‘Ready Player One’ Takes Spielberg Back and to the Future
In Ernest Cline’s novel “Ready Player One,” the main character drives a DeLorean because of “Back to the Future,” and uses a grail diary because of “Indiana Jones and the
Read MoreCategory: Entertainment
Мистецькі новини. Мистецтво – галузь людської культури, в якій за допомогою знаків через конкретні образи світу виражаються його узагальнені сенси. Зазвичай поділяється на літературу, образотворче мистецтво, декоративно-ужиткове, сценічне, музику та архітектуру. Мистецтво охоплює різноманітний спектр людської діяльності та її результати, що включає творчий або уявний талант, який виражає технічну майстерність, красу, емоційну силу або концептуальні ідеї
Filmmaker to Produce Tiger Woods Documentary Series
Oscar-winning filmmaker Alex Gibney is to put golfer Tiger Woods under the microscope in an upcoming documentary series based on a new biography of the 14-time winner of the sport’s
Read MoreVietnam Briefly Detains Dissident Singer After European Tour
Vietnamese singer and activist Do Nguyen Mai Khoi, an outspoken campaigner for free speech, was briefly detained at an airport in the capital Hanoi on Tuesday after flying home from
Read MoreAncient Musical Treasures from Central China
Extremely rare Chinese musical instruments and works of art dating from 9,000 years ago are on display for the first time in the U.S. The archaeological treasures, mostly found in
Read MoreInmates Find Expression through Songwriting
Music is changing lives in some American prisons, where guitars and songwriting are sparking creativity in inmates. Mike O’Sullivan reports from a state prison in Norco, California, about the music
Read MoreIn Pakistan News Anchor Makes News
Photo Courtesy: Kohenoor News. Caption: Marvia Malik, Pakistan’s first transgender news anchor …
Read MoreThousands Mourn Creator of Venezuelan Youth Orchestras
Thousands of Venezuelans have paid homage to Jose Antonio Abreu, parading past the coffin of the economist turned visionary musical educator who created a network of youth orchestras that has
Read MoreCate Blanchett Slams Aung San Suu Kyi Over Rohingya Crisis
Australian actress Cate Blanchett says she is bewildered by Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi’s silence over the atrocities being committed against Rohingya Muslims. More than 670,000 Rohingya refugees from
Read MoreChinese of the Mississippi Delta – An Audiovisual Journey
Two Asian-American photographers from New York traveled to the deep south — The Mississippi Delta — to explore the roots of a seldom-mentioned, but long-established Chinese community. Their images explore
Read MoreTop 5 Songs for Week Ending March 24
We’re on the move with the five most popular songs in the Billboard Hot 100 Pop Singles chart, for the week ending March 24, 2018. It’s always a good week
Read MoreFilm Details ‘Hidden Figures’ in Black Female Pro Wrestling
Ramona Isbell is worried. What will people say when they find out? After all, she mostly kept her secret for more than 50 years. The practices. The out-of-town — and
Read MoreIowa Inmates to Perform at New York City Opera
Inmates from an eastern Iowa prison have spent weeks learning German and perfecting inflections to make their New York City opera debut in a broadcast performance of Beethoven’s Fidelio. Heartbeat
Read MoreCosby Wants Judge Ousted Over Wife’s Sex-Assault Advocacy
Bill Cosby’s lawyers on Thursday asked the judge in his upcoming sexual assault retrial to step aside, arguing the judge could be seen as biased because his wife is a
Read MoreSea Lions Feast on Fragile Fish in US Northwest Survival War
The 700-pound sea lion blinked in the sun, sniffed the sea air and then lazily shifted to the edge of the truck bed and plopped onto the beach below. Freed
Read MoreSealed and Delivered: Royal Wedding Invitations Dispatched
Time to check that mailbox. Kensington Palace said Thursday that invitations for the wedding between Prince Harry and his American fiancée Meghan Markle have been dispatched. Some 600
Read MoreFirst Responders Learn Lessons from Mass Shootings, Acts of Terror
Tommy Mcilhon is a college student and enjoys attending large music festivals around the United States. The latest event he has attended is the South by Southwest (SXSW) music festival
Read MorePiece of Dead Sea Scroll on Public Display for First Time in Jerusalem
Several pieces of the ancient Dead Sea scrolls are on public display for the first time. Two of them are at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, as part
Read MoreUS Muslim Teen Author Writes Strong Female Characters
Maryam Durrani is a typical American teenager with a wild imagination and a knack for telling stories about dungeons, dragons, kingdoms and young girls. She wrote her first book in
Read MoreMuslim Teen Author Who Writes Strong Women Finds She’s a Role Model
Maryam Durrani is a typical American teenager with a wild imagination and a knack for telling stories about dungeons, dragons, kingdoms and young girls. She wrote her first book in
Read MoreWeinstein Co. Tosses Nondisclosure Agreements, Could Bring New Wave of Accusers
Is #MeToo part two on the way? With its bankruptcy, the Weinstein Co. has tossed out the nondisclosure agreements that officials say its co-founder and former CEO Harvey Weinstein wielded
Read MoreTwitter: ‘Black Panther’ Most Tweeted-About Movie Ever
The pop culture sensation Black Panther has set another record: most tweeted-about movie ever. Twitter said Tuesday that Ryan Coogler’s box-office smash has been tweeted about more than 35 million
Read More‘The Crown’ Producers Apologize to Stars After Pay Dispute
Producers of the Netflix drama The Crown apologized Tuesday to actors Claire Foy and Matt Smith over the revelation that Foy was paid less than her male co-star. A producer
Read MoreOpera on Alzheimer’s to Debut in Philadelphia Festival
