May 10 WATCH: Art is all around us in the latest episode of Beyond the Canvas By Amna Nawaz, Anne Azzi Davenport In the season three premiere of Beyond the Canvas, we feature five creators who prove that art is not just on a stage, screen, or page. Each sees the potential for art where the everyday person may not, and their… Continue reading
May 10 Celebrity chef Mario Batali acquitted of sexual misconduct allegations By Philip Marcelo, Associated Press Celebrity chef Mario Batali has been cleared of sexual misconduct following a criminal trial in Boston. Continue reading
May 10 Coalition of librarians, teachers and publishers forms to fight book bans By Associated Press The American Library Association, the American Federation of Teachers and more than a dozen other organizations have formed a coalition to fight the nationwide wave of book bans and challenges. Continue reading
May 10 Atlanta rapper Young Thug arrested on gang charges By Associated Press The rapper Young Thug is in Atlanta's Fulton County Jail, accused of co-founding a criminal street gang. Continue reading
May 10 Warhol's portrait of Marilyn Monroe sells for $195 million, most for any U.S. artist By Associated Press Andy Warhol's "Shot Sage Blue Marilyn" has sold for $195 million, making the iconic portrait of actress Marilyn Monroe the most expensive work by a U.S. artist ever auctioned. Continue reading
May 09 'Jeopardy' savors a run of super champions after host stumbles By David Bauder, Associated Press Three of the five players with the longest winning streaks in the show's history have competed during the past seven months. Continue reading
May 09 Watch 8:01 'I'm just getting started': Musician Jon Batiste on the next phase of his musical journey By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport, Alison Thoet Multi-talented musician Jon Batiste received the most nominations of any artist at the recent Grammys, capturing a total of 11 in all in a wide variety of categories. He also came away with the most wins, including the biggest, "Album… Continue watching
May 09 'A Strange Loop' leads Tony award nominations By Mark Kennedy, Associated Press “A Strange Loop,” Michael R. Jackson’s critically cheered theater meta-journey earned a leading 11 Tony Award nominations Monday as Broadway joined the national discussion of race by embracing an envelope-pushing Black-written and Black-led musical. Continue reading
May 08 Watch 2:26 Mother's Day inspiration from a family on the move On Mother's Day, we look at one mom's inspiration for the next generation. Lourdes Villanueva’s parents worked as migrant workers picking fruit across Texas, Florida and Georgia. She spoke with her son Roger about what it was like going to… Continue watching
May 07 Mickey Gilley, who helped inspire 'Urban Cowboy,' dies at 86 By Associated Press Gilley died Saturday in Branson, Missouri, where he helped run the Mickey Gilley Grand Shanghai Theatre. He had been performing as recently as last month, but was in failing health over the past week. Continue reading