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Derek Hough's new dad era is off to a sparkling start. The Dancing with the Stars icon and wife Hayley welcomed daughter Everley Capri on December 29, then celebrated with a symbolic necklace.
Flames raced towards Diana Thater's Altadena home, forcing a frantic evacuation. As her artist husband grabbed a server, Thater rescued the cats - but decades of irreplaceable work perished in the blaze.
Celine Dion's recent TikTok debut has fans buzzing, as the iconic singer embraces social media to connect with her devoted followers in new, playful ways.
A Moroccan photographer's striking image captures the complex dance of intimacy and distance in a relationship, inviting viewers to ponder the nuances of human connection.
Maybe it's the invitation of the slowly lengthening days, but at this time of year the author craves a long view. On the approach to the ringfort of [Grianán of Aileach](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grianan_of_Aileach), they find it. As the late aft...
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George Clooney, the renowned actor and director, recently opened up to W Magazine about his early life, including the story of his first kiss at the tender age of 11. Clooney, who has been named the Sexiest Man Alive by People Magazine on two separa...
For over two decades, Gagosian director Bob Monk, a quiet force in the New York art world, worked closely with renowned artists like Ed Ruscha and Richard Artschwager before passing away at 75 from heart complications.
The Aspen Art Museum's Shigeru Ban-designed building was new to me, but that ignorance proved invaluable when I encountered Jacqueline Humphries's perplexing painting installation TSLA (2025).
Forging new trade ties, Mexico's President Sheinbaum welcomed France's Macron to Mexico City in 2025 - a historic visit to strengthen economic bonds between the nations.
Uncover the grandeur of ancient Egypt at the newly opened Grand Egyptian Museum, the world's largest single-civilization museum, showcasing the treasures of King Tutankhamun.
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Amidst the festive season, Bangkok's art elite flocked to the highly anticipated debut of Dib, Thailand's first world-class contemporary art museum, founded by a renowned industrialist.
Even the most flawed films can showcase a captivating performance. When the plot falters and the tone wavers, a skilled actor can still deliver a standout turn worth watching.
Disney's animated legacy spans decades, from the groundbreaking 1937 classic "Snow White" to the upcoming blockbuster "Zootopia 2" - a treasure trove of beloved stories that captivate fans worldwide.
One hundred and fifty years ago today, the Garnier Opera in Paris, one of the most famous opera houses in Europe, was inaugurated. Built by architect Charles Garnier at the behest of Napoleon III, the opulent building was renamed the Palais Garnier f...
Dare to dream big in the vibrant streets of New Orleans, where Disney's *The Princess and the Frog* reminds us that with hard work, the impossible becomes reality.
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The year 2025 was a challenging one for Nicole Kidman. In September, she filed for divorce from her husband of more than 19 years, Keith Urban. Less than a year earlier, she had also lost her beloved mother. With two significant personal losses in qu...
Billions of people around the world rang in 2026 with the ones they love most. Many started the year with a kiss from their significant other. This small token of affection is a tradition for lots of couples renewing their commitment to each other. G...
The Brady Bunch captivated audiences for decades, depicting a pioneering blended family that proved love conquers all - even a disapproving mom.
Kathleen Goncharov, a renowned curator who organized groundbreaking shows at Just Above Midtown gallery, passed away at 73 in her Boca Raton home on New Year's Eve.
Iconic artworks by Salvador Dalí, José Clemente Orozco, and others have officially entered the public domain, granting unfettered access - but with key exceptions to consider.
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Elizabeth Hurley and Billy Ray Cyrus' cozy Christmas celebration has fans buzzing - is their unlikely romance here to stay in 2026?
A renowned sculptor, Chaim Gross emigrated to the U.S. in 1921, later purchasing a four-story townhouse in Manhattan that now houses the foundation bearing his and his wife Renee's names.
Nestled in a lush, wooded gorge, the ancient Kifune Shrine in Kyoto is a revered site dedicated to the water god, where visitors come to make wishes and discover its storied past.
Tristram Hunt Knighted in King Charles' 2026 New Year Honors Tristram Hunt, the director of London's Victoria & Albert Museum, has been knighted by King Charles, landing a spot on the UK's 2026 New Year Honors list. That means Hunt can now offici...
The Istanbul Biennial, "The Three-Legged Cat," has been abruptly cut short after the curator's resignation, leaving over 600,000 visitors disappointed.
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Trinbagonian steel pannist Joshua Regrello's record-breaking steelpan marathon brought national pride, but the year soon took a turbulent turn as Venezuela's Maduro was sworn in for a third term.
These Artists Transformed Their Mental Health Issues Into Chairs In Gaithersburg, Maryland, art curator Sandra Davis set 14 chairs on display in the Arts Barn's professional art gallery in 2024. Each chair, handmade by a different artist, evoked ...
Angelina Jolie's 2023 takeover of a Manhattan studio building promised a global artisan hub, but the brand name was already claimed by a collective of creatives.
Celine Dion's resilience shines as she embraces joy, humor, and the Grinch's spirit, delighting fans with a Christmas surprise that showcases her playful side.
Priceless and uncompensated, care is the lifeblood of human civilization, guiding us from helpless infancy to the final transition of death. It preserves, heals, and empowers us every step of the way.
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Burmese filmmaker Verse translates feminist ideas into powerful visual stories, championing human rights in the face of Myanmar's 2021 coup. Photo from Exile Hub.
Egyptian Archaeologist Vows to Bring Bust of Nefertiti Back from Germany Zahi Hawass, a well-known Egyptian archaeologist, renewed his promise this week to bring an ancient bust of Nefertiti back home. Hawass claims that Egypt is now more ready t...
Reba McEntire and Rex Linn's Christmas Eve engagement has fans eagerly awaiting their wedding plans as the couple celebrates their first holiday season as fiancés.
Mere days before Christmas, the White House unveiled the official Trump family holiday portrait - a striking image of the President and First Lady hand-in-hand, draped in patriotic symbols.
Dozens of looted antiquities have been returned to Turkey by the Met, Virginia Museum, and a private collector, reflecting prosecutors' crackdown on art theft.
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Dolly Parton, the legendary songwriter, has gifted us countless hits, from "Jolene" to "I Will Always Love You." Yet, her favorite song may surprise you - a one-hit wonder that even she admits you may not know.
Forged by Nature: How Maine Shapes This Artist's Pottery Kelly McEvers: Hanako Nakazato says that when she was a kid, she didn't want to work in pottery. Hanako Nakazato: I grew up in Karatsu, which is known for history of pottery. So when I wa...
Lights, camera, action! Discover the 20 most popular Greater Good articles of 2025, plus our staff's top 10 hidden gems. Prepare to be inspired by 14 films that showcase humanity's best.
Featuring a wide range of styles, characters, and jokes, spanning from relatable to absurd, we're back with a fresh collection of Jim Benton's comics. As the artist previously shared, there will always be people who either love what you do or hate it...
Arnulf Rainer, Austrian Artist Known for His 'Overpaintings,' Dies at 96 Arnulf Rainer, the Austrian artist whose relentless drive for experimentation made him a key figure of Europe's postwar scene, died on December 18 at 96 at his home in Austr...