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Weezer bassist to play Coachella despite wife’s arrest

Scott Schriner, bassist for the rock band Weezer, will perform at Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival this weekend despite his wife’s shooting and arrest on attempted murder charges.

Weezer bassist to play Coachella despite wife’s arrest
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Musician says she was left shocked by ‘bizarre’ emails from acting Kennedy Center director Richard Grenell

Musician says she was left shocked by ‘bizarre’ emails from acting Kennedy Center director Richard Grenell

Musician says she was left shocked by ‘bizarre’ emails from acting Kennedy Center director Richard Grenell
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Oscars to add stunt design award for its 100th ceremony

After many years of impassioned calls for an Oscar recognizing the art of the stunt, the film academy has decided to give it an official award

Oscars to add stunt design award for its 100th ceremony
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Annual White House Christmas ornament honors state dinner culinary diplomacy

This year's official White House Christmas ornament honors more than 150 years of culinary diplomacy practiced at state dinners

Annual White House Christmas ornament honors state dinner culinary diplomacy
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Cannes Film Festival sets lineup with Ari Aster, Wes Anderson and, yes, Spike Lee

New films from Wes Anderson, Ari Aster, and Richard Linklater will compete for the Palme d’Or at the 78th Cannes Film Festival

Cannes Film Festival sets lineup with Ari Aster, Wes Anderson and, yes, Spike Lee
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Prada agrees to buy rival fashion house Versace in a deal valued at $1.4 billion

The Prada Group has agreed to buy rival Versace from the U.S. luxury group Capri Holdings in a deal valuing the Milan fashion house at 1.25 billion euros ($1.4 billion

Prada agrees to buy rival fashion house Versace in a deal valued at $1.4 billion
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‘Civil War’ filmmaker and a former SEAL built a new kind of combat movie in ‘Warfare’

Filmmaker Alex Garland has teamed up with former Navy SEAL Ray Mendoza to make a new kind of war film

‘Civil War’ filmmaker and a former SEAL built a new kind of combat movie in ‘Warfare’
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Albums from Miles Davis, Mary J. Blige, Elton John and Minecraft enter National Recording Registry

Albums from Elton John, Tracy Chapman, Mary J

Albums from Miles Davis, Mary J. Blige, Elton John and Minecraft enter National Recording Registry
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Canada's 1970s superhero 'Captain Canuck' has resurgence thanks to Trump

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Canada's 1970s superhero 'Captain Canuck' has resurgence thanks to Trump
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It's Met Gala time! Get yourself suitable with this guide on what to expect

Springtime sunshine has finally hit New York City, and that means the Met Gala beckons

It's Met Gala time! Get yourself suitable with this guide on what to expect
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Patti Smith will take another look back in a new memoir, 'Bread of Angels'

Fifteen years after publishing the classic memoir “Just Kids,” Patti Smith has a lot more to say about her life

Patti Smith will take another look back in a new memoir, 'Bread of Angels'
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‘It makes me a bit sad’: ‘White Lotus’ star Aimee Lou Wood doesn’t love all the talk about her teeth

‘It makes me a bit sad’: ‘White Lotus’ star Aimee Lou Wood doesn’t love all the talk about her teeth

‘It makes me a bit sad’: ‘White Lotus’ star Aimee Lou Wood doesn’t love all the talk about her teeth
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Philadelphia’s Carnaval de Puebla canceled amid concerns of ICE presence

Philadelphia’s Carnaval de Puebla canceled amid concerns of ICE presence

Philadelphia’s Carnaval de Puebla canceled amid concerns of ICE presence
Arts|Education|Technology

Self-taught art teacher Leah Hackle encourages her middle school students to never give up

Self-taught art teacher Leah Hackle encourages her middle school students to never give up

Self-taught art teacher Leah Hackle encourages her middle school students to never give up
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Yarn artists devastated over theft of popular art installation at South Philadelphia fountain

Yarn artists devastated over theft of popular art installation at South Philadelphia fountain

Yarn artists devastated over theft of popular art installation at South Philadelphia fountain
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|MidEast|US

‘Warfare’ aims to be the most authentic Iraq War film yet

‘Warfare’ aims to be the most authentic Iraq War film yet

‘Warfare’ aims to be the most authentic Iraq War film yet
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Dreamville Festival's final curtain call: An NCCU grad's life-changing journey from stage to stardom

Dreamville Festival's final curtain call: An NCCU grad's life-changing journey from stage to stardom

Dreamville Festival's final curtain call: An NCCU grad's life-changing journey from stage to stardom
Arts|Business|MidEast

A 10-carat blue diamond shines at a $100 million exhibition in Abu Dhabi

A rare blue diamond was displayed at an exhibition of $100 million worth of the world’s rarest diamonds in the United Arab Emirates’ capital

A 10-carat blue diamond shines at a $100 million exhibition in Abu Dhabi
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Tom Cruise to return to Cannes with 'Mission: Impossible — Final Reckoning'

Three years after flying into the Cannes Film Festival with “Top Gun: Maverick,” Tom Cruise is returning to the Croisette with “Mission: Impossible — Final Reckoning.”

Tom Cruise to return to Cannes with 'Mission: Impossible — Final Reckoning'
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'Fitzcarraldo' director Werner Herzog to receive Venice career award

Werner Herzog, the veteran German director of "Fitzcarraldo" and "Grizzly Man", will be awarded the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at this year's Venice Film Festival, organisers

'Fitzcarraldo' director Werner Herzog to receive Venice career award
Arts|Asia|Lifestyle|Travel

Daruma dolls are one of Japan’s most popular souvenirs. But where do they come from?

Daruma dolls are one of Japan’s most popular souvenirs. But where do they come from?

Daruma dolls are one of Japan’s most popular souvenirs. But where do they come from?
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Clem Burke, multifaceted drummer of iconic rock group Blondie, has died

Clem Burke, whose versatile drumming propelled the iconic rock group Blondie during its decades of music that spanned from new-wave punk to disco-infused tunes, has died

Clem Burke, multifaceted drummer of iconic rock group Blondie, has died
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Robert Caro, Salman Rushdie and Sandra Cisneros honored by Authors Guild

Robert Caro, Salman Rushdie and Sandra Cisneros were honored Monday night at an Authors Guild dinner gala that celebrated the written word and its vital role in the preservation of democracy

Robert Caro, Salman Rushdie and Sandra Cisneros honored by Authors Guild
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Altar found in Guatemalan jungle evidence of mingling of Mayan and Teotihuacan cultures, experts say

An altar from the Teotihuacan culture, at the pre-Hispanic heart of what became Mexico, has been discovered in Tikal National Park in Guatemala, the center of Mayan culture, demonstrating the interaction between the two societies

Altar found in Guatemalan jungle evidence of mingling of Mayan and Teotihuacan cultures, experts say
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Henry Louis Gates Jr. goes from host to guest on PBS' 'Finding Your Roots'

For 11 seasons, Henry Louis Gates Jr. has sat across from his guests on the popular PBS series “Finding Your Roots” and led them through secrets in their family tree

Henry Louis Gates Jr. goes from host to guest on PBS' 'Finding Your Roots'
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Mike White reveals surprising ‘White Lotus’ coupling that ended up on the cutting room floor

Mike White reveals surprising ‘White Lotus’ coupling that ended up on the cutting room floor

Mike White reveals surprising ‘White Lotus’ coupling that ended up on the cutting room floor
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Denis Arndt, Tony-nominated star of ‘Heisenberg’ and veteran of David E. Kelley TV shows, dies at 86

Character actor Denis Arndt, who was cast in “L

Denis Arndt, Tony-nominated star of ‘Heisenberg’ and veteran of David E. Kelley TV shows, dies at 86
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Billie Jean King immortalized in bronze with star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Billie Jean King became the first woman to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the new sports entertainment category

Billie Jean King immortalized in bronze with star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
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Amber Ruffin, cut from White House correspondents dinner, will host PEN America gala

Comic Amber Ruffin has a new spring gig

Amber Ruffin, cut from White House correspondents dinner, will host PEN America gala
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Opinion|US

Hip-hop can document life in America more reliably than history books

There’s an impulse by universities and media to inaccurately document hip-hop’s history. The genre is, in part, a response to that imprecision, a professor of hip-hop writes.

