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France Is the Most Visited Country in the World. Here's Why
France has the most international tourist visitors in the world, followed by Spain and the U.S. French residents rate it for its landscape, culture and food.
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France and Italy Are Home to Some of the Grandest Castles and Palaces to Visit — Or Even Buy (If You Have $100 Million)
France and Italy are home to some of the most storied castles, palaces and grand homes in the world, from Loire Valley chateaux to Sicilian strongholds.
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Community Theaters Saw SBA's Covid Relief as a Lifeline. Now They're Fighting to Prove They Qualify
The Shuttered Venue Operators Grant program was meant to help the live entertainment industry, but operators who appear to qualify for aid have been denied.
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See What Christmas Looks Like in 10 Places Around the World
From Europe to Asia to the depths of Antarctica, here’s how Christmas is celebrated in nine places around the world — and one place that orbits around the world.
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There Are ‘No Plans' to Shut Down Broadway Even as Covid Cases Lead to Canceled Performances, Theater Group Says
Despite a string of cancellations, and at least two closed productions, Broadway won’t be shutting down as Covid surges in New York City.
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Auction Sales Hit Record $15 Billion as Young, Wealthy Collectors Enter the Market
Auction records this year highlight the surge in global wealth during the pandemic, aided by central bank easing and soaring asset prices, among other factors.
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Radio City Cancels Rest of Rockettes' Christmas Shows as Covid Spike Shutters Live Performances in New York
Just a week before Christmas Eve, “The Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes” announced it would end its 2021 season early.
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Patek Philippe's Tiffany Blue Nautilus Watch Fetches $6.5 Million at Auction
The sale cements the reputation of the Patek Philippe Nautilus Ref. 5711, which was discontinued earlier this year, as the ‘holy grail’ of sports watches.
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Hedge-Fund Pioneer Michael Steinhardt Surrenders 180 Stolen Antiquities Valued at $70 Million, Manhattan DA Vance Says
Hedge-fund pioneer and philanthropist Michael Steinhardt has been banned for life from acquiring antiquities as part of a criminal probe.
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Patek Philippe Brings Back the ‘Holy Grail' of Watches for 170 Lucky Buyers
Patek Philippe will make 170 special versions of its most popular watch, the Nautilus Ref. 5711, as part of a partnership with Tiffany & Co.
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Spotify Removes Many Comedians' Work From Streaming Platform Over Royalties Dispute
Spotify took down the work of hundreds of comedians are negotiating for royalties on streaming platforms, the Wall Street Journal reports.
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‘You Can Gain Everything and You Can Lose Everything' — Here's Why Experts Remain Skeptical About the NFT Market
Since its inception, NFT collectibles have generated over $5.6 billion in sales. But many experts still remain hesitant about entering the NFT market.
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Blockbuster Art Week Sets Record With More Than $2.6 Billion in Sales
Sales at Christie’s, Sotheby’s and Philips totaled $2.65 billion over the course of the two weeks, according to Pi-eX.
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Yieldstreet Launches Fund for Smaller Investors to Bet on Art
Yieldstreet’s platform is the latest in a series of start-ups that allow consumers to invest in art and collectibles by buying small ownership stakes.
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Quentin Tarantino to Offer Seven Uncut Scenes From ‘Pulp Fiction' as NFTs
The collectibles also include original handwritten scripts from the film and exclusive audio commentary from Tarantino himself.
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What Are NFTs? Here's What You Need to Know About Non-Fungible Tokens
CNBC spoke to experts in the non-fungible token space about what the new technology is what it all means for investors and the future of art.
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Coldplay's World Tour to Use Sustainable Tech, But Chris Martin Says ‘Backlash' for Flying Is Right
Band says it will pay surcharge so it can “use or supply” sustainable aviation fuel when flying.
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Luxury Watch Shortage Drives Growth of $20 Billion Secondhand Market as Start-Ups Rush to Cash in
The business of buying, selling and flipping pre-owned and vintage watches online has exploded, and a number of start-ups are hoping to cash in on the boom.
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Doodles Used to Create Gary Vaynerchuk NFT Collection Sell for $1.2 Million in Christie's Auction
Five art works that were created by entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk for his VeeFriends NFT collection were auctioned at Christie’s on Friday for 1.2 million.
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Most Expensive Art Collection Ever Sold Comes to Auction at Sotheby's With $600 Million Estimate
After years of legal wrangling, the art collection of real estate tycoon Harry Macklowe and his ex-wife, Linda, is headed for auction at Sotheby’s.