JUNE 2023. Chorley’s auctioneers is to offer a rare gilt-bronze Chamberlain’s Key from the period of Catherine the Great, who ruled Russia between 1762 and 1796. It belonged to the eminent doctor Thomas Dimsdale (1712-1800), who developed the small-pox inoculation method in England (a precursor to what we now know as a vaccination). Dimsdale, a doctor as well as a banker and politician was bestowed the title of Chamberlain by Catherine the Great herself for his medical services. A Chamberlain was a member of the aristocracy or clergy who would then automatically become a senior Royal official in charge of…
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In a sleepy town in Cornwall, a woman gives birth, but it’s not what she and her husband expected. You see, it’s not a baby that is born but an old man. And thus this is the story of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. No one expects a 70 year old man to be born, but in this story this is the case. And his parents, who name him Benjamin Button (played by Jamie Parker) don’t know what to do, so they hide him away in the attic. Benjamin is not allowed to go outside – he’s an oddity…
Paris, France – A momentous occasion awaits the world of fashion as the highly talented designer, Lara Dizeyee, unveils her dazzling collection, breathing life into the elegance and history of Kurdish women. With a passion for high couture, Lara Dizeyee adeptly captures the beauty of her heritage, preserving and celebrating Kurdish culture and traditions. Her extraordinary ensembles, true works of art, mark a significant milestone in the journey to bring Kurdish fashion to the global spotlight. Drawing inspiration from captivating stories, each design is meticulously named and meticulously rendered as a true masterpiece. Lara Dizeyee selects fabrics from around the…
TRANSFORMERS: RISE OF THE BEASTS Paramount Pictures Released Thursday 8 June Synopsis: Optimus Prime and the Autobots take on their biggest challenge yet. When a new threat capable of destroying the entire planet emerges, they must team up with a powerful faction of Transformers known as the Maximals to save Earth. Cast: Anthony Ramos, Dominique Fishback, Ron Perlman, Peter Dinklage, Michelle Yeoh, Liza Koshy, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Director: Steve Caple Jr. Cert: 12A
The Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) is pleased to announce that internationally acclaimed German filmmaker, writer and photographer Wim Wenders will serve as the President of the International Competition jury at the 36th TIFF. TIFF’s chairman Ando Hiroyasu expressed his delight that the renowned creator would be returning to TIFF for the first time in over a decade. (See further comments below.) Wenders has received many global honors throughout his 55-year career, including the Golden Lion for The State of Things at the Venice Film Festival (1982); the Palme d’Or at the 1984 Cannes Film Festival for Paris, Texas; and…
For Sagaboi’s SS24 collection, Geoff Cooper draws inspiration from the migration of people, and the imagined and real responses to cultures being introduced to new spaces. Entitled Fresh Off The Boat, the collection anchors to the Caribbean, the epitome of cultural amalgamation, to offer fashion imbued with energy through colour, texture, prints, and manipulations that shout ‘intermix’. Cooper provides a counterpoint to “Fresh Off The Boat”, a sometimes-derogatory term for immigrants who have arrived from a foreign country. Sagaboi’s SS24 collection is a spin on this with arrivals being fresh of the boat… as in freshly styled so those disembarking…
Los Angeles-based menswear designer Justin Cassin returned to London Fashion Week this week, after last showing his Spring/Summer 23 collection here in Seymour Hall. Presenting his namesake brand’s Autumn/Winter 24 collection at The Vinyl Factory, Soho, Cassin reaffirms his reputation as a designer who is becoming masterful at constructing modernist menswear silhouettes. Cassin’s modus operandi revolves around a playful exploration of volume and structure that both references and challenges classic tailored shapes, all of which is beautifully complemented by the designer’s keen eye for innovative fabrications. Cassin’s unique ability to transform timeless menswear silhouettes into something that pushes boundaries and…
Istanbul welcomed the Hollywood Vampires on Saturday. This band, Johnny Depp, the iconic Alice Cooper, and Joe Perry, delivered a fabulous performance. The supergroup took the stage at Istanbul’s Life Park as part of their world tour. The event was organized by Neo Events and Stellar and during the concert Depp provided vocals, and played the bass and rhythm guitar, besides the keyboards. As Johnny Depp turned 60 on Friday, thanked the members of the press in Turkish, when a journalist said happy birthday and asked him “Would you like to say something? As part of the “Hollywood Vampires Live…
As part of a year-long celebration of Nina Simone’s 90th birthday, Verve Records and UMe have announced the release of You’ve Got To Learn, a newly-discovered recording of Nina’s performance at the 1966 Newport Jazz Festival, set for release on 21st July. Out today is the first single from the album, ‘Mississippi Goddam’. Pre-order the album and listen to the single HERE. On July 2, 1966, the Newport Jazz Festival witnessed a legendary six-song set by Nina Simone that has remained etched in the memory of music aficionados for over half a century. Now, a previously unknown and unreleased recording…
London, June 9th 2023 // 2PM BST – Five years after his first single release – “Fall on Me” with Andrea Bocelli – and two years after he stepped into the spotlight with his first “Solo” single, Matteo Bocelli will release his debut album Matteo. Set for September 22 release by Capitol Records, the 12-track album showcases a mix of songs in English and Italian, with writing and production contributions from Ed & Matthew Sheeran, PARISI (Ed Sheeran, Fred Again), Jesse Shatkin (Miley Cyrus, Sia, Kelly Clarkson) and Stuart Crichton (Kesha, Backstreet Boys, Louis Tomlinson), among others. See below for…