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• Oceania Live Action: Disney's Creative Dilemma opinion-review

  Disney's upcoming live-action adaptation of 'Oceania' (Moana), set for Italian release on August 19, 2026, has reignited debate about the creative value of Disney's live-action…

• New Yorker Cartoon 'Trump and Carney Face Off' other

  The New Yorker's cartoon section, Blitt's Kvetchbook, features a cartoon titled 'Trump and Carney Face Off,' satirizing a political confrontation between Donald Trump and Mark…

• Dolly Parton's Six Fashion Rules from 'Behind the Seams' other

  Dolly Parton, the legendary country music figure, has sadly passed away at the age of 80. Celebrated not only for her music but also for her philanthropic efforts, she also left a…

• Colorado Launches Fat Marmot Week, Voting Opens for Chunkiest Alpine Rodent other

  Colorado is celebrating its inaugural Fat Marmot Week, modeled after Alaska's Fat Bear Week, to honor yellow-bellied marmots as they get ready for hibernation. The voting period…

• Fire at Russian-Chinese Amur Gas Chemical Complex Kills 3, Injures Over 100 other

  A fire at the Amur Gas Chemical Complex (Amur GKhK), a joint Russian-Chinese petrochemical facility in Russia's far eastern Amur region, resulted in the deaths of three people,…

• Dolly Parton, Beloved Country Icon, Dies at 80 other

  Dolly Parton, the iconic country singer and cultural figure, has died at the age of 80. Known for her glittering stage presence and universal appeal, Parton was a rare figure who…

• Vogue's Top Collagen Creams for Firm, Plump Skin other

  Vogue has curated a list of the best collagen creams, featuring products from brands like SkinCeuticals, Olay, Elemis, Torriden, Medicube, Paula's Choice, L'Oréal Paris, Dr.…

• Leslie Wayne's 'The Unintended Blues' at River to River Festival exhibition

  Leslie Wayne's exhibition 'The Unintended Blues' presents large-scale paintings that initially resemble photographs, depicting melting Arctic icebergs, Manhattan, harbor…

• Dolly Parton's 'Jolene': The Story Behind the Iconic Country Hit other

  On Tuesday, the iconic country music star Dolly Parton died at the age of 80. Her timeless 1973 hit 'Jolene' continues to resonate, leading to numerous renditions, including a…

• Dolly Parton, Country Music Icon, Dies at 80 other

  On Tuesday, August 25, Dolly Parton, the iconic country music star, passed away at the age of 80. Her family confirmed her death, revealing that she had been unwell for a while.…

• Dolly Parton Dies at 80, Days Before Nashville Museum Opening other

  Dolly Parton, the iconic figure in country music, has passed away at 80 years old, according to an announcement from her family on Tuesday. Her nephew Bryan Seaver honored her…

• Dolly Parton Dies at 80; Vogue Revisits 1994 Profile other

  Dolly Parton, the beloved singer-songwriter, author, actor, and philanthropist, has passed away at the age of 80, as confirmed by her family. In a retrospective piece by Vogue,…

• Asian shipper pays record US$5.3 million for Panama Canal access other

  According to sources with knowledge of the situation, a shipper has set a new record by paying US$5.3 million for passage through the Panama Canal. This fee, made by SK Gas Ltd, a…

• Takt Studio's Minimalist Packaging for Drip Silver architecture-design

  Takt Studio has introduced a fresh packaging concept for Drip Silver, a brand specializing in silver jewelry, characterized by its minimalist designs and organic shapes. This new…

• Brittany Seaside Towns Turn on Parisian Tourists Amid Summer Influx other

  In Finistère, Brittany, local resentment towards Parisian tourists has escalated into hostile acts, including scratched car doors and verbal insults. The region's population…

• Studio House by Estudio Dupuy on El Cazador Slopes architecture-design

  Completed in 2025, The Studio House is a residential project spanning 340 m², crafted by architect Horacio Dupuy of Estudio Dupuy in Belén de Escobar, Argentina. Nestled on two…

• Casa Estudio by Estudio Dupuy: A House-Studio on the Barranca of El Cazador architecture-design

  In Belén de Escobar, Argentina, the architecture firm Estudio Dupuy has completed Casa Estudio, a 340-square-meter house-studio project designed by lead architect Horacio Dupuy.…

• US State Department Removes Kehinde Wiley Painting from Dominican Republic Embassy institutional

  The US State Department has removed Kehinde Wiley's piece, Young Artists After Siamesas 1960 (2015), created for the embassy in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, and is looking…

• Dolly Parton, Country Music Icon and Cultural Legend, Dies at 80 other

  Dolly Parton, the iconic singer-songwriter, actress, and philanthropist, has died at the age of 80, as announced by her family on Tuesday. Her nephew, Bryan Seaver, shared the…

• Sturgeon Lunar Eclipse in Pisces: Astrological Forecast for All Signs other

  According to a Vogue article, the final full moon and partial lunar eclipse of the summer will take place on August 28 in the water sign Pisces. This phenomenon, referred to as…

• Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold Review: Incremental Upgrades, Higher Price other

  Google's Pixel 11 Pro Fold, priced at $1,899, offers modest improvements over its predecessor but faces stiff competition. The device features an IP68 rating for water and dust…

• Maggie Walsh on Fandom, Honesty, and Building Teams other

  In an interview featured in PRINT Magazine, Maggie Walsh, the Head of Strategy at the digital and social agency GLOW, offers her personal reflections. With a robust background…

• Dolly Parton: A Life in Pictures other

  Dolly Parton, the iconic country music star from Tennessee, has sadly passed away at the age of 80. Over an incredible 60-year career, she sold over 100 million records, wrote…

• Family announces death other

  The family of an individual has announced their death. The announcement was made public through a BBC News video report. The news is categorized under the United States, Country…

• Poetry as a Tool for Climate Communication and Ecological Awareness opinion-review

  An article published in The Conversation posits that speculative climate poetry plays a crucial role in fostering ecological awareness by transforming abstract climate scenarios…

• Country Music Legend Dolly Parton Dies at 80 other

  Dolly Parton, the legendary country artist, has passed away at the age of 80, as confirmed by her family via social media. In a heartfelt video, her nephew, Brian Seaver,…

• Dolly Parton Dies at 80: A Look Back at Her Early Style and Career other

  Dolly Parton, the legendary figure in country music, has passed away at the age of 80, as confirmed by her family. Parton, who began her musical journey in Tennessee during…

• Lalique Opens Intimate 13-Suite Hotel in Zurich's Heritage Villa Florhof architecture-design

  Lalique has launched a boutique hotel within Zurich's Villa Florhof, boasting 13 uniquely crafted rooms and suites. The property was purchased in 2022 by Silvio Denz, chairman of…

• Fátima Rodrigo's 'Con todo y mi tristeza' at Museo Tamayo Explores Latin American TV Aesthetics exhibition

  Peruvian artist Fátima Rodrigo's interactive installation 'Con todo y mi tristeza' is on view at the Museo Tamayo in Mexico City until September 27, 2026. The work draws on the…

• Dolly Parton, Country Music Icon, Dies at 80 other

  Dolly Parton, the legendary country singer-songwriter from the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee, has died at the age of 80. Over a seven-decade career, she won 10 Grammy awards, sold…

• Country Icon Dolly Parton Dies at 80 other

  Dolly Parton, the legendary American country singer-songwriter, died at age 80. The announcement was made by a nephew via a social media video. At the end of 2025, she had…

• Country Music Legend Dolly Parton Dies at 80 other

  Dolly Parton, the iconic country music singer-songwriter known for her crystalline voice, poignant songs, and flamboyant style, has died at the age of 80. The news was reported by…

• Lost Art Press Book Signings and Demonstrations at Handworks 2026 festival-fair

  Lost Art Press will bring its full catalog of books, Crucible tools (including 150 new lump hammers), and apparel to Handworks, a hand tool show in Amana, Iowa, on September 4-5.…

• Dolly Parton, Country Music Icon and Philanthropist, Dies at 80 other

  Dolly Parton, the beloved country music icon and philanthropist, passed away at 80 in Nashville, though the cause of her death remains undisclosed. Her nephew, Bryan Seaver,…

• Dolly Parton, Country Icon and Philanthropist, Dies at 80 other

  Dolly Parton, the iconic singer, songwriter, and actress, has died at the age of 80. Her nephew, Brian Seaver, shared the news on Instagram, revealing that she succumbed to cancer…

• 1 Hotel Copenhagen Opens as a Model of Biophilic Design and Sustainability architecture-design

  In 2022, 1 Hotel Copenhagen debuted as the first 1 Hotels establishment in the Nordic region, situated in the Latin Quarter of Copenhagen. This wellness retreat, featuring 282…

• Creatives Selling to AI: Rights Expert Katarina Feder on Voice, Likeness, and Contracts opinion-review

  In the 'Know Your Rights' section of CULTURED, Katarina Feder, who serves as the vice president of the Artists Rights Society, explores the rights of artists in today’s digital…

• NYC Arts Grants, Medina Triennial, and New Museum's New Humans other

  The NYC art scene is highlighted in Hyperallergic's newsletter. On August 17, Mayor Zohran Mamdani revealed that over $8.4 million would be allocated in grants for nonprofit and…

• FASO Essay: True Seeing Requires Losing Self-Consciousness publication

  In a recent essay published on The FASO Way newsletter, Eugene Terekhin explores the concept that true perception of art and nature requires the observer to transcend…

• Renaissance Masterpieces and Their Classical Antiquity Roots other

  The Renaissance, sparked by Greek scholars and their writings after the Fall of Constantinople in 1453, saw a resurgence of classical antiquity that greatly impacted art. Notable…