Key FactsNew Creative Leader at Balenciaga: Piccioli
May 19 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: businessoffashion.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: businessoffashion.com
- Italian designer Pierpaolo Piccioli has been appointed as Balenciaga's next creative director, effective July 10.
- He succeeds Demna, who is moving to lead Gucci after his final haute couture show for Balenciaga.
- Piccioli's appointment signals an aesthetic and commercial reset for the brand, while honoring Cristóbal Balenciaga's legacy.
- The fashion industry is keenly observing how Piccioli will revitalize Balenciaga's couture archives while implementing his unique vision.
Cristóbal Balenciaga’s legacy and archive is probably one of the most influential fashion statements of all time.— Pierpaolo Piccioli discussing the significance of Cristóbal Balenciaga's work.
Art met couture on the red carpet.
Art patron and style icon Shalini Passi made a striking Cannes debut with artist Paresh Maity by her side ... Show more
Key FactsSpringsteen Critiques Trump at UK Tour Kickoff
May 16 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nbcnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nbcnews.com
- Bruce Springsteen sharply criticized the Trump administration during his concert in Manchester, citing authoritarianism and a rollback of civil rights.
- He urged supporters to raise their voices against the injustices and authoritarianism present in the country.
- Springsteen accused the Trump administration of reversing historic civil rights legislation and siding with dictators.
- The White House responded, stating that the 77 million Trump voters disagree with Springsteen's remarks.
The America that I’ve sung to you about for 50 years is real, and regardless of its faults is a great country with a great people.— Bruce Springsteen during his concert in Manchester, England, at the opening of his U.K. tour.
We mourn the loss of Margot Friedländer. The Holocaust survivor died today in Berlin at the age of 103, as announced by the Margot Friedländer Foundation ... Show more
The trouble with AI art isn’t just lack of originality. It’s something far bigger
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IndieWire May 14
Cannes Opening Night: Leonardo DiCaprio Tributes Robert De Niro: The 2025 Cannes Film Festival opening night featured a tribute to Robert De Niro by Leonardo ...
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Key FactsDe Niro Critiques Trump at Cannes Film Festival
May 14 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: usatoday.com
- Robert De Niro attended the Cannes Film Festival with partner Tiffany Chen, where he received the Honorary Palme d'Or.
- In his acceptance speech, De Niro criticized President Donald Trump for the proposed 100% tariff on foreign films, calling him a 'philistine'.
- He urged everyone who cares about freedom to protest against Trump, while the specifics of the tariffs remained uncertain.
- The festival takes place amid concerns in Hollywood over declining audiences and the threat of U.S. tariffs.
You can't put a price on creativity, but apparently, you can put a tariff on it.— Robert De Niro criticized Donald Trump during his acceptance speech at the Cannes Film Festival.
What’s Really Startling About the Bill Belichick Affair: Louisa Thomas on Belichick’s new book, “The Art of Winning,” his relationship with Jordon Hudson ...
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Robert Benton, Influential Director and Screenwriter, Dies at 92: After collaborating on the script for “Bonnie and Clyde,” he went on to write and direct ...
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Key FactsOscar Winner Robert Benton Passes Away at 92
May 14 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nbcnews.com
- Robert Benton, the Oscar-winning filmmaker, has died at the age of 92.
- He was renowned for his influential works such as 'Kramer vs. Kramer' and 'Bonnie and Clyde'.
- Throughout his career, Benton received three Oscars and collaborated with acclaimed actors like Dustin Hoffman and Meryl Streep.
- His impact on cinema continued to resonate even during his later years, despite some less successful films.
'The Phoenician Scheme' Review: Wes Anderson on the Art of the Deal: Wes Anderson taps into a softer side of Benicio del Toro, who plays a man trying to make ...
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Paid articlePaywall In Her Botanical Paintings, Hilma af Klint Hurtles Back to Earth: At the Museum of Modern Art, a watercolor herbarium from 1919 and 1920 flaunts the literal side ...
