Turkish Ambassador’s Residence Tells Many Tales
The Everett House, which serves as the Turkish ambassador’s residence, is a Washington landmark. It is also famous as the one-time home of the Ertegun family, the brothers who would
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Rockefeller Treasures Set Record at Auction
Peggy and David Rockefeller’s lavish artworks and other treasures set a new world record this week at a Christie’s auction, topping $800 million as the priciest single-owner collection. That’s about
Read More‘Solo’ Lands in ‘Star Wars’ Galaxy, Puts Drama Behind
The latest “Star Wars” movie did not have a smooth flight to the screen, but the director and cast of “Solo” say the scramble to remake the movie ultimately paid
Read MoreBiopic of Brazil Evangelical Bishop Breaks Box Office Record
A biopic about the man who founded one of Brazil’s largest evangelical churches has sold more tickets than any other film in recent memory in the South American country. But
Read MoreFilm Expands Upon ‘Notorious RBG’ Image
So how do you ask 85-year-old Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg to let you bring video cameras into a gym to record her workout? The answer, according to the
Read MoreDr. Dre Loses Trademark Claim Against ‘Dr. Drai’
Dr. Dre has lost his trademark fight against Dr. Drai. The rapper, whose real name is Andre Young, objected to the trademark application of a Pennsylvania gynecologist whose nickname is
Read MoreSpotify Cuts R. Kelly Music From Playlists, Cites Policy
Spotify has removed R. Kelly’s music from its playlists, citing its new policy on hate content and hateful conduct. A spokesperson on Thursday says Kelly’s music is no longer available
Read MoreFemale Woodworker Carves a Space for Women in Carpentry
Virginia Wallen is a wife, a mother of three, and a woodworker. She achieved what she has never imagined she would — turning her carpentry hobby into a business. And
Read MoreLego Builds Miniature Windsor Castle to Celebrate Royal Wedding
Attraction park Legoland has unveiled a miniature model of this month’s royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at Windsor castle, built by a team of 11 model-makers who
Read MoreOscar-Winning Iranian Urges Tehran: Let Banned Director Go to Cannes
The double-Oscar winning filmmaker who opened the Cannes Film Festival has made a last-minute plea to Iran to let a fellow Iranian director – who is officially banned from working
Read MoreGood Feeling, or Bad Feeling About Young Han Solo? ‘Star Wars’ Fans Wait and See
The new, young Han Solo says he has “a good feeling about this” in a trailer for “Solo: A Star Wars Story,” reversing one of the best-known catchphrases in the
Read More‘Museum of Broken Relationships’ Comes to Kosovo
Dolls, a memory jar, a magnifying glass, a used condom — each is a memento of heartbreak contributed by an anonymous contributor to the Museum of Broken Relationships, an eccentric
Read MoreDisney Seeks New Frontiers as More People Watch Video Online
Disney is seeking new frontiers. The media company launched its $5-a-month sports streaming service, ESPN Plus, last month, and it signed a deal with Twitter this month to create Marvel,
Read MoreYankees and Red Sox to Play in London in 2019
The New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox will face each other in two regular-season games at the Olympic Stadium in London next year. “We are bringing you one of
Read MoreTourists Flocking to Peru’s Newfound ‘Rainbow Mountain’
Tourists gasp for breath as they climb for two hours to a peak in the Peruvian Andes that stands 16,404 feet (5,000 meters) above sea level. They’re dead tired, but
Read More‘Hamilton’ Exhibit to Debut in Chicago This Fall
Lin-Manuel Miranda and the producers of his hit Broadway musical “Hamilton” are bringing an exhibit to Chicago about the musical’s Founding Father namesake. “Hamilton: The Exhibition” will be an immersive,
Read MoreIn a Film Festival Far, Far Away, Cannes Puts Art Over Commerce
Cannes opened its doors on Monday for a festival that will show the new “Star Wars” spinoff but welcome fewer stellar names than usual. Critics have said a jury including
Read MoreAfrican Born Actors, Directors Collaborate, Share Hollywood Experiences
They are producers, directors, editors, and actors. But what they share in common is their continent of birth – Africa. Once a month, they meet to share their experiences in
Read MoreFrench Minister: Use Cannes Festival to ‘Liberate Women’s Voices’
The movie industry must use this week’s Cannes Film Festival to “liberate and listen to women’s voices” if it is to stamp out sexual harassment, the French minister for gender
Read MoreSummer Blockbusters Bode a Profitable Season
When it comes to blockbusters, bigger and bolder is Hollywood’s focus for this summer as the studios count on new and improved sequels to make up for last year’s lackluster
Read MoreChihuahuas Have Their Day at Washington Cinco de Mayo Festival
Originating from Mexico, Chihuahua’s are one of the smallest dog breeds. And on Saturday, 128 competed in the “Running of the Chihuahuas” to celebrate the Cinco de Mayo holiday. From
Read MoreArt Robots to Help Painters’ Creativity
A new invention is a result of a joint effort by artists and scientists. Computerized art robots can memorize artist’s strokes and effects and reproduce them as needed. They can
Read MoreJustify Triumphs in Soggy Kentucky Derby
Justify, the favored horse going into Saturday’s Kentucky Derby, won the 2-kilometer race on a rain-soaked track. Justify, ridden by Hall of Fame jockey Mike Smith, held off Audible and Good
Read MoreAustralia Investigates Fake Aboriginal Art
