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Ellie Goulding Dazzles in Revealing See-Through Top in Cosmo (photos!)

Keith GirardApril 20, 2014

Ellie Goulding exudes supermodel sensuality in a new photo spread for the May issue of Cosmopolitan magazine, wearing an ultra-revealing see-through sheer top and sexy Gucci dresses. The multi-talented UK singer has an eye for fashion and a body for sex. She’s gaining a following in the United States after chart-topping performances in Great Britain. Ellie has a feminine side in Gucci, Blumarine and Elizabeth and James....

ROCK

Ray Bradbury, Who Saw Worlds No Other Saw, Dies at 91

Keith GirardJune 6, 2012

Ray Bradbury, who inspired the imaginations of countless readers with his tales of starships and life on distant planets, as well as provoking political commentary in his books, has died at 91. No immediate details concerning his death were available....

ArtBOOKS

Oscar Trash Turns Into Treasure; Auction Nets $3M

Keith GirardFebruary 29, 2012

Meryl Streep, Octavia Spencer and Jean Dujardin all cherished their coveted Oscars at the 84th Annual Academy Awards, but over time, even these statuettes may become unwanted--albeit expensive--junk. Some 15 unwanted Academy Awards were sold at auction this week by Los Angeles auctioneer Nate D. Sanders....

ArtAUCTIONS

Guggenheim Eyes Helsinki to Expand Global Presence

Keith GirardJanuary 19, 2012

The Guggenheim Museum in New York wants to expand its global footprint with a dramatic $178 million museum on the waterfront in Helsinki, Finland. It would join facilities in Italy, Spain, Germany and the United Arab Emirates....

MUSEUMS

Lady Gaga Seductive Mermaid Oil Soaked for Art (photos)

Keith GirardNovember 3, 2011

Lady Gaga looks like she was fished out of the Gulf of Mexico right after the massive oil spill in a new magazine shoot that has her posing as an oil-slicked mermaid....

CELEBRITIES

Is Lady Gaga’s Oily Mermaid Off Message? (photos)

Keith GirardNovember 3, 2011

Lady Gaga looks like she was fished out of the Gulf of Mexico right after the massive oil spill in a new magazine shoot that has her posing as an oil-slicked mermaid....

PERFORMANCE

American Museum Brings Image Technology into Focus

Keith GirardJune 15, 2011

The American Museum of Natural History is showcasing new imaging technology the uncovers the once-hidden, intricate details of both natural phenomena and cultural artifacts. The exhibit features more than 20 sets of striking large-format prints....

ArtMUSEUMS