2015-03-19 ‘Cinderella’ Is More Than Just a Movie for Kids
Years ago, the American writer Kurt Vonnegut often said there was one story that would always make a million dollars:…
2015-03-07 Trail Rides Kick off Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is the largest event of its kind in the world. The yearly event features…
2015-02-21 ‘Fifty Shades of Grey:’ Big Audiences, Bad Reviews
The movie “Fifty Shades of Grey” opened last week and sold more than $300 million worth of tickets worldwide. That…
2015-02-27 Young Writer’s Plays Explore Race, Identity in America
At 30 years old, Branden Jacobs-Jenkins has already written a number of plays and been honored with several awards. His…
2015-02-15 A Very Musical Love Story
Happy Valentine’s Day! In America, February 14is a day devoted to love and romance. Today, we tell a story of…
2015-02-10 Singer Sam Smith Wins Big at the Grammys
Soulful singer Sam Smith was the big winner Sunday night at the 57th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California.…
2015-01-30 Superbowl Sunday: The Patriots, the Seahawks and Katy Perry, Too
More than 100 million Americans will be doing the same thing this Sunday. Many will break into laughter at the…
2015-01-29 New York’s ‘Underground Museum’ Pleases Passerby
Millions of New Yorkers and visitors ride the city’s subway and other trains each day. The public transportation system offers…
2015-01-24 ‘American Sniper’ Earns Oscar Nominations and Debate on Twitter
The Oscar-nominated film “American Sniper” is based on the true story of American Chris Kyle. He formerly served as a…
2015-01-22 Rare, Important Art Is Now Only a Click Away
Now everyone can view one of the world’s most important collection of Asian and American art. The Arthur M. Sackler…
2015-01-16 Several Surprises in Oscar Nominations
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced this year’s Oscar nominations. As usual, not everyone is happy…
2015-01-09 Elvis Presley’s Airplanes for Sale
January 8 is the birthday of American rock and roll legend Elvis Presley. He would have turned 80 years old…
2014-12-26 Family Makes Friends and Memories on World Trip
Many families take their children on vacation. They will usually travel for a few days or weeks during school breaks.…
2014-12-19 Music Shows in Private Homes Gain Popularity
Attending a live musical performance in a huge sports center with thousands of other supporters of the musician is exciting.…
2014-12-13 Filmmakers Create New Technology for ‘Big Hero 6’
The latest animated film from Disney, “Big Hero 6,” is a mix of science, technology and art. High-level technology was…