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A stunning evening dress once donned by Princess Diana achieved an extraordinary sale price of $1.1 million at an auction, far exceeding its estimated value and setting a new record for the highest auction price for one of her dresses. This record-breaking sale was announced by Julien’s Auctions, a Los Angeles-based auction house. The dress, a black and blue ballerina-length …

The recent Golden Globe nominations have highlighted a critical aspect of award shows: acknowledging popular films, something the Oscars could potentially benefit from. The Globes, under new ownership and with a revamped voting body, have shifted their broadcast to CBS following scandals and ethical concerns. This change has not deterred them from recognizing commercially successful movies. The Golden Globes awarded …

Zack Snyder’s foray into the space-opera genre with “Rebel Moon: Part One – A Child of Fire” has been met with largely unfavorable reviews. The film, released on Netflix on December 21, boasts a star-studded cast including Sofia Boutella, Charlie Hunnam, Michiel Huisman, Djimon Hounsou, Doona Bae, Ray Fisher, Cleopatra Coleman, Jena Malone, Fra Fee, Ed Skrein, and Anthony Hopkins. …

The Phoenix Theatre in London transformed into Hawkins, Indiana, on Thursday, marking the launch of Netflix’s stage adaptation of its hugely successful sci-fi series, “Stranger Things.” This stage play, titled “Stranger Things: The First Shadow,” is set in 1959, offering a prequel story to the original series, set two decades earlier. Developed with insights from the series’ creators, Matt and …

The iconic Mickey Mouse, in his original form, is poised to become public domain as we usher in the year 2024, marking a significant milestone in the world of intellectual property. This development is particularly symbolic, given Mickey Mouse’s status as a cornerstone of American pop culture and one of Disney’s most prized assets. The impending public domain status of …

Taylor Swift recently made a significant donation of $1 million to the Tennessee Emergency Response Fund, managed by the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee. Her donation is in response to the recent severe storms that hit several counties in Tennessee, tragically resulting in the loss of at least six lives, including two children. The destructive impact of these storms, which …

Google recently unveiled its 2023 “Year in Search,” showcasing the most popular global queries. This year’s searches ranged from memorable pop culture events to significant global news. Topping the news trends was the Israel-Hamas conflict, followed by interest in the Titanic-bound submersible disaster in June and the devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria in February. In terms of individuals, Damar …

Mai Whelan, contestant number 287, emerged victorious in the season finale of “The Challenge” on Wednesday, securing a grand prize of $4.56 million. The 55-year-old from Virginia triumphed over runner-up Phill Cain, a Hawaiian scuba instructor, in a tense game of “rock paper scissors.” Netflix also announced the renewal of “The Challenge” for a second season, following its debut in …