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Gene Hackman's dog was misidentified as other mysteries swirl around actor's death

Gene Hackman's dog was misidentified as other mysteries swirl around actor's death

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Authorities misidentified a deceased dog while investigating the deaths of actor Gene Hackman and his wife, pianist Betsy Arakawa, according to a pet care specialist.
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The Oscars get their biggest audience in 5 years despite dominance of 'Anora' and other small films

The Oscars get their biggest audience in 5 years despite dominance of 'Anora' and other small films

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Smaller movies didn't mean smaller viewer numbers for the Oscars . An estimated 19.
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New Dries Van Noten designer blends the archive with a new voice in Paris

New Dries Van Noten designer blends the archive with a new voice in Paris

PARIS (AP) — Julian Klausner presented his first womenswear collection as creative director of Dries Van Noten Wednesday at the Opéra Garnier in Paris, a setting that reflected the historical influences woven throughout his designs.
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A new exhibition highlights how German artist Anselm Kiefer was inspired by Vincent van Gogh

A new exhibition highlights how German artist Anselm Kiefer was inspired by Vincent van Gogh

AMSTERDAM (AP) — When he was just 17 years old, German artist Anselm Kiefer retraced the footsteps of Vincent van Gogh from the Netherlands through Belgium and into France.
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Former Meta official's 'explosive' memoir about the social media giant to be published next week

Former Meta official's 'explosive' memoir about the social media giant to be published next week

NEW YORK (AP) — An insider account being billed as an “explosive dispatch” about “seven critical years” at Facebook/ Meta will be published next week. Flatiron Books announced Wednesday that “Careless People” is scheduled for Tuesday.
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A South African play about Winnie Madikizela-Mandela explores Black women's long wait for absent men

A South African play about Winnie Madikizela-Mandela explores Black women's long wait for absent men

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — A new play about anti-apartheid icon Winnie Madikizela-Mandela seeks to highlight the struggles of Black women in South Africa who had to wait years for their husbands’ return from exile, prison or faraway work during decades of w
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Courreges at Paris Fashion Week is a balance of concealment and exposure

Courreges at Paris Fashion Week is a balance of concealment and exposure

PARIS (AP) — French fashion house Courrèges' runway show Wednesday was a study in contrasts—minimal yet bold, structured yet fluid, restrained yet expressive.
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Bruce LaBruce, Kent Monkman win Governor General’s Awards in visual and media arts

Bruce LaBruce, Kent Monkman win Governor General’s Awards in visual and media arts

Toronto filmmaker Bruce LaBruce and Cree visual artist Kent Monkman have each won a Governor General’s award in visual and media arts. They’re among eight artists receiving the $25,000 prize and bronze medallion for exceptional contributions.
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With flicks of the wrist, Rio Carnival's drum maestros keep everyone locked in on the beat

With flicks of the wrist, Rio Carnival's drum maestros keep everyone locked in on the beat

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — At a classical orchestra, a conductor’s raised hands often means the start of a performance . Tracing shapes in the air could point to how each beat must come. And one’s free fingers can often signal a shift in dynamics.
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Robert Pattinson reminds audiences that accents are a signature of his performances in 'Mickey 17'

Robert Pattinson reminds audiences that accents are a signature of his performances in 'Mickey 17'

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Often when Robert Pattinson gets a script, one of the first things he does — to the annoyance of his girlfriend, Suki Waterhouse — is try on different voices to bring his character to life.
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