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Ex-marine Brian Stann keeps fighting in perspective, takes causes into the cage
TORONTO – A look at Brian (All American) Stann’s shorts is the first hint that he is no ordinary fighter.
‘Rebelle’ film shows paradoxes of child soldiers as well as its Congolese star
TORONTO – Canada’s entry in this year’s best foreign-language Oscar race, “Rebelle” (“War Witch”), is filled with — and surrounded by — paradoxes.
Stars and stylists share tips for beating Emmy-day heat; forecast says mid-80s in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Each year, the Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony presents a steamy challenge for the red carpet’s most fashionable, since September is typically LA’s hottest month.
Ex-head of National Arts Club accused by NY AG of using institution to finance lux lifestyle
NEW YORK, N.Y. – The former president of the prestigious National Arts Club mismanaged the institution and used its resources to finance a luxurious and eccentric lifestyle that included cramming club-owned apartments with vast quantities of thrift store purchases, state regulators said Friday.
Tony Dow, once ‘Leave it to Beaver’s’ big brother, carves out new career in art as a sculptor
TOPANGA, Calif. – He is, and likely forever will be, best known as good old Wally Cleaver, the big brother who had to bail out a goofball sibling facing one dilemma after another on the classic TV series “Leave it to Beaver.”
Tony Dow, former child TV actor, carves out new career in art as a sculptor
TOPANGA, Calif. – He is, and likely forever will be, best known as good old Wally Cleaver, the big brother who had to bail out a goofball sibling facing one dilemma after another on the classic TV comedy series “Leave it to Beaver.”
Managers buy Village Voice from owners, separate publishing from sex ad-linked Backpage site
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – A group of managers is buying the Village Voice and all its affiliated free arts weeklies but is leaving behind the online classified site Backpage.com, whose listings have drawn fire for promoting the illegal sex trade.
Elmo getting a new, musical neighbourhood on ‘Sesame Street’ as show begins its 43rd season
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Elmo will be carrying a tune on “Sesame Street.”
Facing eviction, Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame given final chance to pay almost $60K in bills
TULSA, Okla. – Tulsa is famous for its own musical sound, a potent blend of rock and blues made famous by JJ Cale, Leon Russell and Eric Clapton.
Bryn Mawr College to honour rocker Patti Smith with Hepburn Medal for blazing trail for women
BRYN MAWR, Pa. – Rock music veteran Patti Smith will be honoured by Bryn Mawr College for her artistic accomplishments and pioneering spirit.
Hazy Oscar forecasts place ‘Lincoln,’ ‘Argo,’ ‘Les Mis,’ ‘Master’ in early awards contention
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Hollywood is in its usual hazy head space when it comes to the Academy Awards race.
John Lennon drawings, sketches coming to SoHo gallery; Yoko Ono among organizers
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Fans can see another artistic side of John Lennon in New York City this week.
Art philanthropist may have found a home for his collection in Whistler museum
VANCOUVER – Canadian art philanthropist Michael Audain may have found a home for his extensive collection, including works by Emily Carr and West Coast First Nations.
German, Israeli filmmakers among 15 to be honoured at Student Academy Awards
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – For any filmmaker, the road to the Academy Awards is long. But 2014 student winner Peter Baumannn had to cross more borders than most.
ACT to broaden score reporting on popular college admissions exam
WASHINGTON – The popular ACT college admissions exam is broadening how it reports students’ scores.
Detroit Institute of Arts says ‘major announcement’ coming Monday related to city’s bankruptcy
DETROIT – The Detroit Institute of Arts says it will host a news event on Monday at which a “major announcement” will be made regarding a plan to help the city emerge from bankruptcy.
Newfoundland marks 100 years since artist Rockwell Kent suspected of spying
BRIGUS, N.L. – Rockwell Kent, the American painter and writer who famously illustrated “Moby Dick,” was also a German-speaking rogue who so riled his neighbours in Brigus, N.L., that he was expelled for his own safety.
Friends, family and famous admirers gather to remember poet Maya Angelou at memorial service
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Family, friends and famous admirers including first lady Michelle Obama, former President Bill Clinton and Oprah Winfrey gathered Saturday to pay tribute to poet, orator and sage Maya Angelou.
Young filmmakers from around globe honoured by motion picture academy at Student Academy Awards
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Fifteen student filmmakers from around the world were honoured with Academy Awards on Saturday night in a preview of the showbiz excitement that likely awaits them in the years ahead. Previous winners have gone on to receive 46 Oscar nominations and have won eight statuettes.
Detroit Institute of Arts hosting, governor speaking at ‘major announcement’ about bankruptcy
DETROIT – Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder is among officials expected to gather at The Detroit Institute of Arts to make what’s been called a “major announcement” about a plan to help the city emerge from bankruptcy.
World’s oldest man, a retired chemist and parapsychologist, dies in NYC at age 111
NEW YORK, N.Y. – The world’s oldest man, a retired chemist and parapsychologist, has died in New York City at the age of 111.
Electronic Arts launches ‘Battlefield Hardline’ beta test at Electronic Entertainment Expo
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Electronic Arts is testing out its latest “Battlefield” game at E3.
Kohler celebrates 40th anniversary of program that brings artists to factory to learn, inspire
MILWAUKEE – The Kohler sink in your bathroom may be more of a work of art than you realize.
NYC’s Frick museum announces expansion and renovation project
NEW YORK, N.Y. – The Frick Collection plans to expand and renovate its historic New York City mansion museum.