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On this day in history, August 25, 1980, the Broadway musical '42nd Street' opens

August 25, 2023

On this day in history, August 25, 1980, the Broadway musical '42nd Street' opens

On this day in history, the Tony Award-winning musical "42nd Street" opened on Broadway — eventually moving to three different theaters before closing eight years later.

Judge sides with Vermont grad school that covered up 'insensitive' anti-slavery mural

August 24, 2023

Judge sides with Vermont grad school that covered up 'insensitive' anti-slavery mural

Quebec-based artist Sam Kerson has lost his appeal to remove panels concealing controversial anti-slavery murals he painted at Vermont Law School.

Stone carvers maintain tradition after urban sprawl of Mexico City swallows ancient town of Xochiaca

August 22, 2023

Stone carvers maintain tradition after urban sprawl of Mexico City swallows ancient town of Xochiaca

Despite the loss of ancient village Xochiaca, which was swallowed by Mexico City’s urban sprawl, stone carvers have still been able to pass down the village’s craft tradition for generations.

Florida art museum files lawsuit over forged Basquiat paintings, claiming former CEO profited from sales

August 17, 2023

Florida art museum files lawsuit over forged Basquiat paintings, claiming former CEO profited from sales

The Orlando Museum of Art has sued former CEO Aaron De Groft over a forged paintings scheme. The museum displayed dozens of forged artworks under the name of Jean-Michel Basquiat

‘Wounded Indian’ sculpture thought to have been destroyed decades ago to return to Boston

August 16, 2023

‘Wounded Indian’ sculpture thought to have been destroyed decades ago to return to Boston

Long lost sculpture “Wounded Indian," which was found in Virginia in the late 1980s, will be returned to a Boston-area organization cofounded by Paul Revere.

Craig Morgan: How promoting military recruitment can help America ‘become greater’

July 31, 2023

Craig Morgan: How promoting military recruitment can help America ‘become greater’

The country music star reflects on his decision to re-enlist in the Army Reserve after nearly 20 years.

Brain teaser: Can you find the 3 pandas without sunglasses?

July 29, 2023

Brain teaser: Can you find the 3 pandas without sunglasses?

Challenge your vision and attention to detail with a fun seek-and-find brain teaser, which depicts black-and-white pandas with and without sunglasses. How fast can you solve the puzzle?

Artist friends go viral on TikTok for realistic portraits made entirely out of dice

July 29, 2023

Artist friends go viral on TikTok for realistic portraits made entirely out of dice

Artists from England have gone viral on TikTok after sharing their realistic portraits made entirely out of dice. See the unique artforms that are making a splash on the video-sharing app.

North Korea opens exhibit celebrating romantic visions of Kim Jong Un for anniversary

July 27, 2023

North Korea opens exhibit celebrating romantic visions of Kim Jong Un for anniversary

Paintings aim to depict various "victories" for North Korea across its existence with trumped-up images of Kim Jong Un and his father, Kim Jong Il.

Teens make prom dress and tux out of duct tape, win $10K in scholarship prize money

July 25, 2023

Teens make prom dress and tux out of duct tape, win $10K in scholarship prize money

Teens created their prom outfits out of duct tape and won $10,000 in scholarship money from the Duck brand. See the unique creations that took hours to make.