Russian Artist Builds Cameras out of Wood
A Russian artist is going back to the roots of photography, rejecting the digital trappings and the assembly-line convenience of the modern age, by designing and creating wooden cameras the
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‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Breaking Stereotypes, Box Office
Crazy Rich Asians, a romantic comedy by filmmaker Jon Chu, showcases lavish sets and beautiful, rich people. Set against the exotic and ultramodern backdrop of Singapore, the film rewards its
Read MoreRobin Leach of ‘Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous’ Dies
Robin Leach, whose voice crystallized the opulent 1980s on TV’s “Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous,” died Friday. He was 76 Leach’s family said through a public relations firm that
Read MoreJohn Lennon’s Killer Denied Parole for 10th Time
John Lennon’s killer has been denied parole for a 10th time and will remain behind bars for at least two more years. Mark David Chapman appeared before New York’s parole
Read MoreStevie Wonder Heads Star Lineup for Aretha Franklin Funeral
Stevie Wonder, Jennifer Hudson and country singer Faith Hill will sing at the funeral of Aretha Franklin in Detroit next week, her publicist said Thursday. They will be joined by
Read MoreGeorge Clooney Tops Forbes’ Highest-Paid Actors List
George Clooney can raise a glass, even if he’s not starring in any hit movies. The 57-year-old tops the 2018 Forbes’ list of highest-paid actors with $239 million in
Read MoreNew Book to Focus on Women in Donald Trump’s Life
A best-selling author and Newsweek correspondent has a book coming out on President Donald Trump and the women in his life. Gallery Books announced Thursday that Nina Burleigh’s “Golden
Read MoreGiraffe, Rhino Deaths Raise Alarm at Former Buenos Aires Zoo
Shaki was 18 when she died, too young given the life expectancy of a giraffe. Ruth the rhinoceros was recovering from an infection until she fell, was stuck for hours
Read MoreBouquinistes of Paris Turn to UNESCO to Save Ancient Trade
David Nosek is buried in a novel, glancing only occasionally at the scrum of tourists strolling by. A few of them pause to examine the old editions, engravings and brightly
Read More#MeQueer Takes Twitter by Storm as LGBT Community Cries #MeToo
It started with an angry tweet. But by Wednesday, the #MeQueer hashtag had morphed into a global online storm with thousands of LGBT people taking to Twitter to detail their
Read MoreQueen Latifah Hosts Black Girls Rock Awards
Mary J. Blige, Naomi Campbell and Judith Jamison are among the recipients of the 2018 Black Girls Rock awards. Queen Latifah will host the show, which will be taped
Read More‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Film Comes Home to Singapore
“Crazy Rich Asians” celebrated its Asian premiere in Singapore on Tuesday night, with local-born stars such as Fiona Xie delighted to be bringing the film home to the city where
Read MoreUEFA Forging Ahead with Plans to Increase Value of Women’s Football
The women’s Champions League is beginning to step out of the shadow of its male counterpart with the ultimate aim of being as much of a must-see and commercially-attractive event,
Read MoreAsia Argento Denies Sexual Relations With Actor She Paid Off
Italian actress Asia Argento, an outspoken advocate in the movement against sexual harassment, denied on Tuesday ever having had sexual relations with Jimmy Bennett, an actor who the New York
Read MoreBeating King of Pop, The Eagles Have No.1 Album of All-time
The Eagles’ greatest hits album has moonwalked past Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” to become history’s best-selling album of all-time in the U.S. The Recording Industry Association of America told The
Read MoreMTV Launches Drive to Get Young People to Vote
MTV is launching its first-ever midterm election drive to encourage young people to register and vote, hoping fans make voting a communal effort with their friends. The youth-centric network will
Read MoreMTV VMAs to Feature Cardi B, J. Lo, Aretha Tribute
Cardi B will make her first public appearance as a mom at the MTV Video Music Awards, and it might be worth it: She could be the night’s big winner.
Read MorePapal Letter to Catholics Condemns Clerical Sexual Abuse, Cover-Up
Pope Francis said Monday every effort must be made to ensure that the culture of the Catholic Church prevents future clerical sexual abuse of children, and to make sure that
Read MoreAretha Franklin Celebrated at Sunday Service at Father’s Baptist Church
Fans and worshippers celebrated the life of Aretha Franklin at her father’s Baptist church in Detroit on Sunday, with her powerful voice again ringing out within its walls in tribute
Read MoreMaryland Summer Camp Encourages Young Girls to Pursue STEM Careers
Women still lag far behind men when it comes to careers in the fastest growing technology fields. Recent studies show fewer than 20 percent of women will pursue careers in
Read MoreLargest Collection of Iconic Tiffany Glass Housed in NY Warehouse
Tucked away in an industrial block in the New York City borough of Queens is an ordinary-looking warehouse containing an extraordinary treasure: a quarter-million sheets, shards and pieces of multicolored
Read MoreLargest Collection of Tiffany Glass Housed in NY Warehouse
About 250,000 pieces of multicolored and iridescent glass sit in a warehouse on an industrial block in Long Island City, Queens, which houses the largest collection of Tiffany glass. It’s
Read MoreTechnology Addiction Grows as World Increasingly Depends on Devices
Some medical experts are warning that technology addiction is a growing problem as people’s daily lives increasingly revolve around their devices. Companies and governments are working to alleviate the problem.
