Posts Tagged Arts and entertainment

6 Wyeth paintings fetch $2M at NYC auction

This image provided by Christie's auction house shows Newell Convers Wyeth's painting titled "Norry Seavey Hauling Traps off Blubber Island," among thirteen paintings by the famous Wyeth family of artists that have sold for just over $2 million at auction in New York, Thursday, May 23, 2013.  (AP Photo/Christie's)

NEW YORK (AP) — Six paintings by the famous Wyeth family of artists have sold for just over $2 million at a New York City auction.

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With hits, Demi Lovato radio-ready with 4th album

This May 15, 2013 file photo shows actress-singer Demi Lovato posing for a portrait in  New York. Lovato’s fourth album, “Demi,” debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 albums chart this week. It features the pop hit “Heart Attack.” (Photo by Dan Hallman/Invision/AP, file)

NEW YORK (AP) — Before achieving back-to-back radio hits with “Give Your Heart a Break” and “Heart Attack,” Demi Lovato wondered why she had yet to find her breakthrough on the radio.

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Seen and heard at the Cannes Film Festival

Singer Kylie Minogue arrives at amfAR Cinema Against AIDS benefit at the Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc, during the 66th international film festival, in Cap d'Antibes, southern France, Thursday, May 23, 2013. (Photo by Joel Ryan/Invision/AP)

CANNES, France (AP) — Associated Press journalists open their notebooks at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival.

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How tweet it is: Federer gets around to Twitter

Roger Federer of Switzerland gestures during a press conference for the 2013 French Open tennis tournament, at Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Friday May, 24, 2013. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

PARIS (AP) — Yes, tennis fans, Roger Federer is finally on Twitter.

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Saratoga marks 150 years of thoroughbred racing

In this Aug. 21, 2010 file photo, horses start the fifth race at Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. Saratoga Springs' racetrack is still going strong as it marks its 150th anniversary this summer, the centerpiece attraction in a town that's also known for mineral springs, Victorian charm and upscale hotels, shops and restaurants.  (AP Photo/Mike Groll, File)

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (AP) — Mineral springs, gambling and horses.

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