Beyoncé performed at the halftime show during the NFL game between the Houston Texans and the Baltimore Ravens, showcasing songs from her Cowboy Carter album in a Christmas-themed performance with daughter Blue Ivy. The show, aired on Netflix, marked Beyoncé’s first live performance of Cowboy Carter songs since its release in March, following her historic success in the country music genre. Despite facing controversy and snubs, Beyoncé emphasized the importance of innovation and artistic freedom in her acceptance speech at the iHeartRadio Music Awards.
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Sotheby's halts Buddha jewels auction after India threat
Sotheby's has postponed its sale in Hong Kong of sacred jewels connected to the Buddha's remains following a legal threat from the Indian government, which argued that the auction was offensive to the global Buddhist community. The collection, hailed as a significant archaeological find, faced backlash from Buddhist academics and monastic leaders. The relics were discovered nearly 130 years ago by British official William Claxton Peppé in northern India, alongside bone fragments believed to belong...
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