Protesters in pink balaclavas swarm Russia's pavilion at Venice Biennale and release colored smoke
Read full article: Protesters in pink balaclavas swarm Russia's pavilion at Venice Biennale and release colored smokePunk group Pussy Riot and Ukraine's FEMEN feminist organization have swarmed the Russian pavilion at the Venice Biennale, protesting outside the venue and releasing colored smoke.
Met gala guests deliver works of art on the human form
Read full article: Met gala guests deliver works of art on the human formGuests at the annual fashion extravaganza known as the Met Gala embraced this year's theme of “Fashion is art” with outfits and costumes showing off artistic references.
Mark Zuckerberg 'personally authorized' Meta's copyright infringement, publishers allege
Read full article: Mark Zuckerberg 'personally authorized' Meta's copyright infringement, publishers allegeFive publishing houses and author Scott Turow are suing Meta and CEO Mark Zuckerberg for copyright infringement.
The Venice Biennale previews in chaos as war follows art into the world's oldest exhibition
Read full article: The Venice Biennale previews in chaos as war follows art into the world's oldest exhibitionThe Venice Biennale has begun previewing its 61st edition, just days after the contemporary art show's jury resigned over the participation of Israel and Russia.
Matthew Perry's 'Friends' keepsakes and artwork go up for auction for foundation named for him
Read full article: Matthew Perry's 'Friends' keepsakes and artwork go up for auction for foundation named for him“Friends” memorabilia and other valuables from the estate of Matthew Perry are being put up for sale at an auction to benefit the charitable foundation established in the actor’s name soon after his death.
Macron croons classic ballads at a state dinner in Armenia for the French leader
Read full article: Macron croons classic ballads at a state dinner in Armenia for the French leaderFrench President Emmanuel Macron has stolen some of the spotlight from other world leaders in Armenia’s capital this week when he crooned classic ballads including “La Bohème” at a glitzy state dinner.
Mina Kimes takes over as Scripps National Spelling Bee host as part of reimagined broadcast
Read full article: Mina Kimes takes over as Scripps National Spelling Bee host as part of reimagined broadcastMina Kimes is taking over as television host of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, and the ESPN NFL analyst hopes to use her outsider’s perspective to capture the excitement of the 101-year-old competition.
Inside the Met Gala, an Olympic champion learns just how famous she's become
Read full article: Inside the Met Gala, an Olympic champion learns just how famous she's becomeGuests ascended the famous steps of the Metropolitan Museum and entered a lobby transformed to resemble an Italian garden, with a huge moon hanging from the ceiling.
Associated Press global investigation into government surveillance efforts wins Pulitzer Prize
Read full article: Associated Press global investigation into government surveillance efforts wins Pulitzer PrizeThe Associated Press has won a Pulitzer Prize for international reporting for stories on the expansion of government surveillance efforts in China and the role that U.S. tech firms played in it.
Actors and studios strike a tentative 4-year deal, easing fears of another Hollywood shutdown
Read full article: Actors and studios strike a tentative 4-year deal, easing fears of another Hollywood shutdownTelevision and movie actors have reached a tentative four-year contract agreement with studios and streaming services.
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have ended their 'It Ends With Us' dispute in a settlement
Read full article: Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have ended their 'It Ends With Us' dispute in a settlementBlake Lively and Justin Baldoni have agreed to end their legal battle over the acrimonious production of their 2024 film “It Ends With Us.”.
Dolly Parton cancels Las Vegas residency due to health issues: 'Everything I have is treatable'
Read full article: Dolly Parton cancels Las Vegas residency due to health issues: 'Everything I have is treatable'Dolly Parton has canceled her previously postponed Las Vegas residency due to health challenges.
Daniel Kraus’ 'Angel Down' and Bess Wohl's 'Liberation' are among Pulitzer winners in the arts
Read full article: Daniel Kraus’ 'Angel Down' and Bess Wohl's 'Liberation' are among Pulitzer winners in the artsPulitzer Prize judges have awarded the fiction prize to Daniel Kraus for “Angel Down,” a World War I narrative told in one long sentence.
AP, Washington Post, Reuters and Minnesota Star Tribune among Pulitzer winners for 2025 work
Read full article: AP, Washington Post, Reuters and Minnesota Star Tribune among Pulitzer winners for 2025 workThe Washington Post won the Pulitzer Prize for public service for scrutinizing the Trump administration’s sweeping, choppy cuts and changes to federal agencies.
Netflix's 'Lord of the Flies' is a harrowing descent into horror. The cast had a ball
Read full article: Netflix's 'Lord of the Flies' is a harrowing descent into horror. The cast had a ballA new Netflix series adapts William Golding's “Lord of the Flies,” exploring chaos among boys stranded on a tropical island.
Cruise ship with huge Broadway stars to steam off to Mexico and Bahamas in spring 2027
Read full article: Cruise ship with huge Broadway stars to steam off to Mexico and Bahamas in spring 2027A star-studded cruise ship featuring Broadway's biggest names is setting sail from Florida to Mexico and the Bahamas next spring.
