Arts & Culture

ROME (Reuters) — A once-secret passageway in the Colosseum, named after the fearsome ancient Roman emperor who features in the Hollywood blockbuster “Gladiator,” has opened to the public for the first time.

LONDON (Reuters) — Daniel Craig’s third outing as the charismatic detective Benoit Blanc in “Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery” opened the London Film Festival on Wednesday, kicking off 12 days of red carpets, screenings and talks with the likes of Oscar winners Daniel Day-Le…

AUTUMNAL ATTITUDES AND PLATITUDES   Fantasy On the Road To Kagandahan Loob Twas Marahuyo Muffet’s day off from schoolShe on the road looking for a big toad stoolA journey she had begun under a cloudy sunShe avoided a large confederacy of duncesWho in turn were all surrounded by foolsWith and withou…

MARIANAS Variety editor Zaldy Dandan’s fourth book, “If He Isn’t Insane Then He Should Be: Stories & Poems from Saipan,” is available at the Joeten Shopping Center in Susupe.

(Special Advertising Feature) — This October, Crowne Plaza Resort Saipan invites guests and the local community to indulge in a month-long celebration of flavors, culture, and unforgettable island moments. With exciting new dining offers, vibrant cultural experiences, and family-friendly activities…

LONDON (Reuters) — Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay goes behind the camera for a new series, “Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars,” that shines the spotlight on restaurants working to attain the coveted culinary accolade. The multi-starred restaurateur and TV personality is an executive prod…

AUTUMNAL ATTITUDES AND PLATITUDES   Fantasy On the Road To Kagandahan Loob Twas Marahuyo Muffet’s day off from schoolShe on the road looking for a big toad stoolA journey she had begun under a cloudy sunShe avoided a large confederacy of duncesWho in turn were all surrounded by foolsWith and withou…

MARIANAS Variety editor Zaldy Dandan’s fourth book, “If He Isn’t Insane Then He Should Be: Stories & Poems from Saipan,” is available at the Joeten Shopping Center in Susupe.

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) — While the lead vocalists in animated film “KPop Demon Hunters” are largely inspired by the work of other K-Pop artists, EJAE, Rei Ami and Audrey Nuna said they also admire Black American hip-hop stars like Kendrick Lamar, Missy Elliott and Doechii.

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) — Superstar Taylor Swift’s 12th studio album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” arrived on Friday with a promotional blitz including midnight sales at Target stores, a release party at movie theaters around the globe and pop-up experiences in New York and Los Angeles…