On October 12, 1492, a geographically misguided voyager by the name of Christopher Columbus happened upon the so-called New World.
Five centuries later, famed Uruguayan writer Eduardo Galeano would refer to the day as the one on which “America discovered capitalism” as Columbus, “financed by the kings of Spain and the bankers of Genoa, brought this novelty to the Caribbean islands”.
In his journal, Columbus enthusiastically “prophesied that ‘all Christendom will do business here'”. Read More...
Amaury Guichon’s wife Fiona Bergson is literally his boss. The School of Chocolate judge Amaury got married in a COVID wedding with his 27-year-old wife Fiona in 2020.
Amaury Guichon is the Pastry Academy expert host and judge of Netflix’s School of Chocolate, but his wife Fiona Bergson is his ultimate boss outside of the kitchen.
During his stint on the new program, eight pastry chefs competed for a once-in-a-lifetime reward: a workshop with the confectioner himself. Read More...
Mel Brooks gave the TCL Chinese Theatre the finger — the fake finger, that is. The celebrated actor, screenwriter, producer, and director made his mark on the famous venue’s walk of fame on Monday, Sept. 8, adding an unexpected 11th finger to his handprint.
Brooks, 88, was honored with a marker boasting his signature, handprint, and footprint in recognition of his years of work and the 40th anniversary of the Oscar-nominated Young Frankenstein, which he directed and co-wrote. Read More...