How American Photography Came Into Its Own
The earliest photography was voracious and encyclopedic. There was a whole world of things that had never been seen in this particular, startlingly realistic way. People were especially…
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In Daniel Kehlmann’s Latest Novel, Everyone’s a Collaborator
Can a historical novel be morally serious, even tragic, and also playful at the same time? For a writer of fiction, history is a dangerous thing to play with—one doesn’t want to be trivial…
Brazilian meat giant JBS gets closer to listing on the NYSE—despite ‘history of corruption’
Brazilian meat giant JBS came a step closer Friday to its long-held goal of trading its shares on the New York Stock Exchange. The company’s minority shareholders voted to approve the…
Paul Mescal Says Movies Are ‘Moving Away’ From ‘Alpha’ Male Leads, Calls It ‘Lazy and Frustrating’ to Compare ‘History of Sound’ to ‘Brokeback Mountain’
Paul Mescal reflected on masculinity in film during the Cannes press conference for “The History of Sound,” saying that he thinks cinema is “moving away” from alpha male roles. Mescal…
Gracie Abrams Rewears Chanel Satin Pumps in Backless Beaded Bow Gown at Cannes for ‘The History of Sound’
Gracie Abrams hit the Palais des Festivals on Wednesday for “The History of Sound” premiere in a look that was classic Hollywood glamour front and a playful wink in the back. Dressed head…
Jennifer Lawrence and Dior Rewrite Fashion History on the 2025 Cannes Red Carpet in Fan-inspired Gown for ‘Die, My Love’ with Robert Pattinson
Jennifer Lawrence is the latest to wear a Dior recreation at Cannes Film Festival. The brand ambassador was styled by Jamie Mizrahi on Saturday for the premiere of her new film “Die, My…
Who is the new pope? Meet Robert Prevost, the first American pope in history, who took the name Leo XIV
Robert Prevost of the United States has been named the new pope, the new head of the Catholic church. Cardinals gathered to select their latest leader during a conclave. White smoke poured…
America's long history of 'checks and balances' is being tested by Trump like rarely before
It's what one historian calls an "elaborate, clunky machine," one that's been fundamental to American democracy for more than two centuries. Source link
The Media’s Attempt to Rewrite the History of the Biden Cover-Up Will Fail
There are too many receipts for this sort of revisionism to work. Source link
Pedro Almodóvar Slams Trump in Fiery Speech at Lincoln Center Honors: ‘You Will Go Down in History as a Catastrophe’
Pedro Almodóvar did not hold back on his opinion of Donald Trump as he accepted the 50th annual Chaplin award from Film at Lincoln Center on Monday evening. As the celebrated Spanish…
Carol Woolton Lets Jewelry Do the Talking in an Unconventional New History Book
LONDON — Fifteen years ago, before the podcast took hold, the BBC and the British Museum had radio audiences riveted with a daily show called “A History of the World in 100 Objects.” The…
The History of the Lady Dior Bag: How a Gift for Princess Diana Turned Into a Timeless Symbol of Luxury
When former first lady of France Bernadette Chirac gifted a petite black leather bag to Princess Diana in 1995, she unknowingly set the stage for the Lady Dior to become one of the most…
HYBE Latin Launches a ‘Medellín Music Lab’ in Colombia: ‘Ready to Make History’ (EXCLUSIVE)
HYBE Latin America has partnered with the Colombian music mecca of Medellín through a strategic partnership with the City’s Youth Secretariat, Variety can exclusively confirm. Together,…
‘Andor’ Star Adria Arjona on Grappling With the Most Intense Storyline in ‘Star Wars’ History: ‘It Felt Really Liberating to Be Able to Do That’
SPOILER ALERT: This story discusses major plot developments in Season 2, Episodes 1–3 of the Disney+ series “Andor.” TRIGGER WARNING: This story includes a description of an attempted…
WrestleMania 41 Becomes WWE’s Highest-Grossing Event in Company History, Viewership Increases 141% From 2024
WrestleMania 41, the two-night event that took place April 19-20 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, became the most successful and highest-grossing event in company history. WWE announced…
All 23 Best Picture Nominees Directed by Women in Oscars History
In the 97-year history of the Academy Awards, 611 films have been nominated for the top prize, best picture. Only 23 of those films were helmed by a woman director. While the statistic is…
Commentary: Elon Musk brought a Silicon Valley mindset to Trump's Washington. It's been a disaster
Washington has never seen anything like the rule-breaking, power-taking, government-torching, protocol-scorching force of delighted havoc and gleeful mayhem that is Elon Musk. Margaret…
The Prettiest Oscars Red Carpet Looks in History
The 97th Academy Awards will be held in Los Angeles on March 2. This year's nominees include Zoe Saldaña, Timothée Chalamet, Demi Moore, Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Mikey Madison, Colman…
Brands Celebrating Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day With Collections, Donations and More
Since 1987, March has been recognized as Women’s History Month, which celebrates the contributions women have made to American culture and society. The message is amplified worldwide on…
Opinion: When unregulated AI re-creates the past, we can't trust that the 'historical' is real
A furious political leader shouting a message of hate to an adoring audience. A child crying over the massacre of her family. Emaciated men in prison uniforms, starved to the edge of death…
Why Is Women’s History Museum a Clothing Label?
New York Fashion Week ended weeks ago, but that did not deter the Women’s History Museum from staging a runway show Wednesday night in Chinatown. Contrary to its name, Women’s History…
AI Set to Transform Production Industry, Mip London Panel Says: ‘This Is the Most Exciting Time in TV History’
In a spirited panel discussion at Mip London, leading production executives shared insights on how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming content creation while highlighting…
The 10 Most Heartbreaking Cliffhangers in TV History, Ranked
Nothing frustrates audiences more than a TV show's cliffhanger. From shocking reveals, to romantic moments between beloved characters, cliffhangers have a habit of leaving fans distressed…
National Margarita Day 2025: Shake up your happy hour with these drink deals and a little bit of cocktail history
While Valentine’s Day and football get the majority of publicity during February, there’s more to this month than love and sports. You may want to consider changing up your typical…