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Paul Laster is the editor of Artkrush.com, a contributing editor at Flavorpill.com and Art Asia Pacific, and a contributing writer at Time Out New York and Art in America.
A whimsical new exhibit reveals the rarely seen art of photocollage made by aristocratic Victorian women, including works from Queen Elizabeth II's private collection. VIEW OUR GALLERY.
The Week in Culture
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Rachel Syme is the former culture editor of The Daily Beast and now writes regularly about the arts.
This week, Beatlemania had a major revival, Ellen signed on to Idol, and Whitney took on Susan Boyle. VIEW OUR GALLERY
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Standup comedian, sitcom star, talk-show host, and now...American Idol judge? Seems like a natural enough progression-this is America! Anything is ...
The Week In Culture
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Rachel Syme is the former culture editor of The Daily Beast and now writes regularly about the arts.
This week, Al Sharpton danced in honor of Jacko, Helen Mirren shined on stage, and Monty Python had the last laugh. VIEW OUR GALLERY for the best in film, TV, art, and music.
The Tomb Robbers
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Barbie Latza Nadeau, author of the Beast Book Angel Face, about Amanda Knox, has reported from Italy for Newsweek Magazine since 1997. She also writes for CNN Traveller, Budget Travel Magazine and Frommer's.
On the trail of a looted chalice, Vernon Silver exposes the dark side of the antiquities trade, from tomb robbers in Italy to museum curators in New York and Los Angeles.
Is Lacroix's Party Over?
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The Daily Beast is dedicated to news and commentary, culture, and entertainment. We carefully curate the web’s most essential stories and bring you original must-reads from our talented contributors.
French designer Christian Lacroix-beloved by models and celebrities for over two decades-just filed for bankruptcy, potentially ending an era. VIEW OUR GALLERY of his most iconic looks.
The Defense's Risky Senility Theory
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Ralph Gardner, Jr. is freelance writer whose work has appeared in New York magazine, the New York Observer, the New Yorker and other publications.
The latest chapter of the Brooke Astor trial involves art-world secrets, a despised daughter-in-law-and new questions about a $20,000 Qing dynasty vase.
The Muses Worthy of a Museum
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Renata Espinosa is the New York editor of Fashion Wire Daily. She is also the co-founder of impressionistic fashion and art blog TheNuNu and a sometimes backup dancer for "The Anna Copa Cabanna Show."
As the Met opens "The Model as Muse," celebrating the iconic women who inspired famous designers, Renata Espinosa recalls the faces that launched a thousand lines.
The Finest Vintage Models
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Alisa Gould-Simon is a Brooklyn-based freelance writer. She also covers fashion and culture for BlackBook, New York magazine, and PAPER among other publications.
From Carmen to Christie, seasoned posers are having their day (again) on catwalks and covers. A look at the dozen mature models still walking tall.
2009 Culture Hits
Jimmy Fallon hits PBS, Gwen Stefani rounds up the old gang, Harry Potter won't go away...and Shady's back. The Daily Beast's Rachel Syme takes a sneak peek at the year's coming distractions in entertainment.
What Are We About to Pass?
10 Power Food Combos
Divya Gugnani is the CEO and founder of BehindtheBurner.com, an emerging culinary media brand that creates expert-based content about food, wine, mixology, and nutrition.
How Barack Beat Bibi
Peter Beinart, senior political writer for The Daily Beast, is associate professor of journalism and political science at City University of New York and a senior fellow at the New America Foundation. His new book, The Icarus Syndrome: A History of American Hubris, will be published by HarperCollins in June. Follow him on Twitter and Facebook.
11 Astonishing Video Moments from Health Care's Big Day
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The Road to Health-Care Reform: Five Milestones
Benjamin Sarlin is Washington correspondent for The Daily Beast. He previously covered New York City politics for The New York Sun and has worked for talkingpointsmemo.com.
The Week Ahead in Culture
Jaimie Etkin is an editorial assistant at The Daily Beast. She has also written for Us Weekly and Radar.
Max Read is a writer living and working in New York City.
