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President Macron outlined his New Renaissance project in the exhibition room housing the world-famous Mona Lisa painting
Mona Lisa to be moved as part of major Louvre overhaul
PARIS — The Mona Lisa will be moved to a new exhibition space at the Louvre in Paris as part of a plan to renovate the world's most frequented museum.Emmanuel Macron stood in front of the masterpiece by Leonardo da Vinci as he made the announcement to an audience of dignitaries, with the change to be introduced by 2031 and visitors charged separately to see the painting.The French president was outlining his New Renaissance project, which will also involve an international competition to design a second entrance to relieve the growing pressure of visitor numbers beneath the famous glass Pyramid.Tariff changes will also be introduced from next January so non-EU residents – including UK tourists – pay more to visit.Macron was giving his response to warnings from the Louvre's...
January 29, 2025

Mona Lisa to be moved as part of major Louvre overhaul

Relative newcomer Mikey Madison could be nominated for her performance in Anora
Comeback queens, blockbusters and Succession stars: The Oscar nominations previewed
LOS ANGELES — The Oscar nominations will be announced soon, in an exciting year for the film awards race where there is no consensus frontrunner for best picture.Blockbusters such as Wicked and Dune: Part Two will compete with Emilia Pérez, Conclave, A Complete Unknown, The Brutalist and Anora when the shortlists are released at lunchtime.The nominations were due to be announced last week, but were postponed after the voting period was extended due to the Los Angeles wildfires.The Academy Awards ceremony, hosted by US comic Conan O'Brien, will take place on 2 March.There are two musicals, two massive pop stars, two Sebastian Stan films, two actors from Succession and several comeback queens in the race this year.Here are a few things to look out for when the Academy announces its...
January 23, 2025

Comeback queens, blockbusters and Succession stars: The Oscar nominations previewed

Turner's career had been at a low-point when she started recording the album in 1983
Tina Turner's lost Private Dancer song rediscovered
LOS ANGELES — A song recorded for Tina Turner's blockbuster album Private Dancer, that was presumed lost, has been rediscovered and will receive its first play on BBC Radio 2 later.Hot For You, Baby, was cut at Capitol Studios in Hollywood and originally intended to be an album track.But it was ultimately jettisoned in favour of era-defining pop hits such What's Love Got To Do With It, Better Be Good To Me and the album's title track.Presumed missing, the master tape was recently rediscovered as her record label compiled a 40th anniversary re-release of Private Dancer.An up-tempo rocker, full of showboating guitar chords and an extremely 1980s cowbell, Hot For You, Baby is a prime example of Turner's raspy, physical style of soul.The track will receive its first play on...
January 23, 2025

Tina Turner's lost Private Dancer song rediscovered

David Lynch
David Lynch, director of ‘Twin Peaks’ and ‘Mulholland Drive’, dead at 78
LOS ANGELES — David Lynch, an influential director known for his unique and surrealistic films and TV shows including “Blue Velvet” and “Twin Peaks,” has died. He was 78.His death was confirmed via his official Facebook page, where his family wrote:“It is with deep regret that we, his family, announce the passing of the man and the artist, David Lynch. We would appreciate some privacy at this time. There’s a big hole in the world now that he’s no longer with us. But, as he would say, ‘Keep your eye on the donut and not on the hole.’”“It’s a beautiful day with golden sunshine and blue skies all the way.”CNN has reached out to Lynch’s foundation for further comment. A cause of death has not been disclosed.Lynch’s almost-50-year cinematic career was...
January 17, 2025

David Lynch, director of ‘Twin Peaks’ and ‘Mulholland Drive’, dead at 78

Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan attends the trailer launch of his film Tanhaji in Mumbai, India, Nov. 19, 2019
Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan 'out of danger' after attack at home in Mumbai
NEW DELHI — Indian Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan was recovering in hospital on Thursday after being stabbed repeatedly by an intruder at his home in Mumbai overnight.The 54-year-old actor underwent surgery after suffering six stab wounds in the attack, including two deep cuts in his back, according to doctors at Mumbai's Lilavati Hospital.Doctor Nitin Dange told reporters after the operation that Khan had "sustained a major injury to the thoracic spinal cord due to a lodged knife in the spine"."Surgery was performed to remove the knife and also repair the leaking spinal fluid," he added.Khan's team said in a statement he was "out of danger" following the surgery."He is currently in recovery and the doctors are monitoring his progress," his...
January 17, 2025

Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan 'out of danger' after attack at home in Mumbai