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Gérard Depardieu found guilty of sexual assault on a 2021 film set: A Paris court has found actor Gérard Depardieu guilty of sexual assault on a 2021 film set ...
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Key FactsDepardieu Convicted of Sexual Assault, Receives Suspended Sentence
May 13 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- Gerard Depardieu was found guilty by a Paris court of sexually assaulting two women, receiving an 18-month suspended sentence.
- The actor, who denies the charges, plans to appeal the decision.
- The presiding judge noted that Depardieu seemed unaware of the traumatic effects of his actions.
- This case highlights changing societal attitudes toward sexual violence within the French film industry.
"I was terrified, he was laughing."— Amelie K., one of the plaintiffs, recounted to the court how Depardieu groped her during filming.
Ready for Summer: With our new June issue, we are ringing in the holiday season. Cover model Mia Armstrong shows sporty summer looks - | and you'll also ... Show more
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VOGUE: Fashion, Trends, Beauty and People | Vogue Germany
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Bobby Cannavale, James Corden And Neil Patrick Harris To Star In Fall Broadway Revival Of Yasmina Reza’s ‘Art’
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Paid articlePaywall'The Mastermind' Review: Kelly Reichardt's '70s-Rumpled Heist Movie: Josh O'Connor plays a family man whose under-planned theft from a local art museum goes ...
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'A Poet' Review: Simón Mesa Soto Directs Cannes Drama: Simón Mesa Soto’s sophomore feature is a darkly comedic character study that's easy to read as an ...
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Art installation on National Mall shares trans voices of hope, defiance: The 9,000-square foot “quilt” comes at a time when the Trump administration has sought ...
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Koyo Kouoh: Cameroonian art curator aged 57 at height of career: A fierce advocate of African art, she was due to become the first African woman to lead the ...
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With a New Fair in Qatar, Art Basel Branches Out in the Mideast: Because of its enormous wealth, the Persian Gulf has long been viewed by the international art ...
nytimes.com/2025/05/20/arts/design/art-basel-doha-qatar.html
Bishwajit Goswami is one of Bangladesh's leading contemporary artists whose work has been showcased at major exhibitions around the world ... Show more
In the Studio - Bishwajit Goswami: The art of Bangladesh's rivers - BBC Sounds
In the Studio - Bishwajit Goswami: The art of Bangladesh's rivers - BBC Sounds
IndieWire May 15
Butch Hartman Launches Faith-Based Animation Studio: Butch Hartman, the creator of 'The Fairly OddParents,' has launched an independent ...
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Wicked: For Good Trailer Sets Release Date, Gets New Poster: The first Wicked: For Good trailer release date and new poster have been revealed for the upcoming ...
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'Phineas and Ferb' Return: Guest Stars, What to Expect, First Look: 'Phineas and Ferb' returns with 40 new episodes starting in June on Disney ...
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Tom Welling’s Older Superman & Smallville’s Justice League Don Armored Upgraded Suits In Epic DC Art
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Oghenochuko Ojiri: Bargain Hunt expert admits failing to report sales to 'Hezbollah financier'
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marie claire May 08
From child star to national treasure, Asher Keddie has spent 40 years commanding our screens—and now, she's shaping them too ... Show more
3 Disturbing Horror Films Where Art and Obsession Collide: Avery Coffey examines the intersection of art and obsession within three iconic horror films ...
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'Severance,' 'Adolescence' and 'The Studio': Creating the 'Oner': How oners created tension in 'Severance,' 'Adolescence' and 'The ...
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Paid articlePaywallLeonardo DiCaprio, Jeff Bezos, Kevin Spacey Spotted at amfAR Cannes Gala: Leonardo DiCaprio, Jeff Bezos and Kevin Spacey were among the attendees at ...
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CBR May 20
The Simpsons Writer Reveals if Itchy & Scratchy Will No Longer Be Seen After Season 36 Finale
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Is #Eurovision2025 political🎤?
"Pretends to be apolitical but bans Palestinian flags. Why can Israel participate & whitewash crimes?" -Marc Botenga ... Show more
ELLE Singapore May 19
Well, now you know what to do if you want to score some points with @nychaa.