Hip-hop can document life in America more reliably than history books
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Tracy Chapman is stepping back into the limelight with a re-release of her debut album

Tracy Chapman is stepping back into the limelight with a re-release of her debut album

Tracy Chapman is stepping back into the limelight with a re-release of her debut album
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This famous architect’s iconic furniture line is getting its first update in decades

This famous architect’s iconic furniture line is getting its first update in decades

This famous architect’s iconic furniture line is getting its first update in decades
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Painter of ‘truly the worst’ Trump portrait says president’s comments threaten her art career

Painter of ‘truly the worst’ Trump portrait says president’s comments threaten her art career

Painter of ‘truly the worst’ Trump portrait says president’s comments threaten her art career
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Meet the Mexican soldier trying to revamp a musical genre accused of glorifying cartels

Regional Mexican music is crossing borders and going global

Meet the Mexican soldier trying to revamp a musical genre accused of glorifying cartels
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‘White Lotus’ Season 3: What happened in the killer finale

‘White Lotus’ Season 3: What happened in the killer finale

‘White Lotus’ Season 3: What happened in the killer finale
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Hundreds rally to bring film and TV production back to Hollywood

Hundreds of Hollywood crew members, producers and actors on Sunday urged California legislators to increase tax incentives and enact other measures to encourage

Hundreds rally to bring film and TV production back to Hollywood
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Winners of the 2025 Olivier Awards celebrating work on the London stage

Winners of the 2024 Olivier Awards, handed out Sunday for achievement in London theater, opera and dance include “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.”

Winners of the 2025 Olivier Awards celebrating work on the London stage
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John Lithgow wins best actor at the UK stage Olivier Awards for exploring Roald Dahl's dark side

American actor John Lithgow has won the best actor trophy at the London stage Olivier Awards for exploring the dark side of children’s writer Roald Dahl in “Giant.”

John Lithgow wins best actor at the UK stage Olivier Awards for exploring Roald Dahl's dark side
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Elton John thinks his shuttered musical ‘Tammy Faye’ failed because it was ‘too political’

Elton John thinks his shuttered musical ‘Tammy Faye’ failed because it was ‘too political’

Elton John thinks his shuttered musical ‘Tammy Faye’ failed because it was ‘too political’
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'A Minecraft Movie' delivers Hollywood a much-needed box-office hit

“A Minecraft Movie” is smashing all box office projections

'A Minecraft Movie' delivers Hollywood a much-needed box-office hit
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FKA Twigs cancels Coachella appearance and remaining tour dates due to ‘ongoing visa issues’

FKA Twigs cancels Coachella appearance and remaining tour dates due to ‘ongoing visa issues’

FKA Twigs cancels Coachella appearance and remaining tour dates due to ‘ongoing visa issues’
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Mother turns grief into art; "Just knowing that a part of Lewis is still living on this earth is so comforting."

Mother turns grief into art; "Just knowing that a part of Lewis is still living on this earth is so comforting."

Mother turns grief into art; "Just knowing that a part of Lewis is still living on this earth is so comforting."
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Ipswich coffee shop known for its love of community gets surprise visit from Ed Sheeran

Ipswich coffee shop known for its love of community gets surprise visit from Ed Sheeran

Ipswich coffee shop known for its love of community gets surprise visit from Ed Sheeran
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ACTOR VAL KILMER DIES AT 65

Val Kilmer, film star known for ‘Top Gun,’ ‘Batman Forever’ and ‘Tombstone,’ dead at 65

ACTOR VAL KILMER DIES AT 65
Africa|Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Malian singer Amadou Bagayoko dies at age 70

Renowned guitarist and singer Amadou Bagayoko of Mali’s music duo Amadou & Mariam has died

Malian singer Amadou Bagayoko dies at age 70
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Lakota artist smudges the former gold mine inside the Black Hills

When Lakota artist Marty Two Bulls Jr. looks at the Black Hills of South Dakota, he doesn’t just see its natural beauty, he also sees a scar cut deep into the heart of the universe

Lakota artist smudges the former gold mine inside the Black Hills
Africa|Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|World

Iconic Malian musician Amadou Bagayoko of Amadou & Mariam dies at 70

Grammy-nominated Malian musician Amadou Bagayoko, who won global fame by moulding traditional West African sounds with Western rock and pop influences as one half of the blind duo

Iconic Malian musician Amadou Bagayoko of Amadou & Mariam dies at 70
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Singer Rara Sekar draws inspiration from nature, encourages people to return to simple living

Rara Sekar, an Indonesian singer, draws inspiration from nature as she encourages people to return to simple living as a way to combat climate change

Singer Rara Sekar draws inspiration from nature, encourages people to return to simple living
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Ex-assistant says filmmaker Paul Schrader sexually assaulted her and backed out of settlement deal

Paul Schrader, the writer of “Taxi Driver” and director of “American Gigolo,” has been accused in a lawsuit of sexually assaulting his former personal assistant, firing her when she wouldn’t give in to advances and reneging on a settlement that was meant to keep the allegations confidential

Ex-assistant says filmmaker Paul Schrader sexually assaulted her and backed out of settlement deal
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Musical theater's beloved show 'The Last Five Years' finally makes it to Broadway

Nick Jonas was only 9 and portraying a teacup on Broadway when he first heard about a buzzy new musical playing way downtown

Musical theater's beloved show 'The Last Five Years' finally makes it to Broadway
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Patti LaBelle says Elton John never returned her Tupperware

Patti LaBelle says Elton John never returned her Tupperware

Patti LaBelle says Elton John never returned her Tupperware
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Conan O’Brien explains why he went to the Kennedy Center for the Mark Twain Award

Conan O’Brien explains why he went to the Kennedy Center for the Mark Twain Award

Conan O’Brien explains why he went to the Kennedy Center for the Mark Twain Award
Africa|Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment

Spotify royalty payouts to Nigerian, South African artists boom in 2024

Audio streaming giant Spotify's royalty payments to artists from Nigeria and South Africa - its two biggest African markets - spiked to around $59 million last year as

Spotify royalty payouts to Nigerian, South African artists boom in 2024
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty

Invited to the Met Gala, nothing to wear? Hint: Find yourself a 'superfine' suit

If you somehow scored a Met Gala invite but can't figure out what to wear, fear not

Invited to the Met Gala, nothing to wear? Hint: Find yourself a 'superfine' suit
Arts|Entertainment|Opinion|Political|US

The problem with Trump’s takeover of the Kennedy Center isn’t the possibility of ‘Cats’

The president has followed in the footsteps of Louis XIV of France and the czars of Russia, who operated national theaters as extensions of monarchical power.

The problem with Trump’s takeover of the Kennedy Center isn’t the possibility of ‘Cats’
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Amid a ’70s design revival, colorful hard-stone watch dials make a comeback

Amid a ’70s design revival, colorful hard-stone watch dials make a comeback

Amid a ’70s design revival, colorful hard-stone watch dials make a comeback
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Living abroad and hungry to see a Chinese movie on the biggest of screens, some took action

A group of Chinese people have decided they wanted the nation’s biggest movie to be big in the United States, literally

Living abroad and hungry to see a Chinese movie on the biggest of screens, some took action
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US judge declines for now to block Trump 'gender ideology' arts grants ban

A federal judge on Thursday declined at this time to block U.S.

US judge declines for now to block Trump 'gender ideology' arts grants ban
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NFL taps Milwaukee artist for 32-piece draft week art installation

NFL taps Milwaukee artist for 32-piece draft week art installation

NFL taps Milwaukee artist for 32-piece draft week art installation
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Tom Cruise remembers 'Top Gun' co-star Val Kilmer

Actor Tom Cruise paid tribute to his late "Top Gun" co-star, Val Kilmer, on Thursday, remembering him as a talented actor who loved movies.

