Tag: Arts and entertainment
Two books based on ‘1619 Project’ coming out in November
<p>NEW YORK — Two books based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning “1619 Project” will be released this fall, with contributions from Jesmyn Ward, Jason Reynolds,...
AP PHOTOS: Rio de Janeiro artists languish in online exile
<p>RIO DE JANEIRO — Georgia Szpilman’s soprano voice resounds beautifully in the apartment’s small living room, though the space lacks the acoustics of where...
Rowling children’s story ‘The Christmas Pig’ out in October
<p>NEW YORK — J.K. Rowling has a new book coming this fall, a holiday children's story with all new characters. </p>
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Altered photos of Cambodian torture victims stir controversy
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — Cambodians on Monday continued to condemn an Irish photo restorer for altering photographs of victims of their country’s 1970s genocide...
Galloni becomes first woman as Reuters editor-in-chief
<p>NEW YORK — The Reuters news service has promoted Alessandra Galloni to be its new editor-in-chief, making her the first woman to take that...
California’s ArcLight and Pacific Theaters to close for good
Hollywood’s theatrical business may be slowly rebounding but for some exhibitors the last year has been catastrophic. Pacific Theaters, which operates some 300 screens...
Artist gives nature a `cosmic’ twist in big NY garden show
<p>An expansive new show featuring works by Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, famous for mesmerizing polka dots, speckled pumpkins and fascination with the natural world,...
Business-seeking singer Akon draws political fire in Uganda
KAMPALA, Uganda — The American rap artist and singer Akon is drawing criticism from rights activists over his meetings with Uganda's president as he...
Mick Jagger and Dave Grohl team up for a pandemic anthem
<p>NEW YORK — Mick Jagger and Dave Grohl have teamed up for a hard-rock pandemic anthem called “Eazy Sleazy.” </p>
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Tirico to host NBC coverage of Tokyo Games from outdoor set
Mike Tirico won't be anchoring NBC's primetime coverage of the Tokyo Olympics from the usual confines of a studio inside the International Broadcast Center....