2016-03-24 American Ballet Dancer at Bolshoi
Many young Americans dream of becoming a dancer for a prestigious ballet school. That dream is now a reality for 15-year- old Harper Ortlieb. Harper Ortlieb left her small town…
2016-03-23 What Are the Colors of Choice for Cars?
Many cars in advertisements, exhibits and at car dealerships in the United States are red, blue or green — but almost 75 percent of new cars sold in the United…
2016-03-19 Actress Brings African Experiences to America
Actress Danai Gurira calls herself a Zimerican. Her parents came from Zimbabwe. She was born in the American state of Iowa. But her family moved back to Harare, Zimbabwe, when…
2016-03-18 Man Admits Stealing Nude Celebrity Photos
A Pennsylvania man has admitted to stealing online nude photos and videos from female celebrities. Those television and movie stars include Jennifer Lawrence, Kate Upton, Selena Gomez, Ariana Grande, Kirsten…
2016-03-17 In America, ‘Everyone’ Is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day is Thursday, but some Americans started celebrating two weeks ago. The city of Alexandria, Virginia, held its annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 5. So did…
2016-03-12 Animated ‘Zootopia’ Breaks Disney Record
Last weekend, the latest Disney movie, “Zootopia,” broke records. The movie had the largest opening weekend for a Disney animated film. People across the United States bought more than $75…
2016-03-10 Court Awards $55 Million to Secretly Taped Sportscaster
An American court has ordered several defendants to pay a woman $55 million in damages connected to an online video. Erin Andrews is a broadcaster of sports news. She was…
2016-03-01 Chris Rock Hosts Balancing Act at Oscars
There was more excitement about the discussion of diversity than the red carpet or the Oscars at the 2016 Academy Awards on Sunday night. Host Chris Rock funny monologue did…
2016-02-25 Hollywood Is ‘Straight, White, Boys’ Club,’ Study Says
A new study finds that major media companies in the United States “whitewash” the films and movies they produce. The researchers say women and minorities are almost invisible on all…
2016-02-20 Pulitzer Prize-winning Writer Harper Lee Dies
Famed American writer Harper Lee has died. She was 89. Lee died in her hometown of Monroeville in the southern state of Alabama. The cause of death was not announced.…
2016-02-17 Lamar, Swift, Trainor Win at 2016 Grammy Awards
Kendrick Lamar had a big night at the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California. The hip-hop artist won five Grammys, including Best Rap Album for “To Pimp a Butterfly.” Lamar…
2016-02-16 Hollywood Studios Chase Chinese Audiences
American filmmakers are actively luring Chinese movie fans to the cinema with more Chinese plots and characters. The motion picture, Kung Fu Panda 3, is a prime example of Hollywood…
2016-02-16 Career and Fans ‘Rise Up’ for Singer Andra Day
Andra Day’s life changed when Stevie Wonder called her on the telephone. The music superstar asked Day if he could work with her. That was almost six years ago. Stevie…
2016-02-11 ‘Hello,’ Can You Pay Me?
Adele’s song “Hello,” off her latest album, “25,” is one of the top-selling songs of all time. The music publication Billboard reported that it is the first song to reach…
2016-02-11 Helping Blind People ‘See’ Great Artwork
An American photographer is making copies of great artwork available for blind individuals and those with very poor eyesight. At least 285 million people worldwide are either blind or considered…