Tom Cruise remembers 'Top Gun' co-star Val Kilmer
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Federal judge rules action against NEA unnecessary after it backed off bans on gender ideology

A federal judge has denied a motion to block the National Endowment for the Arts from barring funds to artists whose projects promote gender ideology, saying the agency no longer was doing that

Federal judge rules action against NEA unnecessary after it backed off bans on gender ideology
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Tom Cruise opens CinemaCon speech with moment of silence for Val Kilmer

Tom Cruise opened his highly anticipated CinemaCon appearance on Thursday with a moving tribute to his “Top Gun” co-star, Val Kilmer

Tom Cruise opens CinemaCon speech with moment of silence for Val Kilmer
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Unique Chicago museum showcases the history of public housing through its residents

A one-of-a-kind Chicago museum hopes to change the perception of public housing in America

Unique Chicago museum showcases the history of public housing through its residents
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Bruce Springsteen to release 7 ‘Lost Albums’ containing over 80 never-before-heard songs

Bruce Springsteen to release 7 ‘Lost Albums’ containing over 80 never-before-heard songs

Bruce Springsteen to release 7 ‘Lost Albums’ containing over 80 never-before-heard songs
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Collector keeps family tradition alive with massive model train setup

Collector keeps family tradition alive with massive model train setup

Collector keeps family tradition alive with massive model train setup
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Cristóbal Tapia de Veer reveals he won’t be returning as ‘The White Lotus’ composer

Cristóbal Tapia de Veer reveals he won’t be returning as ‘The White Lotus’ composer

Cristóbal Tapia de Veer reveals he won’t be returning as ‘The White Lotus’ composer
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“Pictures, just like that”: local artist uses cardboard boxes to create photo exhibit

“Pictures, just like that”: local artist uses cardboard boxes to create photo exhibit

“Pictures, just like that”: local artist uses cardboard boxes to create photo exhibit
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The delicate dance to preserve the magic of Abbey Road's legendary Studio One

Abbey Road's Studio One is where the scores of “Star Wars,” “Harry Potter,” and “Wicked” were recorded

The delicate dance to preserve the magic of Abbey Road's legendary Studio One
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Bruce Springsteen to release 7 albums of unreleased songs, 'Tracks ll: The Lost Albums'

Bruce Springsteen knows what his fans want

Bruce Springsteen to release 7 albums of unreleased songs, 'Tracks ll: The Lost Albums'
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Parents, teachers rally to save Cleveland school after recommendation to close it

Parents, teachers rally to save Cleveland school after recommendation to close it

Parents, teachers rally to save Cleveland school after recommendation to close it
Arts|Europe|Technology

It’s among the largest collections of Michelangelo sculptures ever shown. But there’s a catch

It’s among the largest collections of Michelangelo sculptures ever shown. But there’s a catch

It’s among the largest collections of Michelangelo sculptures ever shown. But there’s a catch
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Why Rihanna's expanding Clara Lionel Foundation is seen as a model for celebrity philanthropy

Rihanna fans might know the musician for hits such as “Umbrella” and “Diamonds."

Why Rihanna's expanding Clara Lionel Foundation is seen as a model for celebrity philanthropy
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Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo tease new 'Wicked: For Good' footage during CinemaCon victory lap

When Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo and director Jon M

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo tease new 'Wicked: For Good' footage during CinemaCon victory lap
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Florida teen overcomes health complications from spider bite, publishes children's book

Florida teen overcomes health complications from spider bite, publishes children's book

Florida teen overcomes health complications from spider bite, publishes children's book
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Head of Washington's African American History museum on personal leave, Washington Post reports

The director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, Kevin Young, has gone on personal leave, the Washington Post reported on Wednesday, citing an

Head of Washington's African American History museum on personal leave, Washington Post reports
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US revokes visas of Mexican band members after cartel leader's face was projected at a concert

The U.S. State Department revoked the visas of members of a Mexican band after they projected the face of a drug cartel boss onto a large screen during a performance at a music festival in the western state of Jalisco over the weekend

US revokes visas of Mexican band members after cartel leader's face was projected at a concert
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe

Ralph Fiennes will make his opera directing debut

Actor Ralph Fiennes will make his opera directing debut in Paris next season with Tchaikovsky’s “Eugene Onegin.”

Ralph Fiennes will make his opera directing debut
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Look of the Week: Was there a hidden message in Erykah Badu’s ‘booty’ bodysuit?

Look of the Week: Was there a hidden message in Erykah Badu’s ‘booty’ bodysuit?

Look of the Week: Was there a hidden message in Erykah Badu’s ‘booty’ bodysuit?
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Watches and Wonders 2025: 11 striking designs from the world’s largest watch fair

Watches and Wonders 2025: 11 striking designs from the world’s largest watch fair

Watches and Wonders 2025: 11 striking designs from the world’s largest watch fair
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From 'Top Gun' to 'Tombstone,' notable Val Kilmer films and where to watch them

Val Kilmer once proclaimed that he’s almost been fired from all his movies

From 'Top Gun' to 'Tombstone,' notable Val Kilmer films and where to watch them
Arts|Education|Health

Man auctioning off art creation to help school

Man auctioning off art creation to help school

Man auctioning off art creation to help school
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Val Kilmer, 'Top Gun' and Batman star with an intense approach, dies at 65

Val Kilmer has died at age 65

Val Kilmer, 'Top Gun' and Batman star with an intense approach, dies at 65
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Val Kilmer recently gave us Batman a last time as part of his beloved art

Val Kilmer recently gave us Batman a last time as part of his beloved art

Val Kilmer recently gave us Batman a last time as part of his beloved art
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Soprano Anna Netrebko to open Royal Opera season, returning after a 6-year absence

Soprano Anna Netrebko will return to London’s Royal Opera after a six-year absence to open the 2025-26 season in a new production of Puccini’s “Tosca” that starts Jakub Hrůša’s tenure as music director

Soprano Anna Netrebko to open Royal Opera season, returning after a 6-year absence
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Elizabeth Strout and Miranda July are among finalists for the Women's Prize for Fiction

American authors Elizabeth Strout and Miranda July are among finalists for the Women’s Prize for Fiction

Elizabeth Strout and Miranda July are among finalists for the Women's Prize for Fiction
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Josh Brolin and Michael Mann pay tribute to Val Kilmer after his death at age 65

Actor Josh Brolin and director Michael Mann are among those honoring actor Val Kilmer after his death on Tuesday at age 65

Josh Brolin and Michael Mann pay tribute to Val Kilmer after his death at age 65
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Shia LaBeouf ‘fully supports’ release of documentary about turmoil at his now-closed theater company

Shia LaBeouf ‘fully supports’ release of documentary about turmoil at his now-closed theater company

Shia LaBeouf ‘fully supports’ release of documentary about turmoil at his now-closed theater company
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At 89, Fred Costello plays the organ on opening day in Rochester just like he has since 1977

Fred Costello could swing a bat about as well as he could perform a melody as a kid growing up in Syracuse, New York

At 89, Fred Costello plays the organ on opening day in Rochester just like he has since 1977
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'The Friend': When the star of the movie is a very good boy

The star of “The Friend” has the loping stride of Robert Mitchum and the droopy, melancholy eyes of Peter Lorre

'The Friend': When the star of the movie is a very good boy
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Ghibli effect: ChatGPT usage hits record after rollout of viral feature

The frenzy to create Ghibli-style AI art using ChatGPT's image-generation tool led to a record surge in users for OpenAI's chatbot last week, straining its servers and

Ghibli effect: ChatGPT usage hits record after rollout of viral feature
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Stolen painting of President George Washington recovered after burglary

Stolen painting of President George Washington recovered after burglary

Stolen painting of President George Washington recovered after burglary
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From chiseled six-packs to sharp cheekbones, prosthetics are on the rise in fashion

From chiseled six-packs to sharp cheekbones, prosthetics are on the rise in fashion

From chiseled six-packs to sharp cheekbones, prosthetics are on the rise in fashion
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Detroit production of Mozart opera turns its female characters into automatons

Audiences at the Detroit Opera House expecting their performance of “Cosi fan tutte” to begin with the overture may be surprised to hear instead a product launch from a tech company CEO

