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European fake art network involving Banksys, Warhols, Modiglianis uncovered in Italy

European fake art network involving Banksys, Warhols, Modiglianis uncovered in Italy

ROME (AP) — Italian authorities say a network of European art forgers who painted fake Warhols, Banksys and Picassos and then tried to sell them to unsuspecting buyers with the help of complicit auction houses has been dismantled.
Painter Frank Auerbach, who fled the Nazis and became a major artist, dies at 93

Painter Frank Auerbach, who fled the Nazis and became a major artist, dies at 93

LONDON (AP) — Frank Auerbach, who fled Nazi Germany for Britain as a child and became one of the major artists of the 20th century, has died at 93.
Welcome to China’s underground raves, from street techno to quotes from Chairman Mao

Welcome to China’s underground raves, from street techno to quotes from Chairman Mao

CHANGCHUN, China (AP) — Crouch through the small metal door and walk down the dark tunnel, and even before you step into the abandoned air raid shelter, the air reverberates with pounding techno beats.
The Beatles, 'BRAT' summer, country and more: All of the 2025 Grammy nomination snubs and surprises

The Beatles, 'BRAT' summer, country and more: All of the 2025 Grammy nomination snubs and surprises

NEW YORK (AP) — It looks like the 2025 Grammy Awards may be a different kind of award show. Beyoncé leads the nods with 11, bringing her career total to a record-breaking 99 nominations.
Caitríona Balfe and Sam Heughan wrap production on 'Outlander'

Caitríona Balfe and Sam Heughan wrap production on 'Outlander'

LONDON (AP) — “Outlander” is returning with the concluding episodes of its seventh season this month, but its stars have already wrapped official production on the show’s eighth and final season.
Florida education officials report hundreds of books pulled from school libraries

Florida education officials report hundreds of books pulled from school libraries

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — “The Bluest Eye” by Toni Morrison. “Forever” by Judi Blume. “Slaughterhouse-Five” by Kurt Vonnegut.
Film, TV unions want Telefilm to only fund productions with collective agreements

Film, TV unions want Telefilm to only fund productions with collective agreements

TORONTO — Canada's major film and TV unions say Telefilm is putting taxpayer dollars into a significant number of productions that aren't adequately protecting workers.
'I want to have the reader close to me': Anne Michaels on her Booker and Giller-nominated novel 'Held'

'I want to have the reader close to me': Anne Michaels on her Booker and Giller-nominated novel 'Held'

TORONTO — For Anne Michaels, a book can't just say things — it has to listen. The author of "Held," shortlisted for both the Giller and Booker prizes, said reciprocity is key to her writing process.

British writer Samantha Harvey’s space-station novel 'Orbital' wins the Booker Prize for fiction

LONDON (AP) — British writer Samantha Harvey has won the Booker Prize for fiction with “Orbital,” a short, wonder-filled novel set aboard the International Space Station.
Ethan Slater landing the role of Boq in 'Wicked' has an element of magic to it

Ethan Slater landing the role of Boq in 'Wicked' has an element of magic to it

You could say that Ethan Slater's yellow brick road to getting cast in the big screen adaptation of “Wicked” had an element of magic to it.
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