Royal Academy Sketches

Michelangelo, Leonardo, Raphael at the Royal Academy — sketches of freshly acquired mastery

Two London shows focus on the immediacy and endurance found in the drawings of the High Renaissance artists

Business - Financial Times - November 9

Prince Harry jokes in tattoo sketch for Invictus

Prince Harry has appeared in a comedy sketch about getting a tattoo, as he promotes his Invictus Games.

Pep to lean on academy amid injury 'emergency'

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has said he is willing to lean on the talent emerging from the club's academy with his squad hit by a number of injuries.

Sports - ESPN - November 2

Conan O'Brien tapped to host the next Academy Awards

Emmy-winning late-night talk show host and podcaster Conan O'Brien will host the 97th Academy Awards, the organization behind the ceremony announced Friday.

Conan O'Brien will host the 2025 Academy Awards

"America demanded it and now it's happening: Taco Bell's new Cheesy Chalupa Supreme. In other news, I'm hosting the Oscars," Conan O'Brien said.

‘SNL’ Sketch Gives Harvey Epstein His 15 Minutes of Fame

Mr. Epstein, a state assemblyman who is running for New York City Council, had no idea he would be the subject of a skit watched by millions.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 3

'SNL' was always with Trump, cast members insist in latest sketch

In its first episode since Tuesday's election, the “Saturday Night Live” cast members insisted they've gone from Donald Trump critics to ardent supporters.

12 Dynamic Sketches From the Woman Who Dressed Grace Kelly and Judy Garland

Can you put a price on Hollywood history? Bidders tried on Thursday, when a dozen sketches by the legendary costume designer Edith Head went under the gavel.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 15

Classy Casadó the real gem as Barça's academy stars humble Real Madrid

Marc Casadó has started just seven LaLiga games, but his performance showed maturity.

Sports - ESPN - October 27

How Man City's remarkable academy keeps producing talent

Ahead of Man City's Carabao Cup clash vs. Tottenham, we take a closer look at their academy, how they prepare young players and manage their minutes.

Sports - ESPN - October 30

Academy Museum adds ‘Pulp Fiction’ script, Miyazaki art to film collection

Quentin Tarantino's handwritten script for “Pulp Fiction” is the stuff of moviemaking legend

Entertainment - ABC News - October 31

Dreaming of a pint and a ‘girl’ back home: first world war soldier’s poignant sketches of life in the trenches

Newly unearthed studies by young private Henry Page have been published to mark Remembrance Sunday. “Wish I was at home for Christmas,” runs the chorus of Stop the Cavalry, the seasonal anti-war ...

World - The Guardian - November 10

Motion picture academy lays off staff at archive and library amid broader restructuring

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is restructuring its archive and library, cutting 16 staff members as part of a strategic effort to consolidate preservation efforts.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 31

Conan O'Brien to host 97th Academy Awards, marking his first time as Oscar emcee

Comedian Conan O'Brien will host the 97th Oscars on March 2, bringing his quirky humor and live TV experience to Hollywood's biggest night.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 15

Buttler not retained by Royals for 2025 IPL

England white-ball captain Jos Buttler is among the players who have not been retained for the 2025 Indian Premier League season.

Catherine joins royals at first major event since finishing treatment

The Princess of Wales has joined the rest of the Royal Family at the Festival of Remembrance in London's Royal Albert Hall.

Nation falls silent as King leads Remembrance ceremony

King Charles, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and new Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch were among those who laid wreaths at the Cenotaph in London.

The ‘Battle Royale’ actor fighting Japan's conservative establishment

World - Yahoo News - October 26

Royals' Perez wins Roberto Clemente Award

Catcher Salvador Perez becomes the first Kansas City Royals player to win the Roberto Clemente Award, which honors the MLB player whose humanitarian efforts exemplify off-the-field service.

Sports - ESPN - October 28

Watch: Royals and veterans attend Cenotaph ceremony

King Charles led two minutes of silence in remembrance of those who lost their lives in the two world wars and other conflicts.

Princess Kate attends Remembrance event with royal family

Remembrance Sunday is a totemic event in the U.K., with the monarch leading senior royals, political leaders, and envoys from the Commonwealth countries in laying wreaths at the Cenotaph

King accepts flowers for Queen who misses Royal Variety over illness

The Queen returned to public duties last week after a chest infection, but symptoms continue to linger.

Reds land Singer from Royals for India, Wiemer

The Reds acquired starting pitcher Brady Singer from the Royals in exchange for infielder Jonathan India and outfielder Joey Wiemer.

Sports - ESPN - 11 hours ago

Royals catcher Salvador Perez wins MLB's Clemente Award for philanthropy

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez has been chosen the winner of MLB’s Roberto Clemente Award for philanthropy

Sports - ABC News - October 28

Royal Caribbean CEO: Americans are ‘wealthier than ever’ and love to travel

Royal Caribbean’s stock pulls back from a record after revenue, profit outlook for the current quarter disappoint.

Business - MarketWatch - October 29

Royal Mail couriers vote to strike as labour tensions mount

The union’s vote at the group’s eCourier unit casts a shadow over Daniel Křetínský’s £5.3bn takeover deal

World - Financial Times - October 30

Royal estates 'receive millions from public bodies and charities'

The private estates of King Charles and Prince William have received millions of pounds from contracts with taxpayer-funded bodies, according to a new documentary.

Royal couple, prime minister visit Valencia as flood toll reaches 214

World - Yahoo News - November 3

Flood survivors pelt Spain's royals with mud and premier is evacuated during a visit

World - Yahoo News - November 3

Spain flood survivors hurl mud at the royals and top government officials

A crowd of enraged flood survivors pelted the Spanish royal couple with mud and rocks during their first visit to the center of the nation’s deadliest natural disaster in living memory

World - ABC News - November 3

Sources: Royals keep Wacha on 3-year, $51M deal

Michael Wacha and the Royals agreed on a three-year, $51 million contract that includes a fourth-year club option and can max out at $72 million.

Sports - ESPN - November 3

Fortnite Battle Royale gets Chapter 2 Remix with Snoop Dogg and more

Chapter 2 Remix is debuting in Fortnite Battle Royale, ushered in by a music event in real life in Times Square and an in-game prelude as well. The music event featured Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Ice ...

Tech - VentureBeat - November 2

UK’s Queen Camilla Cancels Royal Engagements Because of Illness

Buckingham Palace said Camilla, 77, was unwell with a chest infection and had been advised to rest.

World - The New York Times - November 5

Photos show damage aboard Royal Caribbean cruise rocked by rough winds

The Explorer of the Seas was traveling from Barcelona, Spain to Miami, Florida, when it was struck by a strong wind gust.

'Smaller R in royal' - Prince William wants to do things differently

The prince appeared more relaxed and open with media throughout his South Africa tour.

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