Detroit production of Mozart opera turns its female characters into automatons
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Last typewriter repair shop in Massachusetts closes as popularity explodes

Last typewriter repair shop in Massachusetts closes as popularity explodes

Last typewriter repair shop in Massachusetts closes as popularity explodes
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April Fools' Day is celebrated with pranks and hoaxes worldwide

From France to Iceland to the United States, April Fools’ Day is celebrated with practical jokes and elaborate hoaxes

April Fools' Day is celebrated with pranks and hoaxes worldwide
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Stars announced for upcoming Beatles biopics, directed by Sam Mendes

Stars announced for upcoming Beatles biopics, directed by Sam Mendes

Stars announced for upcoming Beatles biopics, directed by Sam Mendes
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World’s ‘most complicated’ wristwatch unveiled

World’s ‘most complicated’ wristwatch unveiled

World’s ‘most complicated’ wristwatch unveiled
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The Beatles biopics cast revealed: Paul Mescal, Barry Keoghan, Joseph Quinn and Harris Dickinson

Hollywood studio executives are making their case for theatergoing with a little help from John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr

The Beatles biopics cast revealed: Paul Mescal, Barry Keoghan, Joseph Quinn and Harris Dickinson
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Catholic shrine in Lourdes covers artwork by priest accused of abuse

The sanctuary of Lourdes, one of the world's most popular Catholic pilgrimage sites, began on Monday to cover up a series of mosaics made by a prominent

Catholic shrine in Lourdes covers artwork by priest accused of abuse
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Helen Mirren is no fan of James Bond’s ‘profound sexism’

Helen Mirren is no fan of James Bond’s ‘profound sexism’

Helen Mirren is no fan of James Bond’s ‘profound sexism’
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‘You only have your eyes to trust’: Miles Aldridge on shooting film in the digital age

‘You only have your eyes to trust’: Miles Aldridge on shooting film in the digital age

‘You only have your eyes to trust’: Miles Aldridge on shooting film in the digital age
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From orange peels to bottle caps: Thousands of artists create their own 'Girl with a Pearl Earring'

When the Mauritshuis museum in The Hague loaned its most famous work for an exhibition in 2023, it needed to find something to fill the empty space left by Johannes Vermeer’s iconic “Girl with a Pearl Earring.”

From orange peels to bottle caps: Thousands of artists create their own 'Girl with a Pearl Earring'
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The gloves (almost) totally come off in the penultimate episode of ‘White Lotus’ Season 3

The gloves (almost) totally come off in the penultimate episode of ‘White Lotus’ Season 3

The gloves (almost) totally come off in the penultimate episode of ‘White Lotus’ Season 3
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

What to stream: Elton John & Brandi Carlile, Michelle Williams on FX and Kevin Bacon hunts demons

Michelle Williams starring in the FX dramedy “Dying for Sex” and Elton John and Brandi Carlile teaming up for the album “Who Believes In Angels?”

What to stream: Elton John & Brandi Carlile, Michelle Williams on FX and Kevin Bacon hunts demons
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Carrie Underwood moved to tears on ‘American Idol’ during audition by contestant who lost sister to overdose

Carrie Underwood moved to tears on ‘American Idol’ during audition by contestant who lost sister to overdose

Carrie Underwood moved to tears on ‘American Idol’ during audition by contestant who lost sister to overdose
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Political|Sports

Psychologist explains how sports could have helped, instead of hurt, ‘Adolescence’ character Jamie Miller

Psychologist explains how sports could have helped, instead of hurt, ‘Adolescence’ character Jamie Miller

Psychologist explains how sports could have helped, instead of hurt, ‘Adolescence’ character Jamie Miller
Arts|Education|Political|US

Trump's order on museums sparks debate among Americans on patriotism and history

Ernest, a lifelong Washington D.C. resident, stood on the National Mall on Friday with the Smithsonian's National Museum of African

Trump's order on museums sparks debate among Americans on patriotism and history
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Health

Young stroke survivor finds passion in theater despite disability

Young stroke survivor finds passion in theater despite disability

Young stroke survivor finds passion in theater despite disability
Arts|Business|Economy|Europe|Lifestyle

No longer 'poor but sexy?' Berlin's economic rise comes at a price

The Art House Tacheles used to be the epicentre of the alternative art and culture scene in Berlin, an impressive five-storey building in the heart of the capital

No longer 'poor but sexy?' Berlin's economic rise comes at a price
Arts|Europe

Britain to return artwork stolen by Nazis to Jewish family

A 17th-century painting looted by the Nazis in 1940 from a Jewish art collector in Belgium will be returned to his descendants after spending three decades in a

Britain to return artwork stolen by Nazis to Jewish family
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Travel

What to know about Boulder, Colorado, the Sundance Film Festival's new home

After four decades in Park City, Utah, the Sundance Film Festival is relocating to Boulder, Colorado

What to know about Boulder, Colorado, the Sundance Film Festival's new home
Arts|Entertainment|MidEast|Political

Film academy apologizes for not naming 'No Other Land' co-director in response to attack on him

The organization that bestows the Academy Awards has apologized to “No Other Land” co-director Hamdan Ballal after mounting criticism following its response to the violent attack on the Oscar winner

Film academy apologizes for not naming 'No Other Land' co-director in response to attack on him
Arts|US|World

David Childs, architect of One World Trade Center that rose on Twin Towers site after 9/11, dies

David Childs, the lead architect of the One World Trade Center skyscraper that rose from the site where the Twin Towers collapsed in New York City during the 9/11 attacks, has died

David Childs, architect of One World Trade Center that rose on Twin Towers site after 9/11, dies
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Read Cynthia Erivo’s inspiring GLAAD Awards speech: ‘Some flowers bloom against all the odds’

Read Cynthia Erivo’s inspiring GLAAD Awards speech: ‘Some flowers bloom against all the odds’

Read Cynthia Erivo’s inspiring GLAAD Awards speech: ‘Some flowers bloom against all the odds’
Arts|Political|US

Trump targets ‘improper ideology’ at the Smithsonian in latest effort to reshape the arts and history

Trump targets ‘improper ideology’ at the Smithsonian in latest effort to reshape the arts and history

Trump targets ‘improper ideology’ at the Smithsonian in latest effort to reshape the arts and history
Arts|Education|Environment|Science

Monterey Bay Aquarium seeks local participants for social impact study

Monterey Bay Aquarium seeks local participants for social impact study

Monterey Bay Aquarium seeks local participants for social impact study
Arts|Crime|Health|Lifestyle

Sister of murdered doctor Teresa Sievers turns grief into purpose with new book

Sister of murdered doctor Teresa Sievers turns grief into purpose with new book

Sister of murdered doctor Teresa Sievers turns grief into purpose with new book
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Will Smith returns to his Oscar slap in new music

Will Smith returns to his Oscar slap in new music

Will Smith returns to his Oscar slap in new music
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe

Can the ‘feel-good’ movie exist in 2025? ‘The Ballad of Wallis Island' proves maybe it can

By the time a film arrives on movie screens, its makers often strive to find ways to articulate how relevant it is, how it speaks to now

Can the ‘feel-good’ movie exist in 2025? ‘The Ballad of Wallis Island' proves maybe it can
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty

Pamela Anderson, ‘explosive’ bikinis and the changing tides of swimwear style

Pamela Anderson, ‘explosive’ bikinis and the changing tides of swimwear style

Pamela Anderson, ‘explosive’ bikinis and the changing tides of swimwear style
Arts|Asia|Political

Hong Kong painter draws inspiration from city's recent history in works at Art Basel

At Hong Kong’s Art Basel, painter Chow Chun-fai’s new works transport viewers back to the night in 1997 when the former British colony returned to Chinese rule, displayed in the very exhibition center where one era ended and another began

Hong Kong painter draws inspiration from city's recent history in works at Art Basel
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Political

So long, Park City. Sundance Film Festival to relocate to Boulder, Colorado, in 2027

After a yearlong search, the Sundance Film Festival announced Thursday that its new home will be Boulder, Colorado, keeping Sundance in the mountains but moving it out of Park City, the Utah ski town that had for decades provided the premiere independent film gathering its picturesque snowy backdrop

So long, Park City. Sundance Film Festival to relocate to Boulder, Colorado, in 2027
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|US

Betty White, TV's Golden Girl, celebrated at stamp ceremony in Los Angeles

Betty White is making her mark on the nation's snail mail

Betty White, TV's Golden Girl, celebrated at stamp ceremony in Los Angeles
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Europe|Technology

ChatGPT's viral Studio Ghibli-style images highlight AI copyright concerns

Fans of Studio Ghibli, the famed Japanese animation studio behind “Spirited Away” and other beloved movies, were delighted this week when a new version of ChatGPT let them transform popular internet memes or personal photos into the distinct style of Ghibli founder Hayao Miyazaki

ChatGPT's viral Studio Ghibli-style images highlight AI copyright concerns
Arts|Entertainment|US

Sundance Film Festival waves goodbye to Park City in favor of Boulder, Colorado

The Sundance Film Festival announced on Thursday it is moving location from Park City, Utah, to the university town of Boulder, Colorado, starting with its 2027 edition.    

