The Dylan Amsterdam Unveils Elegant Renovations and Design-Led Upgrades

The Dylan Amsterdam, a five-star boutique hotel housed in the city's first stone theater, has just completed a multi-phase renovation. The transformation blends understated elegance with sustainability, reaffirming the property's quiet leadership in Amsterdam's evolving boutique hotel landscape.

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Germany: Hubertus Mountain Refugio Announces Redesigns: Sustainability Meets Modern Design

In 2024, the HUBERTUS Mountain Refugio in Balderschwang set an example for sustainable change with its redesign of 50 rooms. The redesign was realized in collaboration with interior designer Sarah Stapelfeldt and follows a clear philosophy of revitalization.

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Badrutt Palace Hotel, St. Mortiz, Sleeps Until December; Restructures Top Management

The Board of Directors at Badrutt's Palace Hotel AG streamlines the organization of the traditional house and restructures the top management level. The board appointed Richard Leuenberger as the new Managing Director and transferred the operational responsibility to him.

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Taormina Filmfest Unveils 64th Edition With Over 50 Films Along With Master Classes And In Conversations

The sixty-fourth edition of the Taormina FilmFest, produced by Videobank and taking place July 14-20 under the new artistic direction of Silvia Bizio and Gianvito Casadonte, has unveiled its full program and attending talent from America, France, Italy and the UK.

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Lavazza Announces Gourmet Restaurant to Complete Turin, Italy, Headquarters; Oscar Winner To Design Interiors

Lavazza announced a new restaurant concept opening at the future Lavazza headquarters in Turin, Italy, CONDIVIDERE developed in collaboration with Ferran Adrià, features a setting designed by three-time Oscar-winning art director, Dante Ferretti, and the brilliant Italian chef, Federico Zanasi will lead the kitchen.

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Ciao, Italy! Nikki Beach Versilia To “Celebrate Life” At The Most Anticipated Grand Opening White Party Of The Summer; Andrea Bocelli to Perform

The eagerly awaited Global luxury lifestyle and hospitality brand Nikki Beach will host its official Grand Opening White Party on August 5th, on the white sands of Marina di Pietrasanta, Tuscany on the beautiful coast of Italy. Guests will experience an unforgettable evening of grandiose celebration offering a taste of the lavish parties to come.

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The Homebase Abroad Villa Collection Review – Stunning Views, Luxurious Settings, Magnificent Italy (Vista mozzafiato, ambienti lussuosi, Magnifica Italia)

Homebase Abroad, a unique company of Travel Specialists specializing exclusively in Italy, is presenting the 2015 Homebase Abroad collection highlighting villas in Tuscany, Lake Como, Umbria, Venice, Rome and the Dolomites.

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Healthouse at Las Dunas Beach Costa del Sol - Creating a Gastro-healthy Experience In Paradise

To reduce weight with sea views, under the sun of the Costa del Sol, in the most spectacular suites, enjoying a spa with more than 3,000 m2 and enjoying the haute cuisine of 2 Michelin Star Chef Andoni Luis Aduriz is already a reality in the prestigious Healthouse Las Dunas Beach, a Five Star rated GL Health & Spa, the first luxury health resort.

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44th Annual Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest Expands German Entertainment

Big Bear Lake, California, August 25, 2014 - The Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest celebrates 44 years of German style family fun and good times, weekends, September 13th - October 25th. Rated Southern California’s #1 Oktoberfest, this fall’s festival once again will expand the entertainment line-up to feature two bands from Germany and more free contests.

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Haute Tease

  • Saban Films Gobbles Ensemble "FRIENDSGIVING" Produced by Ben Stiller

    Saban Films announced today that they have acquired U.S. rights to Nicol Paone's (Funny People, "The Big Gay Sketch Show") directorial debut Friendsgiving.  Malin Akerman is producing along with Ben Stiller, Nicholas Weinstock and Haroon Saleem for Red Hour Films.  

  • Breakout Review – Entertaining Action-Packed Indie Delivers

    Breakout, from Uncork'd Entertainment, presents an explosive fast action story that begins with a high-speed chase through the streets of LA as two gangsters fresh from a heist end up in a shoot out and then in prison.

     
  • L’impuni

    En usant de la famine et du bombardement systématique des installations sanitaires et hospitalières, Israël tend à dépeupler Gaza sous les yeux de la communauté internationale, prise entre non-ingérence et culpabilité historique.

     
  • Jan Schuette Named Dean of AFI Conservatory

    LOS ANGELES, CA, JUNE 17, 2014 – The American Film Institute (AFI) announced today the appointment of director, producer and academic leader Jan Schuette as the new Dean of the AFI Conservatory. Concluding a global search to lead the world-renowned program into the future, Schuette comes from the German Film and Television Academy,  Berlin, the production-based conservatory where he has served as Director since 2010.

     
  • Terry Moore Announces Her Retirement And Her Last Film Role As She Stars In "Silent Life" As The Lady In Black

    Oscar-nominated (Come Back, Little Sheba) actress Terry Moore, joins the cast of Silent Life as the mysterious Lady in Black, announced writer/director/star of the film, Vladislav Kozlov, who produced the film under his Dreamer Pictures banner.   

  • NATAS Announces Category Changes To 51st Annual Daytime Emmy® Awards

    The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) has announced category changes to the 51st Annual Daytime Emmy Awards, including the elimination of the 'Outstanding Younger Performer in a Daytime Drama' and 'Outstanding Promotional Announcement.'

Arts / Culture

  • LA Arts: Unique Karl Lagerfeld Mirror Leads Bonhams Modern Design Art Auction

    On March 25th Bonhams Los Angeles will hold a two-part Modern Design | Art auction featuring an extensive offering of exceptional works, with a rare, monumental mirror previously owned by Karl Lagerfeld leading the sale.

     
  • NYC Arts: KGB Spy Museum Opens In New York

    A museum dedicated to Soviet espionage and intelligence is opening its doors on West 14th Street in Manhattan. The world’s largest collection of never-seen authentic KGB artifacts sheds light on the secret world of Soviet surveillance and espionage.

     
  • Peter Frampton To Be Inducted into 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class

    Grammy Award-winning guitarist Peter Frampton will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's Class of 2024 on his first appearance for induction consideration and will be honored at the ceremony in Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland.   

  • Explorer Review - A Poignant and Emotional Journey

    Explorer, from Universal Pictures Content Group, brings to the screen the passionate, dramatic, and adventurous journey of Sir Ranulph Fiennes, the world's greatest explorer, through his own recollections, actual voyage footage, archived material, and personal interviews.

     
  • The New Pornographers Set 2026 U.S. Tour Dates

    The New Pornographers are set to tour the U.S. in 2026, kicking off their run on April 22 at The Wilbur in Boston with stops at New York's Webster Hall, Los Angeles' Teragram Ballroom, and many more.  

  • Nashville A&E: Chris Stapleton Leads CMA Nominees, Announces Tour Dates

    Ten-time CMA Award winner Chris Stapleton leads nominees at the 55th Annual CMA Awards with nominations in five categories: Entertainer of the Year, Male Vocalist of the Year, Album, Single and Song of the Year for "Starting Over."