This dress worn by Diana will be auctioned later this month at Julien’s. Image source: Julien’s Later this month, Julien’s will auction another epic collection of clothes and accessories from Diana, the late Princess of Wales. Collectors have already started bidding to acquire some of the items in this collection. While Diana’s items are a huge draw, the auction includes items from other royal family members, making it extra special for collectors and royal family enthusiasts. It was last year at this time that Julien’s, a valued WorthPoint Industry Partner, held an auction of some of Diana’s clothing and accessories,…
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In our current era of endlessly self-referential IP-driven entertainment, the cameo is king. In big blockbuster movies, they provide an outlet for actors who just can’t swing the time commitment of a six-movie deal to appear as beloved characters for a scene or two before disappearing forever or getting killed off. The world of superheroes is full of such cameos—just watch any Deadpool or Thor movie and you’ll get the gist.In others, the cameo serves a variety of purposes. Celebrities often play themselves to give movies a certain real-world edge. Actors will sometimes use cameos to play against type, appearing…
Frank Herbert’s sci-fi epic Dune and its sequels are notoriously challenging to adapt. Critics met David Lynch’s 1984 “Dune” film with scorn, calling it an inscrutable mess with no clear vision–Roger Ebert said everything from the costumes to the script seemed unfinished–and conflicts with Universal during production reportedly made it one of Lynch’s least favorite projects. Meanwhile, Sci-Fi Channel’s multi-part adaptation, “Frank Herbert’s Dune,” overcorrected and drew criticism for explaining too much and leaving too little to the viewer’s imagination, before Denis Villeneuve turned the novels into two Oscar-winning films. Developer Funcom sidestepped all these issues in its new online…
During Art Basel week 2025, art fair VOLTA Basel will return for its 20th edition. This year’s event will include a larger venue, expanded programming, and a roster of more than 70 galleries from 29 countries, up from just 45 galleries last year. The fair runs June 19th through 22nd at Hall 4.U at Messeplatz 21, a short walk from Art Basel, with a press preview scheduled for June 18th. VOLTA, which was founded in 2005, is known for galleries that showcase emerging and underrepresented talent. This year, the fair will feature thematic sections, including SOLO (focused on individual artists)…
Oasis’s summer tour is set to reignite full-blown Britpop mania—and just in time, American portraitist Elizabeth Peyton’s double portrait of the Gallagher brothers is getting renewed attention. Liam + Noel (Gallagher) (1996), a portrait capturing the Oasis frontmen at the apex of their fame, will be auctioned at Sotheby’s on June 24th, carrying an estimate of £1.5 million–£2 million ($2.03 million–$2.71 million). The painting will be on view at the London galleries from June 18th until the sale. The painting is among the largest and most complex of Peyton’s portraits of the duo. It is based on a photograph by…
The unexpected twists, betrayals, and confrontations are going to continue in Salem in this week’s Days of Our Lives as Philip and Xander remain in focus. But did Xander just try to kill Philip again? Here’s everything to know about the June 13 episode of Days of Our Lives, where Xander is indeed caught in a precarious position. Did Xander try to kill Philip in Days of Our Lives again? In the last few weeks, the tension between Philip Kiriakis and his cousin, Xander, reached a boiling point with the two clashing violently. Philip ended up severely injured in this.…
ArtLauren VelvickPortrait of Laura and Rachel Lancaster. Courtesy Workplace UK.Painters Laura and Rachel Lancaster are twins, but their work is anything but identical. Laura’s is energetic, with oil paint thickly applied to pick out figures in landscapes. Meanwhile, Rachel depicts moments of stillness and intimacy in soft shades. They paint in parallel, from the same studio in Newcastle, England, each with her own take on the nuances of memory in our image-dominated culture. I met Laura and Rachel in their shared studio in the leafy Ouseburn area of Newcastle, just outside of the city center, amid galleries, boutiques, bars, and…
Courtesy Verso Lauren O’Neill-Butler portrays the ten well-researched case studies that comprise her book on artistic activism, The War of Art: A History of Artists’ Protests in America, as qualified successes. The working class late 1960s Women Artists in Revolution group, for example, had a formative influence on the more renowned Art Workers’ Coalition, though the former’s emphasis on women-only spaces at times risked becoming, in Adrienne Rich’s words, “an end in itself.” The 1970s Black Emergency Cultural Coalition pioneered prison arts programs more humane than many of today’s versions, yet the group didn’t prioritize feminist concerns. The prominence of…
Wondering whether Lucy ends up with Harry or John in Materialists why her ending has drawn attention? Throughout the film, Lucy finds herself caught between two very different men: a successful new love interest and a familiar figure from her past. As emotions rise and her personal and professional lives collide, Lucy makes a quiet but powerful decision that shapes the film’s ending. Here is what we know about Lucy’s complicated love triangle, how it plays out, and where she finally lands. Does Lucy end up with Harry or John in Materialists’ ending? Lucy ends up with John in Materialists.…
When Marvel announced they were releasing a gigantic popcorn bucket for The Fantastic Four: First Steps in the shape of Galactus’ head, they did not mention a price. Given that it was 17.5 inches tall and 20 inches wide, you knew it wouldn’t be cheap.Well, it is not. The AMC Theatres website lists the Fantastic Four Galactus popcorn bucket (complete with light-up eyes) at a price of $79.95. Your bank account better be the size of Galactus if you want one.READ MORE: The Shocking Connection Between Wanda and Doctor DoomThese fancy popcorn buckets are never inexpensive, but they’re not typically $80 a pop either.…