Sundance Film Festival waves goodbye to Park City in favor of Boulder, Colorado
Arts|Business|Entertainment

Robert Redford’s Sundance Film Festival has a new home after four decades in Utah

Robert Redford’s Sundance Film Festival has a new home after four decades in Utah

Robert Redford’s Sundance Film Festival has a new home after four decades in Utah
Arts|Economy|Entertainment|Political|US

Reaction to the Sundance Film Festival's announcement it's leaving Park City, Utah

The Sundance Film Festival announced Thursday that its new home will be Boulder, Colorado, starting in 2027, after spending 40 years in Park City, Utah

Reaction to the Sundance Film Festival's announcement it's leaving Park City, Utah
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty

Look of the Week: Naomi Watts is twinning with her canine co-star

Look of the Week: Naomi Watts is twinning with her canine co-star

Look of the Week: Naomi Watts is twinning with her canine co-star
Arts|Business|Entertainment

Latest 'Hunger Games' novel has best ever opening for blockbuster series

The latest “Hunger Games” novel sold more than 1.5 million copies worldwide during its first week, the biggest opening ever for Suzanne Collins’ blockbuster series

Latest 'Hunger Games' novel has best ever opening for blockbuster series
Arts|Entertainment|Political|US

Memoir by retired Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy will be released this fall

An upcoming memoir by retired Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy has a new title and release date

Memoir by retired Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy will be released this fall
Arts|Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|Europe

Prosecutor asks for 18-month suspended sentence for Gérard Depardieu if convicted of sexual assault

Paris’ public prosecutor has requested that French actor Gérard Depardieu be found guilty and given a 18-month suspended prison sentence on the last day of the four-day trial over accusations by two women of sexual assault on a film set

Prosecutor asks for 18-month suspended sentence for Gérard Depardieu if convicted of sexual assault
Arts|Australia|Celebrity|Entertainment

Jacob Elordi talks weight loss and on-screen romance for 'The Narrow Road to the Deep North'

Jacob Elordi is gearing up for another busy year

Jacob Elordi talks weight loss and on-screen romance for 'The Narrow Road to the Deep North'
Africa|Arts|Europe|Political|World

Algeria jails writer Sansal for 5 years, France urges his release

An Algerian court sentenced French-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal to five years in jail on Thursday for undermining national unity, prompting a call for his freedom from French

Algeria jails writer Sansal for 5 years, France urges his release
Americas|Arts|Crime|Political|World

Photographer with exclusive access to El Salvador prison explains what he witnessed

Philip Holsinger, American photojournalist for TIME Magazine, joins CNN's Erin Burnett to discuss his experience capturing photographs of Venezuelans deported from the US arriving in El Salvador before entering a brutal prison.

Photographer with exclusive access to El Salvador prison explains what he witnessed
Arts|Business|Europe

$100 million coin collection, buried for decades, up for auction

$100 million coin collection, buried for decades, up for auction

$100 million coin collection, buried for decades, up for auction
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|US

Salman Rushdie's first book of fiction since his stabbing will be published in November

Salman Rushdie has a collection of novellas and short stories coming out this fall

Salman Rushdie's first book of fiction since his stabbing will be published in November
Arts|Entertainment|Political

How a 1970s Chicano art group defied the mainstream and made history

“ASCO: Without Permission” is director Travis Gutiérrez Senger's latest documentary and executive produced by Gael Garcia Bernal and Diego Luna

How a 1970s Chicano art group defied the mainstream and made history
Arts|Asia|Environment|World

South Koreans mourn historic temple burnt by wildfire, race to save others

Charred, black ruins at South Korea's Gounsa temple stood on Thursday in stark contrast to the kaleidoscope of colours that are a

South Koreans mourn historic temple burnt by wildfire, race to save others
Arts|Entertainment|MidEast|Political|World

‘No other land:’ Oscar-winning Palestinian director says settler assault won’t push him from his home

‘No other land:’ Oscar-winning Palestinian director says settler assault won’t push him from his home

‘No other land:’ Oscar-winning Palestinian director says settler assault won’t push him from his home
Arts|Business|Education|Lifestyle|Technology

University of Kansas student finds passion, and a business, in typewriter repair

University of Kansas student finds passion, and a business, in typewriter repair

University of Kansas student finds passion, and a business, in typewriter repair
Arts|Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|US

30 years after music icon Selena's murder, Yolanda Saldívar is up for parole. Here's what to know

Thirty years ago, Latino music legend Selena Quintanilla-Pérez was killed by her fan club’s president, Yolanda Saldívar

30 years after music icon Selena's murder, Yolanda Saldívar is up for parole. Here's what to know
Arts|Business|Food|Lifestyle|Travel

Two sisters with no hospitality experience bought a century-old inn. Here’s how it worked out

Two sisters with no hospitality experience bought a century-old inn. Here’s how it worked out

Two sisters with no hospitality experience bought a century-old inn. Here’s how it worked out
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Political|US

Episcopal bishop criticized by President Trump has a 2-book deal with young readers publisher

The Episcopal bishop who in January angered President Donald Trump by appealing to him to show mercy to migrants in the country illegally and to the LGBTQ+ community has a deal for two books for young people

Episcopal bishop criticized by President Trump has a 2-book deal with young readers publisher
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty

Remember when ‘Desperately Seeking Susan’ helped cement Madonna’s signature style?

Remember when ‘Desperately Seeking Susan’ helped cement Madonna’s signature style?

Remember when ‘Desperately Seeking Susan’ helped cement Madonna’s signature style?
Arts|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Health

Musician Neneh Cherry and medic Rachel Clarke are among finalists for a major nonfiction prize

A moving memoir by Swedish singer Neneh Cherry and the gripping story of a heart transplant by British doctor Rachel Clarke are among finalists for the Women’s Prize for Nonfiction

Musician Neneh Cherry and medic Rachel Clarke are among finalists for a major nonfiction prize
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|MidEast|World

Oscar-winning Palestinian director of ‘No Other Land’ released from Israeli detention after being assaulted

Oscar-winning Palestinian director of ‘No Other Land’ released from Israeli detention after being assaulted

Oscar-winning Palestinian director of ‘No Other Land’ released from Israeli detention after being assaulted
Arts|Political|US

A new Trump portrait for Colorado's Capitol could take time after one he disliked was removed

Filling an empty space on the wall of presidential portraits in the Colorado Capitol with a new painting of Donald Trump could take time after one he disliked was taken down

A new Trump portrait for Colorado's Capitol could take time after one he disliked was removed
Africa|Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Political|World

Two killed at funeral for slain east Congo musician

Police in eastern Congo killed two people on Tuesday when they opened fire on mourners at the funeral of a slain singer known for denouncing both his own

Arts|Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|Europe

Depardieu is on trial, and so is France. It's a cultural reckoning in an era of #MeToo

Gérard Depardieu reigned over French cinema for half a century, a national icon as familiar as the baguette

Depardieu is on trial, and so is France. It's a cultural reckoning in an era of #MeToo
Arts|Europe|Lifestyle|Political|World

Greenlanders unite to fend off the US as Trump seeks control of the Arctic island

