The first-ever Birkin bag designed by Hermès for celebrity Jane Birkin sold for €8.58 million (US$10 million) at a Sotheby's auction in Paris, breaking the previous record held by a Hermès Kelly 28 that fetched nearly US$513,000 in 2021 at Christie’s in Hong Kong.
Hockney's Masterpieces Fill Paris' Musée de la Vie Romantique
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The Musée de la Vie Romantique in Paris is hosting a retrospective of David Hockney's works, featuring over 400 pieces spanning eleven rooms and three floors, showcasing his exploration of various subjects and mediums, including his iconic sailing ship designed by Frank Gehry.
Jenna Gribbon's Intimate Portraits of Human Connection
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Jenna Gribbon's debut at MASSIMODECARLO's Milan location features a new body of work that harmoniously blends with the gallery's luxurious Casa Corbellini-Wassermann, designed by Piero Portaluppi. Her paintings explore human relationships and the human condition in intimate domestic settings, revealing thought-provoking insights into behavior within these private spaces.
Justin Bieber Drops New Album 'Dadz Love' This Week
7.10.25
Justin Bieber has released a new album with song titles including "All I Can Take," "Walking Away," "Dadz Love" and "Forgiveness." The album's release date was not specified, but it is expected to arrive on streaming services this Friday. The singer, a two-time Grammy Award winner, collaborated with his wife Hailey Baldwin on the project.
Local business owners in downtown Libertyville are embracing murals as a way to boost foot traffic and foster community engagement. Jennifer Johnson, executive director of MainStreet Libertyville, notes that the project has sparked interest among other business owners, who see it as an opportunity for collaboration. Property owner Lovinger agrees, stating that murals bring color and personality to walls, create destinations, and generate traffic for local businesses, ultimately making them landmarks.
Lisa Rinna's Blush-Toned Haute Couture Moment Stuns
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Lisa Rinna debuted a candyfloss pink beehive at the Viktor & Rolf Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2025/2026 show, paired with a peach full-length coat and oversized collar. She was spotted on the front row with Frederik Robertsson and Tina Leung. In an interview with DailyMail.com, Harry Hamlin joked that Lisa gets a new wife every day due to her frequent wardrobe changes and wigs.
London's Tourist Attractions Plagued by Crime Wave
7.10.25
London's tourist attractions are plagued by crime, with over 250 million recorded crimes within a 800ft radius of each venue in the past year. The Royal Academy of Arts tops the list with 1,652 crimes, followed closely by the National Portrait Gallery with 3,060. The area around these two attractions is particularly notorious for anti-social behaviour and theft. A recent incident involving veteran broadcaster Selina Scott was attacked and robbed near the Royal Academy, while a gang targeted her backpack and stole her purse. In response to the growing crime epidemic, London Mayor Sadiq Khan's office has announced increased police patrols and intelligence-led operations in high-crime areas, including those around the National Portrait Gallery and the Royal Academy of Arts.
Luma, a creative studio, aims to empower creativity through technological innovation. Finger, its founder, brings over 15 years of experience in emerging technology and content creation, having worked with brands like Paramount Network and Netflix. Luma's flagship platform, Dream Machine, enables the generation of photorealistic video and images from simple prompts, used by 30 million creators, including film and TV studios, creative agencies, game designers, and major tech players like Adobe and AWS.
Nasuha, an engineering graduate from Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) in Malaysia, turned his passion for art into a thriving career. He initially drew as a hobby during classes and internship hours, with support from coursemates who encouraged him to continue. Nasuha's artwork gained attention through local competitions, including those organized by brands like Vans, Starbucks, and Samsung. With no formal training, he taught himself to draw and paint murals, which have become his signature style. His vibrant murals can be found in cafes, offices, and public buildings across the country, including a 13m x 9.14m piece in Ipoh featuring an Oriental-style portrait of a Chinese woman. Despite challenges like running out of ideas and weather conditions, Nasuha finds joy and fulfillment in his work, earning up to five figures a month from commissions.