Sep 06 Actor Jean-Paul Belmondo, star of 'Breathless,' dies at 88 By Associated Press Jean-Paul Belmondo, star of the iconic French New Wave film “Breathless,” whose crooked boxer’s nose and rakish grin went on to make him one of the country’s most recognizable leading men, has died. No cause of death was given. Continue reading
Sep 05 Watch 7:57 Inside the effort to make music that heals By Mike Cerre The power of music to heal—or at the least, promote well-being—is acknowledged in many cultures. But only in the past two decades have the medical and scientific communities joined together in an effort to prove its efficacy — and explore… Continue watching
Sep 03 Watch 7:27 Live music events get new life amid rising vaccinations and open spaces By Jeffrey Brown, Sam Lane For many musicians and live music venues across the country, the pandemic created an existential crisis. Despite signs of life this summer, new clouds are making the future uncertain. Jeffrey Brown reports for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. Continue watching
Sep 03 Half-shredded Banksy could fetch over $5 million at auction By Jill Lawless, Associated Press Auctioneer Sotheby’s said Friday that “Love is in the Bin” will be offered at an Oct. 14 sale in London. Continue reading
Sep 02 After over a decade, Jane Campion returns to film By Lindsey Bahr, Associated Press After over a decade away from film, New Zealand's Jane Campion returns to the form with "The Power of the Dog," a sweeping but intimate family drama set in the isolated hills of 1925 Montana. Continue reading
Sep 02 Watch 6:15 This Detroit exhibition puts American car culture on display By Jeffrey Brown, Lorna Baldwin 70 years of automotive design and innovation are on display in the city that made them: Detroit. From mass produced cars to conceptual models and sketches on display, Jeffrey Brown reports on the car exhibition at the Detroit Institute of… Continue watching
Sep 02 Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee statue can be removed, Virginia Supreme Court rules By Denise Lavoie, Sarah Rankin, Associated Press The Supreme Court of Virginia ruled the state can take down a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee that became widely seen as a symbol of racial injustice as it towered over Monument Avenue in the state's capital for… Continue reading
Sep 02 For Paralympic athletes, challenges at 2020 Games echo longstanding barriers By Lizz Bolaji For some Paralympians, the journey to this year’s games was more taxing. In addition to rigorous training to compete at the top level, the athletes have also had to prioritize their health amid the global pandemic, as well as navigate… Continue reading
Sep 01 Lil Nas X honored by anti-suicide group The Trevor Project By Mark Kennedy, Associated Press The group cited Lil Nas X's "openness about struggling with his sexuality and suicidal ideation, his continued advocacy around mental health issues, and his unapologetic celebration of his queer identity."… Continue reading
Aug 31 Heavy rain from Ida forces Bonnaroo music fest to cancel By Kristin M. Hall, Associated Press Heavy rains from Hurricane Ida have forced Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival in Tennessee to cancel as organizers say the waterlogged festival grounds are unsafe for driving or camping. Continue reading