Somali Musician, Kept from US Internship, Blames Trump Travel Ban
The Somali musician Hassan-Nour Sayid — known by his stage name, Aar Maanta — and his band, the Urban Nomads, were supposed to be in Minnesota last week, where they
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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
Hotel at Iconic TWA Terminal Will Evoke Glamour of Jet Age
When it opened in 1962, the sleek TWA terminal at New York’s Kennedy Airport was the embodiment of jet-age style. Now, construction is underway to transform the landmark into a
Read MoreArab Rivalries Exposed as Egypt Targets Qatar in UNESCO Vote
Arab states may want their turn at the helm of UNESCO, but the barbs hurled by Egypt at rival candidate Qatar during the vote highlights the fractious geopolitics paralyzing the
Read MoreThe Biltmore: The Largest Privately Owned House in America
The Biltmore Estate is the largest privately owned home in the United States. Built near Asheville, North Carolina, it is still owned by the descendants of one of America’s richest
Read MoreDavid Lynch to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award at Rome Film Fest
American director David Lynch will be honored with a lifetime achievement award at the upcoming Rome Film Fest. The festival opens Oct. 26 with director Scott Cooper’s Hostiles, starring Christian
Read MoreDa Vinci Portrait of Christ Expected to Fetch $100M at Auction
The last privately owned Leonardo da Vinci painting and one of fewer than 20 by the Renaissance artist known to still exist is hitting the auction block, Christie’s announced Tuesday.
Read MoreHollywood Condemnation of Weinstein Grows Louder
The Hollywood establishment, slow to react to the initial sexual harassment allegations against Harvey Weinstein, began speaking out against him more forcefully Monday after the powerful studio boss was fired
Read MoreSatire on EU Bureaucracy Wins German Book Prize
A satirical look at the European Union and its bureaucracy, which opens with a pig running amok in one of Brussels’ main squares, has won the prestigious German Book Prize.
Read MoreIndigenous Peoples Day? Italians Say Stick With Columbus
Is it time to say arrivederci to Christopher Columbus? A movement to abolish Columbus Day and replace it with Indigenous Peoples Day has gained momentum in some parts of the
Read MoreFilm Producer Harvey Weinstein Ousted in Sex Abuse Scandal
Harvey Weinstein has been fired from The Weinstein Co., effective immediately, three days after an expose detailed decades of allegations of sexual abuse against the movie mogul. In a
Read MoreSecret Film Shows Plight of ‘Forgotten’ Refugees in Australian Camp
A movie secretly shot inside an Australian-run detention center for asylum seekers highlights the plight of thousands of “forgotten” refugees who have been marooned for years on remote Pacific islands,
Read MoreUNESCO Seeks Leader to Revive Agency’s Fortunes
When Israel’s envoy told UNESCO delegates last July that fixing the plumbing in his toilet was more important than their latest ruling, it highlighted how fractious geopolitics are paralyzing the
Read MoreWith Decline in Smoking, Tobacco Headquarters Becomes Entertainment Complex
According to the American Medical Association, a big anti-smoking effort launched more than 50 years ago saved more than 8 million lives in the US. Before 1964, when the official
Read MoreIn Male-dominated Field, Women at New York Comic Con Persist
Batman, Superman and Spiderman aren’t the only superheroes of the comic book world. At New York Comic Con, plenty of women were on hand to remind the industry of their
Read MoreChinese Basketball Gets a Boost from Playing NBA Teams
The Chinese Basketball Association is on tour in the US, with teams playing against US professional squads. Calla Yu from VOA’s Mandarin Service was at a recent game in the
Read MoreNew Book Heralds Early Days of Fleetwood Mac
Mick Fleetwood was 16 when he left school, told his parents he wanted to pursue a career in rock ‘n’ roll, and went to London in search of gigs. A
Read MoreLin-Manuel Miranda, Latin Stars Sing for Puerto Rico Relief
“Hamilton” musical creator Lin-Manuel Miranda on Friday released a new song for hurricane relief charity efforts in Puerto Rico featuring many of the music industry’s biggest Latin stars. Jennifer Lopez,
Read MoreTop 5 Songs for Week Ending Oct. 7
We’re cranking up the five most popular songs in the Billboard Hot 100 Pop Singles chart, for the week ending Oct. 7, 2017. Three consecutive weeks, three consecutive Hot Shot
Read MoreBlade Runner Update Evokes Colder, Isolated World
In 1982’s iconic Blade Runner, filmmaker Ridley Scott imagined the dystopian world of 2019 as overcrowded, polluted and inhabited not only by humans but by their genetically engineered lookalikes –
Read MoreAfter Sexual Harassment Accusations Hollywood Asks: Is Harvey Weinstein Done?
