Frida Kahlo self-portrait poised to shatter auction records

Frida Kahlo's painting 'The Dream (The Bed)' has sold for $54.7 million at auction, setting a record for the highest price ever paid for a work by a female artist. This sale surpasses the previous record of $44.4 million held by Georgia O'Keeffe's flower painting for over a decade.

Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav hosted a star-studded dinner at his Beverly Hills home, featuring notable guests like Oprah Winfrey and Al Pacino. This event took place just hours before Zaslav's flight to New York to review initial bids for the entertainment conglomerate, which he has led since 2022.

Ed Sheeran collaborates with the director of 'Adolescence' for a Netflix special titled 'One Shot With Ed Sheeran.' The program features the pop star as he navigates the streets of New York, captured in a continuous, unbroken camera shot, showcasing his interactions and experiences in the city.

HBO Chairman and CEO Casey Bloys expressed confidence in the future of HBO amid the ongoing sale process of its parent company, Warner Bros. Discovery. During a press presentation in New York, Bloys addressed concerns regarding potential new ownership and emphasized the network's strong position in the entertainment landscape.

HBO and HBO Max chief Casey Bloys presented the brand's upcoming programming slate during a press preview event in New York. The event coincided with Warner Bros. Discovery's deadline for bids regarding a potential sale of the company, which is HBO's parent organization.

Dekanalog, a New York-based distributor, has acquired the rights to Gabriel Mascaro's film 'The Blue Trail,' which won a Silver Bear award. The Brazilian sci-fi drama is set to be part of Dekanalog's theatrical slate for spring 2026. The story revolves around 77-year-old Tereza, who is ordered by the government to move from her small industrial town in the Amazon to a senior housing colony.

A Sotheby's auction in New York today is expected to set a record for Frida Kahlo, with her painting 'The Dream (The Bed)' anticipated to sell for between $40 million and $60 million. This event is part of a significant year for Kahlo, marked by a new museum opening in Mexico City and exhibitions in Chicago and Shenzhen. However, the auction is overshadowed by concerns regarding several of her artworks that have reportedly gone missing.

Jazz musician and trumpet player Takuya Kuroda, currently on a European tour, discusses his career beginnings and recording process in an interview with FRANCE 24. Hailing from Kobe, Japan, Kuroda was inspired by Tokyo's vibrant jazz scene to move to New York, which he describes as a cultural melting pot. He attributes his genre-blending style, incorporating elements of funk and hip-hop, to jazz vocalist José James, who influenced him during his studies.