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Jessica Walter, an award-winning actress beloved for her role in the television series “Arrested Development,” died Wednesday in her sleep at her home in New York City, her daughter confirmed in a statement to CNN. She was 80. “It is with a heavy heart that I confirm the passing of my beloved mom Jessica,” her

When most of us need to sound smart about wine, we simply tilt the glass a little, take a big sniff, and mumble something about dark fruits. But a group of French wine connoisseurs have detected a sprinkle of stardust at their latest tasting, after becoming the first people in the world to sample and

A painting of Paris by Vincent van Gogh, barely seen by the public after being stashed in a French family’s private collection for more than a century, sold at auction Thursday for over 16 million euros ($19.1 million). “Street scene in Montmartre” was painted in the spring of 1887, three years before the Dutch master

A painting of Paris by Vincent van Gogh, which has almost never been seen by the public after being stashed within a French family’s private collection for more than a century, has sold for 16,251,000 euros ($19.1 million) after fees. “Street scene in Montmartre” was painted in the spring of 1887, three years before the

Stripping off a few layers when things heat up can often be the most natural thing in the world. Few of us, however, would attempt it in front of a crowd of hundreds while stood in front of a volcano spewing lava. But adventure tour guide Sveinn Snorri Sighvatsson has gone viral for doing just

It all went away last spring — the ballet, the philharmonic, standup comedy, concerts, our beloved Broadway. But thanks to the the Covid-19 vaccine rollout and warmer weather on the horizon, New Yorkers will be treated to the art they love in 2021. In fact, we will be immersed in it. Violin popups in the

Former late night talk show host Jay Leno has apologized for making jokes about Asians, according to an Asian American advocacy group. Media Action Network for Asian Americans has mounted a yearslong campaign regarding the former “Tonight Show” host’s history of racist remarks, according to a press release it shared Thursday with CNN. The apology

The Producers Guild of America announced their winners in a virtual ceremony on Wednesday. The awards could be an indicator of who will take home an Academy Award next month. “Nomadlad,” directed by Chloe Zhao, and an Oscar frontrunner, took the top honor of Outstanding Theatrical Motion Picture. Netflix’s “The Crown” won the top television

Chrissy Teigen has deleted her Twitter account, saying that the social media platform has started to serve her “negatively.” The model and TV personality, who had more than 13.7 million followers, announced that she would be leaving the site in a series of tweets on Wednesday. “Hey. For over 10 years, you guys have been

Tourists sprawled over sidewalks, garbage piled up in the streets, and thousands-strong lines to enter museums. Overtourism feels a long time ago now, but the after effects are still being felt in Italian cities, where locals have been squeezed out by Airbnbs, businesses have been drowned out by souvenir shops, and whole economies have been

Britney Spears’ attorney is requesting the judge overseeing her court ordered conservatorship, remove her father, Jamie Spears, as the conservator of her person, and permanently replace him with Jodi Montgomery. The request came in the form of a petition Samuel D. Ingham III filed in Los Angeles Superior Court Tuesday evening. Jamie Spears has been

While Kelly Ripa celebrated National Puppy Day at home, the internet missed her being at work. On Tuesday, Ripa posted a video of her pups at home on her Instagram stories. Meanwhile, entertainment reporter Maria Menounos filled in for her on “LIVE with Kelly and Ryan.” The internet of course wondered why, as if Ripa

Amazon already has a searing satire about out-of-control superheroes, “The Boys,” which has quickly become its signature series. “Invincible,” an animated show with basically the same broad outline, thus feels a tad redundant, though the opening episodes, produced very much for adults, yield some of the same visceral thrills. The series comes from “The Walking

The cast of “Glee” will reunite in honor of LGBTQ+ teens at the upcoming 32nd Annual GLAAD Media Awards. Demi Lovato will introduce them, GLAAD announced in a statement. Cast members Jacob Artist, Chris Colfer, Darren Criss, Vanessa Lengies, Jane Lynch, Kevin McHale, Heather Morris, Matthew Morrison, Alex Newell, Amber Riley, Harry Shum Jr., Becca