In a time of great international anxiety, the television ground seems fertile for a bit of soapy escapism. Enter NBC’s highly-promoted “Grosse Pointe Garden Society,” which may not exactly wither and die, but struggles to grow in its four episodes sent to press, lacking in most of the key departments needed to make a network soap opera a hit. Watching it got me thinking why some shows like “GPGS” work and others falter. What makes a good network soap? First and foremost, a hit takes vibrant personalities, characters we root for or against, like J.R. Ewing or the memorable ladies…
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Frieze New York 2025 has announced its exhibitor list and programming details, with the fair set to return to The Shed in Hudson Yards from May 7th–11th. In total, 68 galleries from more than 25 countries will participate, the same number that showed at Frieze New York 2024. The 2025 edition will include all four mega-galleries (Hauser & Wirth, Pace, Gagosian, and David Zwirner) as well as internationally recognized galleries from across the globe. Galleries confirmed for the main section include Esther Schipper, Victoria Miro, Thaddaeus Ropac, and White Cube. Major New York galleries such as Casey Kaplan, James Cohan,…
Today’s Jewelry Collection Story comes from Emily also known as @aur__else which I personally think is an incredibly clever handle. I first found Emily on TikTok when her videos lured me in for being so comforting – I love how she stacks her necklaces and charms, how she uses fun, colorful glass pieces mixed in with gold, and her overall candid approach to navigating fine jewelry from an attainable point of view. I was excited that Emily agreed to share her personal collection and now even more excited for you all to read about it: “I’d like to think I’ve…
A rare, hand-painted Banksy from the collection of blink-182’s co-founder and bassist, Mark Hoppus, will go under the hammer at Sotheby’s in London on March 4. The painting, titled Crude Oil (Vettriano), has a high estimate of £5 million and will headline the house’s Modern and Contemporary evening sale.Hoppus, who made three number one albums with the American rock band, will donate some of the funds raised by the painting to the California Fire Foundation and two Los Angeles medical charities in the wake of the devastating wildfires. They are the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and its Child Life Program,…
The finale of Yellowjackets Season 2 delivered one of the most shocking moments of the series: Natalie being killed. As fans grapple with the emotional fallout, one question dominates the conversation— who killed Natalie? Was Misty Quigley responsible for her death, or was Lisa somehow involved? Here’s a breakdown of the events that led to this tragic twist and explore the motivations behind the killer’s actions. Did Misty Quigley kill Natalie in Yellowjackets Season 2? Yes, Misty Quigley killed Natalie in Yellowjackets Season 2. In the series finale, the group was consumed by their past survivalist rituals. A deadly game…
The first time we meet Captain America, he’s punching Adolf Hitler in the kisser. Talk about making an entrance! Created by writer Joe Simon and artist Jack Kirby, and debuting March 1, 1941, Captain America #1 features one of the most famous comic book covers of all time.Eighty-four years later, Captain America remains one of the most iconic and celebrated superheroes, moving seamlessly from comic books to the silver screen as one of the key players in the blockbuster Marvel Cinematic Universe. If nothing else, the new hit movie, “Captain America: Brave New World,” proves just how much star power…
Art deco bracelet featuring diamonds and Burmese rubies set in platinum. Over the past year or so, there’s been lots of talk, from home magazines to fashion blogs, about art deco making a comeback. Truthfully, though, collectors have never taken their finger off the pulse of art deco as it has moved in and out of the mainstream spotlight. Jewelry fans, in particular, have continued to buy these amazing designs with steadfast devotion, and some of those treasures are now true antiques. One of the great things about a trend like this current art deco one is seeing a new…
Universal Pictures has finally released The Odyssey photo for Christopher Nolan’s upcoming epic drama, based on the classic Greek poem of the same name. It unveils the first look at Matt Damon’s character, as he once again reunites with the acclaimed filmmaker after 2023’s Oppenheimer movie. The movie is scheduled to arrive in theaters on July 17, 2026. Who is Matt Damon’s character in The Odyssey? The Odyssey photo has confirmed that Damon will be portraying the leading role of Greek hero Odysseus. In the original story, the character is also introduced as the “king of Ithaca, who heads back…
David Dunn, a 42-year-old bathroom fitter, recently used his metal detector in a pasture in Leicester, England. Dunn picked up a faint signal on his metal detector during his time here, which led to a “once-in-a-lifetime” discovery. Initially, Dunn unearthed two Roman coins from the ground. A nearby farmer helped him dig further beneath the ground after the discovery. Dunn and the farmer found a collection of fifty Roman coins. “Something told me to go to that field. I wasn’t expecting much, but then it just snowballed from there,” Dunn told Leicester Live. The collection consists of antoninianus coins used…
Art MarketArtsy EditorialArtsy’s online showcase Black-Owned Galleries Now showcases more than 60 gallerists from around the world and the artists they platform. Here, Artsy Editorial spotlights 10 participating galleries to watch. Kampala, UgandaKnown for: Uplifting voices from across UgandaInstallation view of “Identity And Spirituality” at Umoja Gallery, 2025. Courtesy of Umoja Gallery. Umoja Gallery, established in 2011 by Ugandan curator Lyton Hillary, is located among a thriving arts community on Kampala’s north side, alongside neighbors Afriart Gallery and AKA Gallery. For over a decade, the gallery has devoted its programming to elevating the visibility of artists from across the African…
