Dakar Fashion Week Takes Style Back to the Streets
One of Dakar Fashion Week’s biggest events is free and high-end — a fashion show in a working class neighborhood. The event’s founder, Senegalese designer Adama Paris, says the “Street
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Ahead of Independence Day Holiday, Children Take Oath to Become US Citizens
One of the themes of this year’s Smithsonian Folk Life Festival is immigration. As part of the festival events, a group of 25 children were sworn in as U.S. Citizens,
Read MoreActress De Havilland Sues Over Her Depiction in ‘Feud’
Hollywood great Olivia de Havilland has launched her own sequel to the TV series Feud — a lawsuit. The double Oscar-winning actress filed suit Friday against FX Networks and producer Ryan
Read MoreArgentine Soccer Star Messi Returns Home to Wed Childhood Sweetheart
Lionel Messi and his childhood sweetheart married Friday night at a ceremony in his Argentine hometown attended by some of the biggest names in soccer. About 250 guests attended the
Read MoreAmbitious Cambodian Dance Troupe Honors Artistic Traditions in New Ways
Prumsodun Ok, a Cambodian-American born to refugee parents, knew he wanted to be an “apsara” dancer from the age of 4, when he was entranced by a performance captured on
Read MoreLong-awaited ‘Jumanji’ Sequel Puts New Twist on Magical Board Game
In the verdant rainforests of Hawaii, Jack Black, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Kevin Hart and Karen Gillan simulated dodging rampaging rhinos and hungry hippos as they filmed the long-anticipated sequel
Read MoreSpider-Man Swings Into Marvel Universe for Latest Film
Fans were crawling up the walls with excitement as the stars of Spider-Man: Homecoming swung into the wider Marvel Cinematic Universe series of films, which have dominated the global box
Read MoreWriters Venture to Los Angeles in Pursuit of Dreams
Olov Burman co-founded an animation studio in Sweden, where he produces commercials and short films, but now he is in Los Angeles, pursuing his Hollywood dream in a shared workspace.
Read MoreWriters Come to L.A. to Pursue Dreams
Some people come to Los Angeles to pursue their dream of becoming screenwriters or novelists. Others who come are established in their craft and have published books or seen their
Read MoreNew Life on Freedom Fighter Harriet Tubman’s Maryland Trail
Beside a quiet stream on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, a 19th century brick house that once served as a way station on the Underground Railroad can bring present-day visitors to tears
Read MoreBerry, Rodriguez Speak Out on Diversity, Hollywood
Halle Berry, the only black woman to ever win a best actress Oscar, said her 2002 win turned out to be meaningless, and Fast and Furious star Michelle Rodriguez warned
Read MoreCreator of Paddington Bear, Michael Bond, Dies at 91
The writer who created the beloved children’s character Paddington Bear has died. Michael Bond was 91. His publisher said he died Tuesday after a brief illness. There are few children
Read MoreAmerica’s Cup Foiling Technology Set to Fly Beyond Racing Boats
From water taxis that “fly” on hydrofoils to aircraft wings and cutting-edge car steering wheels, the America’s Cup has produced technology with potential far beyond its “foiling” catamarans. With their
Read MoreUS Library of Congress, British Royal Archives to Host ‘Two Georges’ Exhibit
A new exhibition will examine the overlapping worlds of two figures bound together by history on different sides of the Atlantic — King George III and President George Washington. Britain’s
Read MoreLA City Council OKs Plans for George Lucas Museum
The Force was with George Lucas on Tuesday as the Los Angeles City Council moved with lightsaber speed to clear the way for a $1.5 billion Museum of Narrative Art
Read MoreU2 Bassist Clayton Thanks Band for Helping Him Through Addiction
In a frank and heartfelt speech, U2 bassist Adam Clayton thanked his bandmates of four decades for their support during his treatment and recovery for alcohol abuse years ago, and
Read MoreFlower Lovers Flock to Vermont Bog for Wild Orchids
Each spring and summer, a Vermont bog yields a rare spectacle — hundreds of wild orchids in bloom, drawing visitors from around the country. The bulbous pink and white
Read MoreVintage Disneyland Concept Map Sells at Auction for $708,000
A hand-drawn map that shows Walt Disney’s original ideas for Disneyland has sold at auction for $708,000. The founder of Van Eaton Galleries in Los Angeles says a private
Read MoreAt Platform 9-3/4, Harry Potter Fans Mark 20 Years of Magic
Twenty years to the day after the first book in the Harry Potter series was published, fans gathered online and in the real world to express their enduring love for
Read MoreAncient Cliff Dwellings Draw Modern Crowds
After leaving the enchanting landscape of New Mexico, national parks traveler Mikah Meyer headed north into the state of Colorado, where he found more natural and manmade wonders. Cliff Dwellings
Read MoreAn Ancient Civilization Still Amazes
After leaving the enchanting landscape of New Mexico, national parks traveler Mikah Meyer headed north into the state of Colorado, where he found more natural and manmade wonders. His first
Read MoreGlobal Pride Parades Celebrate, Demand LGBT Rights
This week, people took to the streets in nations around the world to celebrate gay pride, and to protest threats to LGBT rights. …
Read MoreOpera Pops up at NYC Garage, Dive Bar, Basketball Court
Opera has been popping up recently at the most unlikely New York places: a revamped garage, a dive bar, a basketball court and even an old aircraft carrier. It’s part
Read MoreTaekwondo Team Opens Door to Inter-Korean Cooperation
A North Korean Taekwondo demonstration team visiting South Korea could present a way forward to reduce tensions by using sports to reestablish a channel of dialogue and cooperation. South
Read MoreSteve Earle Enlists Miranda, Willie to Revisit Outlaw Music
Alt-country rocker Steve Earle and country star Miranda Lambert shared writing credit on one of Lambert’s biggest hits from her debut album in 2005, but the two never actually got
Read MoreWill Women Rule the 2017 Summer Box Office?
