2014-12-05 One Direction Breaks Billboard Chart Record
If you have a young daughter, and you celebrate Christmas, there is a good chance that One Direction’s latest album…
2014-11-29 ‘Hunger Games’ Expected to Top Holiday Ticket Sales
The latest movie in “The Hunger Games” series was number one in ticket sales for its opening last weekend. However,…
2014-11-21 With Bonerama, Three Trombones Lead the Big Parade
New Orleans is a city famous for its food, mix of cultural influences and of course, its music. The city…
2014-11-15 Taylor Swift, Beyonce Top Music and Money Lists
It is all about women on today’s music piece. They made some interesting news this week. But there is also…
2014-11-12 Film Project Helps Former American Soldiers
A film project is helping American soldiers deal with mental health problems caused by the violence of war. The condition…
2014-11-07 Miranda Lambert Wins Big (Again) at Country Music Awards
Welcome to American Mosaic from VOA Learning English. I’m Caty Weaver. The Country Music Association held its yearly awards Wednesday…
2014-11-04 Apple 1: Old Technology, New Record
In the 1970s, a young man named Steve Wozniak made something no one had ever built before. He created a…
2014-10-31 Halloween Is Big with Kids and Business
October 31st is Halloween. On that night, children around the United States will wear special clothing and make up their…
2014-10-30 Home of Last Comanche Chief Close to Ruins
One of the most interesting people in U.S. history is Quanah Parker, the last chief of the country’s Comanche Indian…
2014-10-24 Oscar de la Renta Dressed First Ladies and Movie Stars
Clothing designer Oscar de la Renta died Monday at his home in the American state of Connecticut. He was 82…
2014-10-14 Sting, War, Lou Reed for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Welcome to American Mosaic from VOA Learning English. I’m Caty Weaver. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has announced…
2014-10-22 San Francisco Radio Stations Ban Lorde’s ‘Royals’
The city of San Francisco, California, is home to the Giants Major League Baseball team. The team is playing the…
2014-09-24 Apple, U2 Album Giveaway Backfires
Irish band U2’s recent online project with technology company Apple caused a storm of online controversy. The project gave free…
2014-09-22 Street Artists Add Color to Washington, DC Buildings
Welcome to American Mosaic from VOA Learning English. I’m Caty Weaver. Washington D.C. has a graffiti problem. That is a…
2014-09-13 Ariana Grande Album Is No ‘Problem’
Welcome to American Mosaic from VOA Learning English. I’m Caty Weaver. The first three albums on Billboard magazine’s Top 200…