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Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Annus Chaoticus: From trumping death to celebrating Chelsea's win – a year in Donald Trump's life
With the benefit of hindsight, Donald Trump pulling a full John Terry as Chelsea lifted the Club World Cup was almost poetic. After all, Chelsea is the Trump of European football – a nouveau riche arriviste with no continental pedigree, desperate to buy its way into aristocracy, and yet forever one dodgy deal away from financial ruin. And like Terry, Trump likes to take credit. But analogies aside, it has been quite a spin around the sun for Donald Trump since he dodged a bullet. A year ago, Donald trumped death, defying the laws of space, time, physics, politics, and logic as he did something that had been done only once before in American history: return to the White House after a hiatus. And not just any break — a five-year, scandal-scarred interregnum that included two impeachments, a Capitol riot, multiple indictments, and that gloriously capitalist moment when Trump, now with his own mugshot, began selling it as an NFT and framed it in the White House like it was a Warhol. From Butler, Pennsylvania to MetLife Stadium, Trump went from bleeding candidate to emperor's chaos world. On that fateful day in July 2024, the bullet grazed his ear and, in true cinematic symmetry, killed a firefighter standing behind him. The photo — fist raised, blood trailing — was pure American mythology: Rocky meets Revelation. Most people, when shot at, duck. Trump posed. 'Usually you have to die to have an iconic picture,' he later mused, 'but I didn't. So, it's even more iconic.' If the picture was iconic, what followed was surreal, which included banning the photographer who took it from AP from the White House because the news organisation refused to refer to the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America. That's just the tip of the iceberg. After the bellicose belligerence of his staff in Trump 1.0, this time he made sure he was surrounded by MAGA sycophants whose only question to being asked to jump would be: how high? Read: Why Washington is the new St PETERsburg So we had an Education Secretary who thought AI was steak sauce, a head of Homeland Security who can't protect her own bag, an NSA who added a journalist to a secret war chat, a children's author and conspiracy theorist who became FBI chief and learned that there was no conspiracy, and a billionaire BFF who was going to cut billions from federal spending but left after realising politics isn't rocket science. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Is it legal? How to get Internet without paying a subscription? Techno Mag Learn More Undo by Taboola by Taboola The last year has been an odd headcount of controversies. There was a reverse tariff formula based on an asinine equation that threatened to tank the global economy as the administration chased imaginary deficits, even against penguins. There was a war on illegal immigrants that turned major American cities into pitched war zones, random detentions and deportations based on tattoos, a protracted battle against the institutions of higher learning, peace prize nominations from nations known for their war-seeking tendencies, a gift plane from a nation often associated with its numero uno enemy, and inter-Atlantic strikes on said enemy that brought us much closer to World War III than we have been in years. NATO, meanwhile, short on funds, decided to call Trump 'Daddy', which is fitting given America is that particular organisation's sugar daddy. However, the promise to end major global conflicts didn't go as planned, leading to some angry tweets for not paying enough attention to the matter. All major promises during the polls, including the release of the Epstein List, getting America out of other countries' conflicts, stopping various global conflicts, and keeping the fiscal deficit tight, have been forgotten. USAID — which taught us that post-Perestroika America has been funding all left-liberal movements, one of America's mightiest soft powers across the globe — has been dismantled. As have the many 'woke' policies of the previous regimes, at least ensuring that biological males cannot participate in sport with biological females or use their bathrooms. All this appears to have broken MAGA down the middle, with Trump loyalists holding on for dear life, hoping that they can ride out the storm for four years, after which they could be next in line to hold the nuclear football. A bit disturbing when you think about it, but as the French say: C'est la vie. Which is translation for: Can't believe we lost to Chelsea.