Watch on as the star playfully and candidly opens up about sexy skills ... Show more
The CryptoPunks NFTs are being sold to a non-profit as their value continues to fall
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Protect your protein shakes. The Brawny Man is hunkier than ever: The paper towel brand muscled up its logo and lumberjack mascot to stand out on store shelves ...
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Robert De Niro rips ‘America’s philistine president’ at Cannes: Robert De Niro tore into President Trump at the Cannes Film Festival on Tuesday ...
thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/5298889-robert-de-niro-rips-trump-at-cannes/
Robert De Niro Drags Trump, Calls Art ‘Threat to Autocrats’ in Cannes Speech: Robert De Niro accepted an honorary Palme d'Or at Cannes, and used his ...
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Shinobi: Art of Vengeance paying homage to the classic SEGA series! #shinobi #shinobiartofvengeance #retrogaming #gaming
Big Boss Mama!
As she prepares to welcome a new life and step fully into motherhood, Serayah reflects on how becoming a parent has reshaped her ... Show more
Nerdist May 16
The Mets' Broadcast Director Turns Baseball Into Cinematic Art in Compilation Video
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'Wes Anderson All the Films': Here's How To Buy The Book Online: The book 'Wes Anderson All the Films: The Story Behind Every Movie, Episode ...
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Cannes: ‘Militantropos’ Directors on Identity and the Limits of Art: “The War Has Become Part of Us”
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x.com May 19
The Software Creative Director of nothing is now on the Apple design team
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Jensen Ackles’ Batman & Alexandra Daddario’s Wonder Woman Join David Corenswet’s Superman As The DCU’s Hero Trinity In Epic DC Art
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May we introduce? This year's co-hosts of the Met Gala were: A$AP Rocky, Lewis Hamilton, Pharrell Williams and Colman Domingo - | they held the position ... Show more
VOGUE: Fashion, Trends, Beauty and People | Vogue Germany
VOGUE: Fashion, Trends, Beauty and People | Vogue Germany
Every Star Who’s Aced Pregnancy Dressing On The Met Gala Red Carpet: From Rihanna to Sophie Turner, we take a look back at every celebrity bump reveal on the ...
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Pattern Drenching Is Your Favorite Interior Designer’s Secret Weapon: Why this bold approach to interior design is one you should try in your home this spring.
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IndieWire May 10
'Andor' Season 2 Imperial Senate Locations: 'Andor' Season 2 production designer Luke Hull tells IndieWire where in our world you can go to lobby the ...
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Philstar Life May 14
THE ART OF CONCEDING
Losing always hurts, but losing an election can be an especially bitter pill to swallow. How can you even force yourself to smile for the ... Show more
The Art of Conceding: How accepting defeat can be a win
The Art of Conceding: How accepting defeat can be a win
What Vivian Maier Saw in Color: Andrea K. Scott on the mysterious photographer Vivian Maier, whose work in color is getting its turn in the limelight at Howard ...
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From divine calligraphy to delicate kat’i paper art, Türkiye's inaugural International Islamic Arts Fair in Ankara brought centuries of Islamic aesthetics to ... Show more
“They want to erase our story. Art is how we fight back.”
Palestinian artist Lina Abojaradeh speaks to TRT World about her journey of resistance, resilience ... Show more
Green believes people are wrong in thinking her and Art have a "fairytale" life.
🔗 Matilda Green on 10 years since The Bachelor, and why people have the wrong idea of influencers
Jensen Ackles' Batman Gets An Armored Batsuit In DC Movie Art: The Boys' Jensen Ackles enters James Gunn's DC Universe as its Batman in exciting ...
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Designer Corey Damen Jenkins Infuses His Studio With Glamour: Corey Damen Jenkins showcases weighty crystal coasters, a high-end French trolley and one-of-a-kind ...
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‘It’s the little things that keep you balanced’: Designer Lucy Folk: The peripatetic designer and mother of two shares how her parents’ marriage has inspired her ...
