Oprah Winfrey said Friday that Russell Simmons attempted to pressure her about her involvement with a documentary in which several women detail sexual abuse allegations against the rap mogul, but …
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Arts and entertainment news. Arts encompass a wide range of human creative activities that express imaginative, conceptual, or technical skill. This includes visual arts like painting, sculpture, and photography, performing arts like music, theater and dance, as well as literary arts such as writing and poetry. The arts serve not only as a reflection of culture and society but also as a medium for personal expression and emotional exploration
Benin Museum Celebrates Return of Precious Artifacts from France
More than two years after France promised to return colonial-era treasures to their African homes, Benin — ostensibly the first recipient of the groundbreaking policy — still awaits them. But …
your ads here!Jury of 7 Men, 5 Women Selected for Weinstein’s Rape Trial
A jury of seven men and five women was selected Friday for Harvey Weinstein’s rape trial after an arduous, two-week process in which scores of people were dismissed because they …
your ads here!‘Mr. Jones’ Explores Ukrainian Famine
Set in the 1933 Soviet Union, the historical movie drama “Mr. Jones,” director by Agnieszka Holland and first-time screenwriter Andrea Chalupa, packs a powerful message. The movie tells a story …
your ads here!Thousands of Saudis Take Part in Unprecedented Show at Riyadh Stadium
An unprecedented show for the people of Saudi Arabia, with a young girl taking center stage and representing the kingdom’s younger generation, was held at Riyadh’s King Fahd stadium on …
your ads here!2020s Could Be Decade Millennials Finally Get Ahead
The 2020s might be the decade faltering millennials finally roar to financial health after a tough start brought on by the Great Recession, which lasted from 2007 until 2009. Coming of …
your ads here!Female Perspectives on War-Torn Syria Among Oscar Nominees for Best Documentary
Two documentaries offering a female perspective on the death and destruction in the war-torn Syrian cities of Aleppo and Eastern Ghouta received Oscar nominations for Best Documentary. Waad al-Kateab’s film …
your ads here!Eminem Drops Surprise Album, Advocates Changes to Gun Laws
Rapper Eminem once again dropped a surprise album, releasing of “Music to be Murdered By” on Friday.The follow-up to 2018’s “Kamikaze” – also released without warning – was announced on …
your ads here!Cycling is Their Activism: How Some Young Girls in Pakistan Are Fighting for Public Space
For almost two years, a group of dedicated young women in a conservative neighborhood of Pakistan has been working to beat the odds and change the culture around them. The …
your ads here!Muslim Millennial’s Site Dispels Stereotypes for Millions
Today she travels the world, attends a red-carpet movie premiere and sits on panels with astronauts, former presidents and feminist icons.But in the years after 9/11, Amani Al-Khatahtbeh, center, sits …
your ads here!Book by Pope Emeritus on Celibacy Gets Shrug in France
The former pope Benedict XVI reportedly wants his name removed from a controversial book that appears to undermine his successor, Pope Francis, on issues of priestly celibacy. The book hit …
your ads here!Whitney Houston, Notorious B.I.G. Lead Field into Rock Hall
Posthumous inductees Whitney Houston and The Notorious B.I.G. will lead a new class into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, joined by Depeche Mode, the Doobie Brothers, Nine Inch …
your ads here!Documents Suggest Thomas Markle to Testify in Meghan Lawsuit
The estranged father of Meghan, Duchess of Sussex could be called as a defense witness in her lawsuit against the Mail on Sunday newspaper, court papers reveal. Meghan …
your ads here!Tom Hanks’ Family Offered Greek Passport too for Fire Help
Greece’s government is extending its offer of citizenship to Tom Hanks to his wife and their two children, in recognition of the family’s help in assisting victims of a deadly …
your ads here!Brazil Documentary Gets Oscar Nomination, Exposes Division
The Academy Award nomination for a Brazilian documentary about the impeachment of then-President Dilma Rousseff has once again laid bare the polarization of Latin America’s largest democracy. In …
your ads here!Weinstein Back in Court as Jurors Winnowed for Rape Trial
Jury selection resumed Monday at the trial of Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein, who has pleaded not guilty to charges he raped a woman in a Manhattan hotel room in 2013 …
your ads here!‘Joker’ Leads Oscar Nods with 11 as Women Miss out
Dark comic book tale “Joker” topped the Oscar nominations Monday, picking up 11 nods including best picture and best director, as women and ethnic minorities were largely shut out once …
your ads here!Nominees for 2020 Academy Awards Announced
The nominees for the Academy Awards have been announced in Los Angeles. Issa Rae and John Cho announced nominees in 24 categories that honor the best achievements in films released …
your ads here!Oscar Nominations Are Monday Morning: Here’s What to Expect
Who will be celebrating Oscar morning? Brad Pitt for sure. Jennifer Lopez almost certainly. And very possibly the Obamas, too. Nominations for the 92nd Academy Awards, which will begin at …
your ads here!Harry, Meghan Seek Financial Independence: Will That Work?
As part of a surprise announcement distancing themselves from the British royal family, Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, declared they will “work to become financially independent” — a move …
your ads here!Royal Courtiers Chart Path for Prince Harry’s Independence
Queen Elizabeth II has moved quickly to take control of the crisis surrounding the decision by Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, to distance themselves from the royal …
your ads here!Two Documentaries Chronicle Horrors in Syria Through Women’s Eyes
Two award-winning documentaries capture death and destruction in the war-torn Syrian cities of Aleppo and Eastern Ghouta through the eyes of women. Waad al-Kateab’s film “For Sama,” and Feras Fayyad’s …
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