Macy’s Parade Begins With Balloons, Bands and Security
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade marched, rolled and soared in traditional style Thursday as police went all-out to secure it in a year marked by attacks on outdoor gathering spots.
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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
George Avakian, Jazz Producer and Scholar, Dies at 98
George Avakian, a Russian-born jazz scholar and architect of the American music industry who produced essential recordings by Louis Armstrong, Miles Davis and other stars has died at age 98.
Read MoreRussian Baritone Dmitri Hvorostovsky Dies at 55
Dmitri Hvorostovsky, the Russian baritone known for his velvety voice, dashing looks and shock of flowing white hair, died Wednesday at a hospice near his home in London, a few
Read MoreHollywood Spotlights Racial Tensions in America
America’s history of racial inequality and civil rights activism are prevalent themes in Hollywood films this season. Using gritty cinematography and A-list actors, directors Kathryn Bigelow, George Clooney and Dan
Read MorePoll: 1 in 3 Americans Dreads Political Talk at Thanksgiving
Bring on the turkey — but maybe hold the politics. Thanksgiving is Glenn Rogers’ favorite holiday, when people gather around the table and talk about things to celebrate from the
Read MoreTeen Idol David Cassidy, ‘Partridge Family’ Star, Dies at 67
David Cassidy, the teen and pre-teen idol who starred in the 1970s sitcom “The Partridge Family” and sold millions of records as the musical group’s lead singer, died Tuesday at
Read MoreOlympic Champion Gabby Douglas Says Team Doctor Abused Her
Olympic champion gymnast Gabby Douglas says she is among the group of athletes sexually abused by a former team doctor. Douglas, the 2012 Olympic all-around champion and a three-time gold
Read MoreCBS Fires Journalist Rose After Sex Abuse Allegations Surface
The CBS television network fired veteran newsman Charlie Rose on Tuesday, a day after an explosive Washington Post report recounted stories from eight women who said he had sexually abused
Read MoreActress, Singer Della Reese Dies at 86
American actress and singer Della Reese, who made broadcasting history as the first black woman to host a national talk show, has died at 86. The Detroit-born Reese began her
Read MoreCBS Suspends Rose, PBS Halts his Show Following Allegations
Charlie Rose is the latest public figure to be felled by sexual misconduct allegations, with PBS halting distribution of his nightly interview show and CBS News suspending him Monday following
Read MoreForbes Names Beyonce Music’s Highest-earning Woman
Forbes has crowned Beyonce as the highest-paid woman in music. Forbes magazine says the singer earned $105 million over a yearlong period stretching from June 2016 to June of this
Read MoreMusicians Unite at AMAs in Wake of Tumultuous Year
The 2017 American Music Awards marked a night of unison, positive vibes and American pride as musicians spoke about coming together in a year dominated by natural disasters, violence and
Read MoreLongtime Country Singer, Songwriter Mel Tillis Dies
Mel Tillis, the affable longtime country star who wrote hits for Kenny Rogers, Ricky Skaggs and many others, and overcame a stutter to sing on dozens of his own singles,
Read MoreQueen Elizabeth, Prince Philip to Celebrate 70th Anniversary
When Britain’s 21-year-old Princess Elizabeth married 26-year-old Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten at Westminster Abbey in 1947, the wedding sparked joy and celebration in a country just recovering from World War II.
Read MoreAfghan Youth Team Beats Pakistan to Win Asian Cricket Championship
Afghanistan defeated Pakistan Sunday, winning their first under-19 cricket Asia Cup final in Kuala Lumpur, offering a rare opportunity for celebrations in a country desperate for a break from relentless
Read MoreGroup Buys Land, Prevents Break in Pacific Crest Trail
A group dedicated to preserving and promoting the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail has purchased private land in western Washington state to prevent a break in the path. The Pacific
Read MoreAC/DC Co-Founder, Guitarist Malcolm Young Dies at 64
Malcolm Young, the co-founder of rock band AC/DC, has died at the age of 64, according to a statement on the group’s website. Young created the Australian heavy metal band
Read MoreAs Sex Harassment Scandal Grows, Minorities Seldom Involved
In the weeks since dozens of women have accused movie mogul Harvey Weinstein of rape or sexual, unleashing an avalanche of similar charges against other prominent men across American life,
Read MoreLeonardo da Vinci’s Christ Painting Sells for Record $450 Million
It was a historic moment in the art auction world: Da Vinci’s “Salvador Mundi” or “Savior of the World” sold to the highest bidder at $450 million. VOA’s Evgeny Maslov
Read MoreA Gastronomical Virtual Experience: Enjoying the Taste of Food Without the Calories
Through a headset around the head and over the eyes, virtual reality can take us to computer-generated environments very different from the physical environment we’re in. Now, virtual reality technology
Read MoreQ&A: Garth Brooks on New Anthology and Lip Syncing at CMAs
Garth Brooks says he’s happy to share the first of five anthologies he created with his fans while he’s still alive and kicking. “Every artist seems to wait ’till
Read MoreRev. Jesse Jackson Discloses Parkinson’s Disease Diagnosis
The Rev. Jesse Jackson disclosed publicly Friday that he has been seeking outpatient care for two years for Parkinson’s disease and plans to “dedicate” himself to physical therapy. In a
Read MoreMeryl Streep Says Violent Experiences Changed her Profoundly
Meryl Streep says the two times in her life she dealt with violence were so profound it changed her “on a cellular level.” Streep made the remarks Wednesday at the
Read MoreJennifer Hudson Obtains Protective Order Against Ex-Fiance
Jennifer Hudson has obtained an order of protection against her former fiance David Otunga. Police in suburban Chicago say Otunga was removed from the couple’s home in Burr Ridge, Illinois,
Read MoreLost Leonardo Painting Had Tangled Path to $450M Sale
Just a dozen years ago, a worn, touched-up old painting of Christ went for less than $10,000 (8,450 euros) at an estate sale. On Wednesday, it was auctioned for a
Read MoreCarpenters Return with Vinyl Remasters of Hit Albums
Carpenters fans have a dozen reasons to be on top of the world this week. Nearly 30 years since the last LP album of new Carpenters material was released, remastered
Read MoreAlejandro Sanz Celebrated as Latin Grammy Person of the Year
If he could travel back in time, Alejandro Sanz says he would stop and enjoy the moment when his career started taking off two decades ago. “Maybe I would
Read MorePakistan Unveils 1,700-year-old Sleeping Buddha, Evoking Diverse Heritage
Pakistan unveiled the remains of a 1,700-year-old sleeping Buddha image on Wednesday, part of an initiative to encourage tourism and project religious harmony in a region roiled by Islamist militancy.
