With superstar sister Serena away pregnant, it was left to 36-year-old Venus to carry the standard for the Williams family at Roland Garros on Wednesday, with a second-round thumping of …
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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
Trump Admonishes Comedian Kathy Griffin for Posting Gruesome Mock Image of Him
U.S. President Donald Trump admonished comedian Kathy Griffin Wednesday for appearing in a brief video holding a reproduction of a severed, bloody head that resembled the president. In an early …
your ads here!How ‘Wonder Woman’ Built a World of Women, Onscreen and Off
In a world of only women, there are no phallic structures. At least that’s how Patty Jenkins imagined the island home of the Amazons and their heroic princess Diana, who …
your ads here!Snowden Says Democracy Under Threat by Attacks on ‘Fake News’
Democracy and political legitimacy are increasingly under threat from attacks by politicians like U.S. President Donald Trump on “fake news” and free speech, former U.S. National Security Agency contractor Edward …
your ads here!Defeat Was a Motivator for Past Spelling Bee Champs
Three past winners of the Scripps National Spelling Bee say losing was the secret to their success. Early defeats spurred an inner competitive streak that they used to eventually seize …
your ads here!Olivia Newton-John Postpones Tour as Cancer Returns
Singer, actress Olivia Newton-John has revealed that she has breast cancer again, 25 years after recovering from her original diagnosis. She has postponed upcoming tour dates after discovering that severe …
your ads here!Tiger Woods: Alcohol Not Involved in DUI Arrest
U.S. golfer Tiger Woods said Monday that an “unexpected reaction to prescription medications,” and not alcohol, was what led to his arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence. Police …
your ads here!Takuma Sato First Japanese Driver to Win Indianapolis 500
Takuma Sato on Sunday became the first Japanese driver to win the Indianapolis 500, in a race that featured a horrific crash involving the driver who started from the pole …
your ads here!Swedish Satire Takes Top Prize at Cannes
The Swedish satire The Square has taken the top honors at the 70th annual Cannes Film Festival. The art world satire by Swedish writer-director Ruben Ostlund won the Palme d’Or …
your ads here!Long Shunned By Foreigners, Iran Looks to Tourism to Boost Ailing Economy
Iran’s potential as a holiday destination is vast, with its stunning landscapes and numerous World Heritage sites, but foreign tourists have largely avoided the country ever since the Islamic Revolution …
your ads here!Gregg Allman, Star of Southern Rock, Dies at Age 69
Southern rock legend Gregg Allman has died in Savannah, Georgia, at age 69, according to his family. Allman, whose blues guitar and vocals became representative of an entire genre of …
your ads here!Two Documentaries Tell Different Stories About Syrian Refugees
Two new documentaries have shed light on the plight of Syria’s refugees and how they are regarded by the world around them. Apo Bazidi’s “Resistance is Life” chronicles the siege …
your ads here!Women-only Screenings Planned for ‘Wonder Woman’
Take a seat, “Thor.” Scattered plans among Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas to host women-only screenings of the upcoming “Wonder Woman” movie have produced both support and some grumbling about gender discrimination. …
your ads here!Two Documentaries Tell Different Stories About Refugee Issue
Two documentaries shed light on the hardships Syrian refugees and how they’re regarded by the world. One tells the story of a town in northern Syria seized by Islamic State …
your ads here!New Book Helps Teach Teens About Islam
In a new book, “Amina’s Voice,” a Pakistani Muslim pre-teen girl deals with middle school and Islamophobia. VOA’s Yahya Albarznji spoke with young American students, teachers and the award-winning author …
your ads here!Formula 1 Champion Alonso Looks for Success in First Indy 500
Fernando Alonso will be hoping to return to his McLaren Formula One day job next week with an Indianapolis 500 victory and another jewel in motor racing’s Triple Crown. For …
your ads here!Ariana Grande to Return to Manchester for Benefit Show
U.S. pop singer Ariana Grande says she will return to Manchester, England, to play a benefit show to raise money for the 22 victims and families of this week’s terrorist …
your ads here!Top 5 Songs for Week Ending May 27
This is the Top Five Countdown! We’re sizing up the five most popular songs in the Billboard Hot 100 pop singles chart, for the week ending May 27, 2017. On …
your ads here!Despite Testy Ties, Bollywood Movie is Thriving in China
An Indian film that addresses social themes and stars actor Aamir Khan has captivated audiences in China. The film is thriving, despite the fact that India was the only major …
your ads here!Italian Designer Laura Biagiotti Dies at 73
Laura Biagiotti, an Italian fashion designer who conquered global markets with her soft, loose women’s clothes and luxurious knits that won her the nickname “Queen of Cashmere,” died Friday following …
your ads here!Powdery White Dunes Attract Fun-loving Parks Traveler
National parks traveler Mikah Meyer had plenty of fun among giant powdery dunes recently, as he celebrated a milestone. He’s exactly one-third of the way through his 3-year journey to …
your ads here!US-China Ties in Arts and Education Deepen
On the political and military front, U.S.-China relations have been an often-tense dance between governments. However, in arts and education, many say the relationship is deepening. There is debate among …
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