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Chanel names Matthieu Blazy to enter new artistic era

French luxury brand Chanel on Thursday named former Bottega Veneta creative boss Matthieu Blazy as its new artistic director, one of the biggest jobs in fashion tasked with finally turning the page on the Karl Lagerfeld era. Chanel confirmed the appointment shortly after Bottega Veneta announced that the 40-year-old Blazy

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Director Barry Jenkins finds echoes from his past in new Lion King

Barry Jenkins directs Mufasa: The Lion King, exploring family, parenting, and origins, echoing his life themes. Premieres next week.

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Galliano says leaving Maison Margiela after 10 years

John Galliano announced his departure from Maison Margiela after 10 years, crediting owner Renzo Rosso for helping him regain his creative voice post-scandal.

Lifestyle

Sundance unveils eclectic lineup for 2025

Sundance 2025 will feature stars like Lily Gladstone, Benedict Cumberbatch, and Melanie Griffith, showcasing new filmmakers and impactful films from around the world.

Art

Ancient marble statue found during Greek road works

Labourers in Athens uncovered a marble Hermes statue and Roman-era artifacts near the Acropolis during gas pipe work, revealing Greece's rich past.

Culture

'Emilia Perez' tops Golden Globes nominations

'Emilia Perez', Jacques Audiard's surreal narco-thriller musical, leads Golden Globes with 10 nominations, including nods for Karla Sofia Gascon, Selena Gomez, and Zoe Saldana.

Auctions

Way up high: Dorothy's ruby slippers fetch record $32.5 mn

Judy Garland's iconic ruby slippers from The Wizard of Oz sold for a record $32.5M, becoming the most valuable movie memorabilia ever auctioned.

Cars

Electric, Iconic, Sustainable: The First-Ever Popemobile by Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz unveils the first all-electric Popemobile for Pope Francis, marking a sustainable milestone ahead of the 2025 Jubilee celebration.

Culture

'Miracles' and controversies in Notre Dame's renaissance

The five-year Notre Dame restoration features heroism, divine recoveries, design debates, lead concerns, a fire cause mystery, and an entry fee row.

Lifestyle

New Natalia Lafourcade album celebrates music's onstage evolutions

Natalia Lafourcade’s live Carnegie Hall album bridges her creative path, blending roots, genres, and her signature heartfelt artistry.

Museum

British Museum chief says Marbles deal with Greece 'some distance' away

The British Museum's head, George Osborne, says a deal with Greece over the Parthenon Marbles is "still some distance" away, despite ongoing talks.

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.