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History of reality TV and impact on society chronicled in new book 'Cue the Sun!'
Reality TV dominates television today. It's estimated that almost 80 percent of adult viewers watch reality TV shows. But how did we get here? Amna Nawaz spoke with Emily Nussbaum, author of the new book, "Cue the Sun!" that traces…
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Meet the man who is pumping air back into the RNC balloon drop
Treb Heining, the self-described "balloon guy," has orchestrated the celebratory balloon drop at every GOP convention since 1988.
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'The Bear' sets comedy series record with 23 while 'Shogun' leads all Emmy nominees with 25
The nominations come just six months after the last Emmys, which were delayed by last year's Hollywood strikes. The Emmys…
Shannen Doherty, star of 'Beverly Hills, 90210,' dies after years with cancer at 53
After years with breast cancer, the "Beverly Hills, 90210" star died Saturday at age 53, according to a statement from…
Richard Simmons, TV fitness guru who mixed health and laughs, dies at 76
Simmons was a court jester of physical fitness who built a mini-empire in his trademark tank tops and short shorts…
Alec Baldwin makes first public comment after early end of manslaughter trial, thanks supporters
Baldwin says in an Instagram post Saturday that there "are too many people who have supported me to thank just…
Prosecutors describe Alec Baldwin as reckless and flouter of rules at trial for movie shooting
Special prosecutor Erlinda Ocampo Johnson repeatedly referred to Baldwin playing "make-believe" with a revolver on the set of the film…
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Competition inspires students to explore history through art
Every year for 50 years, some 500,000 students from across the country have competed in National History Day, using arts…
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How artists are using their talents to help San Jose reduce its carbon footprint
San Jose, in California's Silicon Valley, has pledged to go carbon neutral by 2030. To do this, leaders are enlisting…
Alec Baldwin's involuntary manslaughter trial for fatal film shooting begins jury selection
Jurors will be tasked with deciding whether Baldwin committed a felony when a gun he was pointing at cinematographer Halyna…
Jon Landau, Oscar-winning producer of 'Titanic' and 'Avatar' blockbusters, dies at 63
Landau's partnership with director James Cameron led to three Oscar nominations and a best picture win for 1997's "Titanic." Together…
With reigning champ absent, Patrick Bertoletti of Chicago wins first men's title at annual Nathan's hot dog eating contest
Bertoletti won by consuming 58 hot dogs in a tight, 10-minute race where the leader bounced back and forth. Earlier,…
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Grateful Dead drummer combines music and paint to express the role rhythm plays in his art
Prominent musicians from George Gershwin and Miles Davis to John Lennon were also crossover artists in another medium. The Grateful…
Martin Mull, comedian and actor in 'Arrested Development' and 'Fernwood Tonight,' dies at 80
Martin Mull, whose droll, esoteric comedy and acting made him a hip sensation in the 1970s and later a beloved…
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Detroit showcases queer art in pioneering exhibition
This pride month, the city of Detroit plays host to a pioneering exhibition thought to be the first queer international…
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'Monuments of Solidarity' exhibition highlights an activist's approach to making art
An artist, activist, community builder and teacher. LaToya Ruby Frazier's art-making ideas come together in her first retrospective exhibition. Jeffrey…
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Critics pick the summer movies likely to sizzle at the box office
It's officially summer, which means it's a great time to go to the movies. This season had a slow box…