Socialite Vera Arrivabene marries her beau in a Prada gown in Venice

Owen Gleiberman Chief Film CriticArt films used to cross over into the mainstream more than they do now, though it still happens (just look at the success of “Parasite”). But even back in the heyday of art-house earthquakes like “Z” and “Last Tango in Paris,” there was something surreal about the crossover phenomenon of Björn Andrésen.

Lesley McKenzie Managing Editor All products and services featured by Variety are independently selected by Variety editors. However, Variety may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.Meritt Elliott and Emily Current, best friends, designers, entrepreneurs and co-CEOs of The Great., have opened up a second outpost of their multi-category womenswear brand in Venice (1107 Abbot Kinney Blvd.).

Jean Carlos Santiago, also known as Guaynaa, has gone further than he ever imagined by becoming one of the most acclaimed artists in the urbano genre. From sharing covers of songs on his social networks to stardom, he is now enjoying the release of his first album ‘La República”, which is a mixture of everything he has learned through his travels.

Naman Ramachandran The Italian Cultural Institute in London, La Biennale di Venezia and Curzon have teamed for ‘From Venice to London,’ a season where seven films from Venezia 78 will be shown at Curzon cinemas across London from Nov. 18-22.“The Lost Daughter,” directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal will open the season and “The Hand of God,” directed by Paolo Sorrentino, will close it.

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Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentWarnerMedia International has appointed well-respected Canal Plus executive Vera Peltekian as VP and commissioning editor of original production for France. Based in Paris, Vera will commission original programming for HBO Max.Peltekian will join the company in November and will be part of HBO Max’s pan-regional team responsible for commissioning and producing drama, comedy, documentary and unscripted content in the EMEA region.

Fashion executive Alexandre Arnault, who is the son of the world’s third richest person, got married over the weekend and we have some photos from the wedding!

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorKanye West made a surprise performance at a wedding in Venice, Italy, on Saturday, performing two of his classics as well as the live debut of two songs from his recent “Donda” album, along with some other songs. According to social media reports, he wore a creepy, almost Michael Myers-like mask that muffled his vocals.

Kanye West’s live performances have been sporadic over the past few years, consisting mainly of his Sunday Service shows, since abruptly cancelling his Saint Pablo tour back in 2016.

Beyonce, 40, and Jay-Z, 51, jetted out of Venice, Italy in style. The “Halo” singer turned heads in a light yellow suit, consisting of a slightly oversized blazer and tapered dress pant as she headed to the airport on Sunday, Oct. 17. The look was all ’80s, as she paired the canary colored set with a patent leather power pump and pastel green purse made of pearls.

Stanley Tucci is getting back to work on his hit show!

Jennifer Gates is married!

Beyoncé just brought the bombshell factor to a very high society wedding.

Beyonce, 40, and Jay-Z, 51, looked amazing during their latest fancy outing! The singer and rapper dressed to impress while attending the second wedding of Alexandre Arnault, 29, the son of LVMH chairman and CEO Bernard Arnault, 72, and his designer wife Geraldine Guyot in Venice, Italy on Oct. 16. They also held hands while walking outside the venue and mingled around other fashionable guests.

Beyonce has done it again! The “Crazy In Love” hitmaker took to Instagram on October 15 to share some gorgeous snaps of herself and husband Jay-Z getting cozy on a boat in Venice, Italy. The pics were seemingly throwbacks to her luxurious getaway this summer in celebration of her 40th birthday, and she totally stunned in a blue dress in the never before seen pics.