Anthony Bourdain, the globe-trotting celebrity chef and food critic, is dead at the age of 61. Bourdain was found dead Friday morning by his friend, chef Eric Ripert, in Bourdain’s …
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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
Celebrity Chef Anthony Bourdain Found Dead in France
American TV celebrity and food writer Anthony Bourdain was found dead in his hotel room Friday in France while working on his CNN series on culinary traditions around the world. …
your ads here!Friends, Fans Mourn Death of Fashion Designer Kate Spade
Kate Spade, a popular designer and founder of the iconic and accessible brand Kate Spade New York, was found dead in her Manhattan apartment on this week. Her death shocked …
your ads here!Washington Capitals Win First Stanley Cup
The Washington Capitals won the National Hockey League’s Stanley Cup for the first time in their 44-year history with a 4-3 win over the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday. The …
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A Minnesota teenager is the first American to win the prestigious Dubai International Quran Recitation Contest. For VOA, Maxamuud Mascadde has the story from Minneapolis. …
your ads here!Colorado Muslims Build a Mosque Inside a Community Center to Attract Their Children
Prayer is an especially important part of Ramadan observances this month, and for Muslims in Aurora, Colorado, that happens at the Daral Tawheed mosque. The mosque is not just a …
your ads here!Last Munchkin Dies at 98
The last Munchkin has died. Actor Jerry Maren was the last survivor of the group of little people known as Munchkins who greeted Judy Garland’s Dorothy when she landed in …
your ads here!Current Miss America: Scholarships Don’t Rely on Swimsuits
In the nine months that Cara Mund has been Miss America, not once has she ever had to don a swimsuit as part of her duties. The reigning Miss America …
your ads here!Pop Star David Cassidy Said He Lied About Dementia, Drinking
Former teen idol David Cassidy did not have dementia, as he claimed before he died, and lied about giving up drinking, the singer told the makers of a documentary about …
your ads here!Senators Probe Culture of Hidden Abuse in US Sports
U.S. senators on Tuesday questioned the former president of Michigan State University and several former USA Gymnastics officials to determine what could be done in the future to prevent sexual …
your ads here!Indian Himalayan Town’s Water Woes a Wake up Call
As the vast Indian plains sizzle during the summer months, the picturesque hill resort of Shimla turns into a tourist haven. But after the Himalayan town’s water supplies virtually ran …
your ads here!Harvey Weinstein Pleads Not Guilty to Rape, Sex Charges
Harvey Weinstein pleaded not guilty Tuesday to rape and criminal sex act charges in New York. Weinstein quietly answered a series of yes and no questions from the judge asking …
your ads here!Trump Disinvites Super Bowl Champs to White House
U.S. President Donald Trump has withdrawn an invitation for this year’s Super Bowl champions, the Philadelphia Eagles, to visit the White House. Trump called off the June 5 visit late …
your ads here!Demi Lovato Sorry About Sexual Prank on Bodyguard
Demi Lovato’s best-known songs include “Sorry Not Sorry.” But when it comes to sharing details of a sexual joke on her bodyguard, she is sorry — mostly. The pop singer …
your ads here!‘Beyond Disappointed’: Injured Serena Withdraws From French Open
Serena Williams announced her shock withdrawal from the French Open with injury on Monday just minutes before her scheduled fourth-round clash against long-time bitter rival and fellow Grand Slam icon …
your ads here!American Ballet: What’s It’s Like to Perform on a US Stage
The U.S. attracts the best and the brightest talents from around the world. For many, the path to success is easy and quick, for others – long and challenging. For …
your ads here!Professional Cuddling: A New Occupation
A new occupation has emerged in the United States: professional cuddler. While to some the idea might sound strange, scientists from the Miami Touch Research Institute say they are not …
your ads here!Classical Music from Concert Halls Hits Downtown Streets
Trucks can be used for so much more than transporting goods from one place to another. They can be transformed into restaurants, mobile health clinics … even a concert hall. …
your ads here!Concert Truck Brings Classical Music from Concert Halls to Downtown Streets
Classical music is often thought of as an elite art, usually performed in concert halls to a dedicated, dressed up audience. But two young pianists are working hard to make …
your ads here!People of Different Faiths Unite for Muslim Ramadan Meal
For Muslims, the month of Ramadan is a time for self-reflection and prayer — and fasting from sunrise to sunset. After sunset, families and friends enjoy a meal called Iftar. …
your ads here!Lawsuit Makes New Rape Allegation Against Harvey Weinstein
Harvey Weinstein was facing a new rape allegation on Friday, including claims that a woman captured video of Weinstein assaulting her, as part of a lawsuit alleging that he had …
your ads here!Top 5 Songs for Week Ending June 2
We’re on the job with the five most popular songs in the Billboard Hot 100 Pop Singles chart, for the week ending June 2, 2018. The Top Five takes a …
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