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How author Douglas Stuart's journey to a remote Scottish island inspired 'John of John'
Douglas Stuart won the 2020 Booker Prize for his debut novel “Shuggie Bain,” about a boy in 1980s Glasgow caring for his mother struggling with alcoholism. His latest novel “John of John,” out today, follows a young man returning to…
How to watch the 'Costume Art' Met Gala red carpet
Didn't snag one of the pricey tickets or a spot on the ultra-exclusive guest list? The red carpet spectacle is available for all to watch online.
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Taylor Swift files new trademark applications. One expert says it is to curb AI threats
Swift has been a target of AI misuse in the past.
Trumps call for ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel – again – after morbid joke about first lady
The remark about the president's wife was part of a routine on Thursday's “Jimmy Kimmel Live” where the host pretended…
What to know about the world's largest art heist from a Boston museum
For decades, the 1990 theft of 13 artworks from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum — now valued at more than…
6 times the White House Correspondents' Dinner served up memorable moments
Here’s a look at some of that history as Donald Trump prepares for the first time to attend as president.
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Art exhibition shines light on Romani persecution during Holocaust
It's a lesser-known chapter of the Holocaust, the murder of some 500,000 Roma and Sinti people, members of a long-marginalized…
Michael Tilson Thomas, renowned conductor and composer, dies at 81
Michael Tilson Thomas, a leading American conductor for a half-century who headed orchestras in Buffalo, Miami, London and San Francisco…
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New growth in logged forests inspires photographer's hope
Scott Rinckenberger is a photographer from North Bend, Washington, who shares his passion for the natural world and highlights how…
Singer D4vd charged with murder of 14-year-old found decomposed in his car
Los Angeles prosecutors said Monday that the 21-year-old singer whose legal name is David Burke was charged with first-degree murder…
Amy Winehouse's father loses legal bid for funds friends made selling singer's memorabilia
A London judge ruled Monday against the father of Amy Winehouse who sued his daughter's friends for profiting off the…
Eddie Murphy receives AFI life achievement award along with star-studded tribute
The American Film Institute ceremony, held Saturday night at the Dolby Theatre, featured appearances from Spike Lee, Martin Lawrence, Dave…
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Ex-Kennedy Center staffer alleges chaos and cronyism under Trump leadership
Unless courts intervene, the Kennedy Center will shut down this July for two years, as part of a roughly $250…
What to know about singer D4vd's arrest in 14-year-old's killing
Seven months after a 14-year-old girl's body was found in D4vd's towed SUV, the alt-pop singer has been arrested on…
Singer D4vd is arrested in the killing of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez
Police said the singer whose legal name is David Burke is being held without bail and they'll present a case…
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Dave Chappelle on investing in his Ohio town and backing its local public radio station
For more than 25 years, comedian Dave Chappelle has called the small village of Yellow Springs, Ohio, home. Amna Nawaz…
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New book explores Queen Elizabeth's relationships with 13 U.S. presidents
Like countless powerful women throughout history, Queen Elizabeth II was routinely dismissed and underestimated. But during her 70-year reign, she…