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Books of the year for 2025, according to these critics
Jeffrey Brown talked with Maureen Corrigan, book critic for NPR’s Fresh Air, and author Ann Patchett about their top picks this year.
David Szalay on winning the Booker Prize for his novel 'Flesh'
The Booker Prize is one of the world’s most prestigious literary awards, given annually to a single novel written in English and published in the United Kingdom or Ireland. This year’s winner is David Szalay's novel, “Flesh.” Senior arts correspondent…
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WATCH: Trump presents medals to 2025 Kennedy Center honorees at the Oval Office
This year's recipients are actor Sylvester Stallone, singers Gloria Gaynor and George Strait, the rock band Kiss and actor-singer Michael…
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WATCH: Trump praises Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli ahead of private concert at White House
President Donald Trump praised the voice of Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli on Friday, following his performance at a ceremony held…
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Nick Offerman joins Geoff Bennett for our 'Settle In' podcast
In the latest episode of our podcast, "Settle In," Geoff Bennett speaks with actor Nick Offerman. Since playing the curmudgeonly…
Netflix to acquire Warner Bros. studio and streaming business for $72 billion
The acquisition, announced Friday, would bring two of the industry’s biggest players in film and TV under one roof and…
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Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz celebrate Black contemporary art in 'Giants' exhibition
"Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys” is an exhibition celebrating the contributions of Black…
Sabrina Carpenter, Franklin the Turtle publisher condemn the Trump administration's use of their work on social media
Carpenter tweeted Tuesday: “this video is evil and disgusting. Do not ever involve me or my music to benefit your…
Acclaimed British playwright Tom Stoppard dies at 88
British playwright Tom Stoppard, who won an Academy Award for the screenplay for 1998’s “Shakespeare In Love” has died. He…
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Music therapy helps Chinese elders in Boston overcome trauma
In Boston, music therapy is being used to enrich the well-being of people hoping to overcome trauma. Senior arts correspondent…
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'2000 Meters to Andriivka' follows Ukrainians forced into combat in Russia's invasion
The full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine is just a few months short of the four-year mark. PBS's Frontline, working with…
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Documentary 'Thoughts and Prayers' explores industry built around school security
A new documentary on HBO Max looks at how gun violence has led to lockdown drills in schools becoming a…
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Remembering the life and influential career of reggae icon Jimmy Cliff
Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff has died. His family said it was from a “seizure followed by pneumonia.” The native son…
Jimmy Cliff, reggae giant and star of landmark Jamaican film 'The Harder They Come,' dead at 81
Cliff was nominated for seven Grammys and won twice for best reggae album.
$54.7M sale of Frida Kahlo self-portrait breaks auction record for female artists
The self-portrait is among the few Kahlo pieces that have remained in private hands outside Mexico, where her body of…
Mexico contestant claims Miss Universe crown after standing up to pageant bullying
The issues at this year’s event sprang from a sharp-tongued scolding of Fátima Bosch Fernández, which sparked a controversy marked…
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Exhibition showcases pioneering work of fashion designer Andrew Gn
Andrew Gn, the pioneering Singaporean fashion designer known for his uncompromising attention to detail, is featured in a new retrospective…