David Attenborough Turns 100: A Life Devoted to Nature
Sir David Attenborough at the Beijing Museum of Natural History with fossil of Juramaia, as featured in the Smithsonian Channel series Rise of Animals: Triumph of the Vertebrates.
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Sir David Attenborough Celebrates 100th Birthday
If one adjective could describe renowned British broadcaster, naturalist and author Sir David Attenborough, it would be "indefatigable." Though having physically slowed down with age, the now 100-year-old presenter's passion for the natural world — and his enthusiasm in sharing it with viewers — has not waned.
Venice Biennale: Key Controversies Explained
The Venice Art Biennale's official awards ceremony usually marks the event's opening, and the Golden and Silver Lion prizes typically contribute to launching artists' international careers.
Rosalia's Rise: From Flamenco Roots to Global Pop
To many observers, the career of Spanish pop star Rosalia could look like an overnight success. One moment, the now 33-year-old artist seemed relatively unknown to an international audience; the next, she was performing on the world's biggest stages and collaborating with major names like Bad Bunny, Billie Eilish and Björk.
Highlights from the 2026 Met Gala Red Carpet
Beyoncé arrives for the 2026 Met Gala celebrating "Costume Art" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City on Monday.
Georg Baselitz, creator of upside-down paintings, dies at 88
Throughout his life, the internationally famous East German-born artist defied convention: Georg Baselitz, renowned for his expressive, figurative paintings and sculptures, has died on April 30 at the age of 88.
Shakira Draws Two Million at Copacabana
International superstar and Latin icon Shakira performed in front of 2 million fans at a free concert on Copacabana Beach on Saturday, city officials said, marking one of the largest shows of her career. "Brazil, I love you!
Academy Announces Major Rule Overhaul for 99th Oscars
An Oscar statue is seen ahead of the 98th Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, on March 14, 2026. Frederic J. Brown/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Frederic J.
Academy Bans AI Actors, Requires Human-Written Screenplays
Actors created with artificial intelligence will not be eligible for an Oscar, said the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Friday introducing new rules for the awards. The governing body of the Oscar Awards clarified that acting performances and screenplays must be created by humans, while allowing the use of artificial intelligence tools.
Documentary Reexamines Winnie Mandela's Complicated Legacy
Winnie Mandela raises her fist during the funeral for 17 people who were killed during fierce rioting on Wed. March 5, 1986 in Johannesburg's Alexandra township.
Father and Daughter Duped NYC Art Market
A suspected forgery of an Andrew Wyeth painting is seen at RoGallery in New York, Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
Publishers Block Wayback Machine, Endangering Digital Memory
For 30 years, the archive.org internet platform has been archiving digital content. The "Wayback Machine" contains more than 1 billion archived web pages and is considered an indispensable tool for journalists, researchers, historians and lawyers who wish to view deleted or modified online content in its original form.