Women have always been an essential component of Hollywood as lead actresses in the romance genre, in comedy and drama. But women have found it difficult to establish themselves in
Read MoreWill Women Rule at the 2017 Summer Box Office?
Women are making strides in Hollywood this summer with the female-directed film “Wonder Woman” soaring past $600 million at the box office worldwide and another woman-led production, “The Beguiled,” picking
Read MoreFasting 5K, Held Annually During Ramadan, Raises Money for Charity
On a recent summer night, the sun was still shining as people prepared to run a 5K race for charity. But they hadn’t had a drop to drink or eat
Read MoreNew York Unveils Monumental Copies of Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel Masterpieces
A new exhibit in New York City enables visitors to experience Michelangelo’s masterpieces from as close as the Florentine master was when working on them in the early 16th century.
Read MoreUN to Advertisers: Go Beyond the Female Stereotypes
Demeaning images in advertising of women doing domestic chores or scantily clad act as stubborn obstacles to gender equality, the head of U.N. Women said Thursday, urging the global ad
Read MoreSouth Sudanese Player Awaits His Fate in NBA Draft
Peter Jok was set to find out Thursday night whether a long journey that began in war-torn Sudan and detoured through Ugandan and Kenyan refugee camps would end up with
Read MoreRon Howard Takes Helm of Han Solo ‘Star Wars’ Film
Ron Howard is taking command of the Han Solo “Star Wars” spinoff after the surprise departure of directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller. Lucasfilm announced their replacement director Thursday,
Read MoreJackie Kennedy Watch, Painting Sell for Triple Estimated Price in New York
A Cartier wristwatch given to Jackie Kennedy and a painting she made in 1963 as a thank-you gift to reciprocate sold for $379,500 on Wednesday, more than three times pre-sale
Read MoreIntel Becomes Olympics Sponsor, Will Bring Tech to the Games
Intel said Wednesday it would become a major sponsor of the International Olympic Committee, making the computer chipmaker the latest technology company to put marketing dollars behind the global sporting
Read MoreDiageo to Buy Clooney’s Tequila Brand in $1B Deal
Global liquor behemoth Diageo said Wednesday it will pay up to $1 billion to buy a tequila brand co-founded by movie star George Clooney. Clooney founded the Casamigos brand
Read MoreLil Wayne Sells Miami Beach Mansion After 2 Years on Market
Hip hop artist Lil Wayne has sold his Miami Beach mansion for $10 million after putting it on the market more than two years ago. The Miami Herald reported
Read MoreEntrepreneur Turns Beirut Slum Into Vast Canvas
He left behind his notorious Beirut neighborhood of Ouzai to pursue success, but having made his money in finance Ayad Nasser is back – and he’s brought artists with him.
Read MoreTriple Oscar Winner Daniel Day-Lewis Retiring From Acting
Three-time Oscar winner Daniel Day-Lewis is retiring from acting, his spokeswoman said on Tuesday, ending a storied movie career that includes performances in “Lincoln” and “Gangs of New York.” Day-Lewis,
Read MoreRefugee Cooks Take Over European Kitchen
Refugees are taking over restaurant kitchens in 13 European cities during the Refugee Food Festival, which coincides with World Refugee Day on June 20. For two weeks, restaurant kitchens will
Read MoreRefugee Cooks Take Over European Kitchens
The Refugee Food Festival is taking place in 13 European cities, marking World Refugee Day on June 20. For two weeks, restaurants are being taken over by refugee chefs from
Read MoreJack Black Leads Star-studded Cast for ‘Jumanji’ Reboot
U.S. actor Jack Black has some big comedic shoes to fill in his forthcoming project, which sees him take the lead role in “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle,” a star-studded
Read MoreDC United’s Star Goalie a Muslim Who Balances Faith with Football
Ramadan is Islam’s holy month. It is a time of reflection honoring the first revelation of the Quran to Muhammad. It is also a month of fasting during which able-bodied
Read MoreCoroner: Cocaine Among Drugs Found in Carrie Fisher’s System
Carrie Fisher’s autopsy report shows the actress had cocaine in her system when she fell ill on a plane last year, but investigators could not determine what impact the cocaine
Read MoreLittle-known Koepka Wins US Open Golf Championship
Little-known American golfer Brooks Koepka won the 117th U.S. Open championship Sunday for his first major title at the age of 27. He’d only won one previous tournament on the
Read MoreHundreds of Thousands Gather at Brazil Gay Parade
Hundreds of thousands of people are gathering in the Brazilian city of Sao Paulo for one of the world’s largest gay pride parades. The revelers have packed the city’s
Read MoreReports: Beyonce Gives Birth to Twins in L.A.
U.S. singer Beyonce has given birth to twins in Los Angeles, several celebrity news websites reported Saturday, citing unidentified sources. Beyonce, 35, and rapper and music producer Jay Z, also
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