Arts
In or Out? Britain faces vital EU membership vote June 23
LONDON – British voters will decide in one month whether or not to deal a…
Opera at the legislature? LGBT law brings vocal message
RALEIGH, N.C. – It’s unlikely an opera has been performed inside North Carolina’s Legislative Building,…
Opportunities and hurdles with Google’s Daydream VR vision
NEW YORK – Upcoming virtual-reality headsets based on Google’s new Daydream VR system won’t be…
Michael Buble cancelling events due to vocal cord surgery
NEW YORK – Michael Buble is cancelling upcoming events due to pending vocal cord surgery.…
Egyptian activists campaign for release of street performers
CAIRO – Egyptian activists took to social media Thursday to demand the release of detained…
Artists fight for free speech at a cradle of US independence
Boston is considering a crackdown on street performers including breakdancers and bucket drummers in front…
Vancouver-born fighter (Unstoppable) Angela Lee wins One Championship world title
SINGAPORE – Vancouver-born fighter Angela (Unstoppable) Lee became One Championship’s first female title-holder Friday when…
After ships and planes, Chinese singers assert sea claims
BEIJING – China’s military has dispatched ships and planes — even constructed new islands to…
Schulman highlights Streep’s early career in ‘Her Again’
“Her Again: Becoming Meryl Streep” (Harper), by Michael Schulman Michael Schulman shares delightfully entertaining stories…
The Latest: Jazzfest ends on a high note, without rain
NEW ORLEANS – The Latest on New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival (all times local):…
Boxing, football legends hail research into brain damage
WASHINGTON – Former football star Herschel Walker and former heavyweight champion Larry Holmes say they…