Culture
-
Met Opera Production Prompts Search for Stage-Ready Python
Professional snake handler Zoe Ziegfeld is searching for a calm, stage-ready python to join an upcoming production at New York’s Metropolitan Opera.
-
Queen Camilla Returns to Royal Duties with Visit to Dance Academy
Following her summer break at Balmoral, Queen Camilla resumed her public duties this week with a visit to the Royal Academy of Dance in London.
-
Jennifer Lawrence and Priyanka Chopra Jonas Headline 13th LVMH Prize in Paris
Jennifer Lawrence and Priyanka Chopra Jonas joined an elite fashion jury in Paris to award emerging design talent at the 13th annual LVMH Prize ceremony.
-
Nicole Kidman’s Versace Moment Signals Fashion’s Pivot to ‘Practical Magic’ Sequel
Nicole Kidman’s recent appearance in a custom Versace gown marks a strategic intersection of high fashion and the highly anticipated sequel to ‘Practical Magic’.
-
Meghan Markle Honors Gloria Steinem in Personal Tribute
The Duchess of Sussex shared an intimate tribute to her mentor, Gloria Steinem, following the feminist icon’s death at age 92 on September 2.
-
A New Chapter for the Lennon Legacy: Sean Ono Lennon and Charlotte Kemp Muhl Welcome John Lennon’s First Grandchild
Sean Ono Lennon and partner Charlotte Kemp Muhl have announced the birth of their son Aurelius, marking the arrival of legendary Beatle John Lennon’s first grandchild.
-
Wendell Berry, Agrarian Voice and Cultural Critic, Dies at 92
Renowned Kentucky author and environmental advocate Wendell Berry has passed away at 92, leaving a legacy of agrarian thought and resistance to industrial modernization.
-
Dumbo Panel Exposes Backstage Realities for Black Beauty Artists Ahead of New York Fashion Week
Black makeup artists convened in Brooklyn for Mind Candy Beauty’s panel to address pay negotiations, imposter syndrome, and backstage representation at NYFW.
-
Leeds West Indian Carnival Marks 59th Year with Vibrant Chapeltown Parade
Thousands gathered in Leeds for the 59th West Indian Carnival, a vibrant celebration of Caribbean culture that sets the stage for next year’s historic 60th anniversary.
-
Limits of Institutional Absolution: Why the Met Cancelled the John Galliano Exhibition
The Metropolitan Museum of Art and John Galliano have cancelled his planned 2027 Costume Institute exhibition following intense donor and political backlash.
-
How Matt Dinniman Turned ‘Dungeon Crawler Carl’ into a 10-Million-Copy Fantasy Empire
Fantasy author Matt Dinniman has crossed 10 million book sales with ‘Dungeon Crawler Carl,’ transforming a self-published serial into a global multimedia empire.
-
Beyond the Major Corridors: WorldAtlas Highlights 11 Historic Texas Communities for 2026 Travel
WorldAtlas has highlighted 11 underrated Texas towns for 2026, showcasing rare old-growth forests, Carnegie libraries, and historic oil boom relics.
-
Lake Como’s Luxury Intersection: How George and Amal Clooney Define Late-Summer Archival Fashion
George and Amal Clooney define late-summer luxury on Lake Como, blending coordinated neutral fashion with archival curation and high-impact philanthropy.
-
Beyond White House Boundaries: Michelle Obama Reclaims Fashion on Her Own Terms at Martha’s Vineyard
At Martha’s Vineyard, Michelle Obama used bold summer fashion to introduce her book ‘The Look,’ signaling a liberating departure from rigid political style protocols.
-
Southern California Marks Labor Day Extended Weekend With Regional Festivals, Arts, and Community Gatherings
Southern California communities across four counties are staging major cultural festivals, artisan fairs, and outdoor gatherings for Labor Day weekend.