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‘Most valuable art collection ever’ on show in Hong Kong

‘Most valuable art collection ever’ on show in Hong Kong

Masterpieces belonging to controversial former Sotheby's owner A. Alfred Taubman went on show in Hong Kong Friday, touted as the…
Titanic’s last lunch menu sells for $88,000 at auction

Titanic’s last lunch menu sells for $88,000 at auction

A menu for the last luncheon served to the first-class passengers aboard the ill-fated Titanic has sold for US$88,000 at…
Late night TV hosts reach beyond midnight for digital domination

Late night TV hosts reach beyond midnight for digital domination

Daniel Radcliffe raps the alphabet. Mariah Carey sings karaoke to her own hits. Celebrities read out nasty tweets about themselves.
Bibliotheca Alexandrina broadcasts 10 Metropolitan Opera productions

Bibliotheca Alexandrina broadcasts 10 Metropolitan Opera productions

With a giant screen and high-quality stereo sound that makes you feel you are sitting in the Metropolitan Opera house,…
‘Candy Crush’ keeps the momentum going with book deal

‘Candy Crush’ keeps the momentum going with book deal

"Candy Crush Saga" is to add books to its ever-expanding franchise, getting in on the success of adult coloring with…
Abu Dhabi’s Louvre museum gains star canopy dome

Abu Dhabi’s Louvre museum gains star canopy dome

The last of nearly 4,500 metal stars was placed yesterday on the outer layer of the dome on Abu Dhabi’s…
‘Facts of Life’ star Kim Fields joins ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’

‘Facts of Life’ star Kim Fields joins ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’

It looks like Tootie will be learning some new "Facts of Life." Actress Kim Fields, best known for her role in…
Daughter of late actor Paul Walker sues Porsche over fatal crash

Daughter of late actor Paul Walker sues Porsche over fatal crash

The daughter of late actor Paul Walker, who died in the fiery crash of a Porsche sports car in California…
Journalist, tap dancer among 2015 genius grant winners

Journalist, tap dancer among 2015 genius grant winners

A journalist whose work focuses on race and racism in the United States and a New York City tap dancer…
Leading Egyptian cultural figure Abdel Tawab Youssef dies

Leading Egyptian cultural figure Abdel Tawab Youssef dies

Abdel Tawab Youssef, a leading children's literature writer, died Monday at the age of 87 after suffering from a month-long…
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