Apr 24 6 times the White House Correspondents' Dinner served up memorable moments By Bill Barrow, Associated Press Here’s a look at some of that history as Donald Trump prepares for the first time to attend as president. Continue reading
Apr 23 Watch 7:09 Art exhibition shines light on Romani persecution during Holocaust By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport, Hunter Bonaparte It's a lesser-known chapter of the Holocaust, the murder of some 500,000 Roma and Sinti people, members of a long-marginalized and often persecuted minority in Europe. One way into that history is through the work of an artist who survived… Continue watching
Apr 23 Michael Tilson Thomas, renowned conductor and composer, dies at 81 By Ronald Blum, Associated Press Michael Tilson Thomas, a leading American conductor for a half-century who headed orchestras in Buffalo, Miami, London and San Francisco while also composing, died Wednesday. He was 81. Continue reading
Apr 21 Watch 2:51 New growth in logged forests inspires photographer's hope By Julinna Wu, Derek Maly, Aliyah G. Bynum, Savannah Wissner Scott Rinckenberger is a photographer from North Bend, Washington, who shares his passion for the natural world and highlights how trees that were logged more than a century ago can be surprising sources of inspiration and hope. Julinna Wu of… Continue watching
Apr 21 Dave Chappelle on the importance of comedy and journalism By Amna Nawaz Comedian Dave Chappelle sits down with Amna Nawaz in Yellow Springs, Ohio, for a wide-ranging discussion on his concerns around free speech, the importance of local journalism and why he doesn’t regret his controversial decision to perform last year in… Continue reading
Apr 20 Singer D4vd charged with murder of 14-year-old found decomposed in his car By Andrew Dalton, Associated Press Los Angeles prosecutors said Monday that the 21-year-old singer whose legal name is David Burke was charged with first-degree murder in the killing of Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Continue reading
Apr 20 Amy Winehouse's father loses legal bid for funds friends made selling singer's memorabilia By Associated Press A London judge ruled Monday against the father of Amy Winehouse who sued his daughter's friends for profiting off the late singer's memorabilia. Continue reading
Apr 19 Eddie Murphy receives AFI life achievement award along with star-studded tribute By Jonathan Landrum Jr., Associated Press The American Film Institute ceremony, held Saturday night at the Dolby Theatre, featured appearances from Spike Lee, Martin Lawrence, Dave Chappelle, and many more. Continue reading
Apr 17 Watch 8:17 Ex-Kennedy Center staffer alleges chaos and cronyism under Trump leadership By Geoff Bennett, Azhar Merchant Unless courts intervene, the Kennedy Center will shut down this July for two years, as part of a roughly $250 million renovation. In the lead-up, there’s been a wave of layoffs and a controversial rebranding by President Trump’s allies. Josef… Continue watching
Apr 17 What to know about singer D4vd's arrest in 14-year-old's killing By Associated Press Seven months after a 14-year-old girl's body was found in D4vd's towed SUV, the alt-pop singer has been arrested on suspicion of killing her, authorities said. Continue reading