May 14 Watch 6:45 New novel ‘The Director’ explores an artist’s responsibilities in a time of trauma By Jeffrey Brown, Lena I. Jackson A powerful new work of fiction, rooted in real events, explores the role of the artist in times of crisis. "The Director" by Daniel Kehlmann is resonating deeply with the challenges of our own time. Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown… Continue watching
May 13 ‘Art is a threat to the autocrats and the fascists of the world,’ Cannes honoree De Niro says at festival opening By Jake Coyle, Associated Press Robert De Niro, Leonardo DiCaprio and Quentin Tarantino descended on the Cannes Film Festival as the French Riviera extravaganza got its 78th edition underway Tuesday. Expectations are running high for a potentially banner year. Continue reading
May 13 French actor Gérard Depardieu convicted of sexual assault, given 18-month suspended sentence By Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press The case was widely seen as a key post-MeToo test of how French society and its film industry address allegations of sexual misconduct involving prominent figures. Continue reading
May 12 As sex trafficking trial begins, defense concedes ‘Diddy’ had violent outbursts but says no crimes occurred By Michael R. Sisak, Larry Neumeister, Associated Press A federal prosecutor says the public knew Sean “Diddy” Combs as a larger-than-life cultural icon and business mogul, but in private he was coercing women into drug-fueled sexual encounters and using violence to control them for years. Continue reading
May 11 Watch 5:32 New book ‘Four Mothers’ explores the first year of parenthood around the world By Ali Rogin, Satvi Sunkara This Mother’s Day, we explore how government policies and society’s expectations shape the experience of new moms. Ali Rogin speaks with journalist Abigail Leonard, whose new book “Four Mothers” follows the ups and downs of the first year of motherhood… Continue watching
May 10 Watch 5:06 ‘Memories of Love Returned’ brings Ugandan photographer’s work to life By Ali Rogin, Zoie Lambert Photography is known for its power to capture a singular moment in one frame. But collectively, and as time passes, photos can take on much more meaning. Filmmaker Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine used a chance encounter with a photographer in… Continue watching
May 05 PHOTOS: Met Gala pays tribute to Black style and menswear By Leanne Italie, Associated Press A rainy Met Gala got underway Monday with a tuxedoed choir and a lot of pinstripes. Continue reading
May 05 Watch 6:35 Sierra Hull reflects on her journey to becoming a mandolin virtuoso By Tom Casciato Two-time Grammy nominee Sierra Hull has reached the pinnacle of bluegrass on her chosen instrument, the mandolin. But how she got there is a story like no other. Special Correspondent Tom Casciato has more for our arts and culture series,… Continue watching
May 05 New York Times, New Yorker and Washington Post among Pulitzer journalism winners By David Bauder, Associated Press The New York Times showed its breadth with awards honoring reporting from Afghanistan, Sudan, Baltimore and Butler, Pennsylvania. Doug Mills won in breaking news photography for his pictures of the Trump assassination attempt, including one that captured a bullet in… Continue reading
May 05 What Cinco de Mayo really celebrates By Fernanda Figueroa, Associated Press Cinco de Mayo marks the anniversary of the 1862 victory by Mexican troops over invading French forces at the Battle of Puebla. In the United States the date is seen as a celebration of Mexican American culture, stretching back to… Continue reading