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History of reality TV and impact on society chronicled in new book 'Cue the Sun!'
Reality TV dominates television today. It's estimated that almost 80 percent of adult viewers watch reality TV shows. But how did we get here? Amna Nawaz spoke with Emily Nussbaum, author of the new book, "Cue the Sun!" that traces…
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French music icon Françoise Hardy dies at 80
Hardy's lyrics often captured the angst and longing of adolescence, resonating deeply with young audiences. Her melancholic and introspective tone set her apart from the more exuberant pop music of her peers.
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Author Salman Rushdie's attacker charged with supporting militant group Hezbollah
A three-count indictment unsealed in federal court in Buffalo on Wednesday charges Hadi Matar with attempting to provide material support…
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Meet the man who is pumping air back into the RNC balloon drop
Treb Heining, the self-described "balloon guy," has orchestrated the celebratory balloon drop at every GOP convention since 1988.
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Symphony celebrates NATO's 75th anniversary with music from member nations
A symphony orchestra at the Library of Congress commemorated NATO's 75th anniversary with an evening of music from its member…
Democratic activist and actor Ashley Judd adds her voice to calling on Biden to leave race
Actor Ashley Judd is adding her voice to calls for President Joe Biden to step aside from the presidential race…
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Groundbreaking fashion show spotlights work of Indigenous designers
A first in the fashion world is putting a burgeoning sector on the map. A fashion show in Santa Fe,…
Prosecutors describe Alec Baldwin as reckless and flouter of rules at trial for movie shooting
Special prosecutor Erlinda Ocampo Johnson repeatedly referred to Baldwin playing "make-believe" with a revolver on the set of the film…
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Competition inspires students to explore history through art
Every year for 50 years, some 500,000 students from across the country have competed in National History Day, using arts…
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How artists are using their talents to help San Jose reduce its carbon footprint
San Jose, in California's Silicon Valley, has pledged to go carbon neutral by 2030. To do this, leaders are enlisting…
Alec Baldwin's involuntary manslaughter trial for fatal film shooting begins jury selection
Jurors will be tasked with deciding whether Baldwin committed a felony when a gun he was pointing at cinematographer Halyna…
Jon Landau, Oscar-winning producer of 'Titanic' and 'Avatar' blockbusters, dies at 63
Landau's partnership with director James Cameron led to three Oscar nominations and a best picture win for 1997's "Titanic." Together…
With reigning champ absent, Patrick Bertoletti of Chicago wins first men's title at annual Nathan's hot dog eating contest
Bertoletti won by consuming 58 hot dogs in a tight, 10-minute race where the leader bounced back and forth. Earlier,…
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Grateful Dead drummer combines music and paint to express the role rhythm plays in his art
Prominent musicians from George Gershwin and Miles Davis to John Lennon were also crossover artists in another medium. The Grateful…
Martin Mull, comedian and actor in 'Arrested Development' and 'Fernwood Tonight,' dies at 80
Martin Mull, whose droll, esoteric comedy and acting made him a hip sensation in the 1970s and later a beloved…
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Detroit showcases queer art in pioneering exhibition
This pride month, the city of Detroit plays host to a pioneering exhibition thought to be the first queer international…
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'Monuments of Solidarity' exhibition highlights an activist's approach to making art
An artist, activist, community builder and teacher. LaToya Ruby Frazier's art-making ideas come together in her first retrospective exhibition. Jeffrey…