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Like ‘The Wife,’ Glenn Close Says She Is Late Bloomer

08/14/2018 Svitart

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

AP Source: Soul Icon Aretha Franklin Seriously Ill

08/13/2018 Svitart

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

‘ALT-RIGHT: Age of Rage’ Portends Clash of Political Extremes

08/11/2018 Svitart

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

‘ALT-RIGHT: Age of Rage’ Documentary on the Political Polarization in America

08/11/2018 Svitart

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

‘See’ a River Without Getting Wet

08/10/2018 Svitart

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

What Industrial Revolution Age Art says About America’s History

08/10/2018 Svitart

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

Some NFL Players ‘Raise Awareness’ During Anthem

08/10/2018 Svitart

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

Marilyn Monroe Dresses, Personal Photos Going up for Auction

08/09/2018 Svitart

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

Actress Kidder’s Death Ruled a Suicide

08/09/2018 Svitart

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

Oscars to Create Award for Popular Movies, Limit Televised Ceremony

08/08/2018 Svitart

The organizers of the Oscars said on Wednesday they would create a new award category for popular movies and limit the annual, televised ceremony to three hours. In a letter

Oh, Bother!: China Bans Pooh as Bloggers Compare Bear to Xi

08/08/2018 Svitart

An upcoming movie featuring Winnie the Pooh, a cartoon bear, is banned from release in China, as internet bloggers in the nation have taken to comparing Chinese President Xi Jinping

Refugee Artist Paints with New Colors in US

08/08/2018 Svitart

Refugees carry few material possessions when they flee war, violence or persecution in their homelands. But they do bring talent and skill to their new countries. At the Sandy Spring

A Disabled Indian Dance Troupe Enthralls Audiences with Folk Dance

08/07/2018 Svitart

India’s first disabled dance troupe to perform a lively, foot stomping folk dance popular in the northern state of Punjab is enthralling audiences around the country with their energetic performances.

France Takes Leave from NASCAR Following DWI, Drug Arrest

08/07/2018 Svitart

NASCAR chairman and CEO Brian France announced Monday he was taking an indefinite leave of absence a day after his arrest in New York’s Hamptons on charges of driving while

Ivanka Trump’s Book Seen as Boon for Afghan Women

08/06/2018 Svitart

Women’s rights activist Shafiqa Khpalwak is hoping to change public attitudes in Afghanistan with her newly released Pashto-language translation of Women Who Work, the 2017 book by U.S. President Donald

French Master Chef Joel Robuchon Dies at Age 73

08/06/2018 Svitart

Joel Robuchon, a master chef who shook up the stuffy world of French haute cuisine by wowing palates with the delights of the simple mashed potato and giving diners a

‘Mission: Impossible’ Bests Winnie-the-Pooh at Box Office

08/06/2018 Svitart

Tom Cruise sped past Winnie-the-Pooh at the box office to lead all films for the second straight week with an estimated $35 million in ticket sales for “Mission Impossible –

Mural Artist Kelly Towles: Painting DC Happy

08/05/2018 Svitart

To many, Washington, is solely about politics, lobbying and all things administration. But to one man, the U.S. capital is a canvas that is just waiting to be filled with

Reflecting the Perfection of Allah Through Calligraphy

08/05/2018 Svitart

Churches, temples and synagogues are built to reflect the perfection of the God or gods people worship. They depict beauty through paintings, colored glass or the images that portray deities

‘Walk This Way’ Takes Visitors Through the History of Footwear

08/04/2018 Svitart

Shoes have long since stopped serving only their utilitarian purpose. Over the centuries, shoes have evolved not just to protect feet but also to declare their owners’ social status —

Rare Finds and Loyal Customers at New York’s Poster Museum

08/03/2018 Svitart

Not many museums can say they have 500,000 items on display, but the Poster Museum in New York can. Established in 1973 in Manhattan by a passionate collector, the museum

Chinese Actress Drops off Social Media Amid Tax Rumors

08/02/2018 Svitart

Chinese actress Fan Bingbing has disappeared from social media amid rumors she is the target of a tax evasion investigation. Fan, 36, usually maintains a prominent presence on China’s main

Small LA Theater Amplifies Voice of Hispanic Community

08/02/2018 Svitart

A small theater in the heart of a Latino neighborhood in Los Angeles is giving voice to the immigrant community there. The place has provided a stage for new artists

Building a Musical Organ is No Simple Task

08/01/2018 Svitart

Thousands of dollars worth of parts, more than a year of hard work, attention to hundreds of intricate details — this is what it takes to build a musical organ.