Read MoreAretha Franklin’s Funeral to be in Detroit
Relatives of the late singer Aretha Franklin say her funeral will be August 31 in her hometown of Detroit. There will be a two-day public viewing before the funeral at
Read MoreMiss America: Leadership Bullied, Manipulated, Silenced Me
The reigning Miss America says she has been bullied, manipulated and silenced by the pageant’s current leadership, including Gretchen Carlson. In a letter sent Friday to former Miss Americas, Cara
Read MoreFans Gather in New York, Los Angeles to Bid Aretha Goodbye
Fans of Aretha Franklin came together at New York City’s landmark Apollo Theater and on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Thursday to pay their respects to the Queen of
Read MoreLittle Leaguers Connect With Translate, Fortnite, Facebook
Outfielder Rolando Rodriguez from Panama heard a reporter’s question, but he doesn’t speak English. So Georgia shortstop Tai Peete helped him out, pecking the words into Google Translate to ask
Read MoreAretha Franklin Leaves a Powerful Civil Rights Legacy
Aretha Franklin, who was born and rose to fame during the segregation era and went on to sing at the inauguration of the first black president, often used her talent,
Read MoreFranklin Leaves a Powerful Civil Rights Legacy
Aretha Franklin, who was born and rose to fame during the segregation era and went on to sing at the inauguration of the first black president, often used her talent,
Read MoreEmma Thompson, 59, Wants More Film Roles for Older Women
Oscar-winning British actress Emma Thompson, now starring at age 59 as a family court judge in the dramatic movie “The Children Act,” said on Thursday that older women still need
Read MoreWith Pictures and Songs, Fans Pay Tribute as Madonna Turns 60
From pictures of their favorite Madonna looks to naming their top tracks by the songstress, fans paid tribute to the “Queen of Pop” on Thursday as the “Material Girl” turned
Read MoreFive ‘Crazy Rich Asian’ Ways to Splash Your Cash in Singapore
Singapore is the setting for new Hollywood movie ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ – an adaptation of a best-selling novel that explores the insatiable consumerism of new money and old-world opulence in
Read MoreAcademy Looks to Boost Hollywood’s Next, Diverse Generation
The diversity crisis in Hollywood may rage on, but the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences continues to try to open up access to the entertainment business for people
Read MoreHome Shopping Networks Refine Their Pitch to Stay Alive
HSN, once known as the Home Shopping Network, is getting an image makeover. A U.S. television network where shoppers can buy everything from electronics to kitchen gadgets, HSN is overhauling
Read MoreExperimenting With the Magic Ingredient in Beer
Only four ingredients are needed to make one of the oldest staples of mankind. Mix water, hops, malt and yeast and you’re well on your way to making beer. But
Read MoreStevie Wonder, Jesse Jackson Visit Ailing Aretha Franklin
Stevie Wonder visited an ailing Aretha Franklin at her home in Detroit on Tuesday. Franklin’s publicist Gwendolyn Quinn told The Associated Press on Tuesday that the Rev. Jesse Jackson
Read MoreWu’s Fight for ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Part of a Bigger Crusade
Constance Wu had resigned herself to the fact that “Crazy Rich Asians” was not going to work out for her. She was under contract for her sitcom “Fresh Off the
Read MoreLike ‘The Wife,’ Glenn Close Says She Is Late Bloomer
Glenn Close may be known for playing strong, often ruthless women, but like her long-subdued character in The Wife she says she’s only just starting to feel comfortable in her
Read MoreAP Source: Soul Icon Aretha Franklin Seriously Ill
Fans and friends, including Mariah Carey and Missy Elliott, offered prayers and well wishes to Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin, who is seriously ill. A person close to Franklin, who
Read More‘ALT-RIGHT: Age of Rage’ Portends Clash of Political Extremes
In the documentary ALT-RIGHT: Age of Rage, filmmaker Adam Lough looks at the rise of the alternative right movement in America and its ideological components. The “alt-right” movement, as it is
Read More‘ALT-RIGHT: Age of Rage’ Documentary on the Political Polarization in America
In his documentary, ALT-RIGHT: Age of Rage, filmmaker Adam Bhala Lough looks at the rise of the Alternative Right movement in America and it’s ideological components. The “Alt-Right” movement combines
Read More‘See’ a River Without Getting Wet
Some 400 years ago, English explorer Captain John Smith traveled around the Chesapeake Bay in the eastern United States, the country’s largest estuary. Smith mapped about 4,800 kilometers of the
Read MoreWhat Industrial Revolution Age Art says About America’s History
Hugo Kohl has been interested in art and design since he was a child. In college, he studied finance but also took several jewelry-making classes to satisfy his curiosity about
Read MoreSome NFL Players ‘Raise Awareness’ During Anthem
Player demonstrations took place during the national anthem at several early NFL preseason games Thursday night. In Philadelphia, Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins and cornerback De’Vante Bausby raised their fists during
Read MoreMarilyn Monroe Dresses, Personal Photos Going up for Auction
Dresses that belonged to Marilyn Monroe along with an autographed photo thanking the executive who launched her Hollywood career will go on display before heading to auction. Auction house Profiles
Read MoreActress Kidder’s Death Ruled a Suicide
Superman actress Margot Kidder’s death has been ruled a suicide, and her daughter said Wednesday that it was a relief to finally have the truth out. Kidder, who played Lois Lane
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