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Purple Party to kick off Alzheimer’s fundraising July 16
MOSES LAKE — The Walk to End Alzheimer’s technically takes place in September, but in fact, it starts two months e…
Greece to reclaim ancient horse from U.S. after court ruling
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — The Greek Culture Ministry said Wednesday it would seek the repatriation from New York of a 2,700-year-old bronze horse statuette which it says was illegally exported from Greece, after a U.S.…
Anna Wintour apologizes for race-related 'mistakes' at Vogue
NEW YORK (AP) — Vogue's Anna Wintour has apologized in an internal email for “mistakes" made in her 32-year tenure in not doing enough to elevate black voices on her staff and publishing images and stories that hav…
NY Philharmonic cancels fall season, moves up Geffen rebuild
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Philharmonic canceled its fall season because of the coronavirus pandemic and has moved up the start of
Cairo film festival's art director resigns amid controversy
CAIRO (AP) — The art director of Cairo's international film festival has resigned amid calls for his removal because of past inflammatory posts on social media, the festival said.
Ava DuVernay joins the film academy's Board of Governors
Filmmaker Ava DuVernay has been elected to the film academy’s Board of Governors for the first time.
Top officials at Poetry Foundation resign amid criticisms
NEW YORK (AP) — Two top officials at one of the country's leading poetry organizations have stepped down amid criticism over its response to the protests against police violence and racism.
'Legendary' heralds loud, proud ball culture
LOS ANGELES (AP) — FX’s fictionalized hit show “Pose” introduced many to the underground world of ballroom culture, in which historically black and Latino LGBT youths compete in elaborate performances on a runway.
British soap 'Emmerdale' leads in getting back to the set
LONDON (AP) — After weeks of shutdown, British soap opera “Emmerdale” is back in production, leading the way when it comes to resuming regular filming during the coronavirus era.
Chloe x Halle are all grown up and ready to turn up
NEW YORK (AP) — After the sister duo Chloe x Halle spent a year working on their sophomore album — which they co-wrote, co-produced and co-engineered — they sent it off to get thoughts from their mentor, King Beyon…
HBO Max removes 'Gone With the Wind,' will add context
NEW YORK (AP) — HBO Max has temporarily removed “Gone With the Wind” from its streaming library in order to add historical context to the 1939 film long criticized for romanticizing slavery and the Civil War-era So…
London mayor seeks answers over Taser use on rapper's father
LONDON (AP) — London’s mayor has called for an urgent investigation after rapper Wretch 32 released a video of his father being tasered in his home by a British police officer.
Grammys make awards changes, address conflicts of interest
NEW YORK (AP) — The Recording Academy is making changes to several Grammy Awards categories, including the often-debated best new artist title, and having nomination review committee members sign disclosure forms t…
Vienna Philharmonic purrs back to life after pandemic pause
The Vienna Philharmonic returned home, and its famous strings purred for the first time since March 10.
Giffin releases 10th novel, apologizes for Markle criticisms
New York (AP) — Best-selling author Emily Giffin is apologizing for recent negative comments she made about Meghan Markle.
Salzburg Festival will go on this year but in shortened form
The Salzburg Festival will be one of classical music’s few offerings in the summer of the coronavirus pandemic, staging a reduced 100th anniversary celebration with capacities limited to about 50%.