A parliamentary inquiry in Australia is investigating fake Aboriginal art and craft. The committee has heard from campaigners in Western Australia that up to 90 per cent of Indigenous art
Read MoreChina Horse Club Seeks to Breed Winners
A Malaysian businessman and his Chinese partners have set their sights on a traditional American pastime — horse racing. As VOA’s Abby Sun reports, two horses partly owned by the
Read MoreCuban Artists Plan to Stage Alternative Havana Biennial
A group of Cuban artists plans on Saturday to launch a biennial independent of state institutions on the Communist-run island, despite fierce opposition from the government, which has called it
Read MoreTop 5 Songs for Week Ending May 5
We’re unwrapping the five most popular songs in the Billboard Hot 100 Pop Singles chart, for the week ending May 5, 2018. Last week, we had a Hot Shot Debut
Read MoreAfter Sex Scandal, No Nobel Prize in Literature This Year
The Nobel Prize in literature will not be awarded this year following sex-abuse allegations and other issues that have damaged the public image of the Swedish Academy that selects the
Read MoreAt Tribeca Film Festival, Digital, Physical Worlds Mix
Bombs. Destruction. Chaos. This is what it’s like to be in Syria. It’s a part of the world many will never visit, but a virtual reality experience called “Hero,” puts viewers
Read MoreBrothers Dump Basketball to Create Highlight-Reel Sports Site
Twin brothers Brandon and Bradley Deyo used a camera to highlight their basketball skills while they were in high school and posted the videos online, hoping to draw the attention
Read MoreIOC to Challenge Russian Doping Cases at Swiss Supreme Court
The International Olympic Committee will appeal to Switzerland’s supreme court against rulings that cleared some Russian athletes of doping sanctions from the Sochi Games. The Olympic body is “not satisfied
Read MoreMore Women Accuse Rose; Some Say They Alerted CBS Managers
With 27 more women accusing former news anchor Charlie Rose of sexual misconduct, a report Thursday calls into question CBS News’ claims that his behavior was a surprise before he
Read More‘Black Panther’ Knocks Out ‘Infinity War’ in MTV Movie Nominations
Superhero movie Black Panther scored a leading seven nominations Thursday for the MTV Movie & TV awards, delivering a knockout punch to box-office blockbuster Avengers: Infinity War. Supernatural television show
Read More‘Jazz Ambassadors’ Tells Story of American Diplomacy Through Music
A new documentary about U.S. Public Diplomacy during the Cold War premieres Friday on Public Broadcasting System (PBS) television in the United Sates. Jazz Ambassadors, a remarkable story of music,
Read MoreKanye West Criticized by Campaigners for ‘Unhelpful’ Stance on Slavery
Rapper Kanye West’s remarks about slavery being a choice were criticised on Wednesday by campaigners as disrespectful to victims and damaging to global efforts to eradicate the crime. The U.S.
Read MoreUS Centenarian Record Runner Publishes Inspiring Memoir
A 102-year-old woman from New York, who set a world record as a runner only seven years ago, has published a memoir documenting the achievements and tribulations of her challenging
Read More‘Amazing China’ Documentary More Fiction Than Fact
A Chinese company that manufactured Ivanka Trump shoes and has been accused of serious labor abuses is being celebrated in a blockbuster propaganda film for extending China’s influence around the
Read MoreWomen’s Sports Leagues Band Together With SheIS Initiative
Women’s sports leagues are banding together with a new initiative, SheIS. Eight leagues, including the WNBA, U.S. Tennis Association, Women’s Pro Fastpitch League and Canadian Women’s Hockey, will try to
Read MoreIconic Guitar Maker Gibson Seeks Bankruptcy Protection
The maker of the Gibson guitar, omnipresent for decades on the American music stage, is filing for bankruptcy protection after wrestling for years with debt. A pre-negotiated reorganization plan filed
Read MoreKenya Bans Lesbian Love Story Ahead of Cannes Premier
Kenya has banned a new film by the celebrated Kenyan director Wanuri Kahiu saying it violates Kenyan law and morals. Her new film, “Rafiki,” is a coming-of-age tale of two girls
Read MoreActress Ashley Judd Sues Harvey Weinstein for Defamation, Sexual Harassment
American actress Ashley Judd on Monday filed a defamation and sexual harassment lawsuit against Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, alleging that he damaged her career after she refused his sexual advances.
Read MoreWith Fans Aflutter, Boy Band ‘NSync ‘Reunites’ for Hollywood Star
Screaming fans greeted former boy band ‘NSync on Monday just like it was the turn of the last century as the group that helped catapult Justin Timberlake to stardom was
Read MoreA Unique Window on Being Queer in Nigeria
“Whenever I was with her, I was open. I could talk … my sexuality does not define who I am.” These words are from a new book, “She Called Me
Read MoreAmerica’s Best Crafts Spotlighted at Smithsonian Show
The Smithsonian Craft Show is wrapping up this weekend, highlighting works from artists across the United States. From Washington, VOA’s Jill Craig has more. …
Read MoreComedian Draws Laughs, Gasps at Correspondents’ Dinner
If President Donald Trump isn’t comfortable being the target of jokes, comedian Michelle Wolf gave him and others plenty of reasons to squirm Saturday night. “It’s 2018 and I’m a
Read MoreJazz Festival Remembers Fats Domino
Fats Domino was a New Orleans musical legend when he died last year, so it’s only fitting that he and his music receive a special send-off this year during the
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