May 25 Nicki Minaj concert in England postponed after Dutch police detain her over pot found in bag By Associated Press Rapper Nicki Minaj's concert in Manchester scheduled for Saturday night was postponed after authorities in the Netherlands discovered marijuana in her bags as she was preparing to leave the country. Continue reading
May 25 Watch 3:46 The struggles and breakthroughs of Chinese American movie star Anna May Wong By John Yang, Winston Wilde, Satvi Sunkara Anna May Wong was a pioneering actress considered to be the first major Asian American film star, despite the limits imposed by Hollywood’s racism. As this year’s Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month draws to a close,… Continue watching
May 25 Sean Baker's 'Anora' takes home Palme d'Or at 2024 Cannes Film Festival By Jake Coyle, Associated Press Sean Baker's “Anora,” a comic but devastating Brooklyn odyssey about a sex worker who marries the son of a wealthy Russian oligarch, has won the Cannes Film Festival's top award, the Palme d'Or. Continue reading
May 23 Watch 7:36 'Black Twitter' documentary explores its history and cultural impact By Amna Nawaz, Karina Cuevas In its early days, "Black Twitter'' became a driving force in defining pop culture, creating trending hashtags, unforgettable memes and sparking social justice movements. A Hulu docuseries looks at its history, impact and legacy. Amna Nawaz discussed "Black Twitter: A… Continue watching
May 23 Here's a running list of clashes between Ticketmaster, fans and artists By Associated Press The Justice Department filed a sweeping antitrust lawsuit against Ticketmaster and parent company Live Nation Entertainment on Thursday, accusing them of running an illegal monopoly over live events in America. Continue reading
May 23 PHOTOS: What's on the menu for the White House state dinner honoring Kenya? By Associated Press White House executive chef Cris Comerford says the main course is a “best of both worlds.”… Continue reading
May 23 What to expect from Biden's state dinner honoring Kenya By Will Weissert, Associated Press The White House is throwing one of its biggest-ever state dinners for Kenyan President William Ruto and leaning in to the African leader's tastes by showcasing two uniquely American types of music: gospel and country. Continue reading
May 23 WATCH: Garland announces Ticketmaster, Live Nation anti-trust lawsuit By Alanna Durkin Richer, Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Associated Press "It is time to break up Live Nation-Ticketmaster,” Attorney General Merrick Garland said in a statement. Continue reading
May 22 Watch 7:35 Amy Tan turns her literary gaze on the world of birds in 'The Backyard Bird Chronicles' By Jeffrey Brown, Lena I. Jackson She’s a novelist turned naturalist. New York Times best-selling author Amy Tan has turned her intense gaze to the world of birds and shared her private drawings and musings in a new book. Jeffrey Brown joined Tan at her Northern… Continue watching
May 22 PHOTOS: Barbie honors star athletes like Venus Williams By Associated Press The brand wanted to note "the impact of sports in fostering self-confidence, ambition, and empowerment among the next generation.”… Continue reading