Lisa Sólrun Christiansen gets up at 4 a.m. most days and gets to work knitting thick wool sweaters coveted by buyers around the world for their warmth and colorful patterns celebrating Greenland’s traditional Inuit culture

Greenlanders unite to fend off the US as Trump seeks control of the Arctic island
Arts|Crime|Europe

Royal Air Force engineers shamed by judge over theft of Paddington Bear statue

Two British service members have admitted they broke and stole half of a statue of Paddington Bear

Royal Air Force engineers shamed by judge over theft of Paddington Bear statue
Arts|Business|Celebrity|Entertainment

‘The Studio’ is the defining portrait of modern Hollywood

The new Apple TV+ series “The Studio” may be the definitive portrait of contemporary Hollywood

‘The Studio’ is the defining portrait of modern Hollywood
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

June Carter Cash, Kenny Chesney and Tony Brown to join the Country Music Hall of Fame

Tony Brown, June Carter and Kenny Chesney have been invited to join the Country Music Hall of Fame

June Carter Cash, Kenny Chesney and Tony Brown to join the Country Music Hall of Fame
Arts|Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Oscar-winning Palestinian director injured in attack by Israeli settlers released after arrest

The Oscar-winning director of a documentary on the Israel-Palestinian conflict was released from detention on Tuesday, a

Oscar-winning Palestinian director injured in attack by Israeli settlers released after arrest
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Environment

Students collab with Mixed Blood to merge theater with climate activism

Students collab with Mixed Blood to merge theater with climate activism

Students collab with Mixed Blood to merge theater with climate activism
Arts|Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|Europe

STORY REMOVED: EU--France-Depardieu-Trial-Explainer

Please disregard EU--France-Depardieu-Trial-Explainer, published on Mar

STORY REMOVED: EU--France-Depardieu-Trial-Explainer
Arts|Education|US

National Medal of Honor Museum opens honoring heroes

National Medal of Honor Museum opens honoring heroes

National Medal of Honor Museum opens honoring heroes
Arts|Business|Fashion and Beauty|Political|US

Mae Reeves used showstopping hats to fuel voter engagement and Black entrepreneurship

Mae Reeves was the creative and business force behind Mae’s Millinery, a pioneering boutique near the corner of 60th and Market streets in Philadelphia.

Mae Reeves used showstopping hats to fuel voter engagement and Black entrepreneurship
Americas|Arts|Sports|US

Miami unveils official host city poster for FIFA World Cup 2026

Miami unveils official host city poster for FIFA World Cup 2026

Miami unveils official host city poster for FIFA World Cup 2026
Arts|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle|Travel|World

In Ecuador’s mountains, a photographer’s search for ultra-long hair

In Ecuador’s mountains, a photographer’s search for ultra-long hair

In Ecuador’s mountains, a photographer’s search for ultra-long hair
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|MidEast|Political|World

Oscar-winning Palestinian director is attacked by Israeli settlers and detained by the army

Israeli settlers have beaten up one of the Palestinian co-directors of the Oscar-winning documentary film “No Other Land."

Oscar-winning Palestinian director is attacked by Israeli settlers and detained by the army
Arts|Political|US|World

Putin gifted a portrait of Trump to the US president

The Kremlin has confirmed that Russian President Vladimir Putin gifted to Donald Trump a portrait he commissioned of the U.S. president

Putin gifted a portrait of Trump to the US president
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

John Lithgow says his time on ‘3rd Rock from the Sun’ were his ‘happiest years as an actor’

John Lithgow says his time on ‘3rd Rock from the Sun’ were his ‘happiest years as an actor’

John Lithgow says his time on ‘3rd Rock from the Sun’ were his ‘happiest years as an actor’
Arts|Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|Europe

French actor Gérard Depardieu stands trial in Paris for alleged sexual assaults on film set

French actor Gérard Depardieu went on trial at a Paris courthouse on sexual assault charges

French actor Gérard Depardieu stands trial in Paris for alleged sexual assaults on film set
Arts|Political|US

Trump's portrait to be taken down at Colorado Capitol after president claimed it was 'distorted'

State officials say a portrait of President Donald Trump hanging at the Colorado state Capitol will be taken down after Trump claimed it was “purposefully distorted.”

Trump's portrait to be taken down at Colorado Capitol after president claimed it was 'distorted'
Arts|Political|US

Trump blasts his portrait inside Colorado’s Capitol – which has hung since 2019 – as ‘purposefully distorted’

Trump blasts his portrait inside Colorado’s Capitol – which has hung since 2019 – as ‘purposefully distorted’

Trump blasts his portrait inside Colorado’s Capitol – which has hung since 2019 – as ‘purposefully distorted’
Arts|Asia|Environment|Lifestyle|Travel

Japan's cherry blossom season begins as first blooms appear in Tokyo

Japan’s official cherry blossom spotters on Monday confirmed the first blooming of the country’s favorite flower, declaring the official start of the festive season in the Japanese capital

Japan's cherry blossom season begins as first blooms appear in Tokyo
Americas|Arts|Food|Health|Lifestyle|World

In Buenos Aires' poor neighborhoods, residents recall beers and chats with Pope Francis

In the impoverished Buenos Aires neighborhood of Villa 21-24, 68-year-old painter Heriberto Ayala still remembers how Pope Francis, then Jorge Mario Bergoglio,

In Buenos Aires' poor neighborhoods, residents recall beers and chats with Pope Francis
Arts|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Beyond Planet Comicon: How nonprofits use costumes to encourage, support kids

Beyond Planet Comicon: How nonprofits use costumes to encourage, support kids

Beyond Planet Comicon: How nonprofits use costumes to encourage, support kids
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Political|US

Conan O'Brien decries 'bullies' while receiving Kennedy Center's Mark Twain Prize

Conan O'Brien accepted the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor on Sunday with a not-so-subtle broadside against President Donald Trump, whose takeover of the

Conan O'Brien decries 'bullies' while receiving Kennedy Center's Mark Twain Prize
Arts|US

Massive lantern lit to commemorate 250 years since Paul Revere's ride in Massachusetts

Massive lantern lit to commemorate 250 years since Paul Revere's ride in Massachusetts

Massive lantern lit to commemorate 250 years since Paul Revere's ride in Massachusetts
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal break Broadway box office records with ‘Othello’

Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal break Broadway box office records with ‘Othello’

Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal break Broadway box office records with ‘Othello’
Arts|Asia|Celebrity|Entertainment

K-pop band NewJeans announces hiatus amid ‘mental and emotional toll’ of legal battle

K-pop band NewJeans announces hiatus amid ‘mental and emotional toll’ of legal battle

K-pop band NewJeans announces hiatus amid ‘mental and emotional toll’ of legal battle
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Political|US

Conan O'Brien accepts Mark Twain Prize for humor as politics roils the Kennedy Center

On a night when half a dozen people made jokes about this being the last-ever Mark Twain Prize, Conan O’Brien made sure the ceremony at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts ended on a high note

Conan O'Brien accepts Mark Twain Prize for humor as politics roils the Kennedy Center
Arts|Education|Entertainment|US

Netflix documentary about Missouri tornado revisits one of the deadliest twisters in the US

The horror of the 2011 Joplin tornado is the subject of a new documentary film

Netflix documentary about Missouri tornado revisits one of the deadliest twisters in the US
Arts|Europe|Health

Stressed? Sick? Swiss town lets doctors prescribe free museum visits as art therapy for patients

The Swiss town of Neuchâtel is offering residents a novel form of preventative or preparatory medicine

Stressed? Sick? Swiss town lets doctors prescribe free museum visits as art therapy for patients
Arts|Business|Celebrity|Entertainment

‘Snow White’ box office more sleepy than happy

‘Snow White’ box office more sleepy than happy

‘Snow White’ box office more sleepy than happy
Americas|Arts|Lifestyle|Travel

Why a permanent resident of the US says she's afraid to travel back to Canada

Marina Sinden, a Canadian tattoo artist living in Washington state, shares her fears about an upcoming trip across the border. Sinden also talks about why she tattooed a maple leaf on her palm.