Read MoreEgypt Displays Previously Unseen King Tut Artifacts
Egypt opened an exhibition on Wednesday to display previously unseen treasures from King Tutankhamun’s famed tomb. At least 55 pieces of fabric decorated with gold that were found in the
Read MoreBlake Shelton Named People’s 2017 ‘Sexiest Man Alive’
Blake Shelton was named Sexiest Man Alive by People magazine, a first for any country singer, prompting “The Voice” judge to shake off his shyness about his looks. “I’ve been
Read MoreQ&A: A Quick Word With Ezra Miller on Becoming the Flash
Ezra Miller brings an electric energy to the superhero team-up film “Justice League,” pinballing off the more imposing presences of Henry Cavill, Gal Gadot and Ben Affleck. They are
Read MoreAs ‘Roman J. Israel, Esq.’ Denzel Washington Explores Social Injustice
For his latest role, as an attorney who defends young people of color imprisoned without trial, Oscar-winning actor Denzel Washington weighed how family dynamics played into the lives of young
Read MoreAFI, Library of Congress Celebrate 50 Yrs of Film Preservation
In a star-studded night in Washington, the American Film Institute and the Library of Congress celebrated 50 years of partnership in film preservation. Actor Morgan Freeman, American Film Institute founder
Read MoreUsing Laughter to Drive Home Tough Lessons About Sexual Violence
Dr. Gail Stern is funny. And she uses that in her work, teaching college students, members of the military, business people and others how to prevent sexual violence. Stern says
Read MoreSkirting the Skirt-chasers in Mainstream Entertainment
Comic and podcast host Chelsea Shorte is onstage on a cold Wednesday night in a small restaurant in Alexandria, Virginia. She is telling her mostly female audience about her transition
Read MoreBarbie Makes Doll of Hijab-wearing Olympian Ibtihaj Muhammad
The maker of Barbie says it will sell a doll modeled after Ibtihaj Muhammad, an American fencer who competed in last year’s Olympics while wearing a hijab. Mattel says
Read MoreItaly State Museums See Record Numbers of Visitors, Revenue
Italian state museums are on track for another record-setting year in 2017 in terms of visitors and revenue, with the outdoor Colosseum in Rome and Pompeii near Naples topping the
Read MoreLast Document Signed by JFK in White House Up for Sale
The last document President John F. Kennedy signed in the White House is up for grabs in Philadelphia. A rare documents dealer is selling a photograph that Kennedy autographed for
Read MoreRare Art From China’s Empress Dowager Comes to US
For more than a century she was known as the woman behind the throne, the empress who through skill and circumstance rose from lowly imperial consort to iron-fisted ruler of
Read MoreGossip Columnist Liz Smith Dies at 94
Liz Smith, the syndicated gossip columnist whose mixture of banter, barbs and bon mots about the glitterati helped her climb the A-list as high as many of the celebrities she
Read MoreControversial Da Vinci Is New York Auction Season Star
What is the only Da Vinci painting on the open market worth? A Russian billionaire believes he was swindled when he bought it for $127.5 million. This week he’ll find
Read MoreExhibition Details Indigenous Massacres in Australia
For the first time, a museum in Australia is telling the stories of the massacres by colonists of indigenous people from an Aboriginal perspective. Thousands of First Nation people are
Read MorePakistani Fashion Scores in India Despite Tense Bilateral Relations
Despite 70 years of tense relations between India and Pakistan, the two countries share a passion for each other’s movies, food and fashion trends. Take the example of palazzos, a
Read MoreUS Soccer Star Solo Accuses ex-FIFA President of Sexual Assault
U.S. women’s soccer star Hope Solo on Friday accused Sepp Blatter of sexual assault, claiming the disgraced former FIFA president groped her backside at the 2013 Ballon d’Or ceremony. Solo,
Read MoreLouis C.K. Says he Misused his Power and ‘Brought Pain’
With his career imploding over allegations of sexual misconduct, comedian Louis C.K. confessed Friday to masturbating in front of women and expressed remorse for wielding his influence “irresponsibly.” The comedian
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