51+ min ago (72+ words) A long-lost painting by 17th-century Flemish master Peter Paul Rubens sold at auction in France on Sunday for almost three million euros -- well beyond its asking price. Long-lost Rubens 'Masterpiece' Sells For Almost 3 Mn Euros AFP - Agence France Presse A long-lost painting by 17th-century Flemish master Peter Paul Rubens sold at auction in France on Sunday for almost three million euros -- well beyond its asking price....

12+ hour, 38+ min ago (79+ words) Japanese "One Piece" singer Maki Otsuki was forced to halt her performance on stage in Shanghai, her management said, one of the latest events hit by a diplomatic spat between Tokyo and Beijing. Japan 'One Piece' Singer Halted Mid-performance In China AFP - Agence France Presse Japanese "One Piece" singer Maki Otsuki was forced to halt her performance on stage in Shanghai, her management said, one of the latest events hit by a diplomatic spat between Tokyo and Beijing....

15+ hour, 34+ min ago (104+ words) A prop axe was brought in as crew members set the scene for a horror movie being filmed in Budapest's former psychiatric institute, one of numerous Hollywood productions under way in the Hungarian capital. Hungary's 'Hollywood On The Danube' Faces Trump Tariff Threat A prop axe was brought in as crew members set the scene for a horror movie being filmed in Budapest's former psychiatric institute, one of numerous Hollywood productions under way in the Hungarian capital. The Barron's news department was not involved in the creation of the content above. This article was produced by AFP. For more information go to AFP.com....

1+ day, 5+ min ago (106+ words) MTV kick-started a new era of music and pop culture in 1981, when it went on air for the first time, emblematically playing "Video Killed the Radio Star" as its debut music video. 'End Of An Era': MTV Pulling Plug On Global Music Channels MTV kick-started a new era of music and pop culture in 1981, when it went on air for the first time, emblematically playing "Video Killed the Radio Star" as its debut music video. The Barron's news department was not involved in the creation of the content above. This article was produced by AFP. For more information go to AFP.com....

1+ day, 32+ min ago (69+ words) British playwright Tom Stoppard, who won an Oscar for the screenplay for the 1998 movie "Shakespeare In Love", has died at the age of 88, United Agents said. Oscar-winning UK Playwright Tom Stoppard Dies Aged 88 AFP - Agence France Presse British playwright Tom Stoppard, who won an Oscar for the screenplay for the 1998 movie "Shakespeare In Love", has died at the age of 88, United Agents said....

1+ day, 11+ hour ago (80+ words) Paris is one of the world's arthouse cinema hotspots, but falling attendance levels mean beloved independent operators must innovate and invest to survive. Paris's Arthouse Cinemas Adapt To Battle Decline Paris is one of the world's arthouse cinema hotspots, but falling attendance levels mean beloved independent operators must innovate and invest to survive. The Barron's news department was not involved in the creation of the content above. This article was produced by AFP. For more information go to AFP.com....

1+ day, 12+ hour ago (81+ words) When it comes to the world of comic invention and linguistic pyrotechnics, few dramatists of the 20th century could match the scope and sustained success of British writer Tom'Stoppard, who has died aged 88. Exit Stage Left: Playwright Tom Stoppard Is Dead AFP - Agence France Presse When it comes to the world of comic invention and linguistic pyrotechnics, few dramatists of the 20th century could match the scope and sustained success of British writer Tom Stoppard, who has died aged 88....

1+ day, 22+ hour ago (122+ words) Serbian performance artist Marina Abramovic on Friday inaugurated a new exhibition in Slovenia about her decade-long collaboration with her late ex-partner, featuring hundreds of unseen performance-related documents. Artist Abramovic Opens Slovenia Show Focusing On Work With Late Ex-partner AFP - Agence France Presse Serbian performance artist Marina Abramovic on Friday inaugurated a new exhibition in Slovenia about her decade-long collaboration with her late ex-partner, featuring hundreds of unseen performance-related documents. Artist Abramovic Opens Slovenia Show Focusing On Work With Late Ex-partner AFP - Agence France Presse Serbian performance artist Marina Abramovic on Friday inaugurated a new exhibition in Slovenia about her decade-long collaboration with her late ex-partner, featuring hundreds of unseen performance-related documents....

3+ day, 37+ min ago (103+ words) Breaking news and analysis from the U.S. and around the world at barrons.com. Politics, Economics, Markets, Life & Arts, and in-depth reporting. Non-Europeans To Pay 45% More To Visit Louvre Next Year: Museum AFP - Agence France Presse The Louvre decided on Thursday to hike ticket prices for non-European visitors by 45%, the Paris museum and staff unions told AFP. Non-Europeans To Pay 45% More To Visit Louvre Next Year: Museum AFP - Agence France Presse The Louvre decided on Thursday to hike ticket prices for non-European visitors by 45%, the Paris museum and staff unions told AFP....

3+ day, 10+ hour ago (77+ words) The Winter Egg, one of Faberge's most dazzling creations, is due to be auctioned in London next week and set another sales price record for the legendary jeweller of Imperial Russia. Rare Faberge Egg Set To Smash Sales Record At London Auction AFP - Agence France Presse The Winter Egg, one of Faberge's most dazzling creations, is due to be auctioned in London next week and set another sales price record for the legendary jeweller of Imperial Russia....