Why a permanent resident of the US says she's afraid to travel back to Canada
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|US

Second grader preserves rare art form while navigating loss

Second grader preserves rare art form while navigating loss

Second grader preserves rare art form while navigating loss
Arts|Entertainment

Killer unicorns, reject superheroes and a giant Great Dane arrive in theaters this spring

Killer unicorns, reject superheroes and a giant Great Dane arrive in theaters this spring

Killer unicorns, reject superheroes and a giant Great Dane arrive in theaters this spring
Arts|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Europe

Teenage boys are in crisis. The creators of Netflix’s ‘Adolescence’ want adults to pay attention

Teenage boys are in crisis. The creators of Netflix’s ‘Adolescence’ want adults to pay attention

Teenage boys are in crisis. The creators of Netflix’s ‘Adolescence’ want adults to pay attention
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political|World

Greenlanders embrace pre-Christian Inuit traditions as a way to proudly reclaim ancestral roots

Greenlanders in recent years have been embracing pre-Christian Inuit traditions like drum dancing or getting Inuit tattoos

Greenlanders embrace pre-Christian Inuit traditions as a way to proudly reclaim ancestral roots
Arts|Education|Lifestyle|Travel|US

A new museum in Texas tells the life stories of Medal of Honor recipients

A new museum is opening in Texas highlighting the lives and service of Medal of Honor recipients from the Civil War to the global war on terrorism

A new museum in Texas tells the life stories of Medal of Honor recipients
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Food|Political|Travel

A media start-up was granted USAID funds. It still hasn’t been paid

A media start-up was granted USAID funds. It still hasn’t been paid

A media start-up was granted USAID funds. It still hasn’t been paid
Americas|Arts|Education|Political|World

US government blocks Canadian access to border-straddling library

U.S. authorities said on Friday they are closing Canadian access to a library straddling the Canada-U.S. border, drawing criticism

US government blocks Canadian access to border-straddling library
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty

A new exhibition in Paris celebrates Snoopy's style ahead of his 75th birthday

A new exhibition in Paris celebrates the history of fashion, as worn by Snoopy and the Peanuts gang

A new exhibition in Paris celebrates Snoopy's style ahead of his 75th birthday
Arts|Europe|World

An ancient bronze griffin head is returned to Greece from New York in a major repatriation move

An ancient bronze griffin head, stolen nearly a century ago, has been returned to the Archaeological Museum of Olympia

An ancient bronze griffin head is returned to Greece from New York in a major repatriation move
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Q&A: 'Severance' is renewed for Season 3. Ben Stiller once thought the series might not get made

“Severance” is beloved by critics and audiences alike

Q&A: 'Severance' is renewed for Season 3. Ben Stiller once thought the series might not get made
Arts|Europe|Political|Travel

Angry friars plan to barricade themselves in historic Florence monastery destined for sale to developer

Angry friars plan to barricade themselves in historic Florence monastery destined for sale to developer

Angry friars plan to barricade themselves in historic Florence monastery destined for sale to developer
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment

Tom Cruise, Superman and 'Avatar' hold keys to 2025 box office

Tom Cruise takes on what may be his final "Mission: Impossible," a new Superman will wear the red cape, and the record-setting "Avatar" sci-fi series will

Tom Cruise, Superman and 'Avatar' hold keys to 2025 box office
Arts|Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|Europe

French film star Depardieu faces trial over sexual assault allegations

French actor Gerard Depardieu faces trial on Monday over alleged sexual assaults of two women on a film set, a case placing one of the world's best known movie

French film star Depardieu faces trial over sexual assault allegations
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Dolly Parton says her late husband ‘suffered a great deal’ and she’s ‘at peace that he’s at peace’

Dolly Parton says her late husband ‘suffered a great deal’ and she’s ‘at peace that he’s at peace’

Dolly Parton says her late husband ‘suffered a great deal’ and she’s ‘at peace that he’s at peace’
Arts|Asia|Business|Celebrity|Entertainment

NewJeans: Court rules against embattled K-pop band days before headline show

NewJeans: Court rules against embattled K-pop band days before headline show

NewJeans: Court rules against embattled K-pop band days before headline show
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|US

Mariah Carey didn't steal 'All I Want For Christmas Is You' from other writers, a judge says

A federal judge in Los Angeles has ruled that Mariah Carey did not steal her perennial holiday hit "All I Want for Christmas Is You” from other songwriters

Mariah Carey didn't steal 'All I Want For Christmas Is You' from other writers, a judge says
Arts|Education|Political|US

Trump administration seeks to starve libraries and museums of funding by shuttering this little-known agency

The consequences of shutting down the Institute of Museum and Library Services would be particularly dire for smaller museums and rural museums.

Trump administration seeks to starve libraries and museums of funding by shuttering this little-known agency
Arts|Business|Entertainment

Remember Me? ‘Coco 2’ in the works at Disney and Pixar

“Coco” is getting a sequel

Remember Me? ‘Coco 2’ in the works at Disney and Pixar
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Health

‘Last of Us’ star Bella Ramsey reveals autism diagnosis, says it’s ‘freeing’

‘Last of Us’ star Bella Ramsey reveals autism diagnosis, says it’s ‘freeing’

‘Last of Us’ star Bella Ramsey reveals autism diagnosis, says it’s ‘freeing’
Arts|Asia|Business|Economy|Fashion and Beauty

China's 'Hermes of gold' shines despite lacklustre demand for high-end goods

Vivian Wang bought a gold medallion decorated with a carved dragon from Laopu Gold nearly a decade ago, but forgot about the brand until last year when

China's 'Hermes of gold' shines despite lacklustre demand for high-end goods
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Meet the Philadelphia Drunken Knitwits, who make knitting in public fun

Meet the Philadelphia Drunken Knitwits, who make knitting in public fun

Meet the Philadelphia Drunken Knitwits, who make knitting in public fun
Arts|Health

Cancer diagnosis to canvas: Doctor plans to paint the victories of his patients

Cancer diagnosis to canvas: Doctor plans to paint the victories of his patients

Cancer diagnosis to canvas: Doctor plans to paint the victories of his patients
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Q&A: Japanese Breakfast's Michelle Zauner on melancholy and her new album

Michelle Zauner of Japanese Breakfast released the Grammy-nominated album “Jubilee” and bestselling memoir “Crying in H Mart” in 2021

Q&A: Japanese Breakfast's Michelle Zauner on melancholy and her new album
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle

Famous artist couples: What happens when one is better known than the other?

Famous artist couples: What happens when one is better known than the other?

Famous artist couples: What happens when one is better known than the other?
Arts|Entertainment|MidEast|Political|World

Florida mayor drops threat to evict cinema for screening 'No Other Land'

Miami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner said on Wednesday he dropped his threat to evict an art house cinema from city property for screening Oscar-winning "No Other

Florida mayor drops threat to evict cinema for screening 'No Other Land'
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|US

Sia files for divorce from husband Daniel Bernard nearly 2 years after marriage

Sia has filed for divorce from second husband Daniel Bernard after two years of marriage

Sia files for divorce from husband Daniel Bernard nearly 2 years after marriage
Arts|Europe|Travel

Campaigner wants everyone to stop groping Dublin’s famous Molly Malone statue

Campaigner wants everyone to stop groping Dublin’s famous Molly Malone statue

Campaigner wants everyone to stop groping Dublin’s famous Molly Malone statue
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Technology|World

Music revenues rise again in 2024, boosted by streaming subscriptions, report shows

Subscription streaming boosted global recorded music revenues for a tenth straight year in 2024, by 4.8% to $29.6 billion, an industry group said on Wednesday, while urging

Music revenues rise again in 2024, boosted by streaming subscriptions, report shows
Arts|Business|Celebrity|Crime|US

Onetime art adviser to actor Leonardo DiCaprio gets 2.5 years in prison for $6.5 million fraud

A New York art adviser who once counted actor Leonardo DiCaprio among her wealthy patrons has been sentenced to 30 months in federal prison after admitting to cheating clients out of $6.5 million in connection with the sale of 55 works of art

