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Danny La Rue’s sequined frocks and costumes for sale

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Share Sequined gowns and pantomime classics worn by the late entertainer Danny La Rue are to be auctioned in March. They include outfits worn in the West End hit Hello Dolly! and glamorous frocks he wore impersonating Zsa Zsa Gabor, Tina Turner, and Dolly Parton. The costumes and other memorabilia from La Rue’s 60-year career will be... »

Saatchi says ‘don’t be an artist’

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Share Charles Saatchi, the inspiration behind a new art talent search show, has warned against trying to make a career as an artist. The collector told the Radio Times: “The odds are stacked very heavily against making a living out of it.” Saatchi, 65, added that he was “praying” that School of Saatchi would become a version... »

Warhol story drawing set for sale

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ShareA children’s book illustration from the early part of Andy Warhol’s career is to go on sale in New York next month. The delicate drawings of four story book animals are expected to fetch $600 (£355) at auction on 9 December. Read More….. »

Polanski ‘finishing film in jail’

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ShareDirector Roman Polanski is finishing his latest film from jail, according to screenwriter Robert Harris. Speaking at the Cheltenham Literature Festival, Harris said Polanski wanted to finish The Ghost in time for next February’s Berlin Film Festival. “He can make his wishes known from his cell. I don’t think he can make phone calls but he... »

Plaque for Carry On star Williams

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Share The late actor and comedian Kenneth Williams has been honoured with a blue plaque at the central London site of his father’s barber shop. The Carry On movie star, who died aged 62 in 1988, lived at the Marchmont Street address between 1935 and 1956. The plaque was unveiled by actors Leslie Phillips and Bill Pertwee... »

American photographer Penn dies

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Share American photographer Irving Penn, who gained fame for his images ranging from fashion and celebrities to ordinary people and still life, has died. His assistant Roger Krueger said he died at his home in Manhattan at the age of 92. Mr Penn began his career in the 1940s at fashion magazine Vogue, later including travel, such... »

In Pictures

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Twiggy's career chronicled at the Portrait Gallery »

Hockney turns to mobile artwork

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In a career that has spanned five decades, artist David Hockney is still at the cutting edge of art, producing mini-masterpieces on his mobile phone. »

Dylan is in chart seventh heaven

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Bob Dylan tops the UK album chart for the seventh time in his career, nearly 40 years since his last number one. »

Interview with DJ Kershaw pulled

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A Radio 4 interview with BBC DJ Andy Kershaw about "rebuilding his life and career" is pulled. »

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