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Fisherman Core is Summer 2025's Unexpected Nail Art Trend: Something fishy is happening in nail art—we look into the a-lure-ing trend.
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TheWrap May 08
Roku Head of Content David Eilenberg Exits, Returns to ITV America as Creative Director
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ELLE Singapore May 09
Life in the public eye isn’t always a walk in the park. “I’ve learnt to separate what’s useful for my growth and what’s not ... Show more
'Black Dog' Director Guan Hu Brings 'Dong Ji Island' to Cannes Market: 'Black Dog' director Guan Hu teams with Fei Zhenxiang on $80 million epic about ...
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Paid articlePaywall The Most Surprising Men’s Red Carpet Accessories at the 2025 Met Gala: A piano backpack? Yes. A sewing machine? Yes!
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UK Antiques Show Expert Admits Selling Art to Suspected Hezbollah Financier: Oghenochuko Ojiri, an art dealer who appeared on the popular BBC show “Bargain Hunt ...
nytimes.com/2025/05/09/world/europe/bargain-hunt-hezbollah-antiques-uk.html
36 Hours in Santa Fe: Things to Do and See: Perennially sunny and chile-obsessed, Santa Fe offers galleries, museums, theaters and miles of hiking trails.
nytimes.com/interactive/2025/05/08/travel/things-to-do-Santa-Fe.html
Former Ubisoft director, Clair Obscur maker slams AAA dev bloat: "It would've taken 25 years" to make my game
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Women Dominate Italy's David di Donatello Awards as 'Vermiglio' Sweeps: Women dominated Italy's David di Donatello awards as 'Vermiglio' dominated ...
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Celebrities and icons from the world of entertainment, sports, fashion and the music industry converged on the glittering red carpet at New York City's ... Show more
Met Gala 2025 style: Fashion from the red carpet
Met Gala 2025 style: Fashion from the red carpet
Key FactsGlamorous Night: Highlights from Met Gala 2025
May 05 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: vogue.co.uk
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: vogue.co.uk
- The 2025 Met Gala took place on May 5, celebrating 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style'.
- This key fundraiser for the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute opened a significant exhibition exploring the role of sartorial style in shaping Black diasporic identities.
- Notable guests included co-hosts A$AP Rocky, Colman Domingo, and LeBron James, alongside surprise appearances from Madonna and Rihanna.
- The gala showcased a plethora of exquisitely tailored looks, interpreting the 'Tailored for You' dress code.
"I just wanted to feel like a little gangsta."— Doja Cat on her outfit at the 2025 Met Gala.
Gizmodo May 06
The Sublime Superhero Art of Alex Ross Is Getting Its Own Exhibition: Alex Ross: Heroes & Villains will celebrate the renowned comics artist's Marvel and DC ...
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CBS News May 06
Kamala Harris makes Met Gala debut, says art and politics are related: Kamala Harris made an appearance at the 2025 Met Gala on Monday, days after her ...
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Key FactsKamala Harris Debuts at 2025 Met Gala
May 06 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cbsnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cbsnews.com
- Kamala Harris recently attended the 2025 Met Gala following her return to the public eye and a significant speech after her 2024 presidential election loss.
- This marked Harris' first appearance at the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit, where she highlighted the connection between art and politics.
- To align with the Gala's theme, inspired by the exhibit "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style," she wore a black-and-white Off-White gown designed by IB Kamara and was accompanied by her husband Doug Emhoff.
- Sources indicate that Harris is contemplating a political comeback, possibly as California's governor or in a third presidential run.
Art has always had a significant impact on not just culture, but also our policies and politics. Artistic expression — whether it's dance, music, visual arts or fashion — has a way of capturing the mood and language of the people without words. Art has the power to shape the conversation about where we are today and where we need to go.— Kamala Harris, in an interview with Vogue discussing the importance of art in relation to politics.
DC's New Mr. Freeze Looks Like a Nightmarish Cryptid, and Batman Is So Not Ready For Him
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