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Art collectors in New York got a bargain during the weekend when British graffiti artist Banksy,sold paintings at a pop-up stall in Central Park for $60.

Banksy sells works at bargain prices

Art collectors and tourists in New York got a bargain during the weekend when British graffiti artist Banksy,whose work is expected to fetch upwards of $150,000 at an auction later this year,sold paintings at a pop-up stall in Central Park for $60. A video of the sale,which indicated that buyers had no idea they were buying Banksy originals,was posted on his website. There were simply two signs on the stall which read Spray Art and $60. The stall was manned by a grey-haired man wearing a cap who was not Banksy. Banksy is a pseudonym for the artist whose real identity is unknown. REUTERS

The Walking Dead premiere

AMCs cult zombie horror series The Walking Dead drew its largest audience in the shows history,16.1 million viewers,for the season premiere last Sunday. AMC said more than 5 million users discussed the Season 4 premiere on Facebook and Twitter,and the episode generated more than 1.1 million tweets. Based on a comic book series of the same name,it follows a sheriffs deputy as he tries to save survivors from flesh-eating zombies in a post-apocalyptic world. REUTERS

Tina Fey,Amy Poehler to host Golden Globes

Actresses Tina Fey and Amy Poehler have signed a deal to host the show in 2014 and 2015. Golden Globe and Emmy winner Fey,43,and Poehler,42,will host the 71st Annual Golden Globe Awards from Beverly Hills on January 12. Fey and Poehler,who developed a strong comic rapport a decade ago while on Saturday Night Live,helped boost the Golden Globes viewership to its best ratings in six years in January.The 2013 telecast attracted 19.7 million viewers,a 17 per cent increase from the previous year when British comedian Ricky Gervais hosted the programme.

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