Today: September 19, 2024
Today: September 19, 2024

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Jack Black's Tenacious D band cancels Australia tour after comments on Trump shooting

American comedy-rock duo Tenacious D, formed by actors Jack Black and Kyle Gass, suspended the rest of its Australian tour after comments made by Gass over the assassination attempt

Jack Black's Tenacious D band cancels Australia tour after comments on Trump shooting
Arts|News|Opinion

Kathy Willens, pathbreaking Associated Press photographer who captured sports and more, dies at 74

A pathbreaking photojournalist who helped cement women’s place behind the lens during her nearly 45-years career at The Associated Press has died

Kathy Willens, pathbreaking Associated Press photographer who captured sports and more, dies at 74
Arts|Entertainment

Stars of award-winning Egyptian film describe defying social norms

The female stars of an Egyptian street theatre troupe that is the subject of a prize-winning documentary film said they set out to challenge attitudes to women's role

Stars of award-winning Egyptian film describe defying social norms
Arts|Entertainment|Opinion

Ingrid Andress says she’s checking into rehab after viral national anthem performance: ‘I was drunk last night’

Ingrid Andress says she’s checking into rehab after viral national anthem performance: ‘I was drunk last night’

Ingrid Andress says she’s checking into rehab after viral national anthem performance: ‘I was drunk last night’
Arts|Education

Educators wonder how to teach the writings of Alice Munro in wake of daughter's revelations

For decades, Robert Lecker has read, taught and written about Alice Munro, the Nobel laureate from Canada renowned for her short stories

Educators wonder how to teach the writings of Alice Munro in wake of daughter's revelations
Arts|Entertainment

Global music streams are up in 2024. Latin music dominates and multiple releases of same album sell

Halfway through the year and a few music trends have become very apparent

Global music streams are up in 2024. Latin music dominates and multiple releases of same album sell
Arts|Food|Lifestyle|Travel

Visitors uncover Black Brazilian past of Sao Paulo's Japanese neighborhood

São Paulo's Liberdade neighborhood, home to the largest Japanese community outside Japan, is renowned for its Asian-style architecture, restaurants and

Visitors uncover Black Brazilian past of Sao Paulo's Japanese neighborhood
Arts|Entertainment

Harry Styles joins Stevie Nicks for emotional duet in tribute to Christine McVie

Harry Styles joins Stevie Nicks for emotional duet in tribute to Christine McVie

Harry Styles joins Stevie Nicks for emotional duet in tribute to Christine McVie
Arts|Entertainment

K-pop stars Stray Kids prepare for comeback with upbeat London show

"This is a career highlight," popular K-pop group Stray Kids said as they headlined the British Summer Time (BST) Hyde Park Festival on Sunday.

K-pop stars Stray Kids prepare for comeback with upbeat London show
Arts|Education|Entertainment

Reviving Hollywood glamor of the silent movie era, experts piece together a century-old pipe organ

A pipe organ that provided the live music for silent movies in an ornate Detroit theater nearly a century ago is set to become the centerpiece of a performing arts center on a New York college campus

Reviving Hollywood glamor of the silent movie era, experts piece together a century-old pipe organ
Arts|Entertainment

Shelley Duvall is remembered for being the perfect movie victim. But she was so much more

Shelley Duvall is remembered for being the perfect movie victim. But she was so much more

Shelley Duvall is remembered for being the perfect movie victim. But she was so much more
Arts|Entertainment

This 50-year-old Billy Joel B-side is now one of his most streamed songs — thanks to young Millennials and Gen Z

This 50-year-old Billy Joel B-side is now one of his most streamed songs — thanks to young Millennials and Gen Z

This 50-year-old Billy Joel B-side is now one of his most streamed songs — thanks to young Millennials and Gen Z
Arts|Entertainment

Chuck Close's estate settles lawsuit against Cigna over medical bills

The estate of Chuck Close, the artist known for massive photorealist portraits of himself and others, settled a lawsuit accusing Cigna of failing to pay

Chuck Close's estate settles lawsuit against Cigna over medical bills
Arts|Entertainment

‘Show the violated work’: Artist requests beheaded sculpture remains on view

‘Show the violated work’: Artist requests beheaded sculpture remains on view

‘Show the violated work’: Artist requests beheaded sculpture remains on view
Arts|Education|Entertainment

An award winning film director provides free creative writing and filmmaking courses

An award winning film director provides free creative writing and filmmaking courses

An award winning film director provides free creative writing and filmmaking courses
Arts|Travel

Buckingham Palace is opening up the room behind its famous balcony to the public for the first time

Buckingham Palace is opening up the room behind its famous balcony to the public for the first time

Buckingham Palace is opening up the room behind its famous balcony to the public for the first time
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‘Euphoria’ Season 3 set to begin filming

‘Euphoria’ Season 3 set to begin filming

‘Euphoria’ Season 3 set to begin filming
Arts

Alleged thieves caught stealing artwork from Mellwood Art Center

Alleged thieves caught stealing artwork from Mellwood Art Center

Alleged thieves caught stealing artwork from Mellwood Art Center
Arts|Environment

The gods must be angry: Mexico 'cancels' statue of Greek god Poseidon after dispute with local deity

Mexican authorities have slapped a “closure” order on a 10-foot tall aquatic statue of the Greek god of the sea Poseidon that was erected in May in the Gulf of Mexico just off the beach in the town of Progreso, Yucatan

The gods must be angry: Mexico 'cancels' statue of Greek god Poseidon after dispute with local deity
Health

The science behind Ariana Grande’s vocal metamorphosis

Grande left her fans confused and concerned when her voice drastically changed during a podcast episode. But there was a method to the singer’s modulation.

The science behind Ariana Grande’s vocal metamorphosis
Political

As nativist politics surge across Europe, soccer’s ‘Euros’ showcase a more benign form of nationalism

The most successful teams at Europe’s soccer championship comprise diverse players, often thanks to immigration. Could that be influencing fans’ views of nationalism?

As nativist politics surge across Europe, soccer’s ‘Euros’ showcase a more benign form of nationalism
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Eva Longoria on mastering Castilian Spanish, working with Carmen Maura on 'Land of Women'

Eva Longoria has tackled another challenge, taking on a bilingual lead role in the Apple TV+ series “Land of Women.”

Eva Longoria on mastering Castilian Spanish, working with Carmen Maura on 'Land of Women'
Arts|News|Opinion

These Picassos prompted a gender war at an Australian gallery. Now the curator says she painted them

An Australian art museum curator has divulged that she was the creator of three paintings that she presented as works by Pablo Picasso -- and which prompted a gender discrimination case when she only permitted female gallery patrons to view them

These Picassos prompted a gender war at an Australian gallery. Now the curator says she painted them
Arts|Entertainment

LL Cool J relearned 'how to rap' on his first album in 11 years, 'The FORCE.' Here's how

LL COOL J, the Grammy award winning rapper, actor and author, will release his first new album in 11 years, “The FORCE” on Sept. 6 — 40 years into his hip-hop career

LL Cool J relearned 'how to rap' on his first album in 11 years, 'The FORCE.' Here's how
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Young adult novel by Brian Selznick, 'Run Away With Me,' to be published next April

Author-illustrator Brian Selznick’s next book is for all ages

Young adult novel by Brian Selznick, 'Run Away With Me,' to be published next April

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