March Book Bag: from a Modigliani catalogue raisonné to a career guide for artists

Amedeo Modigliani’s La Bouquetière (1919-20) Private collection © Marc Restellini/Institut RestelliniThis long-awaited controversial catalogue raisonné dedicated to the notorious early 20th-century artist Amedeo Modigliani, available in a limited edition of …

Obama Criticizes Attacks on Democracy During Jesse Jackson Funeral

Former President Barack Obama used his remarks at the funeral of Rev. Jesse Jackson to reflect on the state of the country and the legacy of the civil rights leader …

International Women’s Day: The Women Who Shaped Hip Hop

March 8 marks International Women’s Day, a celebration of women whose impact stretches across culture, business, politics, and entertainment. In Hip Hop, Black women did not just participate. They built …

Clash of the Renaissance titans: an intriguing double biography of Titian and Michelangelo

A portrait of Michelangelo (around 1575), attributed to Daniele da Volterra, and Titian’s self-portrait (around 1562) Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York; Museo del Prado, MadridEarly in the 17th century, the …

‘Power’ Play! 50 Cent Disses T.I. & Tiny On ‘Power: Origins’ Theme, Threatens They’ll Need ‘Crisis PR’ For Documentary On Assault Allegations

50 Cent’s diss track for ‘Power: Origins’ takes aim at T.I. and Tiny Harris. Read more about documentary threats and the social media war.The long-standing cold war between New York’s …

Former President Obama will welcome former President Bush, not Trump to Obama Presidential Center ceremonies, per report

The Presidential Center will be open to the public beginnong on Juneteenth.Former President Barack Obama confirmed that the opening ceremony of the Obama Presidential Center would take place from June …

Wunmi Mosaku reveals ‘Sinners’ win at BAFTAs was ‘tainted’ by N-word controversy as slur was also shouted at her during broadcast

The ‘Sinners’ cast, from Mosaku to Jayme Lawson to Delroy Lindo, have all spoken out about the incident ahead of the Oscars.Despite her historic win for Supporting Actress at the …

Can you feel the love tonight? Elton John’s cosy family portrait captured by Catherine Opie

October Gallery Museum Connecting People with Art since 1985Catherine Opie’s Elijah, David, Elton and Zachary (2025) © Catherine Opie; courtesy of the artist, Regen Projects, Los Angeles and Thomas Dane …

Monaleo cancels the “Who Did The Body” tour after emergency surgery: ‘My health always will come first’

The Houston rapper says she had emergency surgery earlier this week after feeling a sharp pain in her lower abdomen. Monaleo has officially canceled the rest of the “Who Did …

Don Toliver Dominates ‘Billboard’ Charts With His New ‘OCTANE’ Album

Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Don Toliver is coming off another successful album, which raises the question of where he really lands within the rap game.Don Toliver …

Eric Adams believes this two-time Oscar winner should play him in a movie

The former NYC mayor says he has no plans to chase a movie deal, but if his life ever makes it to the big screen, he already has one actor …

Obama delivers rousing eulogy for Rev. Jesse Jackson, rebukes political climate under Trump

“What a great debt we owe to him,” said America’s first Black president, who acknowledged how the civil rights leader paved the way for his historic presidency. President Barack Obama …

Can you feel the love tonight? Elton John’s cosy family portrait captured by Catherine Opie

Catherine Opie’s Elijah, David, Elton and Zachary (2025) © Catherine Opie; courtesy of the artist, Regen Projects, Los Angeles and Thomas Dane GalleryThe Rocket Man—aka the legendary musician Elton John—has …

President Obama shows off a little swagger while announcing opening dates for the Obama Presidential Center

In a new video message, the former president — looking effortlessly fly in a bomber jacket — invites the public to the South Side of Chicago as the long-awaited Obama …

Comment | Latest auctions prove Old Masters are not ‘out of fashion’

Stand and deliver: Michelangelo’s study of a foot for the Sistine Chapel ceiling sold for $27.2m at Christie’sPhoto: Christie’s ImagesDiary of an art historian is a monthly blog by the …