An artwork by Impressionist painter Edgar Degas is stolen from a museum in Marseilles, local authorities have said.
Archive for December, 2009
Degas artwork stolen from museum
December 31st, 2009Degas painting stolen from museum
December 31st, 2009An artwork by Impressionist painter Edgar Degas is stolen from a museum in Marseilles, local authorities have said.
Actor Stewart receives knighthood
December 31st, 2009Stage and Star Trek actor Patrick Stewart leads the world of arts in the New Year Honours list with a knighthood for services to drama.
Sheens ’seeking reconciliation’
December 31st, 2009Charlie Sheen and his wife Brooke Mueller Sheen – who last week accused him of putting a knife to her throat – want to reconcile.
Thriller added to US film archive
December 31st, 2009Michael Jackson’s Thriller becomes the first music video to be added to the US national film archive, as a mark of its cultural significance.
Peter Jackson becomes Sir
December 31st, 2009New Zealand’s honours list makes Lord of the Rings film-maker Sir Peter Jackson, and honours former PM Helen Clark.
Tarantino given festival honour
December 31st, 2009Movie director Quentin Tarantino is to be honoured for his career achievements at the Palm Springs Film Festival in the US.
U2 tour hottest US ticket of 2009
December 31st, 2009Irish rock band U2 had the most successful North American tour of 2009, according to music trade publication Pollstar.
Parker police chief sent to jail
December 31st, 2009An ex-police chief is jailed for nearly three years for scheming to sell items from the home of Sarah Jessica Parker’s surrogate.
Parfitt and Rossi appointed OBEs
December 31st, 2009Status Quo rockers Rick Parfitt and Francis Rossi are appointed OBEs in the New Year Honours list for services to music and charity.