Now on display in Washington: work of an artist with a distinctly different slant on things, as Serena Altschul shows us: He paints upside down (meaning the art, not the artist). It’s the long-time trademark of German-born painter Georg Baselitz. Altschul met up with the artist, accompanied by his translator, …
Read More »Walmart streaming service may battle Netflix, Amazon Prime Video head on
First came Netflix. Next comes Disneyflix. And then comes… Walmartflix? Giant retailer Walmart (WMT) is considering launching a subscription streaming video service to go up against Netflix and its e-commerce foe Amazon, according to a report by The Information, which cites unnamed people familiar with the matter. It could be priced at less than $8 …
Read More »2018 Tony Awards winners: Complete list of winners from Sunday’s 72nd Tony Awards (updated)
The 2018 Tony Awards are in the books. Sara Bareilles and Josh Groban hosted the 72nd annual awards show from Radio City Music Hall on Sunday, for the first time. The two joked that the key to hosting the Tonys was never winning any awards. And Bareilles upheld her losing streak at …
Read More »“Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” stars explain why fans are keeping the play’s secrets
In the final scene of the last “Harry Potter” movie, Harry, Ron, and Hermione send their children off to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry – and that’s where the new Broadway play “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” picks up. J.K. Rowling’s beloved characters are adults and their children …
Read More »Prince Harry, Meghan make first public appearance since royal wedding
The royal newlyweds, Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, made their first public appearance Tuesday since their Saturday wedding. They attended a Buckingham Palace garden party honoring Harry’s father, Prince Charles, for his many years of charitable works. The long spell of sunny weather that gave their Saturday wedding …
Read More »See the first trailer for Queen biopic “Bohemian Rhapsody”
Though the film’s road to the big screen has been rocky at times, the trailer for “Bohemian Rhapsody” is finally here. In the video, Rami Malek of “Mr. Robot” fame rocks out as Freddie Mercury, playing Queen classics like “Another One Bites the Dust,” “We Will Rock You” and of …
Read More »A new biography asks, “Who is Tiger Woods?”
Update: Please see below for responses from Woods’ representatives and the authors. A new biography, “Tiger Woods” (published by Simon & Schuster, a division of CBS), uncovers new information about the life and career of one of the greatest athletes ever. The co-authors, investigative journalist Armen Keteyian and Sports Illustrated …
Read More »Judge will allow five Bill Cosby accusers to testify at sex assault retrial
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Pa. — A judge has agreed to let five additional accusers of Bill Cosby testify at his sexual assault retrial, scheduled to begin next month. Judge Steven O’Neill’s ruling Thursday is a victory for prosecutors looking to portray the 80-year-old Cosby as one of Hollywood’s biggest serial predators. …
Read More »Barack Obama, Netflix in talks about Barack and Michelle Obama producing content for the streaming service: Report
LOS ANGELES — Barack Obama and Netflix have had conversations about the former president and his wife, Michelle, producing shows for the streaming service, a source familiar with the matter confirms to CBS News’ Julianna Goldman. The proposed deal was first reported Friday by The New York Times, which cited people …
Read More »The whimsy of decoupage artist John Derian
“What’s Old Is New” is the principle that guides the craftsman who turns classic prints into… well, we’ll let Erin Moriarty of “48 Hours” explain: John Derian is on a treasure hunt in New York City. “You never know — it’s like making a new discovery,” he said, entering a …
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