2023-11-10 Strikes End, But When Will Hollywood Get Back to Normal?
Hollywood actors reached a deal to end their four-month strike this week. But it could take some time before you will see your favorite actors on television and in movies…
2023-11-07 Lack of Housing in Los Angeles Brings Activism, Art
More and more of Judy Branfman’s friends and neighbors found themselves unable to afford housing in Venice Beach, a neighborhood in Los Angeles. So, Branfman began photographing the houses and…
2023-11-07 Philadelphia Orchestra Returns to China to Mark 50 Years Since First Visit
The Philadelphia Orchestra arrived in Beijing Tuesday for a tour that celebrates the 50th anniversary of the group’s first visit to China. The visit comes as the United States and…
2023-11-03 Taylor Swift Headed to This Law school, in Theory
University of South Dakota law professor Sean Kammer’s friends told him they were unsure about the seriousness of his upcoming class on musical performer Taylor Swift. “I understand this sounds…
2023-11-03 Michelangelo’s ‘Secret Room’ to Open for Visitors
Visitors will soon be able to see a long-hidden space inside the Medici Chapel in the Italian city of Florence. The walls of the small space contain drawings that some…
2023-11-02 Fans of K-pop Star Can Talk with His AI Twin
Listeners want to feel close to the musicians they support. And most would jump at the chance to talk with their favorite artist one-on-one. But famous people rarely have the…
2023-10-30 British Museum Will Make Digital Copies of Its Objects
The British Museum, in London, recently announced plans to make digital copies of all the objects it keeps. The museum said in August that about 2,000 items had been stolen…
2023-10-29 Spanish Composer Imagines Vivaldi’s ‘Four Seasons’ with Climate Change
Antonio Vivaldi’s famous musical work, The Four Seasons, was first performed in the 1700s. Many music historians call it a “masterpiece,” the musical composer’s greatest work. The composition includes four…
2023-10-27 New Beatles Song Created with a Little Help from AI
A “new” song from the Beatles, with help from artificial intelligence, comes out next week. The song, called Now And Then, will be available on November 2. It is part…
2023-10-18 Old Ways of Making Wine Gain New Fans
Wine made by ancient methods is gaining new fans. Wine is an alcoholic drink made from fruit like grapes. Natural wine uses methods that reduce processing and harmful effects on…
2023-10-17 Pepper X Sets Guinness Record for Hottest Pepper
Ed Currie is the pepper expert who grew the Carolina Reaper, which has been considered the hottest pepper in the world since 2013. Ten years later, Currie broke his record…
2023-10-13 Largest Modern Hindu Temple outside India Ready to Open in US
The largest Hindu religious site outside India in modern times opens to the public Monday in the American state of New Jersey. Its creators began planning the BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham…
2023-10-13 Scientists Learn Another ‘Mona Lisa’ Secret
The Mona Lisa is the famous Leonardo da Vinci painting of a woman with a mysterious smile. This week, the painting gave up a secret. Scientists used X-rays to examine…
2023-10-12 Taylor Swift Releases ‘Eras Tour’ Movie
“Look what you…made me do,” entertainer Taylor Swift wrote on social media as she premiered Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour movie Wednesday night in Los Angeles, California. In the music…
2023-10-09 London’s Pointe Black Ballet School Aims to Break Racial Barriers
It was a criticism about her Afro-braided hair that led Ruth Essel to create what she calls a safe space for Black dancers. The founder of Pointe Black Ballet School…