Art
Scottish artist Jasleen Kaur wins 2024 Turner Prize
Scottish artist Jasleen Kaur wins the Turner Prize for Alter Altar, featuring a Ford Escort with a doily, marking the award's 40th year.
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Art
Seized mafia art on display in Milan
Over 80 artworks seized from the Italian mafia, including by Dali and Warhol, are on display in Milan, symbolizing resistance to organized crime.
News
'Moana 2' sails to Thanksgiving record with smash N. America opening
"Moana 2" smashed records with a $220M Thanksgiving debut, the biggest ever. "Wicked: Part I" hit $117M in week two, while "Gladiator II" earned $44M.
Auctions
Ruby slippers from 'The Wizard of Oz' up for auction
The ruby slippers Judy Garland wore in The Wizard of Oz will be auctioned on Dec. 7, with bids expected to hit $3M, nearly 20 years after their theft.
Music
Rod Stewart to play Glastonbury legends slot
Glastonbury's cult status endures 2024 tickets sold in 35 mins at £373.50. Iconic acts from T.Rex to Elton, Coldplay to Dua Lipa light it up!
Culture
'Gladiator II', 'Wicked' battle for N. American box office honors
Hollywood saw a boost with two major films: 'Wicked: Part I' raked in $114M, while 'Gladiator II' earned $55.5M, dominating the weekend box office.
Art
Rare Caravaggio shown to public for first time in Rome exhibition
Caravaggio's rare 'Portrait of Maffeo Barberini' debuts in Rome’s Barberini Palace. See this masterpiece, hidden for centuries, in a first-ever public display.