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Chanel: unpicking one year of 'Blazymania'
Exactly a year since he unveiled his first collection at Chanel, Franco-Belgian designer Matthieu Blazy has proved himself to be a shrewd and hugely profitable recruit by the family-owned French fashion label.
Music links past, present for Pedro Pascal's cellist in 'Behemoth!'
Pedro Pascal learned to play the cello for his starring role in upcoming film "Behemoth!" from Oscar-winning writer-director Tony Gilroy.
Fashion industry in 'precarious moment', says Vivienne Westwood supremo
Vivienne Westwood creative director Andreas Kronthaler said the fashion industry was in a "precarious moment" as he unveiled his latest Spring-Summer collection for the British house at Paris Fashion Week.
Boisterous fashion week barnstorms 'sleepy' Nigerian capital
Nigerian models donned outfits of seemingly impossible amounts of fabric folded and moulded into massive silhouettes, or overlapping in shingled, feather-like patterns.
Disney president says layoffs 'extremely painful' but necessary
The Walt Disney Company's President Dana Walden said on Thursday that the company's layoffs were "extremely painful" but necessary for its survival.
Louvre launches appeal as part of new fundraising drive
The Louvre Museum in Paris launched what is expected to be one of many new public fundraising appeals on Thursday, asking for money to renovate a popular inner courtyard.
Russians join street choirs to sing away sorrows -- or show dissent
When 20-year-old Muscovite Artyom Allabut stumbled on videos of Russian street choirs, he got goosebumps and decided to join one, finding a sense of togetherness and escapism.
Kenneth Branagh examines the scars of Iraq war in 'Atonement'
Screenwriter Reed Van Dyk was leafing through a magazine one day in 2012 when he came across an article about the human cost of war that stopped him in his tracks.
California roller coaster shut after brain damage claims
A popular California roller coaster is being permanently shut down after dozens of people claimed to have suffered brain damage while riding it.
Kanye West's Russian concerts have been cancelled, organisers say
US rap star Kanye West's two planned concerts in Russia have been cancelled, organisers said Wednesday, less than two months after their surprise announcement triggered a frenzy of media attention and excitement among Russians.
Florence Pugh stars in 'East of Eden' adaption on Netflix
Led by star Florence Pugh, "East of Eden" is an ambitious adaptation that streams on Netflix starting Thursday, based on the masterpiece of the same name by American novelist John Steinbeck.
베트남 인기 크리에이터 참여한 안동 탈춤 챌린지 시작
안동시와 한국정신문화재단이 팔로워 1690만명의 베트남 크리에이터 다오 레 프엉 호아와 안동 탈춤 댄스 챌린지를 진행한다.
JYP 신사옥 앞 공원부지 상업용 전환 놓고 갈등
서울 강동구 JYP 신사옥 앞 공원 예정지가 상업용지로 바뀌면서 설계자인 유현준 교수와 SH가 용도 변경의 타당성을 놓고 맞섰다.
황제성·설명근 코미디 숏리그 우승…숏폼 시대 웃음의 기준
티빙 코미디 숏리그에서 황제성과 설명근의 황설탕 팀이 우승한 가운데 제작진과 출연진은 세분화된 시청 취향과 숏폼 코미디의 변화를 설명했다.
Thai teen rocker Nene aims to tour, write music... and return to school
Rising Thai teen rock star Nene Royal, fresh off her win on a top US TV talent show, told AFP Wednesday she planned to write her own songs, tour -- and "go back to school".
Singer Angelique Kidjo urges Africans to 'create together'
Five-time Grammy Award winner and newly cemented Hollywood Walk of Fame honouree Angelique Kidjo called Tuesday for Africans to set aside their differences and "create together".
Nigerian dancer eyes world record after seven-day marathon
On day seven of his solo dance marathon, Benjamin Daniel Gabriel shimmied and shuffled towards yet another world record in Nigeria, where over-the-top stunts for Guinness Book glory have become a national pastime.