An opera involving two characters with Alzheimer’s will premiere at Opera Philadelphia as part of the company’s latest festival of experimental fare. Unveiling its 2018-19 season on Tuesday, the opera
Read MoreMusic Gives Inmates at New York’s Sing Sing Prison a New Start
Sing Sing Correctional Facility, a maximum security prison about an hour north of New York City, holds some 1,600 inmates; but, even as the men serve their sentences, prison officials
Read MoreTribeca to Hold ‘Schindler’s List,’ ‘Scarface’ Reunions
The 25th anniversary of Steven Spielberg’s “Schindler’s List” and the 35th anniversary of Brian De Palma’s “Scarface” will be celebrated with reunion screenings at the Tribeca Film Festival. The
Read MoreMarvel’s Muslim Teen Girl Superhero Challenges Stereotypes
Alongside Spider-Man, the Hulk, Captain America, Black Widow and the other superheroes of the Marvel Universe is Ms. Marvel… a shape-shifting teen-aged crusader for today’s diverse American society. She may
Read MoreGerman Band Works in Concert With "Robotic" Instruments to Create Music Mix
German band Joasihno strikes a chord in a unique way as it takes its show on the road. Currently touring in Canada, the two-man band works in concert with a
Read MoreMuslim Superhero Series Highlights Immigrant Experience in America
Alongside Spider-Man, the Hulk, Captain America, Black Widow and the other superheroes of the Marvel Universe is Ms. Marvel…a young shape-shifting crusader for today’s diverse American society. Ariadne Budianto has
Read MoreParalympic Chief Closes Pyeongchang Winter Games
International Paralympic Committee (IPC) president Andrew Parsons on Sunday declared the Pyeongchang Winter Paralympics closed, and paid tribute to late British physicist Stephen Hawking as an “inspiration.” At a spectacular
Read MoreNew York Starts Construction of Morphing Art Stage
Artists and their audiences in New York City will soon have access to a giant stage that can morph into different shapes. “The Shed,” being built on Manhattan’s West Side,
Read MoreMuslim Writer Uses Her Imagination to Give Voice to Girls Like Her
Maryam Durrani is a child prodigy who wrote her first book at the age of 13, making her one of the youngest authors in America. But as VOA’s Niala Mohammad
Read MoreOscars President Accused of Sexual Harassment, Faces Inquiry
The president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the organization that hands out the Oscars, is being investigated over allegations of sexual harassment. The Academy is reported
Read MoreFIFA Finally Approves Video Review to Use at World Cup
FIFA has finally and fully approved video review to help referees at the World Cup. Also Friday, the world soccer body lifted its three-decade ban on Iraq’s hosting of international events.
Read MoreWorld’s Priciest Chocolate Goes on Display in Portugal
The world’s most expensive chocolate went on display Friday at a chocolate fair in Obidos in Portugal. Priced at 7,728 euros ($9,489) and covered in edible gold, the chocolate is
Read MoreIndian Singer Convicted of Trafficking Job Seekers to America
A popular Indian pop singer has been convicted of human trafficking and cheating after a court found he pretended people were in his performance troupe so they could get jobs
Read MoreWashington’s Famous Cherry Trees Blossoming Soon
Every year, hundreds of thousands of people flock to Washington in the spring to see the cherry blossoms bloom. The buds on the trees can survive chilly temperatures but need
Read MoreEd Sheeran, Gaga, More to Cover Elton John Across 2 Albums
John’s songs will be re-worked by top artists including Ed Sheeran, Lady Gaga, Willie Nelson and Chris Stapleton. John announced on Thursday the April 6 release of two albums. “Revamp”
Read MoreQueen Elizabeth Gives Consent for Harry-Meghan Wedding
Queen Elizabeth II has given her formal consent to the marriage of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. The British monarch has issued a declaration consenting “to a Contract of
Read MoreVersace, Furla Join Designer Labels Ditching Fur
Italian fashion house Versace and handbag and accessories maker Furla said they would stop using real fur in their creations, joining a growing list of luxury labels turning their backs
Read MoreReport: Claire Foy Paid Less Than Co-Star on ‘The Crown’
A producer of hit royal drama The Crown says Claire Foy, who played the central role of Queen Elizabeth II, was paid less than her on-screen husband. The Netflix series
Read MoreEgypt Coach Facing Obstacle of Ramadan Ahead of World Cup
Well-traveled and much experienced as a soccer coach, Hector Cuper is facing a new obstacle when it comes to preparing Egypt for this year’s World Cup. The tournament in Russia
Read MoreTuaregs Celebrate Culture in Niger Sahara Festival
Tuaregs in northern Niger are hoping to draw tourists back to the region by putting their traditional dances, music poetry and camel races on display. Despite concerns about Islamic
Read MoreAn English Town Puzzles Over a spy who Came in From the Cold
For Amber McAuley, life in Salisbury – a picturesque cathedral town best known as the gateway to Stonehenge – has become surreal ever since the town became the scene of
Read MoreBali to Shush Social Media for Day of Silence
Bali’s annual Day of Silence is so sacred that even reaching for a smartphone to send a tweet or upload a selfie to social media could cause offense. This year
Read MoreEnglish Edition of Pope Francis Book Coming in August
The English-language edition of Pope Francis’ latest book is coming out this summer. St. Martin’s Press told The Associated Press on Tuesday that “A Future of Faith: The Path of
Read MoreMalala Yousafzai Working on Book About Refugees
The next book from Nobel winner Malala Yousafzai is a story of refugees. Little, Brown Books for Young Readers told The Associated Press on Monday that Yousafzai’s “We Are
Read More