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New book 'Five Bullets' explores divisive 1984 NYC subway shooting
In 1984, a shooting on a New York City subway thrust Bernie Goetz into the center of the national spotlight. After opening fire on four Black teenagers he said were trying to rob him, Goetz was hailed by some as…
Entertainment industry ramps up discussions about AI, creators and innovative tech at CES
CES 2026 is featuring extensive programming related to Hollywood, influencers and how the industry will continue to work with AI.
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Valentino, iconic Italian designer known for glamorous gowns, dies at 93
Valentino Garavani, the iconic Italian designer known for his glamorous gowns and signature “Valentino red,” has died at 93.
Julio Iglesias denies sexual abuse allegations made by former employees
A Spanish high court received formal allegations against Iglesias on Jan. 5, but Iglesias denied the accusations on Instagram, calling…
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3D tech preserves and reproduces masterpieces, raising ethical questions
3D scanning technology is being used to examine and replicate classic works of art. It's raising some ethical questions about…
Smithsonian pressured to show Trump its plans for exhibits for America's 250th birthday
The Smithsonian Institution gave the White House new documents on its planned exhibits Tuesday in response to a demand to…
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Literary Arts Fund created to rekindle a love for reading
According to a recent study, reading for pleasure has fallen by 40% in the last 20 years, continuing a long-running…
'Hamnet' and 'One Battle After Another' take top honors at 83rd Golden Globes
While the Globes have a tradition of spreading the wealth around, Anderson became just the second filmmaker to ever sweep…
Paramount's next step in hostile takeover bid of Warner Bros. is naming its own board of directors
Warner's leadership has repeatedly rebuffed overtures from Skydance-owned Paramount — and urged shareholders to back the sale of its streaming…
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Inside the real Pittsburgh hospital behind HBO's 'The Pitt'
HBO’s medical drama “The Pitt” is back for season two, fresh off five Emmy wins. Its unflinching look at a…
'One Battle After Another' dominates SAG's Actor Awards with record 7 nominations
In the 31 years of the Actor Awards, formerly known as the SAG Awards, no movie has received more nominations.
Warner Bros rejects Paramount bid again, tells shareholders to support Netflix offer
Warner’s leadership has repeatedly rebuffed Skydance-owned Paramount’s overtures — and urged shareholders just weeks ago to back its the sale…
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A Brief But Spectacular take on questions of belonging
Tailyr Irvine is a photojournalist from the Flathead Reservation in Montana, whose work focuses on nuanced portrayals of life in…
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Emerging field of culinary medicine helps fight diseases through better food
As the saying goes, we are what we eat. That age-old wisdom is behind the emergence of a new field…
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Kennedy Center faces artist cancellations, drop in ticket sales after Trump's name added
First, a takeover of leadership, then a renaming. Now, the Trump-Kennedy Center is facing canceled performances and a drop in…
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'We cannot have art institutions that lose money': Grenell defends Kennedy Center takeover
The newly-renamed Trump-Kennedy Center is facing canceled performances and plummeting ticket sales. Amna Nawaz discussed the turmoil with Richard Grenell,…
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What the Scandinavian concept of hygge can teach Americans about comfort and happiness
As the holiday season comes to a close and parts of the country face frigid temperatures this New Year’s, we…