Oct 08 WATCH: Hungarian writer László Krasznahorkai wins the Nobel Prize in literature By Kostya Manenkov, Jill Lawless, Mike Corder, Associated Press The 71-year-old Krasznahorkai is the first Hungarian winner since 2002. He has previously received the Man Booker International Prize and the National Book Award for Translated Literature in the U.S. Continue reading
Oct 08 ‘I’m not dying’: Dolly Parton responds to concerns about her health By Maria Sherman, Associated Press Late last month Parton postponed her first Las Vegas residency in 32 years, citing “health challenges.”… Continue reading
Oct 07 Bob Ross paintings to be auctioned to support public TV stations after federal funding cuts By Associated Press All profits will help public TV stations with licensing fees for popular programs that include "The Best of Joy of Painting" and "America's Test Kitchen."… Continue reading
Oct 05 Watch 6:41 The fight against book bans by public school librarians shown in new documentary By John Yang, Satvi Sunkara, Laine Immell According to a new report from PEN America, public schools across the U.S. saw more than 6,800 book bans in the 2024-25 school year. A new documentary, “The Librarians,” examines the experiences of school librarians who’ve found themselves on the… Continue watching
Oct 05 Watch 7:02 How Bad Bunny is making history while celebrating Puerto Rican culture on the world stage By John Yang, Veronica Vela Global superstar and Grammy-winning singer Bad Bunny has been getting hotter and hotter lately. His celebrity reaches beyond the music industry, spanning generations and encompassing politics, Caribbean culture and Puerto Rican and Latin pride. John Yang speaks with Yale professor… Continue watching
Oct 03 Watch 7:52 Utah art project spotlights Great Salt Lake’s fragile future By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport, Daria Nastasia As the Great Salt Lake in Utah continues to dry up, the arts community has mobilized to lay bare the major ecological, economic and health stakes if the decline continues. The public art project, Wake the Great Salt Lake, aims… Continue watching
Sep 29 Watch 9:19 How artists and musicians are responding to Trump’s 2nd term By Jeffrey Brown, Simon Epstein Rock legend Bruce Springsteen publicly blasted President Trump and his policies, saying “we’re living through particularly dangerous times." As Trump increasingly targets the arts, artists are faced with the question of whether to speak out or keep their heads down. Continue watching
Sep 29 Bad Bunny tapped for Super Bowl halftime, spotlighting Latin pride and his clashes with Trump By Jonathan Landrum Jr., Adriana Gomez Licon, Associated Press Bad Bunny has been chosen to headline the Super Bowl halftime show, marking a significant moment for Latin identity on a major stage. Continue reading
Sep 28 Watch 3:49 Jahri’s World creator reflects on why he makes music for neurodivergent kids By John Yang, Kaisha Young In Jahri's World, quirky costumes and silly songs are designed to create a sensory oasis for neurodivergent children. The videos on TikTok have gone viral, racking up millions of views. John Yang speaks with the man behind the music, Jerry… Continue watching
Sep 26 Watch 8:26 Scarlett Johansson on taking a role behind the camera to direct ‘Eleanor the Great’ By Amna Nawaz, Anne Azzi Davenport, Daria Nastasia Scarlett Johansson is known the world over for major roles in close to 40 films over the past three decades and is the highest-grossing lead actor in Hollywood. Johansson is now taking on a new role as director. Her debut… Continue watching