Turns out that the “Material Girl” isn’t quite so materialistic after all. Madonna sold her 1921 painting by the French artist Fernand Leger, “Trois Femmes a la Table Rouge,” for $7.16 million at a New York City auction — and gave all the money to charity. The abstract painting, which Madonna previously purchased for $3.4 […]

Paul Cezanne‘s oil on canvas painting, “Les Pommes,” sold for an astounding $41.6 million at Sotheby’s in New York on Tuesday. Three bidders competed for the 1889-90 still life painting, which was ultimately purchased by an on-phone client by Bruno Vinciguerra, the company’s chief operating officer. According to Sotheby’s, individuals from 35 countries registered to […]

Famed television writer Chuck Lorre is partnering with Burt Bacharach and Elvis Costello to create a Broadway musical based on the artists’ album “Painted From Memory.” Lorre, the creator of “Two and a Half Men” and “The Big Bang Theory” reportedly contacted Bacharach and said that he wanted to write a story to go with […]

Christie’s is joining forces with the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation for a charity auction entitled “The 11th Hour Charity Auction” on May 13. The auction will feature donated artwork from more than 30 of today’s most important living artists, including the 2010 painting Ocean V by Andreas Gursky. Proceeds from the event will support innovative conservation […]

Fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger gave popstar Nicki Minaj a $32,000 Rolex to thank her for wearing his gown and sitting at his table during the Met Ball. “Oh gee, thx Tommy,” Minaj jokingly posted on Twitter alongside a photo of the coveted Rolex Oyster 41 watch in Everose gold. Hilfiger also outfitted Zooey Deschanel, Debbie […]

While many mothers and daughters have totally opposite taste in clothes, Georgia May Jagger and Jerry Hall actually look to each other for fashion inspiration. “We borrow stuff from each other all of the time,” Jagger revealed at Sunglass Hut’s tea party event in midtown Manhattan. “While I raid her closet for vintage pieces from […]

Valentino is coming to midtown! The luxury brand just signed a 15-year lease at 693 Fifth Avenue, which will be the site of its largest flagship store to date. According to Daily Front Row, the new location will feature over 20,000 square feet of space divided into three selling floors. It will offer ready-to-wear, fragrance […]

David Chang, the mastermind behind Manhattan’s Momofuku Noodle Bar, was one of two chefs honored by the James Beard Foundation on Monday. “I grew up dreaming what it might be like to do this and how impossible it might be,” the 35-year-old culinary genius told NBC. “I’m really, truly honored.” Chang shares the prestigious away […]

It sounds like Beyoncé is ready to hear the pitter patter of even more little feet! “I would like more children,” the 31-year-old singer told ABC News after her recent performance in London. “I think my daughter needs some company. I definitely love being a big sister.” As for when we can expect Bey and […]