Arts Jan 28 New documentary explores America’s ‘complicated’ relationship with Bill Cosby Last year, comedian Bill Cosby's 2018 sexual assault conviction was overturned by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, which found prosecutors had improperly used a deposition where Cosby admitted to drugging women. A new documentary series looks at allegations against Cosby, and…
Arts Jan 24 Miami City Ballet tackles Swan Lake with a nod to history, special emphasis on acting As COVID-19 rages this winter, the Miami City Ballet continues to dance, preparing to perform “Swan Lake” in February, under the careful eye of celebrated choreographer Alexei Ratmansky. Jeffrey Brown spent a day with Ratmansky and dancers to see how…
Arts Jan 19 Remembering André Leon Talley and his unique contributions to fashion André Leon Talley, the towering former creative director and editor-at-large of Vogue magazine, has died. He had a front row seat to fashion shows around the world, and provided his readers a lens into that world through his writing. Jeffrey…
Arts Jan 17 New museum aims to showcase history of creative labor by actors of color The Academy of Motion Pictures is best known for the Oscars, and for the controversy in recent years about the lack of diversity in its ranks and awards. Now the organization has opened a new museum in Los Angeles —…
Arts Jan 14 Immersive Van Gogh exhibits paint a new way of experiencing art Vincent van Gogh is the quintessential art-world phenomenon, both for his artistic creations and life story. But now, he's everywhere, in a new way: the center of a boom in immersive art experiences. Jeffrey Brown reports for our arts and…
Arts Jan 13 Married MacArthur ‘geniuses’ explore border policy and immigration Last year’s MacArthur Fellow recipients were among the most diverse since the foundation started giving the so-called “genius” awards 40 years ago. Two of the recent grantees are married Latino filmmakers, looking at migration and U.S. border policy. Jeffrey Brown…
Nation Jan 03 Surprise medical bill ban doesn’t cover some crucial elements. Here’s what to know Millions of Americans have new federal protections from unexpected medical costs if they see a doctor they did not choose and who doesn’t accept their insurance. For years, the price tag from surprise medical bills could range from hundreds of…
Arts Dec 30 The best reads of 2021 As we close the book on 2021, Jeffrey Brown talks to some of NewsHour's literary friends to get their best recommendations on what books to curl up on the couch with, or share with a friend. This report is part…
Nation Dec 29 Remembering NFL legend John Madden and his contributions to the game National Football League legend John Madden died Tuesday at the age of 85. Jeffrey Brown looks at what he meant to the game, particularly after he stopped coaching.
Arts Dec 27 Not sure what to watch? Start with our picks for 2021’s best movies and TV shows For those sitting in front of their devices and wondering, “What should we watch now?", Jeffrey Brown gets the answers from a film critic and TV critic who shared their recommendations for the holidays and beyond. This report is part…