistant director, whose dedication and behind-the-scenes work helped shape the series’ distinct energy, collapsed unexpectedly during a recent shoot. He was rushed to a nearby hospital, but sadly could not be revived, sending shockwaves ...

Cracker Barrel Logo Change Sparks Cultural Backlash Across U.S.

Cracker Barrel has a special place in the hearts of many Americans, offering homestyle American cuisine in a folksy "Old Country Store" setting complete with rocking chairs and occasional country music performances. But an attempt to rebrand the storied US chain has sparked a firestorm of opposition online and opened a new front in the culture ...

'KPop Demon Hunters' breaks Netflix records and hits theaters

After shattering viewership records on Netflix and climbing to the top of global music charts, the animated musical KPop Demon Hunters is now making its big-screen debut. This summer hit follows a trio of young Korean pop stars who battle demons using high-energy songs and synchronized dance moves. Since its Netflix release on June 20, the film ...

US R&B Singer Joins Russia’s Intervision Revival in Moscow

An American R&B artist will take part in Russia's revival of a song contest billed as a rival to Eurovision, which has excluded Russian singers since the Ukraine offensive, organizers said Thursday. Brandon Howard, known professionally as B. Howard, is mostly famous for his resemblance to Michael Jackson—sparking media speculation in the past ...

Adidas Apologizes for Cultural Misstep Over Mexican Sandals

Sportswear giant Adidas apologized to an Indigenous community in Mexico Thursday for using their traditional sandals as inspiration for a new design, after an outcry by officials and President Claudia Sheinbaum. Local authorities had complained that the Oaxaca Slip-On sandals were a reinterpretation of huarache sandals, particularly one found ...