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John Sinclair, a marijuana activist who was immortalized in a John Lennon song, dies at 82

April 2, 2024

John Sinclair, a marijuana activist who was immortalized in a John Lennon song, dies at 82

John Sinclair, a music producer and poet whose prison sentence inspired a star-studded concert and John Lennon song, died Tuesday morning of congestive heart failure at age 82.

On this day in history, March 31, 1943, 'Oklahoma!' debuts on Broadway: 'Deeply felt'

March 31, 2024

On this day in history, March 31, 1943, 'Oklahoma!' debuts on Broadway: 'Deeply felt'

On this day in history, "Oklahoma!" — the musical written by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II — opened on Broadway, paving the way for the next generation of musical theater.

Doris Kearns Goodwin and Laurie Anderson to receive medals from American Academy of Arts and Letters

March 29, 2024

Doris Kearns Goodwin and Laurie Anderson to receive medals from American Academy of Arts and Letters

The American Academy of Arts and Letters announced Friday that it is honoring Doris Kearns Goodwin, Laurie Anderson and James C. Horton; they will receive their awards in May.

World Series champ Steve Sax digitizes Babe Ruth art to raise money for foundation in honor of late Marine son

March 29, 2024

World Series champ Steve Sax digitizes Babe Ruth art to raise money for foundation in honor of late Marine son

Steve Sax digitized an Opie Otterstad painting, "Babe and the Kids," and minted it on the blockchain as an NFT to raise money for the The Capt. Sax Foundation.

Ariana DeBose to host Tony Awards for third consecutive year, this time at new location

March 28, 2024

Ariana DeBose to host Tony Awards for third consecutive year, this time at new location

Ariana DeBose, known for her roles in theater, including an Oscar win for "West Side Story," will return as host for the Tony Awards, marking her third year.

Significance of Michelangelo’s 'David' statue is being diminished by souvenirs, Italian curators say

March 28, 2024

Significance of Michelangelo’s 'David' statue is being diminished by souvenirs, Italian curators say

Since its creation in 1504, Michelangelo's David has been a symbol of Italian culture. Curators are now voicing concerns about the commercialization of the statue.

Short questions with Dana Perino for Dagen McDowell

March 28, 2024

Short questions with Dana Perino for Dagen McDowell

In this week's "Short questions with Dana Perino," Dagen McDowell of Fox Business Network reveals why she likes living "small" in New York City and the one word she'd use to describe America.

In Vienna, 2 portraits of Alexei Navalny are painted near a monument to Soviet soldiers

March 27, 2024

In Vienna, 2 portraits of Alexei Navalny are painted near a monument to Soviet soldiers

Portraits of Alexei Navalny, the late opposition leader in Russia, were spray-painted Wednesday in Vienna on property owned by former Czech Foreign Minister Karel Schwarzenberg's family.

Banksy's London tree mural covered in plastic, fenced off after apparent vandalism

March 27, 2024

Banksy's London tree mural covered in plastic, fenced off after apparent vandalism

A mural by the renowned street artist Banksy, which emerged last week in London, has been encased in plastic following an apparent act of vandalism, officials said.

Richard Serra, renowned American sculptor, dies at 85

March 27, 2024

Richard Serra, renowned American sculptor, dies at 85

Richard Serra, a renowned American artist and sculptor known for his large-scale outdoor artworks, passed away at 85 at his home in Long Island, New York.