Demi Moore, Chloé Zhao, Stellan Skarsgård among Cannes Film Festival jurors
Read full article: Demi Moore, Chloé Zhao, Stellan Skarsgård among Cannes Film Festival jurorsDemi Moore, Chloé Zhao and Stellan Skarsgård are among the jurors who will decide the Palme d’Or at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, organizers announced Monday.
Berlin's Pergamon Museum will reopen in mid-2027 as a lengthy restoration moves forward
Read full article: Berlin's Pergamon Museum will reopen in mid-2027 as a lengthy restoration moves forwardBerlin’s Pergamon Museum will reopen next year after the first part of a painstaking restoration effort that has kept its centerpiece out of the public eye for more than a decade.
A sun-baked Senegal village erupts in color for one of Africa’s biggest dance festivals
Read full article: A sun-baked Senegal village erupts in color for one of Africa’s biggest dance festivalsTwenty-five dance companies from across Africa have showcased their talent at the African Dance Biennial in Senegal.
Britney Spears pleads guilty to lesser 'wet reckless' charge in DUI case, avoids further jail time
Read full article: Britney Spears pleads guilty to lesser 'wet reckless' charge in DUI case, avoids further jail timeBritney Spears has avoided jail time in a California driving under the influence case by pleading guilty to a lesser charge through her lawyer.
Denis Leary’s ‘crazy idea’ puts civilians through FDNY training to raise funds for fire departments
Read full article: Denis Leary’s ‘crazy idea’ puts civilians through FDNY training to raise funds for fire departmentsActor-comedian Denis Leary has found a unique way to raise funds for his Leary Firefighters Foundation.
‘The Devil Wears Prada’ struts to first place with $77 million debut
Read full article: ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ struts to first place with $77 million debutStudio estimates on Sunday say "The Devil Wears Prada 2" has topped the box office with $77 million in the U.S. and Canada and $156.6 million internationally.
New Met Gala fashion exhibit seeks to ‘reclaim’ body types that art history has ignored
Read full article: New Met Gala fashion exhibit seeks to ‘reclaim’ body types that art history has ignoredMonday's glittering Met Gala guests will be the first to sample “Costume Art,” a new exhibit that explores the dressed body through art history.
Fugees rapper Pras reports to prison to begin 14-year sentence
Read full article: Fugees rapper Pras reports to prison to begin 14-year sentenceGrammy-winning rapper Prakazrel “Pras” Michel of the Fugees has reported to federal prison to begin a 14-year sentence following a conviction over illegally funneling millions of dollars in foreign contributions to former President Barack Obama’s 2012 reelection campaign.
Gerry Conway, comic book writer who co-created Punisher character in Spider-Man, dies at 73
Read full article: Gerry Conway, comic book writer who co-created Punisher character in Spider-Man, dies at 73Gerry Conway, a renowned comic book writer who helped create characters and stories for Marvel and DC, including the Punisher character in the Spider-Man comics, has died.
Oscars organization expands international film eligibility, addresses AI in new rules
Read full article: Oscars organization expands international film eligibility, addresses AI in new rulesThe organization behind the Oscars is for the first time addressing the use of artificial intelligence in performances and scripts for the 2027 Academy Awards.
An Oscar is lost, then found, after director forced to check it on a flight out of JFK
Read full article: An Oscar is lost, then found, after director forced to check it on a flight out of JFKAfter being forced to check his Academy Award on a trans-Atlantic flight, recent winner Pavel Talankin’s Oscar went missing before an airline tracked it down two days later.
Georg Baselitz, German artist known for provocation and upside-down paintings, dies at 88
Read full article: Georg Baselitz, German artist known for provocation and upside-down paintings, dies at 88Georg Baselitz, an acclaimed and award-winning neo-Expressionist German artist with a penchant for provocation and known for painting images upside down, has died.
A converted church in rural Pennsylvania is becoming an incubator for Amish roots music
Read full article: A converted church in rural Pennsylvania is becoming an incubator for Amish roots musicA converted church in rural central Pennsylvania has become a place where musicians with Amish roots are coming to record music and make videos that are drawing millions of views.
Disappearing before our eyes: One photographer's passion project of capturing local newsrooms
Read full article: Disappearing before our eyes: One photographer's passion project of capturing local newsroomsPhotographer Ann Hermes is fascinated by things that evoke a time gone by, or about to pass into history.
Foo Fighters bring their stadium show to a modest NYC venue. Inside the exclusive, surprise concert
Read full article: Foo Fighters bring their stadium show to a modest NYC venue. Inside the exclusive, surprise concertFoo Fighters have performed a surprise, secret concert at New York City's Irving Plaza.
Milly Alcock’s ‘punk rock’ Supergirl takes flight as DC bets big on the Woman of Tomorrow
Read full article: Milly Alcock’s ‘punk rock’ Supergirl takes flight as DC bets big on the Woman of TomorrowAustralian actor Milly Alcock stars as Supergirl in this summer's new DC Studios movie bearing her name.
Teens embrace social media and influencers for news but remain skeptical
Read full article: Teens embrace social media and influencers for news but remain skepticalA new survey finds teenagers are more likely to get news from nontraditional sources like social media and influencers than their elders are.