Jan 24 Ian Alexander Jr., only child of award-winning actor and director Regina King, dies at age 26 By Leanne Italie, Associated Press Ian Alexander Jr., the only child of award-winning actor and director Regina King, has died. Continue reading
Jan 24 Thierry Mugler, French fashion icon known for sculpted designs, dies at 73 By Yuri Kageyama, Associated Press French fashion designer Manfred Thierry Mugler, whose dramatic designs were worn by celebrities like Madonna, Lady Gaga and Cardi B, has died. He was 73. Continue reading
Jan 23 Watch 7:22 What Run-DMC, Peter Parker, and Linus have in common By Christopher Booker Since his earliest days on the mic, DMC, the co-founder of what many consider to be the greatest rap group of all time, has offered countless rhymes and tales—about what it was to be a kid from Queens who wore… Continue watching
Jan 21 Watch 7:43 How one artist's viral virtual art class is helping kids around the world By Cat Wise Individual ingenuity has become a hallmark of the pandemic with artists producing an array of creative in-person and virtual innovations. Special correspondent Cat Wise has the story of how one San Francisco artist stepped in to help out during the… Continue watching
Jan 21 Watch 3:42 A photographer's Brief But Spectacular take on representation and the power of portraiture By Melissa Williams Since childhood, Jess T. Dugan has recognized the power of photography in documenting the world around them. As they grew into their gender identity, they began using photography and portraits to capture not only their own life, but the lives… Continue watching
Jan 21 'Encanto' composer Lin-Manuel Miranda talks about Bruno and the movie's enchanted earworms By Jake Coyle, Associated Press The film's most popular song, "We Don't Talk About Bruno," became the highest-charting song from a Disney animated film in more than 26 years, ranking higher than even "Let It Go."… Continue reading
Jan 21 Emmy-winning comedian and actor Louie Anderson dies at 68 By Lynn Elber, Associated Press Louie Anderson, whose four-decade career as a comedian and actor included his unlikely and Emmy-winning performance as mom to twin adult sons in the TV series "Baskets," has died at age 68. Continue reading
Jan 21 Meat Loaf, 'Bat Out of Hell' rock superstar, dies at 74 By Hillel Italie, Associated Press Meat Loaf, the rock superstar loved by millions for his “Bat Out of Hell” album and for such theatrical, dark-hearted anthems as “Paradise By the Dashboard Light,” “Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad,” and “I’d Do Anything for Love (But… Continue reading
Jan 21 Adele postpones Las Vegas residency, citing pandemic impact By Associated Press Adele has postponed a 24-date Las Vegas residency hours before it was to start, citing delivery delays and coronavirus illness in her crew. The chart-topping British singer said she was “gutted” and promised to reschedule the shows. Continue reading
Jan 20 Watch 6:58 In 'Don't Look Up,' director Adam McKay makes allegorical plea to follow climate science By William Brangham, Anne Azzi Davenport, Alison Thoet Climate change and comedy might not seem like a natural pairing, but a new film combines the two to create a parable about how our society is responding to the climate crisis. William Brangham recently spoke to Adam McKay, director… Continue watching