Today: November 21, 2024
Today: November 21, 2024

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Arthur Frommer, travel guide innovator, has died at 95

Travel writer Arthur Frommer, who revolutionized leisure travel for ordinary Americans with his guidebook “Europe on 5 Dollars a Day,” has died

Arthur Frommer, travel guide innovator, has died at 95
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Japanese poet Shuntaro Tanikawa, master of modern free verse, dies at 92

Shuntaro Tanikawa, who pioneered modern Japanese poetry, poignant but conversational in its divergence from haiku and other traditions, has died

Japanese poet Shuntaro Tanikawa, master of modern free verse, dies at 92
Arts|Entertainment

Wrestling with the ghosts of 'The Piano Lesson'

The August Wilson adaptation “The Piano Lesson" is an impassioned family drama but it is also a profound ghost story

Wrestling with the ghosts of 'The Piano Lesson'
Arts|Australia|Celebrity|Entertainment

Singer Paul Kelly: An Australian icon the country seems to be keeping for its own

Singer-songwriter Paul Kelly is an icon in Australia but a cult figure in the rest of the world

Singer Paul Kelly: An Australian icon the country seems to be keeping for its own
Arts|Europe

Russian police look into death of celebrated ballet dancer Shklyarov after balcony fall

Investigators in Russia are looking into the death of Vladimir Shklyarov, a principal dancer at the world-famous Mariinsky Ballet in St Petersburg, after he fell from an

Russian police look into death of celebrated ballet dancer Shklyarov after balcony fall
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Charles Dumont, composer of Édith Piaf’s ‘Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien,’ dead at 95

Charles Dumont, composer of Édith Piaf’s ‘Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien,’ dead at 95

Charles Dumont, composer of Édith Piaf’s ‘Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien,’ dead at 95
Arts|Opinion

Dorothy Allison was an authentic voice for the poor, capturing the beauty, humor and pain of working-class life in America

Even though her most famous work, ‘Bastard out of Carolina,’ deals with physical and sexual abuse, this merely constitutes one element of a broader emotional and physical landscape.

Dorothy Allison was an authentic voice for the poor, capturing the beauty, humor and pain of working-class life in America
Arts|Entertainment|Europe

Russian ballet star Vladimir Shklyarov dies after falling from building

Russian ballet star Vladimir Shklyarov dies after falling from building

Russian ballet star Vladimir Shklyarov dies after falling from building
Arts|Entertainment

Late Quincy Jones, Bond film producers bestowed with honorary Oscars

Just weeks after his death at the age of 91, renowned music producer and composer Quincy Jones was bestowed with an honorary Oscar by Hollywood's film academy

Late Quincy Jones, Bond film producers bestowed with honorary Oscars
Arts|Business|Economy

As China cracks down on bookstores at home, Chinese-language booksellers are flourishing overseas

Independent bookstores have become a new battleground in China

As China cracks down on bookstores at home, Chinese-language booksellers are flourishing overseas
Americas|Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|US|Videos

Hollywood stars gather for honorary Oscars event celebrating Quincy Jones, Bond producers, more

Many of Hollywood’s biggest stars have gathered at the annual Governors Awards in Los Angeles to honor the late Quincy Jones, James Bond producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G

Hollywood stars gather for honorary Oscars event celebrating Quincy Jones, Bond producers, more
Arts|Education|Lifestyle

PBS Kids’ ‘Carl the Collector’ breaks new ground with first lead character on the autism spectrum

PBS Kids’ ‘Carl the Collector’ breaks new ground with first lead character on the autism spectrum

PBS Kids’ ‘Carl the Collector’ breaks new ground with first lead character on the autism spectrum
Arts|Business

Carolina Moment: Quality Musical Systems crafts speakers for global use

Carolina Moment: Quality Musical Systems crafts speakers for global use

Carolina Moment: Quality Musical Systems crafts speakers for global use
Arts|Entertainment

From 'The Exorcist' to 'Heretic,' why holy horror can be a hit with moviegoers

Religion is well-suited for terrifying and entertaining thrill-seeking moviegoers

From 'The Exorcist' to 'Heretic,' why holy horror can be a hit with moviegoers
Arts|Europe|World

German project reinvents 1884 Berlin Conference to mull legacy of colonialism

Activists, artists and academics brought together by German cultural project Dekoloniale gathered in Berlin on Friday, 140 years after European leaders divided up the

German project reinvents 1884 Berlin Conference to mull legacy of colonialism
Arts|Europe

Virgin Mary statue, a symbol of resilience, returns to Notre Dame Cathedral 5 years after fire

A medieval statue of the Virgin Mary and Child, known as the “Virgin of Paris,” has returned to Notre Dame cathedral, five years after surviving the devastating fire of 2019