UK decides against charging foreign visitors for museums
The UK government said on Tuesday that national museums would remain free for foreign visitors, after previously floating the idea of charging tourists an entry fee to buoy the cash-strapped sector.
'Exceptional' Turner painting shown in Rome before sale
A particularly well-preserved painting of Rome by the British artist William Turner went on display in the city on Tuesday for the first time ahead of an auction in December.
Mystery over UK airbase scare after reports no explosives found
A UK probe into a suspected bomb plot at an airbase used by the United States was mired in confusion on Tuesday, after media reported no explosives were detected in vehicles seized nearby.
논란 휩싸인 암살자(들)…417만 유튜버 지무비도 영상 삭제
지무비는 당시 '미친.. 예매율 30% 뚫어버린, 역대 한국 영화 초호화 캐스팅 무조건 1위인 2026 신작 암살자들'이라는 제목의 약 12분 분량 영상을 공개했다.
‘게이 한국인 남성 예술가’라고 쓴 순간, 작품이 시작됐다…오인환이 30년간 비춰온 ‘사각지대’
1996년 뉴욕 주간지 ‘빌리지 보이스’의 개인광고란에 낯선 약어가 등장했다. ‘Gay Korean Male’의 머리글자였다. 오인환은 자신을 ‘게이 한국인 남성 예술가’로 밝히고, 백남준·신디 셔먼 등 유명 미술가들을 호명하며 ‘진짜’를 찾는다고 썼다. 공적인 커밍아웃이자 미술가로서의 자기 선언이었다.
MaXhosa puts South Africa on the Paris fashion map
South African brand MaXhosa Africa lit up the first day of Paris Women's Fashion Week on Monday with a debut collection packed with vibrant knitwear intended to celebrate African crafts and unity.
Documentary turns camera on architect Peter Zumthor
After decades of shunning glittering skyscrapers and corporate office towers in favour of museums and memorials, while his peers conquered the planet, a Swiss architect is finally getting a star turn in the limelight.
Comedian on trial for allegedly insulting Erdogan in standup show
A popular Turkish comedian went on trial on Monday for allegedly insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and other offences during a stand-up performance, offering a quick-witted defence that had much of the courtroom in stitches.
'Pseudo-journalism': Partisan 'news' sites target US midterms
It bills itself as an "independent journalism" outfit, but the innocuous-sounding North Carolinian is among hundreds of partisan sites that researchers say masquerade as local news outlets in battleground states ahead of the US midterm elections.
Taylor Swift sets new record at MTV VMAs
Taylor Swift is having another good year -- just months after her lavish wedding to Travis Kelce, the pop superstar on Sunday made history by becoming the most awarded artist at the MTV Video Music Awards.
Re-released 'Avengers: Endgame' snaps-up N. America box office lead
"Avengers: Endgame" dusted competitors in the North American weekend box office, as the 2019 super hero film was re-released in a bid to drum up support for the franchise.
Armani sprinkles glitter on discreet elegance at Milan show
One year after the death of Giorgio Armani, his brand's designs are pairing traditional elegance with crystals and sequins for the spring-summer collection presented on Sunday.
Louise Trotter expands her palette at Bottega Veneta
A year after her acclaimed debut show at Bottega Veneta, Louise Trotter expanded her palette and her bags on Saturday for her latest show at Milan fashion week.
부커상 심사위원, 올해 남성 작가 출품작 평가 공개
세계적 권위의 문학상인 부커상 심사위원을 맡은 영국 밴드 펄프의 보컬 자비스 코커가 올해 출품작을 심사한 뒤 남성 작가들의 작품이 여성 작가들에 비해 전반적으로 좋은 평가를 받지 못했다고 전했다.
Rare Italian opera returns to Moscow after nearly 120-year hiatus
The rarely performed Italian opera "Mefistofele" will return to Moscow's Bolshoi Theatre on Saturday for the first time in almost 120 years.