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By Nick Glass and Fiona Sinclair Scott, CNN (CNN) — Frank Gehry, who in the second half of the 20th century forged a new language in architecture, becoming one of the most famous architects of his time, has died at the age of 96, according to a spokesperson at Gehry Partners. He died at his

By Ali Halit Diker, CNN Istanbul (CNN) — For years, the Botter Apartment was easy to miss. On İstiklal Avenue — Istanbul’s busiest pedestrian street, where a vintage red tram rattles past music shops, cafes, and boutiques — most people never looked up. Above the shopfronts, a graceful Art Nouveau façade, once at the forefront

By Leah Dolan, CNN (CNN) — In the medieval fantasy kingdom of Migal Bavel, where the film “100 Nights of Hero” is set, characters speak modern English and wear trendy labels like Cecilie Bahnsen. Directed by Julia Jackman and based on Isabel Greenberg’s graphic novel of the same name, the film even stars singer of

By Rachel Tashjian, CNN (CNN) — Is there still room in fashion for true originality? That’s the question raised by the latest news out of Milan: Versace designer Dario Vitale, the recently installed creative head who showed a surprisingly well-received collection in Milan in September, is departing the brand. “Versace and its Chief Creative Officer,

By Maureen Ohare, CNN (CNN) — What’s la plus belle city of all the world, enticing more than 18 million visitors in 2025 alone? Paris has just been named the most attractive city in the world for the fifth time in a row. The French capital has once again comfortably taken No. 1 spot in

By Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Miami (CNN) — A pack of robot quadrupeds trot around the floor, bearing the hyperrealistic silicone faces of tech billionaires and famous artists. One, with the uncanny head of Elon Musk, purses his lips as he circles around. Just beside him, Andy Warhol and Mark Zuckerberg nearly collide. Further back, Pablo

By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Capturing the cultural zeitgeist and trends for the year ahead is a tricky business. But every year, the Pantone Color Institute chooses a color to do precisely that. And it has settled on a shade of white, “Cloud Dancer,” as its Color of the Year for 2026. The institute,

By Cy Neff Skopje, North Macedonia (CNN) — Spiked with ridges and peaks that deliver scenery running the full four-seasons gamut — from electric green slopes to snow-capped crags — North Macedonia offers one of Southern Europe’s final chances to take the path less-traveled. Previously known as Macedonia after declaring its independence from Yugoslavia in

Rachel Tashjian New York (CNN) — On Tuesday afternoon, Kristen Stewart was ensconced in a New York City subway car, feeling “genuine overwhelm.” Not by the usual stress of a commute – pushy crowds, delayed trains – but by Chanel’s latest runway show. “It’s an emotional environment. It feels cinematic,” she said. “If it says

By Rachel Tashjian, CNN (CNN) — On Monday, Melania Trump revealed the 2025 White House Christmas decorations. And with them, she showed that she is no longer the glamorous Grinch who trolled Christmas. Holiday decorations, of all things, have been a particular source of controversy for the elusive first lady. Early on in her husband’s

By Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Rome (CNN) — Italian officials are on thin ice after a skating rink was built around a bronze statue of Luciano Pavarotti and passersby were encouraged to “high-five” the famous tenor. Located in the northern Italian city of Pesaro, the monument features Pavarotti in a tailcoat, holding his signature handkerchief

By Lilit Marcus, CNN Vientiane, Laos (CNN) — Aditta Kittikhoun has learned to anticipate the question. No, not Thailand, but it’s next to Thailand. No, not China, but it’s next to China. No, not Vietnam, but it’s next to Vietnam. Kittikhoun, who is Lao but grew up mostly in the United States, is used to

By Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — A painting by Flemish Baroque artist Peter Paul Rubens that had been out of the public eye for centuries has sold for 2.3 million euros ($2.7 million) at an auction in Paris. Rubens painted “Christ on the Cross” around 1620-1625, but it was only recently rediscovered at a mansion

By Maureen O’Hare, CNN (CNN) — Humans are living 20 years longer than they did in 1950 and a growing number of people are choosing to spend their later decades abroad. Selling up your home and leaving friends and family behind for a new life overseas is a major move which requires serious research before

By Jacqui Palumbo, CNN (CNN) — If gift-giving talents were ranked by profession, interior designers would likely top the list — after all, curating thoughtful objects to fit a client’s purpose or taste is one of the things they do. For famed California-based designer Kelly Wearstler, curiosity has always guided the projects she works on.

By Max Saltman, CNN (CNN) — The award-winning British playwright and screenwriter Tom Stoppard has died, according to his talent agency United Agents. He was 88. Stoppard, who was born in Czechoslovakia, was perhaps best known in the US for his Oscar-winning screenplay for the 1998 film “Shakespeare in Love,” which he co-wrote with Marc

By Oscar Holland, CNN (CNN) — Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. And for the scandal-ridden Miss Universe pageant, this is proving a big part of the problem. Opaque and subjective voting criteria have made it difficult to untangle the web of allegations surrounding this year’s finale. The question of whether Miss Mexico,