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Alma Allen’s Pavilion Appointment Exposes the Murky Politics Behind Venice 2026
Works by Alma Allen at Kasmin in 2020. Photography by Diego Flores For months, the art world has been speculating about who would pass the “Trump test” and take over the U.S. pavilion at the upcoming Venice Biennale, set to open on May 10. With little more than six months to go until the event,…
Read MoreMrBeast Partners With One of America’s Oldest Foundations to Boost Giving
MrBeast’s massive online reach is becoming a driving force in reshaping modern philanthropy. Photo by John Nacion/Variety via Getty Images The Rockefeller Foundation, one of America’s oldest philanthropic institutions, and Jimmy Donaldson, a 27-year-old creator known as “MrBeast,” are joining forces in an unusual partnership that draws on traditional philanthropy and massive social media reach.…
Read MoreEminem’s Pregnant Daughter Alaina Scott Details “Emotional Strain” of Trying to Conceive
Born in 1955 at a military base in Kansas, Debbie is the mother of Eminem. She married the “Without Me” artist’s father Marshall Bruce Mathers Jr. when she was 15, according to her 2008 memoir My Son Marshall, My Son Eminem. She became pregnant with Eminem 16 months later and relocated to Michigan, where her maternal grandmother lived.…
Read MoreDonald Glover’s Stroke Highlights a Troubling Trend for Young People
Donald Glover, the 42-year-old musician and actor, revealed recently that he had a stroke while on tour in 2024. Though strokes are rare in younger adults, Glover is among a growing number who are suffering from them. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in a 2024 report that the prevalence of strokes…
Read MoreAnna Wintour Reacts to Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos’ Met Gala 2026 Roles
If you’ve ever tried to do seating arrangements for a wedding, you might have a tiny understanding of just how difficult it is to do the seating chart for the Met Gala. This is one of the most important aspects of the event that the team spends the most time on, strategically seating guests by looking…
Read MoreJet Set: Holiday Gifts for the Traveler Who Has It All
Welcome to Jet Set, a recurring feature in which we highlight our favorite accessories and travel must-haves that are perfect for any kind of trip. The holiday season is upon us, and if you’re not sure about how to find the perfect gift for the travel lover in your life, you’ve come to the right place.…
Read MoreSerena Williams Shares Rare Glimpse at 2-Year-Old Daughter Adira’s Tennis Skills
Serena Williams is training up the next great tennis star. Indeed, the 23-time Grand Slam champion shared a rare peek at her and husband Alexis Ohanian’s 2-year-old daughter Adira during a hitting session on a tennis court. In pictures shared to Instagram Nov. 24, Serena volleyed a ball to the toddler, who held her own…
Read MoreDancing With the Stars’ Lindsay Arnold Is Pregnant, Expecting Baby No. 3 With Husband Sam Cusick
Lindsay Arnold‘s troupe is expanding. The Dancing With the Stars alum is pregnant with her and husband Sam Cusick‘s third baby, who will join daughters Sage, 5, and June 2. “BABY CUSICK #3 IS ON THE WAY,” Lindsay wrote on Instagram Nov. 24, sharing photos of herself holding a sonogram next to her family. “We…
Read MoreAfter Shutting His Hedge Fund, Michael Burry Launches a Substack to Speak ‘Freely’ on the A.I. Bubble
Michael Burry attends “The Big Short” New York screening at the Ziegfeld Theater on Nov. 23, 2015 in New York City. Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images Michael Burry, the famed “Big Short” investor who predicted the 2008 housing crash, is once again warning of an emerging market bubble. Nearly two decades later, the hedge fund manager is…
Read MoreWhy James Patterson Believes Marilyn Monroe Was Murdered
Did Kim Kardashian Really Damage Marilyn Monroe’s Dress at 2022 Met Gala? The Truth James Patterson has a theory about Marilyn Monroe‘s death. The prolific author, whose upcoming autofiction The Last Days of Marilyn Monroe: A True Crime Thriller touches on the life and death of the Hollywood icon, believes Monroe was likely murdered due…
Read MoreUtamaro’s ‘Fukagawa in Snow’ Led Sotheby’s HK$688M Sale of Works from the Okada Museum of Art
Sotheby’s white-glove result for Masterpieces of Asian Art from the Okada Museum of Art generated a total of HK$688 million ($88 million). Courtesy Sotheby’s Last week, when all eyes were on the $2.2 billion marquee sales in New York, Sotheby’s achieved another historic result in Hong Kong with the white-glove sale of masterpieces from Japan’s…
Read MoreAfter a Year of Tariffs, This Is How Much More Christmas Will Cost in 2025
Real Christmas trees are one of the few holiday items that aren’t expected to rise in price this year. Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images The holidays typically bring snowy backdrops, festive lights and family gatherings. This year, however, they’re also expected to bring price hikes to gifts, decorations and trees as the full brunt of…
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