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David Driskell’s art spotlighted Black life. It’s ‘about time’ America saw his work
Artist David Driskell died last year of COVID-19 at age 88, but he's finally getting his due. For the first time, his paintings are the center of attention in a major way. Driskell was best known for his work as…
Bob Saget, beloved TV dad of ‘Full House,’ dead at 65
Bob Saget, the actor-comedian known for his role as beloved single dad Danny Tanner on the sitcom "Full House" and as the wisecracking host of "America's Funniest Home Videos," died while on a stand-up tour. He was 65.
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Immersive Van Gogh exhibits paint a new way of experiencing art
Vincent van Gogh is the quintessential art-world phenomenon, both for his artistic creations and life story. But now, he's everywhere,…
Lionel Richie to receive Gershwin Prize for pop music
Lionel Richie will be honored all night long for his musical achievements. The Library of Congress said Thursday that Richie…
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Married MacArthur ‘geniuses’ explore border policy and immigration
Last year's MacArthur Fellow recipients were among the most diverse since the foundation started giving the so-called "genius" awards 40…
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Rebecca Hall’s Brief But Spectacular take on ‘Passing’ and racial identity
Rebecca Hall has been on-screen since age 10, but in her new film "Passing" she steps into the director role…
Ronnie Spector, ’60s icon who sang ‘Be My Baby,’ dies at 78
Ronnie Spector, the cat-eyed, bee-hived rock 'n' roll siren who sang such 1960s hits as "Be My Baby," "Baby I…
Grand Ole Opry under fire for Morgan Wallen performance
The Grand Ole Opry, country music's most historic and storied stage, is getting heavy criticism for an appearance by troubled…
Clay Aiken, ‘American Idol’ runner-up, aims for Congress again
Former "American Idol" runner-up Clay Aiken says he's running for Congress again in North Carolina, this time seeking to succeed…
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Tucson memorial for shooting victims elevates art born from tragedy
Eleven years ago this past weekend, on Jan. 8, a gunman opened fire at a political event in Arizona. That…
Grand Theft Auto maker buys FarmVille company in $12.7 billion deal
Take-Two Interactive, maker of Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption, is buying Zynga, maker of FarmVille and Words With…
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Kathleen Hanna, the Linda Lindas and a 30-year riot
As founder and frontwoman of seminal bands Bikini Kill and Le Tigre, Kathleen Hanna led the way for countless artists…
Michael Lang, Woodstock festival co-creator, dies at 77
Michael Lang, a co-creator and promoter of the 1969 Woodstock music festival that served as a touchstone for generations of…
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How Sidney Poitier’s work pushed past white limitations on Black talent
Oscar-winning actor Sidney Poitier has died at the age of 94. Poitier transformed how Black characters were portrayed on screen…
Inventor Louis Braille touched lives with literacy
Braille first encountered an early predecessor to his tactile writing system in 1821, while he was still an adolescent.
Rare Toni Morrison short story to be published as a book
To much of the world the late Toni Morrison was a novelist, celebrated for such classics as "Beloved" and "The…
Peter Bogdanovich, director of ‘Paper Moon,’ dead at 82
Peter Bogdanovich, the ascot-wearing cinephile and director of 1970s black-and-white classics like "The Last Picture Show" and "Paper Moon," has…
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Married MacArthur ‘geniuses’ explore border policy and immigration
Grammy Awards move ceremony to Las Vegas site in early April
Microsoft buys video game maker Activision Blizzard for nearly $70 billion
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New museum aims to showcase history of creative labor by actors of color
Novak Djokovic returns to Serbia after Australia bars entry, French Open may do the same
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