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Yahoo
Bargain Hunt expert Oghenochuko Ojiri jailed after failing to report sale of artworks to 'Hezbollah financier'
An expert on TV show Bargain Hunt has been jailed for two and a half years after failing to report the sale of artworks to a suspected Hezbollah financier. Oghenochuko Ojiri, who has also appeared on the Antiques Road Trip, sold around £140,000 worth of art to Nazem Ahmad over a 14-month period between October 2020 and December 2021, the Old Bailey heard. Art dealer Ojiri, 53, who is known as Ochuko, admitted eight counts of failing to make a disclosure during the course of business within the regulated sector, contrary to section 21A of the Terrorism Act 2000. Lebanese businessman and diamond dealer Ahmad was described in court as a "prominent financier" for , a proscribed terrorist group in the UK. Prosecutor Lyndon Harris said Ahmad has an extensive art collection worth tens of millions of pounds, including works by Pablo Picasso and Andy Warhol, many of which are displayed in his penthouse in Beirut. Ojiri, who ran the Ramp Gallery, which was later renamed the Ojiri gallery, sent a message to a contact saying, "I can't risk selling directly to him," after Ahmad was sanctioned in the US, the court heard. But Mr Harris said "that's exactly what he did" when he sold artworks, which were sent to Dubai, the UAE and Beirut. Ojiri's barrister Kevin Irwin said he was arrested on 18 April 2023 in Wrexham while filming a BBC show and his "humiliation is complete" as he appeared for sentencing. Ahmad was sanctioned on the same day in the UK and officers later seized artworks held in two warehouses in the country, including a Picasso and a Warhol, valued at almost £1m. Sentencing Ojiri to two and a half years in prison, with an additional year on extended licence, the judge, Mrs Justice Cheema-Grubb told him: "You knew about Ahmad's suspected involvement in financing terrorism and the way the art market can be exploited by someone like him". She said Ojiri viewed his offences as a "shameful fall from grace of a public personality and role model for those from an ethnic minority, in the arts and antique sector". "Your hard work, talent and charisma have brought you a great deal of success," the judge said. "You knew you shouldn't be dealing with this man. I don't accept you were naïve, rather you benefitted you to close your eyes to what you believed he was. "You knew it was your duty to alert the authorities but you elected to balance the financial profit and commercial side of your business against Ahmad's dark side." Commander Dominic Murphy, head of the Metropolitan Police's counter terrorism command, said the prosecution was the "first of its kind" and should serve as a warning to art dealers. "Oghenochuko Ojiri wilfully obscured the fact he knew he was selling artwork to Nazem Ahmad, someone who has been sanctioned by the UK and US treasury and described as a funder of the proscribed terrorist group Hezbollah," he said.
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Richard Johnson: Warhol's famous Polaroids headed for exhibit in NYC
NEW YORK — Andy Warhol would be amazed and proud that the Polaroid pictures he took — and often handed out for free — are worth $25,000 apiece today. Art dealer Isabelle Bscher of Galerie Gmurzynska is opening a show in Zurich, Switzerland, next month with Warhol's snapshots of Mick Jagger, Grace Jones, Jim Morrison, Lou Reed, Christina Onassis, Keith Haring and Candy Darling. The show, coming to New York in the fall, also features paintings by Ronnie Cutrone, who worked with Warhol for a decade. Cutrone — who painted cartoon characters like Woody the Woodpecker, Bart Simpson and Bugs Bunny — once said, 'New York was elegant and sleazy. Now it's a shopping mall for dot-commers. We need our crime rate back. I want my muggers and hookers back.' Cutrone, who met Warhol when he was only 16, began writing for Warhol's Interview magazine in 1969 about celebrities like Nancy Reagan. **** Chris Sain is giving away $1 million. The former Michigan State football player is a financial educator and author of two bestsellers who has nearly 1 million subscribers on YouTube. Now he's criss-crossing the country handing out $25,000 checks to worthy causes. 