A New York judge on Thursday refused to dismiss sexual assault allegations against Harvey Weinstein, the Hollywood movie mogul who came to symbolize the #MeToo movement which exposed sexual harassment …
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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
Virginia House With Over-the-Top Christmas Spirit
Christmas is a time for giving. For one man that means decorating his house with over-the-top Christmas displays to warm people’s hearts. It’s a family tradition that Kurt Farmer took …
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You cannot miss the annual over-the-top Christmas lights and decorations at the Farmer house on a quiet street in Alexandria, Virginia, outside Washington. They are everywhere — in the yard, …
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Imagine a magical place where lights are designed in the shape of the Statue of Liberty, the Eiffel Tower and dragons. It’s a place where children can enjoy a maze …
your ads here!Unfazed by Conflict, Palestinian Winemaker Keeps it Flowing
Seemingly untouched by decades of conflict, a Christian winery near Bethlehem has been making wine since 1885. Owned by Salesian monks, the profits go to charity including for Syrian refugees. …
your ads here!Cuban, US Major League Baseball Sign Historic Player Deal
Cuban baseball players no longer have to risk their lives if they want to become stars in the U.S. major leagues. Major League Baseball and the Cuban Baseball Federation signed …
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When USA Volleyball asked four-time Olympian Lloy Ball to put together a team for a snow volleyball tournament in Moscow this week, the 2008 gold medalist was eager to accept. …
your ads here!Christian Readers Keep the Faith
The bestselling book of all time is believed to be the Bible, but the holy book is not the only title attracting readers looking for books that reflect Christian values. …
your ads here!Composer Duo Faces Challenge of New Music for ‘Mary Poppins’
Everyone involved in the making of “Mary Poppins Returns” felt the pressure to do justice to the original 1964 film. Rob Marshall worked on it for three straight years. …
your ads here!Fans Mourn Death of Hollywood’s Penny Marshall
American actress and filmmaker Penny Marshall, known for the television comedy “Laverne & Shirley,” is fondly remembered by friends and fans. She died late Monday at the age of 75. …
your ads here!Salt Lake City Bids for 2nd Olympics in Changed Climate
When Salt Lake City pursued the Winter Olympics more than two decades ago, competition was so fierce that lavishing International Olympic Committee members with gifts and favors seemed commonplace. Salt …
your ads here!George Lucas’ Film Empire Tops Forbes List of Richest US Celebrities
Filmmaker George Lucas’ Star Wars empire — the movie franchise, not Darth Vader’s fictional galactic government — planted him firmly atop Forbes magazine’s third annual ranking of the wealthiest U.S. …
your ads here!African Art Restitution Claims Gain Traction
When a private museum in Benin displayed artifacts from the ancient Dahomey kingdom a decade ago, roughly a quarter-of-a-million Beninese flocked to see the exhibit — a stunning turnout for …
your ads here!Penny Marshall, Actress and Director, Dies at Age 75
Penny Marshall, the trailblazing director of smash-hit big-screen comedies who first indelibly starred in the top-rated sitcom “Laverne & Shirley,” has died. She was 75. Marshall’s publicist, Michelle Bega, …
your ads here!RSF: Violence Against Journalists Hits Unprecedented Levels
The murder of Saudi columnist Jamal Khashoggi in a year when more than half of all journalists killed were targeted deliberately reflects a hatred of the media in many areas …
your ads here!Emily Blunt’s Terrifying Moment As the New Mary Poppins
She takes on a beloved movie character and dances with penguins, but what really terrified British actress Emily Blunt was descending slowly from the clouds as the new Mary Poppins. …
your ads here!Rediscovering Truth: African Storytellers Tap Into Rich Tradition
Why don’t chickens fly? When did the moon learn to be kind? Those and other mysteries were unravelled by dozens of African storytellers in Nairobi on Saturday, helping keep alive …
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A number of Oscar hopefuls just got one step closer to a nomination with Monday’s reveal of nine Academy Awards shortlists, including best foreign language film where Alfonso Cuaron’s “Roma” …
your ads here!Jeff Bridges to Receive Lifetime Achievement Honor at Golden Globes
Oscar-winning actor Jeff Bridges will receive a lifetime achievement award at January’s Golden Globes ceremony for his wide range of work, from Western “True Grit” to comedy “The Big Lebowski,” …
your ads here!CBS Fires CEO Leslie Moonves and Denies $120M Severance
CBS said on Monday it has fired Leslie Moonves for cause and has denied a $120 million severance package as it girds for a likely legal battle with its former …
your ads here!Philippines Contestant Catriona Gray Named Miss Universe
The Philippines’ Catriona Gray was named Miss Universe 2018 in a competition concluding Monday in Bangkok, besting contestants from 93 other countries and delighting her home country. The 24-year-old Gray …
your ads here!Popular Outdoor Market Exudes Holiday Spirit
An outdoor holiday market in downtown Washington has become a popular annual tradition. Every holiday season for the past 14 years, small business owners from across the U.S. and overseas …
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