Garland’s ruby slippers from ‘The Wizard of Oz’ auctioned for $28M

Garland’s ruby slippers from ‘The Wizard of Oz’ auctioned for M

MINNEAPOLIS —  A pair of iconic ruby slippers that were worn by Judy Garland in The Wizard of Oz and stolen from a museum nearly two decades ago fetched $28 million in an auction Saturday. Heritage Auctions had estimated that they would fetch $3 million or more. Online bidding opened last month and by Friday … Read more

5 movies and TV shows to watch in Hong Kong this weekend, November 22-24

5 movies and TV shows to watch in Hong Kong this weekend, November 22-24

The latest adaptation of a classic children’s novel – this time a musical boasting a starry cast – and a mould-breaking comedy starring Korean actress Kim Go-eun await cinema-goers in Hong Kong this weekend. Speaking of comedy, a bold, multilayered series on Disney+ with the role of a lifetime for a Chinese-American comedian is a … Read more

8 of the best afternoon teas served in Hong Kong and Macau in summer 2024

8 of the best afternoon teas served in Hong Kong and Macau in summer 2024

No longer the preserve of the upper class, it has spread around the world, and is particularly popular at high-end hotels. Luxury hotel The Peninsula Hong Kong is famous for its afternoon tea, which includes classic bites such as cucumber sandwiches, and scones with strawberry jam and clotted cream. Other places have broken with tradition, … Read more