Arts

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

South African Soccer President Denies Raping Singer in 1993

The head organizer of the 2010 World Cup has denied raping a singer and former South African ruling party lawmaker 24 years ago. Danny Jordaan, the head of South African …

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Casino Renames Besh Steakhouse After Harassment Allegations

The steakhouse at Harrah’s New Orleans Casino is now called BH Steak _ instead of Besh Steak. The change, reported by New Orleans media, comes a week after the casino …

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Olympic Flame Arrives in South Korea for 2018 Winter Games

The Olympic flame begins a long cross-country journey through South Korea Wednesday that marks the official countdown to the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang. A plane carrying the iconic Olympic …

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Dakota Fanning Says ‘Important’ to Speak Up About Assault

Actress Dakota Fanning has told reporters that although she hasn’t experienced the sort of sexual assault that has turned Hollywood on its head, it’s “important to talk about these issues, …

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Forbes: Michael Jackson Top-earning Dead Celebrity with $75 Million

Michael Jackson died eight years ago, but he’s still generating millions of dollars. Jackson is atop the Forbes list of top-earning dead celebrities for the fifth straight year, with $75 …

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Revolutionaries to Supernovas: ‘Glamour’ Names Women of 2017

It’s been one epic year for women, a notion definitely not lost on Glamour magazine as it named U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters, 27 key facilitators of the Women’s March on …

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Spacey Apologizes After Actor Accuses Him of Past Harassment

Actor Kevin Spacey said Sunday he is “beyond horrified” by allegations that he made sexual advances on a teen boy decades ago. The two-time Oscar winner posted on Twitter that …

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What’s Old is New at American Antique Shops

On display along the crowded main aisle of the cavernous warehouse are early 20th century kitchen utensils, vintage jewelry, old license plates and a wide variety of assorted unidentifiable objects. …

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Lagos Fashion Week Features Plunging Necklines, Conservative Wear

From eye-popping colors to outfits with plunging necklines and see-through tops to more conservative wear, fashionistas and industry professionals showcased their latest eye catching designs at this year’s Lagos Fashion …

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Ghostly Things Are Happening in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia

Tuesday is Halloween, the spookiest day of the year. Some people like to use the holiday to visit scary attractions like haunted houses. In historic Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, a …

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Dracula Sings His Way Into Sweden’s Royal Opera House

While American’s prepare for Halloween — a holiday known for ghosts and goblins and costumed children going door-to-door and scaring candy from their neighbors — in the Swedish capital of …

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Angelina Jolie Supports Film That Speaks to Human Rights in Afghanistan

When Angelina Jolie puts her name on a film, you will likely find an important message in there. “The Breadwinner” is no exception, spinning an inspiring tale of an Afghan …

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Houston-Bound World Series Lifts Spirits, If Momentarily

As the best-of-seven 2017 World Series shifts from Los Angeles to Houston at one game apiece, diehard fans of the hurricane-devastated city can sense a first-ever baseball championship within their …

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MSNBC Takes Halperin Off Air After Harassment Claims

MSNBC said Thursday that journalist Mark Halperin had been suspended from his role as network contributor following charges from five women that he sexually harassed them while he was an …

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Ashley Judd Says A ‘Deal’ Helped Her Flee from Weinstein

Actress Ashley Judd says she escaped Harvey Weinstein’s sexual advances by making a deal. She says she told him, yes, she would submit to him only after winning an Oscar …

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AP Source: Drake Did Not Submit Latest Album to Grammys

Drake’s “More Life” album won’t earn him more Grammy Awards: The rapper didn’t submit the album for consideration at the 2018 Grammys.   A person close to the nomination process, …

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Jessica Alba Reveals She’s Expecting Her First Baby Boy

Jessica Alba and husband Cash Warren are expecting their first baby boy.   The actress and Honest Company founder announced her pregnancy on Instagram in July and revealed on the …

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Photography Exhibit Highlights Human Trafficking

“Sorry, I’ll try not to cry,” said Janine Tkach as she gazes at one of about two dozen photographic images displayed in Washington’s busy Dupont Circle. The pictures depict men, …

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Ex-President George H.W. Bush Apologizes After Actress Accuses Him of Groping

Former U.S. President George H.W. Bush apologized through a spokesman on Wednesday for what an actress described as a sexual assault but which Bush said was intended as a friendly …

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Blake Lively Tackles Blindness in New Complex Film Role

To play a blind woman for her latest film role, Blake Lively took no short cuts into the darkness. The 30-year-old actress learned to use a walking cane, wore opaque …

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French Film Institute Goes Ahead With Polanski Retrospective

France’s famed film institute La Cinematheque Francaise says it will go ahead with a retrospective of works by director Roman Polanski despite opposition by feminist groups.   La Cinematheque said …

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Negligence Alleged in Sex Abuse Case Against Weinstein Co.

An aspiring actress has sued The Weinstein Co. alleging it was aware of sexual misconduct by its co-founder, Harvey Weinstein.   Dominique Huett claims in a lawsuit filed Tuesday in …

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