'I'm just giving money away,' Sain told me, quoting the Bible: 'To whom much is given, much is required.' Sain said he and his wife, Corinthia, who met in college, are debt-free. 'We were frugal. Instead of going out to dinner, we'd stay home and cook.' When Sain gives a speech, thousands of fans turn out. But he's preparing for even more attention. 'I've got bigger goals,' he said. **** Steve Grillo, a former intern on the Howard Stern radio show, is turning his memoir 'Gorilla Parts' into a musical. His blue-collar upbringing quickly smashes into high-rise Manhattan where Steve is thrust at the tender age of 19 into a world of celebrities and depravity. Grillo was beaten up by Spike Lee's bodyguards, lost his girlfriend to Steve Martin, partied with Ron Jeremy and John Wayne Bobbitt, and saved Stern's life from an enraged fan. Songs include 'Welcome to Canarsie,' where Grillo grew up; 'They're Gonna Put You in the Trunk,' about avoiding a mobbed-up execution; and 'Happy Birthday, I Want a Divorce,' chronicling Steve's marriage that included barf-covered threesomes. 'Gorilla Parts: The Musical' is designed to accommodate a rotating cast of celebrity guests, ensuring no two performances will be alike. **** Claire Danes, Hugh Dancy, Andie MacDowell, Stephanie March, and 'White Lotus' stars Michelle Monaghan and Leslie Bibb were among the celebrities at The Whitney Museum of Art's Spring Gala. The event honored acclaimed painter Amy Sherald, best known for her portrait of former first lady Michelle Obama. 'When I first began painting portraits, I wasn't trying to make history,' said Sherald, whose moving canvases document the contemporary African American experience. 'I just wanted to offer images that looked like the world I came from — ordinary and extraordinary at the same time.' Leading the applause were Chairman of the Board Richard DeMartini, Neil Bluhm and his wife Kimberly Paige Bluhm, Nicky Hilton Rothschild, Jeff Koons, Susan Hess, Laurie Tisch, designer Wes Gordon, architect TC Chou, and Tom Sachs and his wife Sarah Hoover. Whitney curator Barbara Haskell was also honored. The crowd sang along with TLC when they performed their 1994 hit 'Creep.' The museum, celebrating its 10th anniversary, raised a record-breaking $6 million. It was also announced that an additional gift of $1 million from songwriter Judy Hart Angelo would support the museum's free admissions program for visitors 25 and under. **** Katherine Bryan celebrated the publication of her interior decorating book, 'Great Inspiration,' with some friends at her Park Avenue apartment. Bryan, often seen on the arm of George Hamilton, raised a glass with her son George Gurley, Candace Bushnell, Susan Gutfreund and Republican political strategist Ed Rollins. Guests included Jean Doumanian, who produced seven Woody Allen films, Tiffany Dubin and Annette Tapert. No one said it, but I was thinking, 'Living well is the best revenge.' **** Justin Timberlake, Jessica Biel, Drew Barrymore, Vera Wang and 'Queer Eye for the Straight Guy' star Thom Filicia are a few of the celebrities who have checked out Iris Dankner's Holiday House Hamptons Designer Showcase, which will open July 12. Christian Siriano, Andrea Stark, Campion Platt and Jean Shafiroff are the design chairs of the benefit. The luxury estate in Water Mill will feature the work of more than 15 top designers. Ticket sales benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. **** Out & About: 'Will & Grace' star Eric McCormack was spotted at Carnegie Diner & Cafe on Eighth Ave. grabbing a quick bite … Darryl Strawberry at Midtown hot spot Hunt & Fish Club with proprietor Nelson Braff and his son, who despite being a huge Yankees fan, was admiring Darryl's '86 Mets World Series ring. _________
Washington Post
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Washington Post
‘Warhol's Muses' is a sympathetic group portrait
When Tom Wolfe profiled model Jane Holzer in New York magazine in 1964 and described her as 'Living Pop Art,' Andy Warhol knew it was the beginning of a lucrative friendship. The pop art pioneer had recently started courting Holzer, both as a social companion and as a film subject. He saw the chic socialite as a high-society insider to whom he could hitch his wagon — and thus attract greater public attention.
