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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.

On this day in history, March 26, 1874, American poet Robert Frost is born in San Francisco

March 26, 2024

On this day in history, March 26, 1874, American poet Robert Frost is born in San Francisco

On this day in history, March 26, 1874, American poet and Pulitzer Prize winner Robert Frost was born in San Francisco, California. He was initially unsuccessful as a poet.

Mail Pouch Tobacco barns recall bygone America, legacy of solitary World War II veteran

March 25, 2024

Mail Pouch Tobacco barns recall bygone America, legacy of solitary World War II veteran

Mail Pouch Tobacco barns still pitch a bygone product on country rounds around West Virginia. They helped make artist and WWII veteran Harley Warrick famous late in life.

CEO of company behind Sundance Film Festival stepping down

March 22, 2024

CEO of company behind Sundance Film Festival stepping down

Sundance Institute CEO Joana Vicente, whose nonprofit runs the annual Sundance Film Festival, is stepping down from her position after two and a half years.

Musicians in Tennessee can now sue over AI-created impersonations, governor warns tech can 'destroy' industry

March 22, 2024

Musicians in Tennessee can now sue over AI-created impersonations, governor warns tech can 'destroy' industry

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee signed into law the Ensuring Likeness, Voice, and Image Security (ELVIS) Act, which aims to protect musical artists from replication by artificial intelligence.