Virgin Mary statue, a symbol of resilience, returns to Notre Dame Cathedral 5 years after fire
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After hearing Boston student was moved by her book, Elin Hilderbrand reaches out

After hearing Boston student was moved by her book, Elin Hilderbrand reaches out

After hearing Boston student was moved by her book, Elin Hilderbrand reaches out
Arts|Food|Lifestyle

Serving up holiday joy: Iowa woman turning broken pickleballs into ornaments

Serving up holiday joy: Iowa woman turning broken pickleballs into ornaments

Serving up holiday joy: Iowa woman turning broken pickleballs into ornaments
Arts|Crime

Winston Churchill portrait returns to Ottawa after international art caper

A stolen portrait of Winston Churchill that was swapped with a forgery during the pandemic has returned to its rightful place

Winston Churchill portrait returns to Ottawa after international art caper
Arts|Entertainment

Payal Kapadia, director of 'All We Imagine as Light,' sees another way

Payal Kapadia's “All We Imagine as Light" is about as rich a movie experience as you’ll find this year

Payal Kapadia, director of 'All We Imagine as Light,' sees another way
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Jeff Beck was one of rock's greatest guitarists. Now his instruments are up for auction

Instruments owned by the late Jeff Beck, one of rock's greatest guitarists, are going up for auction

Jeff Beck was one of rock's greatest guitarists. Now his instruments are up for auction
Arts|Asia|Crime|US|World

US returns looted antiquities worth $10 million to India

US returns looted antiquities worth $10 million to India

US returns looted antiquities worth $10 million to India
Crime|Arts|Local|News

72-year-old Northridge violin teacher arrested for alleged lewd acts with a minor

A 72-year-old violin teacher suspected of lewd acts with a minor at his Northridge residence was arrested today.

72-year-old Northridge violin teacher arrested for alleged lewd acts with a minor
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Martin Scorsese on 'The Saints,' faith in filmmaking and what his next movie might be

A year after the release of “Killers of the Flower Moon,” Martin Scorsese is still looking for his next feature

Martin Scorsese on 'The Saints,' faith in filmmaking and what his next movie might be
Arts|Entertainment

Burt Bacharach, composer of classic songs, will have papers donated to Library of Congress

The papers of composer and songwriter Burt Bacharach are being donated to the Library of Congress

Burt Bacharach, composer of classic songs, will have papers donated to Library of Congress
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Milwaukee wood artist taps into nostalgia by turning trash into treasure

Milwaukee wood artist taps into nostalgia by turning trash into treasure

Milwaukee wood artist taps into nostalgia by turning trash into treasure
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|Travel

A criticized Airbnb deal will let users play gladiator in Rome's Colosseum

The ancient Roman Colosseum will be the venue of gladiator fights for the first time in two millennia under a $1.5 million sponsorship deal with Airbnb

A criticized Airbnb deal will let users play gladiator in Rome's Colosseum
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Sotheby's settles New York tax fraud case, pays damages

Sotheby's will pay $6.25 million and adopt reforms to settle New York Attorney General Letitia James' lawsuit accusing the famed auction house of fraudulently

Sotheby's settles New York tax fraud case, pays damages
Arts|Entertainment

Iconic karaoke songs from the '80s

Stacker consulted Billboard, Time Out, and other expert music sources to determine 20 of the most iconic karaoke songs from the 1980s.

Iconic karaoke songs from the '80s
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Dolly Parton sings her family's story on 'Smoky Mountain DNA.' She says it is her 'favorite album'

Dolly Parton’s musical story starts further back than most might expect — to the British Isles of the 1600s

Dolly Parton sings her family's story on 'Smoky Mountain DNA.' She says it is her 'favorite album'
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

'Emilia Pérez' wouldn't work without Karla Sofía Gascón. Now, she could make trans history

Karla Sofía Gascón’s performance in “Emilia Pérez” as a Mexican drug lord who undergoes gender affirmation surgery to become a woman has brought her global acclaim and set Gascón on a path that may make her the first openly transgender actor ever nominated for an Oscar

'Emilia Pérez' wouldn't work without Karla Sofía Gascón. Now, she could make trans history
Arts|Entertainment

From anime to fine art: Japan's Yoshitaka Amano is celebrated with a major retrospective

In a career spanning more than 50 years, Japanese artist Yoshitaka Amano has gained a following as an animator, illustrator, video game creator and fine artist

From anime to fine art: Japan's Yoshitaka Amano is celebrated with a major retrospective
Arts|Education

James Patterson to help lead honors program at his undergraduate alma mater, Manhattan University