Wintour Erases Exit Rumors at Vogue

08/01/2018 Svitart

Anna Wintour, the influential editor of Vogue magazine, is remaining in her job “indefinitely,” publisher Conde Nast said Tuesday, refuting rumors that she was on her way out after 30 years. “Anna Wintour

Woodward, Bernstein Still Atop the News, Long After Watergate

08/01/2018 Svitart

More than 40 years after they became the world’s most famous journalism duo, Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein are still making news. Bernstein was among three CNN reporters who last

LeBron James Joins Other Celebrities Who Launched Schools

07/31/2018 Svitart

With the launch of a public school in his hometown of Akron, Ohio, LeBron James has joined a long list of celebrities who have sought to leave their mark on

Israel Jails Arab Poet for Online ‘Incitement to Terrorism’

07/31/2018 Svitart

An Israeli court jailed an Israeli Arab poet for five months on Tuesday after convicting her of incitement to terrorism for a poem and remarks she posted on social media

50 Years on, McDonald’s and Fast-Food Evolve Around Big Mac

07/31/2018 Svitart

McDonald’s is fighting to hold onto customers as the Big Mac turns 50, but it isn’t changing the makings of its most famous burger. The company is celebrating the 1968

Lindsay Lohan to Make US TV Comeback in MTV Reality Series

07/31/2018 Svitart

Lindsay Lohan, whose promising movie career crashed in a string of legal woes and substance abuse, is returning to U.S. television in a reality series about her night club ventures

Free Camps Help Level Playing Field for Future US Soccer Stars

07/30/2018 Svitart

The happy shouts of children participating in a summer soccer camp emanate from the Tubman Elementary School playing field in Washington D.C. Pay-to-play soccer structures can make it challenging for

Parrots For the Price of a Car at Exotic Bird Store in Virginia

07/30/2018 Svitart

It would be easy to imagine yourself in a tropical jungle when you walk into Ed Willis’ store. The room is filled with whistles, chirps and shrieks, made by dozens

Chile Art Initiative Eye Opener for Blind

07/29/2018 Svitart

A new initiative in the Chilean capital of Santiago is making some of the city’s dramatic street murals more accessible to visually disabled people by offering them a tactile representation

CBS Investigates Sexual Misconduct Allegations Against CEO

07/28/2018 Svitart

CBS said Friday it is investigating sexual misconduct allegations against Les Moonves, the company’s 68-year-old chairman and CEO. The claims were detailed Friday on the website of The New Yorker

Next ‘Star Wars’ Film to Use Unreleased Fisher Footage

07/28/2018 Svitart

Carrie Fisher is not done with Star Wars after all. Lucasfilm says unreleased footage of the actress will be used in the next installment of the science fiction saga to draw her

New Baby for Brigitte Nielsen, Age 54, Opens Debate on Older Mothers

07/27/2018 Svitart

How late is too late to become a mother? Actress Brigitte Nielsen has had her fifth child at 54, reopening debate on the growing number of women using IVF to

Demand for Diversity in US vs. What Interests Chinese Fans

07/27/2018 Svitart

Whether it’s in movies, comic books or video games, fans say there is diversity in the superhero universe. At the international Comic-Con convention that ended July 22, Emmeline Ye, a

Tom Cruise Does the Impossible in ‘Mission: Impossible Fallout’

07/27/2018 Svitart

Tom Cruise’s latest action installment of Mission: Impossible Fallout follows operative Ethan Hunt, the daredevil spy, on an extremely perilous quest to save the world. Cruise and the rest of

Japanese City Fighting Off Would-Be Ninjas

07/27/2018 Svitart

The Japanese city of Iga is fighting off would-be ninjas after a news report suggesting the city wanted to hire the traditional assassins went viral. The confusion began last week,

Girl Scouts Stress ‘Girl Power’ in New Recruitment Efforts

07/26/2018 Svitart

As American women seek a larger role in politics, fairer wages and an end to sexual harassment, the Girl Scouts see an opportune time to show some swagger in promoting

Former Trump Aide Omarosa Has ‘Explosive’ Book Coming

07/26/2018 Svitart

Former President Donald Trump aide and “Apprentice” contestant Omarosa Manigault Newman has a memoir coming that her publisher calls “explosive” and “jaw-dropping.” The book is called “Unhinged.” Gallery Books announced

Venice Film Festival to Host Netflix Movies, Unfinished Orson Welles Work

07/25/2018 Svitart

From westerns to the space race and the latest offerings from Oscar-winning directors, this year’s Venice Film Festival will present a rich lineup of premieres, including a host of Netflix

Fans Find Superheroes Relevant in US Political and Social Debate

07/25/2018 Svitart

They are arguably among the most recognizable figures in American pop culture, and by their daring exploits, capture the imaginations of fans around the world. They are the fictional characters

Fans Find Superheroes Relevant in US Political, Social Debate

07/25/2018 Svitart

At Comic-Con 2018, fantasy can come to life. Fans dress up as Superman, Spider-Man and Captain America, just to name a few. These names have become some of the most

Grammy-winning Rockers Halestorm Don’t Care About the Haters

07/25/2018 Svitart

When four-piece hard rock band Halestorm went back into the studio to work on their fourth album, they had already thrown out a bunch of songs they felt sounded too

Former White House Spokesman Sean Spicer’s Memoir Hits Bookstores

07/24/2018 Svitart

Sean Spicer received poor reviews during his brief stint as White House spokesman and his new memoir, “The Briefing,” which hits bookstores on Tuesday, is not faring much better. “Mr.