Dining In/Out: Father’s Day Edition
FATHER’S DAY lands on June 15, so we suggest making reservations or preparing feasts for the occasion with these tips and treats from hotels...
Michael J. Fox appeals for help finding lost Back to the Future guitar
LOS ANGELES — Michael J. Fox and other stars of classic film Back to the Future appealed for the public’s help on Tuesday in...
Harvey Weinstein used Hollywood clout to abuse women, prosecutor tells jury
NEW YORK — A prosecutor urged a Manhattan jury on Tuesday to convict Harvey Weinstein of rape and sexual assault in his retrial, saying...
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs paid hotel security officer to hand over video, jury hears
NEW YORK — Sean “Diddy” Combs paid a hotel security officer to hand over surveillance footage that showed the hip-hop mogul violently attacking his...
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LONDON-BASED design agency Diwa.Dezeñyo, run by Filipinos exposed to diverse cultures and broad perspectives on human-centered design, has come home to the Philippines.
Art collaborations for World Ocean Day
THE BEAUTY, resilience, and critical importance of the oceans inspired a collaborative collection between art museum Fundacion Sansó, Hoseki jewelry designers, and the natural...
Why an auction of Buddha relics was called off and why it matters
By Stephen A Murphy
THE SLICK online catalogue entry for “Premium Lot 1, The Piprahwa Gems of the Historical Buddha” on the Sotheby’s Hong Kong website was abruptly...
Arts & Culture (06/04/25)
FROM now until June 15, visitors to the Philippine Pavilion at Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan can witness the rare performances of Ballet Philippines’ (BP) dancers on the pavilion’s exterior, transforming architecture into a living stage. Nestled behind the intricate woven panels of the pavilion façade, the dancers’ stage is part of the pavilion’s multisensory storytelling. There will be a limited number of surprise showings until mid-June.
Hong Kong activist challenges China’s Tiananmen taboo from exile in Taiwan
TAIPEI — Fu Tong and his wife Elaine To were among the first demonstrators in Hong Kong to be charged with rioting in 2020...
Two exiled Belarusian publishers share Prix Voltaire for defending their language and culture
TWO BELARUSIANS who fled repression in their native country were named on Monday as winners of the Prix Voltaire, a prestigious award that recognizes...
Mattel is combining film and television units to create Mattel Studios
LOS ANGELES — Toy maker Mattel is combining its film and television units to form Mattel Studios, it said on Monday, as the company...
Disney laying off several hundred in film, TV, finance
MEDIA COMPANY Walt Disney is laying off several hundred employees in film, television, and corporate finance, a source familiar with the matter said on...