Mar 10 Watch 3:15 Robert Trujillo's Brief But Spectacular take on manifesting a dream By Brief But Spectacular Robert Trujillo grew up in Santa Monica, California, where his passion for music set the stage for an extraordinary career. Today, he’s known as the bassist for Metallica, one of the biggest rock bands. He shares his Brief But Spectacular… Continue watching
Mar 10 Athol Fugard, Tony Award-winning South African playwright whose searing works challenged apartheid, dies aged 92 By Mark Kennedy, Gerald Imray, Associated Press The South African government confirmed Fugard's death and said South Africa “has lost one of its greatest literary and theatrical icons, whose work shaped the cultural and social landscape of our nation.”… Continue reading
Mar 07 Watch 7:24 How Black musicians have influenced punk music By Stephanie Sy, Sarah Beckford, Mary Fecteau Punk music is known for its raw, aggressive sound, edgy fashion and mosh pits. It’s also known for being predominantly white, but that's changed a lot in recent years. Resurfaced music from its earliest days underscores that punk has always… Continue watching
Mar 07 Gene Hackman died of heart disease a week after his wife died of hantavirus, authorities say By Morgan Lee, Susan Montoya Bryan, Lisa Baumann, Associated Press Both deaths were ruled to be from natural causes, chief medical examiner Dr. Heather Jarrell said alongside state fire and health officials at a news conference. Continue reading
Mar 06 Watch 2:58 California art initiative examines how science and art collide By Wyatt Mayes, Victor Fernandez and Ebonie Shelley, Student Reporting Labs The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles is featuring two exhibitions that explore the relationship between movies and technology as part of PST ART: Art & Science Collide. PBS Student Reporting Labs Ebonie Shelley has the story for… Continue watching
Mar 03 Watch 4:46 How 'Anora' became the big winner at the 2025 Oscars By Stephanie Sy, Murrey Jacobson, Simon Epstein The small-budget indie flick, "Anora", was the biggest winner at Sunday night’s Academy Awards, taking five Oscars including for best picture, best director and best actress. Mikey Madison won for her portrayal of the title character. Justin Chang, a film… Continue watching
Mar 03 PHOTOS: 6 key moments from the Oscars By Mark Kennedy, Associated Press Host Conan O’Brien took a back seat at the Oscars' opening number, ceding the floor to a “Wizard of Oz”-themed, 8-minute musical medley led by Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo. Continue reading
Mar 02 What to look for at the 97th Academy Awards as a topsy-turvy Oscar season concludes By Jake Coyle, Associated Press Sunday’s Academy Awards, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, will bring to a close one of the most unpredictable Oscar races in recent memory. Continue reading
Mar 02 Watch 4:22 How AI was used in the making of some of this year's Oscar favorites By John Yang, Michael Boulter, Harry Zahn At this year’s Oscars, there is a subplot of controversy over the use of artificial intelligence in the production of a number of nominated films, including some in the running for best picture. Katey Rich, awards editor at The Ankler… Continue watching
Mar 02 Grammy-nominated R&B singer Angie Stone dies in car crash at age 63 By Associated Press Angie Stone, a member of the all-female hip-hop trio The Sequence and known for the hit song “Wish I Didn't Miss You,” was killed early Saturday in a car crash. Continue reading