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Yesterday, March 31st, numerous items belonging to American singer and model Marilyn Monroe and “Playboy” magazine founder Hugh Hefner were sold at auction, including a pink dress once worn by the actress, as well as Hefner’s tuxedo and slippers. This was reported by “The Hollywood Reporter.”

It was noted that the “Pierce Brothers Memorial Park” in Los Angeles sold various items belonging to Hugh Hefner and Marilyn Monroe. According to “Julien’s Auctions,” the historic dress was sold for $325,000, breaking previous auction records.

Additionally, the weathered tombstone from Monroe’s grave was valued at $88,900. Hefner’s colored tuxedo, slippers, pajamas, and pipe were sold for $13,000, and his custom-ordered circular bed was sold for $13,000.

The customer who bought Hefner’s circular bed and Monroe’s bathing suit remarked that a long-held dream had come true.

“I want to spend the rest of my life next to Marilyn Monroe,” they said.

It should be noted that one of the portraits of actress Marilyn Monroe, created by American artist Andy Warhol in the 1960s, was previously sold at Christie’s auction for $195 million.

On Wednesday, March 20th, a complaint was received by the Paris police regarding a planned attack on the Louvre Museum. This was reported by France’s “Le Figaro.”

It is noted that in a message sent around 4:00 AM on March 17th, unknown individuals stated their intention to blow up the Mona Lisa and many other masterpieces.

“We intend to blow up the ‘Mona Lisa’ and many other masterpieces. Just a warning: 100 kg of C4 bomb will cause a lot of damage,” the letter said.

After receiving the message, the Ministry of Culture requested active defense and security service officers on duty to search the museum for suspicious items, but nothing was found.

For reference, this is not the first time the Louvre has been threatened with explosives. In October of last year, the famous Paris museum, one of the world’s most visited tourist attractions, and the Palace of Versailles were evacuated due to a bomb threat. Paris police thoroughly inspected the buildings, but nothing was found at the scene, and the museum reopened the next day.

Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpiece, the “Mona Lisa” (La Gioconda), has been attacked by vandals several times in the past 20 years. In 2009, a tourist threw tea at the painting, breaking the ordinary glass covering it at the time, after which a protective armored glass was installed. In May 2022, cream was smeared on the armored glass, and earlier this year, eco-activists threw soup at the portrait.

The world’s most prestigious film award, the “Oscar,” will introduce a new category in 2026. The BBC reported this.

It is noted that in recent years, casting directors have gained recognition alongside other film industry professionals such as sound engineers, costume designers, and makeup artists.

The campaign to add the “Best Casting” nomination has been ongoing for several years. According to an AFP statement, stunt performers are also lobbying to be considered for their own “Oscar” award, but there has been no result so far.

Additionally, the reason for including casting directors in the nomination is that they play a key role in the film creation process – they are responsible for selecting actors and hiring both A-list and supporting players.

In a joint statement, Academy CEO Bill Kramer and President Janet Yang said: “Casting directors play a crucial role in filmmaking, and as the Academy continues to evolve, we are proud to add casting to the disciplines we recognize and celebrate.”

It is not yet clear whether the “Best Casting” award will be presented during the ceremony. Currently, all 23 awards are presented live during the gala show.

The last time a new category was added to the Oscars was in 2002 with the introduction of the “Best Animated Feature Film” nomination.

As a reminder, the date for the next Oscars ceremony has already been announced.

As part of the 14th package of sanctions against the Russian Federation, the European Union has included Russian singer Polina Gagarina, singer Yaroslav Dronov (known by the stage name Shaman), and actor Ivan Okhlobystin in the “blacklist.” This was stated in a document published in the official journal of the European Union.

Additionally, actor Vyacheslav Manucharov was also included in the list. According to the document, these cultural figures participated in events supporting the Russian Armed Forces. The EU sanctions also extended to three-time Olympic synchronized swimming champion Maria Kiseleva, who publicly supported the war in Ukraine.

It should be noted that today, June 24, the EU imposed restrictions on 116 individuals and legal entities from Russia as part of the 14th package of sanctions. According to the document, the European Union has also imposed restrictions on the export of dual-use goods and technologies to 61 companies from non-EU countries, including Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, China, the United Arab Emirates, and Turkey.

If you ask who the main character in “Game of Thrones” is, fans will either be divided or simply unable to answer. The creators also faced some difficulties in this regard.

By the final season, producers singled out five leading actors who received $1.2 million per episode. However, only one of them earned $69,000 per minute.

This refers to Emilia Clarke (Daenerys Targaryen), Peter Dinklage (Tyrion Lannister), Kit Harington (Jon Snow), Nikolaj Coster-Waldau (Jaime Lannister), and Lena Headey (Cersei Lannister).

Among them, Lena Headey appeared on screen for just 25 minutes in the entire film, making her the highest-paid actress within the filming team.

Interestingly, despite such a large fee, Headey was disappointed with the film. According to the actress, she wanted a more interesting and impactful death for her character.