Superman actress Margot Kidder’s death has been ruled a suicide, and her daughter said Wednesday that it was a relief to finally have the truth out. Kidder, who played Lois Lane …
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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
Oscars to Create Award for Popular Movies, Limit Televised Ceremony
The organizers of the Oscars said on Wednesday they would create a new award category for popular movies and limit the annual, televised ceremony to three hours. In a letter …
your ads here!Oh, Bother! China Bans Pooh as Bloggers Compare Bear to Xi
An upcoming movie featuring Winnie the Pooh, a cartoon bear, is banned from release in China, as internet bloggers in the nation have taken to comparing Chinese President Xi Jinping …
your ads here!Refugee Artist Paints with New Colors in US
Refugees carry few material possessions when they flee war, violence or persecution in their homelands. But they do bring talent and skill to their new countries. At the Sandy Spring …
your ads here!Bill Clinton’s Debut Novel is a Million Seller
Bill Clinton is a now a million-selling novelist. “The President is Missing,” a thriller co-written with James Patterson, has more than 1 million sales in North America alone. The …
your ads here!Artists Fleeing Homeland Bring Talents to New Country
Refugees who flee war, violence or persecution in their homelands often can’t carry much of their material possessions. Nevertheless, they bring their talent and skills to their new countries. VOA’s …
your ads here!A Disabled Indian Dance Troupe Enthralls Audiences with Folk Dance
India’s first disabled dance troupe to perform a lively, foot stomping folk dance popular in the northern state of Punjab is enthralling audiences around the country with their energetic performances. …
your ads here!France Takes Leave from NASCAR Following DWI, Drug Arrest
NASCAR chairman and CEO Brian France announced Monday he was taking an indefinite leave of absence a day after his arrest in New York’s Hamptons on charges of driving while …
your ads here!Ivanka Trump’s Book Seen as Boon for Afghan Women
Women’s rights activist Shafiqa Khpalwak is hoping to change public attitudes in Afghanistan with her newly released Pashto-language translation of Women Who Work, the 2017 book by U.S. President Donald …
your ads here!French Master Chef Joel Robuchon Dies at Age 73
Joel Robuchon, a master chef who shook up the stuffy world of French haute cuisine by wowing palates with the delights of the simple mashed potato and giving diners a …
your ads here!‘Mission: Impossible’ Bests Winnie-the-Pooh at Box Office
Tom Cruise sped past Winnie-the-Pooh at the box office to lead all films for the second straight week with an estimated $35 million in ticket sales for “Mission Impossible – …
your ads here!Mural Artist Kelly Towles: Painting DC Happy
To many, Washington, is solely about politics, lobbying and all things administration. But to one man, the U.S. capital is a canvas that is just waiting to be filled with …
your ads here!Reflecting the Perfection of Allah Through Calligraphy
Churches, temples and synagogues are built to reflect the perfection of the God or gods people worship. They depict beauty through paintings, colored glass or the images that portray deities …
your ads here!‘Walk This Way’ Takes Visitors Through the History of Footwear
Shoes have long since stopped serving only their utilitarian purpose. Over the centuries, shoes have evolved not just to protect feet but also to declare their owners’ social status — …
your ads here!Rare Finds and Loyal Customers at New York’s Poster Museum
Not many museums can say they have 500,000 items on display, but the Poster Museum in New York can. Established in 1973 in Manhattan by a passionate collector, the museum …
your ads here!Chinese Actress Drops off Social Media Amid Tax Rumors
Chinese actress Fan Bingbing has disappeared from social media amid rumors she is the target of a tax evasion investigation. Fan, 36, usually maintains a prominent presence on China’s main …
your ads here!Small LA Theater Amplifies Voice of Hispanic Community
A small theater in the heart of a Latino neighborhood in Los Angeles is giving voice to the immigrant community there. The place has provided a stage for new artists …
your ads here!Building a Musical Organ is No Simple Task
Thousands of dollars worth of parts, more than a year of hard work, attention to hundreds of intricate details — this is what it takes to build a musical organ. …
your ads here!Wintour Erases Exit Rumors at Vogue
Anna Wintour, the influential editor of Vogue magazine, is remaining in her job “indefinitely,” publisher Conde Nast said Tuesday, refuting rumors that she was on her way out after 30 years. “Anna Wintour …
your ads here!Woodward, Bernstein Still Atop the News, Long After Watergate
More than 40 years after they became the world’s most famous journalism duo, Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein are still making news. Bernstein was among three CNN reporters who last …
your ads here!LeBron James Joins Other Celebrities Who Launched Schools
With the launch of a public school in his hometown of Akron, Ohio, LeBron James has joined a long list of celebrities who have sought to leave their mark on …
your ads here!Draft Poster for ‘The Empire Strikes Back’ Sells for $26,400
A rare draft poster for the “Star Wars” sequel “The Empire Strikes Back” has sold at auction for $26,400. Heritage Auctions says a long-time pop culture collector who wished to …
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