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Kennedy Center’s events scheduled for LGBTQ+ pride celebration canceled, organizers say
Read full article: Kennedy Center’s events scheduled for LGBTQ+ pride celebration canceled, organizers sayOrganizers and the Kennedy Center have canceled a week’s worth of events celebrating LGBTQ+ rights for this summer’s World Pride festival in Washington, D.
Cameron Mackintosh, one of the last great theater impresarios, has plans for stages everywhere
Read full article: Cameron Mackintosh, one of the last great theater impresarios, has plans for stages everywhereThe great composer Stephen Sondheim loved puzzles, and when he died in 2021, he left one for his good friend, British super-producer Cameron Mackintosh.
So you saw 'Conclave' the movie. Here's what it got right – and wrong – about real-life conclaves
Read full article: So you saw 'Conclave' the movie. Here's what it got right – and wrong – about real-life conclavesSpeculation surrounding a conclave to elect a pope is a time-honored tradition.
A Mexican musician uses a contentious genre to sing of women imprisoned for killing their abusers
Read full article: A Mexican musician uses a contentious genre to sing of women imprisoned for killing their abusersA Mexican music icon is using a typically male genre to sing of women imprisoned for killing their abusers while defending themselves and to highlight the more complicated aspects of gender-based violence.
Weinstein accuser had 'zero interest' in sex with him, friend testifies
Read full article: Weinstein accuser had 'zero interest' in sex with him, friend testifiesFriends of one of Harvey Weinstein’s accusers have told the jury at his retrial that the woman told them long ago that the former studio boss sexually assaulted her.
Natalia Lafourcade’s alter ego takes center stage in ‘Cancionera’
Read full article: Natalia Lafourcade’s alter ego takes center stage in ‘Cancionera’When Natalia Lafourcade sat down to craft “Cancionera” she never expected to discover an alter ego that would lead her down a pathway of artistic enlightenment.
10 movies that defined the Vietnam War on the big screen
Read full article: 10 movies that defined the Vietnam War on the big screenThe Vietnam War cast a long shadow across not just one of the most fertile periods of American filmmaking, but has led filmmakers for the past half century to reckon with its complicated legacy.
No burgers but plenty of crawfish at this iconic New Orleans music festival
Read full article: No burgers but plenty of crawfish at this iconic New Orleans music festivalThe New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival celebrates the world class music and cuisine arising from the birthplace of jazz.
Ryan Fleur is promoted to president of the Philadelphia Orchestra
Read full article: Ryan Fleur is promoted to president of the Philadelphia OrchestraRyan Fleur has been promoted to president and CEO of the Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemble Arts, leading an institution that he has worked for since 2012.
Jen Psaki stepping up for MSNBC as Rachel Maddow returns to once-a-week schedule
Read full article: Jen Psaki stepping up for MSNBC as Rachel Maddow returns to once-a-week scheduleJen Psaki is stepping up into a more prominent role at MSNBC, taking over the flagship 9 p.m. time slot on Tuesdays and Fridays as Rachel Maddow returns to a once-a-week television schedule.
A new Netflix film features a hurtling Japanese bullet train with a ticking bomb
Read full article: A new Netflix film features a hurtling Japanese bullet train with a ticking bombThe highspeed bullet train takes center stage in Shinji Higuchi’s new film, “Bullet Train Explosion,” premiering on Netflix Wednesday.
A set of first editions of Shakespeare's plays could fetch $6 million at auction
Read full article: A set of first editions of Shakespeare's plays could fetch $6 million at auctionA set of the first four editions of William Shakespeare’s collected works is expected to sell for up to 4.5 million pounds ($6 million) at auction next month.
Weinstein's #MeToo rape retrial opens with added allegations from a former model
Read full article: Weinstein's #MeToo rape retrial opens with added allegations from a former modelHarvey Weinstein is on trial again after an appeals court threw out the ex-studio-boss's 2020 rape conviction in a case that was a watershed for the #MeToo movement.
Tennessee board recommends that governor pardon country star Jelly Roll
Read full article: Tennessee board recommends that governor pardon country star Jelly RollThe Tennessee Board of Parole has recommended a pardon for country music star Jelly Roll, a Nashville native who has spoken openly about his criminal history and what it has taken to overcome it.
Houston’s iconic ‘Darth Vader’ house sold for $3.35 Million—it’s becoming ‘The Black Bull House’
Read full article: Houston’s iconic ‘Darth Vader’ house sold for $3.35 Million—it’s becoming ‘The Black Bull House’The infamous 'Darth Vader House' in Houston has officially sold for $3.35 million! Discover the transformation ahead, including its new owner, international sculptor Enrique Cabrera, and what’s next for this architectural gem. Read on to learn how this iconic home went from a local legend to the 'Black Bull House'!
The top producer at '60 Minutes' has quit. He says he can no longer run the show as he always has
Read full article: The top producer at '60 Minutes' has quit. He says he can no longer run the show as he always hasThe top producer at CBS News' “60 Minutes" has quit during a dispute between his show and the Trump administration.
Taylor Swift, Kendrick Lamar and Simone Biles are winners at the Webby Awards
Read full article: Taylor Swift, Kendrick Lamar and Simone Biles are winners at the Webby AwardsKendrick Lamar, Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Travis Kelce, Simone Biles and Gracie Abrams all won honors at the Webby Awards, which recognize the best internet content and creators.
Supreme Court signals support for Maryland parents who object to LGBTQ books in public schools
Read full article: Supreme Court signals support for Maryland parents who object to LGBTQ books in public schoolsThe Supreme Court’s conservative majority is signaling support for the religious rights of Maryland parents who want to remove their children from elementary school classes using storybooks with LGBTQ characters.
Georgian-Russian sculptor Zurab Tsereteli, known for his gigantic and controversial work, dies at 91
Read full article: Georgian-Russian sculptor Zurab Tsereteli, known for his gigantic and controversial work, dies at 91Zurab Tsereteli, a prominent Georgian and Russian sculptor known for colossal, often controversial, monuments, has died at 91.
Shake your rump and your sweet tooth: Rebecca Masson talks Beastie Boys, Top Chef with Ad Rock, and Taste of the Nation
Read full article: Shake your rump and your sweet tooth: Rebecca Masson talks Beastie Boys, Top Chef with Ad Rock, and Taste of the NationAhead of her big night at Taste of the Nation, we sat down with Becky Masson—not just to talk desserts, but to dig into the creative spark behind them, the stories they tell, and why naming them is half the fun.
What to Stream: 'Andor,' 'Babygirl' and new Wu-Tang Clan music
Read full article: What to Stream: 'Andor,' 'Babygirl' and new Wu-Tang Clan musicThe second season of the Star Wars series “Andor” and the streaming release of the Wu-Tang Clan’s latest album are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.
Judge denies Sean 'Diddy' Combs' request to delay May 5 trial
Read full article: Judge denies Sean 'Diddy' Combs' request to delay May 5 trialA federal judge in New York says the sex trafficking trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs will proceed as scheduled in early May despite his lawyer's claims that they need an extra two months to prepare.
Judge won’t take further steps to enforce his order in AP case against Trump administration
Read full article: Judge won’t take further steps to enforce his order in AP case against Trump administrationA federal judge who ordered the Trump administration to stop blocking The Associated Press from presidential events has refused to take immediate steps to get White House officials to comply.