Onetime art adviser to actor Leonardo DiCaprio gets 2.5 years in prison for $6.5 million fraud
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Veteran’s Motorcycle Collection Becomes a Living Tribute

Veteran’s Motorcycle Collection Becomes a Living Tribute

Veteran’s Motorcycle Collection Becomes a Living Tribute
Americas|Arts|Entertainment

Maná talks historic new tour, unseating Bruce Springsteen and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Mexican pop-rock giants Maná will embark on a huge North American tour this fall

Maná talks historic new tour, unseating Bruce Springsteen and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Americas|Arts|Entertainment|MidEast|Political|US|World

Miami Beach withdraws call to end lease of theater that screened Israeli-Palestinian documentary

The mayor of Miami Beach, Florida, is backing off a proposal to terminate an independent theater's lease and financial support after it screened an Oscar-winning documentary about the conflict between Palestinians and Israelis

Miami Beach withdraws call to end lease of theater that screened Israeli-Palestinian documentary
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle

The Doobie Brothers in 2025: A tour, a new album and a date with Songwriters Hall of Fame

Just cue up the first song from the new album by The Doobie Brothers and you’ll hear something unusual: harmony, in a new way

The Doobie Brothers in 2025: A tour, a new album and a date with Songwriters Hall of Fame
Africa|Arts|Europe

A long-lost Klimt painting of an African prince goes on show

A long-lost Klimt painting of an African prince goes on show

A long-lost Klimt painting of an African prince goes on show
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Science

Can animals make art?

Without being able to get into the heads of animals, it’s hard to say for sure. But instances of pig painters, whale crooners and bird sculptors certainly make it seem plausible.

Can animals make art?
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Courtney B. Vance to narrate audio edition of prize-winning W.E.B. Du Bois biography

Award-winning actor Courtney B

Courtney B. Vance to narrate audio edition of prize-winning W.E.B. Du Bois biography
Arts|Australia|Crime|Education|World

Remains of murdered Australian Aboriginal man repatriated by British university

Remains of murdered Australian Aboriginal man repatriated by British university

Remains of murdered Australian Aboriginal man repatriated by British university
Arts|Environment|Europe

A bellowing deer and a roadside swan: British photo award shows surprising city wildlife

A bellowing deer and a roadside swan: British photo award shows surprising city wildlife

A bellowing deer and a roadside swan: British photo award shows surprising city wildlife
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

After poisonous PR, ‘Snow White’ has ‘heigh-ho’pes for a fairy tale ending at the box office

After poisonous PR, ‘Snow White’ has ‘heigh-ho’pes for a fairy tale ending at the box office

After poisonous PR, ‘Snow White’ has ‘heigh-ho’pes for a fairy tale ending at the box office
Arts|Technology|US

US appeals court rejects copyrights for AI-generated art lacking 'human' creator

By Blake Brittain A federal appeals court in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday affirmed that a work of art generated by artificial intelligence without human input cannot be copyrighted under U.S. law.

US appeals court rejects copyrights for AI-generated art lacking 'human' creator
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Movie theater trade group unveils new name, Cinema United, and renewed mission to promote moviegoing

The trade organization that represents movie theater owners in the U.S. and abroad is getting a rebrand

Movie theater trade group unveils new name, Cinema United, and renewed mission to promote moviegoing
Arts|Crime|Europe

Jury convicts thief who stole golden toilet from English palace

A thief who swiped a golden toilet from an English palace has been convicted along with an accomplice who helped cash in on the spoils of the 18-carat work of art valued at more than $6 million

Jury convicts thief who stole golden toilet from English palace
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Semisonic objects to White House using their song 'Closing Time': 'You missed the point'

The band Semisonic is pushing back at the White House for using their hit song “Closing Time” over a social media post that shows a shackled deportee

Semisonic objects to White House using their song 'Closing Time': 'You missed the point'
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'Sunrise' arrives at midnight for fans celebrating release of new 'Hunger Games' novel

Bookstores worldwide hosted midnight parties for “Sunrise on the Reaping,” the fifth installment in Suzanne Collins' “Hunger Games” series

'Sunrise' arrives at midnight for fans celebrating release of new 'Hunger Games' novel
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11-year-old publishes several books

11-year-old publishes several books

11-year-old publishes several books
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Hulu's 'Good American Family' with Ellen Pompeo scrambles a wild true-crime case

If Ellen Pompeo was going to find a new role after 20 years as a series regular on ABC’s “Grey’s Anatomy,” it had to be good

Hulu's 'Good American Family' with Ellen Pompeo scrambles a wild true-crime case
Arts|Education|Lifestyle

Two sisters teach about Ramadan through their new book

Two sisters teach about Ramadan through their new book

Two sisters teach about Ramadan through their new book
Arts|Europe|Political|World

An artist traces her choices under Putin’s Russia – from resistance to retreat to exile – one mural at a time

Graphic artist Victoria Lomasko’s journey highlights how censorship has intensified in Russia.

An artist traces her choices under Putin’s Russia – from resistance to retreat to exile – one mural at a time
Arts|Entertainment|Science|Technology

People say they prefer stories written by humans over AI-generated works, yet new study suggests that’s not quite true

Participants in a study were willing to spend just as much time and money on an AI-generated story as one they were told was written by a human.

People say they prefer stories written by humans over AI-generated works, yet new study suggests that’s not quite true
Arts|Education

Charter school for the Arts partners with national program to improve teacher retention

Charter school for the Arts partners with national program to improve teacher retention

Charter school for the Arts partners with national program to improve teacher retention
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle|US

Photographer captures proposal, finds couple through social media

Photographer captures proposal, finds couple through social media

Photographer captures proposal, finds couple through social media
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Trump pledges overhaul of Kennedy Center in first visit as board chair

U.S. President Donald Trump visited the John F.

Trump pledges overhaul of Kennedy Center in first visit as board chair
Arts|Entertainment|Political|US

Trump uses Kennedy Center visit to criticize the venue and tout his efforts to remake it

Trump uses Kennedy Center visit to criticize the venue and tout his efforts to remake it

Trump uses Kennedy Center visit to criticize the venue and tout his efforts to remake it
Americas|Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle|US

St. Patrick's Day brings boisterous parades and celebrations to New York and other cities

St. Patrick’s Day has been marked in cities across the country with boisterous parades and celebrations

St. Patrick's Day brings boisterous parades and celebrations to New York and other cities
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Trump visits the Kennedy Center as he puts his mark on the national arts institution

President Donald Trump is visiting the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

Trump visits the Kennedy Center as he puts his mark on the national arts institution
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

James Taylor songs will fuel an upcoming stage musical, 'Fire & Rain'

Alicia Keys, Dolly Parton and Neil Diamond, step aside

James Taylor songs will fuel an upcoming stage musical, 'Fire & Rain'
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe

Belgian actor Émilie Dequenne dies at 43 of rare cancer, report says

The Belgian actor who won a top Cannes prize for her breakout role in “Rosetta,” Émilie Dequenne has died at 43

Belgian actor Émilie Dequenne dies at 43 of rare cancer, report says
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The world’s largest architectural model captures New York City in the ’90s

The world’s largest architectural model captures New York City in the ’90s

The world’s largest architectural model captures New York City in the ’90s
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Will Smith announces first full-length album release in 20 years

Will Smith announces first full-length album release in 20 years

Will Smith announces first full-length album release in 20 years
Arts|Lifestyle|US

Homeowner thought something was odd about his house. He discovered it was cut in half.

Homeowner thought something was odd about his house. He discovered it was cut in half.

Homeowner thought something was odd about his house. He discovered it was cut in half.
Arts|Entertainment|Travel

"'It's Tough To Be a Bug'" closes at Animal Kingdom to make way for new show

"'It's Tough To Be a Bug'" closes at Animal Kingdom to make way for new show

"'It's Tough To Be a Bug'" closes at Animal Kingdom to make way for new show
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From pulpits to protest, the surprising history of the phrase ‘pride and prejudice’

The phrase appeared on thousands of pages unrelated to Jane Austen before and during her life – and was a favorite phrase of the abolitionists.

From pulpits to protest, the surprising history of the phrase ‘pride and prejudice’