Maryam Durrani is a typical American teenager with a wild imagination and a knack for telling stories about dungeons, dragons, kingdoms and young girls. She wrote her first book in …
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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
Weinstein Co. Tosses Nondisclosure Agreements, Could Bring New Wave of Accusers
Is #MeToo part two on the way? With its bankruptcy, the Weinstein Co. has tossed out the nondisclosure agreements that officials say its co-founder and former CEO Harvey Weinstein wielded …
your ads here!Twitter: ‘Black Panther’ Most Tweeted-About Movie Ever
The pop culture sensation Black Panther has set another record: most tweeted-about movie ever. Twitter said Tuesday that Ryan Coogler’s box-office smash has been tweeted about more than 35 million …
your ads here!‘The Crown’ Producers Apologize to Stars After Pay Dispute
Producers of the Netflix drama The Crown apologized Tuesday to actors Claire Foy and Matt Smith over the revelation that Foy was paid less than her male co-star. A producer …
your ads here!Opera on Alzheimer’s to Debut in Philadelphia Festival
An opera involving two characters with Alzheimer’s will premiere at Opera Philadelphia as part of the company’s latest festival of experimental fare. Unveiling its 2018-19 season on Tuesday, the opera …
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Former Beatles drummer Ringo Starr was knighted at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday and joked with reporters afterwards: “I expect you to use my title.” The 77-year-old, originally from Liverpool and …
your ads here!Marvel’s Muslim Teen Girl Superhero Challenges Stereotypes
Alongside Spider-Man, the Hulk, Captain America, Black Widow and the other superheroes of the Marvel Universe is Ms. Marvel… a shape-shifting teen-aged crusader for today’s diverse American society. She may …
your ads here!Paralympic Chief Closes Pyeongchang Winter Games
International Paralympic Committee (IPC) president Andrew Parsons on Sunday declared the Pyeongchang Winter Paralympics closed, and paid tribute to late British physicist Stephen Hawking as an “inspiration.” At a spectacular …
your ads here!New York Starts Construction of Morphing Art Stage
Artists and their audiences in New York City will soon have access to a giant stage that can morph into different shapes. “The Shed,” being built on Manhattan’s West Side, …
your ads here!Muslim Writer Uses Her Imagination to Give Voice to Girls Like Her
Maryam Durrani is a child prodigy who wrote her first book at the age of 13, making her one of the youngest authors in America. But as VOA’s Niala Mohammad …
your ads here!Oscars President Accused of Sexual Harassment, Faces Inquiry
The president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the organization that hands out the Oscars, is being investigated over allegations of sexual harassment. The Academy is reported …
your ads here!FIFA Finally Approves Video Review to Use at World Cup
FIFA has finally and fully approved video review to help referees at the World Cup. Also Friday, the world soccer body lifted its three-decade ban on Iraq’s hosting of international events. …
your ads here!World’s Priciest Chocolate Goes on Display in Portugal
The world’s most expensive chocolate went on display Friday at a chocolate fair in Obidos in Portugal. Priced at 7,728 euros ($9,489) and covered in edible gold, the chocolate is …
your ads here!Maine Resident Jesus Christ Sends Letter to Oprah Winfrey
Jesus Christ, who lives in Maine, says she didn’t know Oprah Winfrey was asking for a sign from God about running for president when she sent a letter to the …
your ads here!Indian Singer Convicted of Trafficking Job Seekers to America
A popular Indian pop singer has been convicted of human trafficking and cheating after a court found he pretended people were in his performance troupe so they could get jobs …
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We’re igniting the five most popular songs in the Billboard Hot 100 Pop Singles chart, for the week ending March 17, 2018. It’s a big week on the hit list, …
your ads here!Washington’s Famous Cherry Trees Blossoming Soon
Every year, hundreds of thousands of people flock to Washington in the spring to see the cherry blossoms bloom. The buds on the trees can survive chilly temperatures but need …
your ads here!Ed Sheeran, Gaga, More to Cover Elton John Across 2 Albums
John’s songs will be re-worked by top artists including Ed Sheeran, Lady Gaga, Willie Nelson and Chris Stapleton. John announced on Thursday the April 6 release of two albums. “Revamp” …
your ads here!Queen Elizabeth Gives Consent for Harry-Meghan Wedding
Queen Elizabeth II has given her formal consent to the marriage of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. The British monarch has issued a declaration consenting “to a Contract of …
your ads here!Versace, Furla Join Designer Labels Ditching Fur
Italian fashion house Versace and handbag and accessories maker Furla said they would stop using real fur in their creations, joining a growing list of luxury labels turning their backs …
your ads here!‘Black Panther’ Puts Spotlight on Question of Connection
When Jennifer Emejulu went to see “Black Panther,” the New Jersey resident didn’t feel like wearing any of the traditional Nigerian clothing she routinely wears for family parties. She enjoyed …
your ads here!Brendan Fraser Promotes ‘Trust’ After Alleging Misconduct
Actor Brendan Fraser feels a sense of relief after recently revealing publicly that he was the victim of alleged sexual misconduct in 2003. Fraser shared his feelings about the …
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