Biden taps Lady Gaga, George Clooney, others for arts committee
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Beyond the Canvas: Visionaries of the Arts
What does it take to make it to the top? In this episode of "Beyond the CANVAS," we speak to visionaries recognized at the highest levels in their fields. Conductor Michael Tilson Thomas, filmmaker Sir David Attenborough, and others share what it takes to achieve excellence.
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Brittney Griner says she's working on memoir about Russian captivity
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A Brief But Spectacular take on finding yourself through song
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Al Jaffee, longtime Mad magazine cartoonist, dies at 102
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Costly and complex cleanup of Seine River underway ahead of 2024 Paris Olympics
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Mechanics at Madhouse Motors create masterpieces in motion
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How Hollywood is turning video games into hit films and TV shows
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Due to injury, Tiger Woods withdraws from Masters before completing 3rd round
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A rare look inside the newly renovated CIA Museum
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