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In 'The Emperor of Gladness,' Ocean Vuong explores chosen family and acts of kindness
He’s a writer who mines his own history to look deeply at broader currents of working-class American life. In his new novel, Ocean Vuong crafts a narrative that weaves together themes of grief, healing and resilience. Senior Arts Correspondent Jeffrey…
Sean 'Diddy' Combs sex trafficking trial begins with jury selection
The federal sex trafficking trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs, whose wildly successful career has been dotted by allegations of violence, began on Monday in New York City with jury selection that was briefly paused when the hip-hop entrepreneur said he…
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French actor Gérard Depardieu convicted of sexual assault, given 18-month suspended sentence
The case was widely seen as a key post-MeToo test of how French society and its film industry address allegations…
As sex trafficking trial begins, defense concedes 'Diddy' had violent outbursts but says no crimes occurred
A federal prosecutor says the public knew Sean “Diddy” Combs as a larger-than-life cultural icon and business mogul, but in…
PHOTOS: Met Gala pays tribute to Black style and menswear
A rainy Met Gala got underway Monday with a tuxedoed choir and a lot of pinstripes.
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Sierra Hull reflects on her journey to becoming a mandolin virtuoso
Two-time Grammy nominee Sierra Hull has reached the pinnacle of bluegrass on her chosen instrument, the mandolin. But how she…
New York Times, New Yorker and Washington Post among Pulitzer journalism winners
The New York Times showed its breadth with awards honoring reporting from Afghanistan, Sudan, Baltimore and Butler, Pennsylvania. Doug Mills…
What Cinco de Mayo really celebrates
Cinco de Mayo marks the anniversary of the 1862 victory by Mexican troops over invading French forces at the Battle…
How to watch the Met Gala
This year, the dress code is about tailoring and suiting as interpreted through the history and meaning of Black dandyism…
Trump threatens 100 percent tariff on foreign-made films, saying domestic movie industry is dying
Big-budget movies like the upcoming "Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning" are shot around the world.
How some 'Star Wars' stories have transferred to real life
There are elements of these ancient, distant George Lucas stories that might seem like science fiction but are, in fact,…
Brazilian police arrest 2 suspects over alleged plot to bomb Lady Gaga's concert in Rio
Rio de Janeiro’s state police said they had worked with the Justice Ministry to disrupt an attack allegedly planned by…
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Artists with disabilities let their creativity soar at this Utah studio
Artists with different physical and developmental abilities sometimes have to be creative not just with the content of their art,…
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Conservative offers perspective on Trump's effort to exert authority over history and art
President Trump has accused the Smithsonian and other museums of promoting “narratives that portray American and Western values as inherently…
Ruth Buzzi, comic actor on 'Laugh-In' and more, dies at 88
Buzzi rose to fame as the frumpy and bitter Gladys Ormphby on the groundbreaking sketch comedy series “Rowan & Martin’s…
Martin Scorsese and Pope Francis teamed up to produce a documentary
“Aldeas — A New Story” will feature conversations between Pope Francis and Scorsese, including what the filmmakers say are the Pope's…
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Exploring the efforts to control how U.S. history is presented in museums and monuments
The Trump administration has put its mark on the nation’s cultural sector. One focus is on how American history is…