Accepting the Golden Globe best actress award in 2012 for “The Iron Lady,” Meryl Streep took a moment to thank the almighty – “God, Harvey Weinstein.” For decades, Weinstein has
Read MoreIranian Chess Star, Banned for Not Wearing Hijab, to Play for US
A leading Iranian chess player, barred from her homeland’s team after she refused to wear a headscarf, will now compete as a player for the United States, the US Chess
Read MoreAmerican Film Institute to Fete Clooney for Life Achievement
George Clooney will be the 46th recipient of the AFI Life Achievement Award. The American Film Institute announced Thursday it will honor the actor-director at a gala tribute in
Read MorePoll: Most Dislike NFL Protests — and Trump Comments
Most Americans think refusing to stand for the national anthem is disrespectful to the country, the military and the American flag. But most also disapprove of President Donald Trump’s calling
Read MoreLights, Camera, Action – London’s Film Festival Opens
Red carpets are being unrolled as the British capital prepares to play host to some of international cinema’s big names for the 12 days of the London Film Festival. The
Read More‘Florida Project’ Shines Bright Light on Hidden Homeless
Sean Baker’s “The Florida Project” takes place in a blindingly purple low-budget motel named the Magic Castle, just down Route 192 from Disney’s Magic Kingdom. For the children of single
Read MoreA Minute With: Harrison Ford, Ryan Gosling on ‘Blade Runner 2049’
The long-awaited sequel to the cult classic “Blade Runner,” a 1982 sci-fi thriller, finally hits movie theaters on Friday. But there is not much that stars Harrison Ford and Ryan
Read MoreSingers Aldean, Lopez Cancel Shows After Las Vegas Shooting
Country star Jason Aldean said Tuesday that he would cancel three shows this week to honor victims of the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history, in which a gunman
Read MoreDinosaur National Monument is Hidden Gem of US National Parks
After visiting the diverse landscapes of Dinosaur National Monument once, national parks traveler Mikah Meyer knew he had to come back. In addition to the site’s ancient land formations and
Read MoreCountry Star Jason Aldean Issues Rallying Cry for Unity
Country star Jason Aldean says he’s praying for the victims of the Las Vegas shootings, saying his “heart aches” and issuing a rallying cry for Americans to come together. The
Read MoreUS Channel to Premiere Pistorius Movie; His Brother Objects
An American television channel plans to air a film about Oscar Pistorius and how he murdered girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, drawing criticism from the family of the former South African track
Read MoreEuropean Court Asked to Rule on Facebook Data Transfers
The European Court of Justice has been asked to consider whether Facebook’s Dublin-based subsidiary can legally transfer users’ personal data to its U.S. parent, after Ireland’s top court said Tuesday
Read MoreNobel Literature Prize: Honoring the Elusive ‘Ideal’
When Alfred Nobel established the literature prize in his name, he perhaps could have benefited from an editor. The terms of his will leave the prize’s exact intentions tantalizingly vague
Read MoreAncient Rocks and Fossils Await Park Visitors
After visiting the diverse landscapes of Dinosaur National Monument once, national parks traveler Mikah Meyer knew he had to come back. In addition to the site’s ancient land formations and
Read MoreUS Rap Artist Latest Star to Enter Australian Same-sex Marriage Debate
American rap artist Macklemore will perform a gay anthem at a rugby league final in Sydney on Sunday, thanks to the sport’s officials rejecting pressure from opponents of same-sex marriage
Read MorePrince Harry, Star-studded Ceremony Close Invictus Games
The Invictus Games for wounded veterans came to a close Saturday with a rousing ceremony featuring stars such as Bruce Springsteen and Bryan Adams, though some of the attention focused
Read MoreMonty Hall, Host of ‘Let’s Make a Deal,’ dies
Monty Hall, the genial TV game show host whose long-running “Let’s Make a Deal” traded on love of money and merchandise and the mystery of which door had the car
Read MoreVictoria & Abdul, American Made Based on Incredible True Stories
Two films on our radar this week are Stephen Frears’ heartwarming drama “Victoria & Abdul” and Doug Liman’s “American Made.” Both features offer intelligent, entertaining stories and a superb cast.
Read MoreIn films ‘Victoria & Abdul’ and ‘American Made,’ Life is Stranger than Fiction
Two films on our radar this week are Stephen Frears’ heartwarming drama Victoria & Abdul about the deep friendship between Queen Victoria and her Indian servant Abdul Karim between 1887
Read MoreTop 5 Songs for Week Ending Sept. 30
We’re liberating the five most popular songs in the Billboard Hot 100 Pop Singles chart, for the week ending September 30, 2017. Last week featured a rare treat: a Hot
Read MoreActress Louis-Dreyfus Says She’s Battling Breast Cancer
Emmy-winning comedic actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus said Thursday that she was battling breast cancer, and she highlighted the case for universal health care in the United States. Louis-Dreyfus, 56, who plays
Read MoreWas Hefner Oppressor or Liberator? Women Debate His Legacy
Oppressor or liberator? Feminist in a silk robe, or pipe-smoking exploiter? Opinions were flying a day after Hugh Hefner’s death over just what he did — and didn’t do —
Read MoreHugh Hefner, Playboy Publisher, Dead at 91
Hugh Hefner, the publisher of Playboy Magazine has died at the age of 91. Famous for his smoking jacket, his magazine and his lifestyle Hefner singlehandedly changed the publishing industry,
Read MoreWarriors’ Curry Slams Sports Illustrated for Kaepernick Snub
Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry says Colin Kaepernick’s omission from a Sports Illustrated cover featuring sports figures linking arms in protest solidarity is “terrible.” The cover references the protests
Read MoreHugh Hefner, Founder of Playboy, Dies at 91
Playboy founder Hugh M. Hefner, the pipe-smoking hedonist who revved up the sexual revolution in the 1950s and built a multimedia empire of clubs, mansions, movies and television, symbolized by
Read MoreWhat Intimidates Steven Spielberg? Being Subject of a Documentary
Steven Spielberg has directed dozens of award-winning movies in a 40-year career, but when it came to turning the cameras on himself he found the attention pretty uncomfortable. The double
Read MoreGarth Brooks’ Autobiography to Span 5 Books
Garth Brooks is taking a long look back at his life and career in an autobiography that will span five books, the first of which will be released in November.
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