James Patterson’s latest philanthropic project marks a deepening of ties to his undergraduate alma mater

James Patterson to help lead honors program at his undergraduate alma mater, Manhattan University
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Daniele Rustioni to become Metropolitan Opera's principal guest conductor

Daniele Rustioni will become just the third principal guest conductor of the Metropolitan Opera in its nearly century-and-a-half history, leading at least two productions each season starting in 2025-26 as a No. 2 to music director Yannick Nézet-Séguin

Daniele Rustioni to become Metropolitan Opera's principal guest conductor
Arts|Europe|World

Notre Dame's restoration surplus of nearly $150M will be used for future preservation

Nearly $1 billion in donations were pledged within days of the fire that ravaged Paris' Notre Dame cathedral five years ago

Notre Dame's restoration surplus of nearly $150M will be used for future preservation
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Roy Haynes, legendary jazz drummer, dead at 99

Roy Haynes, legendary jazz drummer, dead at 99

Roy Haynes, legendary jazz drummer, dead at 99
Arts|Lifestyle|Opinion

New to manhood at age 35: How one guy is learning about masculinity

New to manhood at age 35: How one guy is learning about masculinity

New to manhood at age 35: How one guy is learning about masculinity
Arts|Asia|Lifestyle

In this birthday party portrait, teenage girls celebrate in secret in Afghanistan

In this birthday party portrait, teenage girls celebrate in secret in Afghanistan

In this birthday party portrait, teenage girls celebrate in secret in Afghanistan
Arts|Science|Travel|World

Norway's Kon-Tiki Museum returns artifacts to Chile's remote Easter Island

Artifacts and human remains taken by a Norwegian explorer and anthropologist in the late 1940s are being returned by a museum in Norway to Chile's remote territory of Easter Island in the mid-Pacific

Norway's Kon-Tiki Museum returns artifacts to Chile's remote Easter Island
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Opinion

Florida education officials report hundreds of books pulled from school libraries

“The Bluest Eye” by Toni Morrison

Florida education officials report hundreds of books pulled from school libraries
Arts|Entertainment|Science|Technology

British writer Samantha Harvey’s space-station novel 'Orbital' wins the Booker Prize for fiction

British writer Samantha Harvey has won the Booker Prize for fiction with “Orbital,” a short, wonder-filled novel set aboard the International Space Station

British writer Samantha Harvey’s space-station novel 'Orbital' wins the Booker Prize for fiction
Arts|Entertainment

Ethan Slater landing the role of Boq in 'Wicked' has an element of magic to it

Ethan Slater, best known for his Tony-nominated starring role in Broadway's “SpongeBob SquarePants” brings his talent to the big screen in the musical adaptation of “Wicked," out Nov. 22

Ethan Slater landing the role of Boq in 'Wicked' has an element of magic to it
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle

My Chemical Romance returns with 'The Black Parade' tour

Nearly two decades ago, My Chemical Romance released their career-defining rock opera, “The Black Parade.”

My Chemical Romance returns with 'The Black Parade' tour
Arts|Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Lifestyle|World

Award-winning building to be demolished less than 30 years after being built

Award-winning building to be demolished less than 30 years after being built

Award-winning building to be demolished less than 30 years after being built
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Eminem, Alanis Morissette, Sheryl Crow, N.W.A. and Janet Jackson get Songwriters Hall of Fame nods

Eminem, Boy George, George Clinton, Sheryl Crow, Janet Jackson, the Doobie Brothers, N

Eminem, Alanis Morissette, Sheryl Crow, N.W.A. and Janet Jackson get Songwriters Hall of Fame nods
Arts|Education

Racism is such a touchy topic that many US educators avoid it – we are college professors who tackled that challenge head on

A history course created amid the upheaval of the Black Lives Matter movement invites students to have honest conversations about race. Now in its seventh year, it uses music to build bridges.

Racism is such a touchy topic that many US educators avoid it – we are college professors who tackled that challenge head on
Arts|Education|Lifestyle|Opinion

Most US book bans target children’s literature featuring diverse characters and authors of color

The number of book bans in the US has soared in recent years. A new study shines light on which types of books and authors are the main targets.

Most US book bans target children’s literature featuring diverse characters and authors of color
Arts|Europe|World

Painter Frank Auerbach, who fled the Nazis and became a major artist, dies at 93

Frank Auerbach, who fled Nazi Germany for Britain as a child and became one of the major artists of the 20th century, has died at age 93

Painter Frank Auerbach, who fled the Nazis and became a major artist, dies at 93
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Travel

England’s first luxury sleeper train is a garden party on wheels

England’s first luxury sleeper train is a garden party on wheels

England’s first luxury sleeper train is a garden party on wheels

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