Austrian-American composer Arnold Schoenberg was famed for breaking away from conventional harmonies
Composer Arnold Schoenberg's archive destroyed in LA fires
LOS ANGELES — At least 100,000 scores by the pioneering 20th century Austrian-American composer Arnold Schoenberg have been destroyed in the Los Angeles wildfires.The sheet music was kept at his family's music production company — which burnt down in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood last week.While no original manuscripts were lost, the music owned by Belmont Music Publishing had been the main collection of scores rented out to orchestras and musicians.The director of the American Symphony Orchestra, Leon Botstein, said these had been an "indispensable resource" for performing musicians.Schoenberg's son, Larry, 83, said the sheet music had been kept in a building behind his house. Both buildings were razed in the fires last week.Other Schoenberg memorabilia was also...
January 15, 2025

Composer Arnold Schoenberg's archive destroyed in LA fires

NewJeans' members may only be aged 16 to 20, but they have taken a fierce stance against what they see as record industry exploitation
Record label takes legal action against K-pop band
SEOUL — The chart-topping K-pop band NewJeans may be prevented from signing advertising deals and other contracts after their record label filed an injunction against them.The five-piece are currently engaged in a fierce dispute with Ador, the entertainment company that formed their band in 2022.Last November, the group claimed their contracts were invalid, due to what they alleged was a pattern of bullying, harassment and subterfuge at the company. Ador, which denied the allegations, sued to have their contracts upheld.The company is now accusing NewJeans of trying to sign independent deals without its approval, and has taken further legal action in Seoul, South Korea."This decision was made to prevent confusion and potential harm to third parties, including advertisers," Ador...
January 14, 2025

Record label takes legal action against K-pop band

Meghan and Prince Harry visited people impacted by the devastating Los Angeles wildfires this week
Meghan Netflix show delayed over LA wildfires
LOS ANGELES — The Duchess of Sussex's new Netflix show has been postponed until March due to the Los Angeles wildfires, the streaming giant has announced.The lifestyle series, which was filmed in southern California, had been due to premiere on Wednesday.Netflix said it had offered its "full support" to Meghan's request to delay the release.Wildfires have raged through the California city since Tuesday, killing at least 16 people and forcing hundreds of thousands to evacuate their homes.In a statement, Netflix described the upcoming program as a "heartfelt tribute to the beauty of Southern California", adding that it was moving the premiere of With Love, Meghan over the "ongoing devastation" caused by the fires."I'm thankful to my partners...
January 13, 2025

Meghan Netflix show delayed over LA wildfires

This year's Oscars ceremony will take place in Hollywood on 2 March
Oscar nominations postponed because of LA fires
LOS ANGELES — The announcement of this year's Oscar nominations has been delayed by two days because of the deadly wildfires raging in the Los Angeles area.It had been scheduled for Friday 17 January, but the stars and films up for Academy Awards will now be revealed on 19 January.The voting for the nearly 10,000 Academy members, which opened on 8 January, has also been extended by two days, until Tuesday 14 January.Former Oscars host Billy Crystal is among the celebrities who have lost homes in the blaze, as well as Paris Hilton, James Woods and Miles Teller.In a letter sent to members on Wednesday, Academy CEO Bill Kramer said: "We want to offer our deepest condolences to those who have been impacted by the devastating fires across Southern California."So many of our...
January 09, 2025

Oscar nominations postponed because of LA fires

Adriana Paz, from left, Edgar Ramirez, Selena Gomez, Jacques Audiard, Karla Sofia Gascon, and Zoe Saldana with the award for best motion picture
Golden Globes 2025: France’s 'Emilia Pérez' wins big, as 'The Brutalist' nabs major awards
LOS ANGELES — France’s 'Emilia Pérez' and the American epic 'The Brutalist' dominate in the Film categories, while favorites Shōgun and Baby Reindeer win big in the TV awards. Here’s the complete lowdown on this year’s Golden Globes and what it all means for the awards season ahead.The Golden Globes was the first major awards ceremony of the year and officially kicked off awards season.It has been a hard-to-predict awards season, with the likes of Emilia Pérez, The Brutalist, Anora and Conclave aiming to emerge as a favorite, even if there has been no clear frontrunner – especially compared to last year’s critical darling and box office juggernaut Oppenheimer.However, with four wins, including Best Film (Comedy or Musical), Best Motion Picture (Non-English...
January 06, 2025

Golden Globes 2025: France’s 'Emilia Pérez' wins big, as 'The Brutalist' nabs major awards

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