Emirates Woman
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Emirates Woman
8 standout pieces at Watches & Wonders 2025
From heritage watch houses to avant-garde ateliers, discover this season's standout timepieces at the Watches & Wonders 2025. CHOPARD L'Heure du Diamant With L'Heure du Diamant, Chopard embraces brilliance with unmistakable flair. Crafted in ethical gold and encircled by diamonds using the Maison's signature crown-setting technique, each 26mm piece offers a dazzling rendition featuring vibrant coloured dials in striking hues that add a fresh pop to the timeless silhouette. HUBLOT Magic Gold Hublot's Magic Gold combines the resilience of ceramic with the gilded lustre of gold in a unique masterpiece. Scratch-resistant, developed in-house and limited to 100 pieces, the Big Bang 20th Anniversary Magic Gold edition pairs this extraordinary metal with a carbon-patterned dial and gilt details for a fusion of innovation and style. JAEGER-LECOULTRE Reverso Tribute Monoface Small Seconds The legendary Reverso turns heads once again with the Tribute Monoface Small Seconds. With a Milanese bracelet in pink gold and a matching grained dial, it radiates vintage elegance with a contemporary twist. Featuring an iconic swiveling case composed of 50 components, below the surface lies the Calibre 822 – a hand-wound movement that offers 42 hours of power and a whisper-thin profile – a testament to its confident modernity in the world of watchmaking. PIAGET Andy Warhol Piaget takes a playful turn with the Andy Warhol timepieces that channel its artistic soul. The newly christened creations, now available in opal and sapphires, fuses bold design with precious materials to spectacular effect. The dial's tiger's eye version, with its golden shimmer and organic striations, is pure 1970s chic and a nod to Warhol's own Piaget collection. VACHERON CONSTANTIN Traditionnelle Moon Phase Vacheron Constantin's Traditionnelle Moon Phase elevates the Maison's watchmaking traditions. A masterpiece in understated luxury, the pink gold timepiece – limited to just 270 pieces – features a diamond-set 36mm case and a lustrous mother-of-pearl dial. The moon phase complication, powered by the Calibre 1410 AS/270, is accompanied by small seconds for ultimate precision and a power reserve display, a showcase of the maison's mechanical prowess. With its Maltese cross motif and 'côte unique' finishing, this piece is history and horology, harmonised. FREDERIQUE CONSTANT Classic Perpetual Calendar Manufacture The Classic Perpetual Calendar Manufacture by the Geneva-based watchmaker proves that high complication doesn't have to mean high price. Housed in a sleek 40mm steel case with a rich salmon dial, it combines sophistication with accessibility. Inside beats the FC-776 calibre, Frederique Constant's 34th in-house movement, now with a three-day power reserve. Elegant, functional, and finely finished, this watch is a quiet revolution in Swiss watchmaking. ROLEX The Oyster Perpetual A muted lavender, a warm sandy beige and a fresh pistachio green – Rolex reinvents minimalism for the Oyster Perpetual collection, bringing a fresh perspective to the classic line. With matt lacquer dials and smooth Oystersteel cases, these watches radiate effortless cool. Each piece houses cutting-edge calibres (2232 or 3230) and offers the robustness and elegance Rolex is known for. VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Lady Arpels Bal des Amoureux Automate The Lady Arpels Bal des Amoureux Automate tells a tale of romance under the Parisian stars. Showcasing a poetic complication, it brings two lovers together at midnight and noon, all at the push of a button. Stars mark the hours and minutes via a double retrograde display, adding another layer of magic and innovation. The cobblestone streets and lanterns are delicately sculpted in white gold, while a guinguette-inspired backdrop recreates the joy of an open-air Parisian soirée. – For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and Instagram Images: Supplied
