The New York Times – Film:
Erin Lee Carr’s new documentary revisits the 2004 makeover show “The Swan,” which gave 32 women extensive plastic surgery and anticipated where beauty culture was headed.
Category: Contests and Prizes
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Alaska’s Fat Bear Week Winner Is 89 Backpack
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Alaska’s Fat Bear Week finds its newest champion in a bear that overcame an injury in 2007 that nearly killed him.
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New York’s Biggest Film Fans Wolf Down Hot Dogs
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Employees of the city’s indie movie houses stuffed their faces during a contest held by Cashiers du Cinéma, a zine for cineastes.
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Eurovision Bans Countries in War Zones From Hosting
The New York Times – Music:
The event’s organizers would not say whether that included Israel, but its participation has been a matter of contention during the war in Gaza.
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Can Xenom Turn Working Out Into a Sport?
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Xenom, a new fitness company, wants to make weekend warriors feel like pros.
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Bulgaria Hopes Eurovision Win Will Show Its Strength as a Continental Player
The New York Times – Music:
Recent months have brought a series of changes in the Eastern European nation, which has just adopted the euro and forced the resignation of a government through major protests.
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How Israel Turned Eurovision’s Stage Into a Soft Power Tool
The New York Times – Music:
Israel’s efforts to influence Eurovision’s vote were broader and started years earlier than previously known.
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At Houston’s Art Car Parade, Trashed Vehicles Become Everyone’s Treasure
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Texans spend a lot of time in their cars. But once a year, they converge at the Art Car Parade to celebrate those who transform rundown vehicles into masterpieces on wheels.
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Eurovision Is in Turmoil as Israel’s Participation Leads to Boycott
The New York Times – Music:
The Netherlands and Slovenia also said they would not take part in next year’s contest, meant to be its celebratory 70th edition.