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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…
Bad Bunny wins album of the year at the 2026 Grammy Awards, making history for a Spanish-language album
Many artists used their time on stage to spread a pro-immigration and anti-ICE message.
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Trevor Noah draws Trump's ire after Grammys jokes about the president, Nicki Minaj
Noah saved his most pointed jokes for absentees, and elicited an angry post from the president.
Kennedy Center to close for 2 years for renovations in July, Trump says, after wave of cancellations
He says the proposal is subject to approval by the board of the Kennedy Center, which has been stocked with…
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Remembering the life and career of Catherine O'Hara
The entertainment world is mourning the loss of one of its comedy greats. Catherine O'Hara died Friday at the age…
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New medical school blends art and science to train new doctors
A painting can't heal all that’s ailing the healthcare system, but it might help the healers themselves and, in turn,…
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Bruce Springsteen pens new Trump protest song, 'Streets of Minneapolis'
The song, released Wednesday, describes how “a city aflame fought fire and ice ’neath an occupier’s boots,” which Springsteen calls…
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'Kings and Pawns' explores Jackie Robinson's reluctant testimony against Paul Robeson
At the beginning of the Cold War in 1949, Jackie Robinson appeared before the House Un-American Activities Committee to disavow…
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Filmmaker Jafar Panahi on 'It Was Just an Accident' and challenging the Iranian government
"It Was Just an Accident" from Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi is nominated for the Best International Feature Film and Best…
'Sinners' makes Oscars history with 16 nominations
Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences voters showered “Sinners” with more nominations than they had ever bestowed before, breaking…
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'Get in the Game' exhibition explores connections between art and sports
The art of sports, and sports as art. Two worlds collide and complement each other in an exhibition now traveling…
These handprints may be the oldest cave art found yet
A largely unexplored area of Indonesia may be home to the oldest rock art studied so far, dating back to…
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…