Toni Morrison praised the power of literature and the “community” of writers. James Patterson told some jokes, and even sang. Both received Distinguished Service Awards Wednesday night at the 25th …
your ads here!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
Gold Star Father Khizr Khan Plans Book for Young People
Khizr Khan, the Gold Star father who became a national celebrity after speaking at last year’s Democratic National Convention, has a book planned for young readers. Khan’s “This Is Our …
your ads here!Attempt to Rebrand Harlem as ‘SoHa’ Leaves Residents Fuming
Community activists in New York City say an attempt to rebrand a section of Harlem as “SoHa” – short for Harlem – is insulting and another sign of gentrification run …
your ads here!On Memorial Day, Military Monuments Have Special Meaning
Cities across the United States have erected memorials to the hometown heroes who fought and died in America’s wars, from the American Revolution of 1776 to the ongoing conflicts in …
your ads here!Virtual Reality Lets Us Travel in Space and Time
An increasing number of museums and exhibition halls around the world use virtual reality technology to transport visitors to different spaces and different time. London’s Somerset House recently opened a …
your ads here!Ariana Grande Suspends World Tour, Cancels Some Euro Stops
Ariana Grande suspended her Dangerous Woman world tour and canceled several European shows Wednesday due to the deadly bombing at her concert in Manchester, England. Shows Thursday and Friday in …
your ads here!Messi Loses Supreme Court Appeal of Tax-fraud Conviction
Professional soccer player Lionel Messi has lost his Supreme Court appeal of a tax-fraud conviction in Spain. The court confirmed the 21-month prison sentence handed to Messi for defrauding tax …
your ads here!Serena Williams Accepts a New Challenge – in Silicon Valley
Tennis star Serena Williams has 39 Grand Slam titles, four Olympic medals, major endorsement deals and her own line of clothing and accessories. Now she is embarking on a new …
your ads here!So Many Wonders… So Little Time…
As he wrapped up his journey through southwestern Texas, national parks traveler Mikah Meyer admits he didn’t allocate enough days for his visit to the huge — and hugely popular — …
your ads here!Ariana Grande Returns to US Following Manchester Bombing
Ariana Grande returned to the United States on Tuesday, one day after a suicide bomber killed 22 people at the singer’s concert in Manchester, England, as questions lingered over whether …
your ads here!Singer Angaleena Presley Brings Her Truth to Nashville
Country singer Angaleena Presley takes on Nashville in her new CD Wrangled. …
your ads here!Actress-Philanthropist Dina Merrill Dies at 93
American actress and philanthropist Dina Merrill, best known for playing regal aristocratic blondes, has died at 93. Merrill defied her wealthy family’s wishes to enter show business. Her father was …
your ads here!Cannes Fetes Itself with Massive 70th Anniversary Bash
The Cannes Festival is celebrating its 70th anniversary by bringing together an array of stars, filmmakers and former Palme d’Or winners. On Tuesday, Cannes gathered more than 100 big …
your ads here!Who is Ariana Grande?
Ariana Grande is an American pop singer, dancer and actress. Grande was born in Boca Raton, Florida, in 1993 and began performing onstage when she was a child. A role …
your ads here!Scandal-plagued Fox News Hit with 3 More Lawsuits
New sexual harassment and racial discrimination lawsuits are rocking the already scandal riddled Fox News Channel. Three new lawsuits were filed Monday in U.S. District Court for the Southern District …
your ads here!Race, Gender, Fame All Issues As Cosby Jury Selection Starts
Thirteen years after a Temple University basketball team manager went to famous alumni Bill Cosby’s nearby home for career advice, her complaint that Cosby drugged and molested her that night …
your ads here!Ringling Brothers Circus Comes to an End
The circus billed as “The Greatest Show on Earth” has come to an end after 146 years. The Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus gave its final performance Sunday …
your ads here!Fans Grateful for One Last Time at the ‘Greatest Show on Earth’
Lions, tigers and clowns, no more. Oh my. It’s curtains for the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus. This weekend is the last chance for fans to see death-defying …
your ads here!13-1 Shot Cloud Computing Pulls Off Preakness Upset
Cloud Computing ran down Classic Empire in the final strides Saturday to win the Preakness Stakes by a head. The 13-1 long shot was one of five fresh horses in …
your ads here!Pippa Middleton Marries Millionaire Hedge Fund Manager
Pippa Middleton, the younger sister of Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, married millionaire hedge fund manager James Matthews on Saturday in Englefield, England. Prince William and Prince Harry were on …
your ads here!Iconic American Circus Performs Last Show on Sunday
An American institution, the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus, promoted as “The Greatest Show on Earth,” is closing Sunday after 146 years. “After a lot of discussion, my …
your ads here!