Tag: Arts and entertainment
Women’s college sports get boost in TV ratings, visibility
OKLAHOMA CITY — Odicci Alexander became an overnight sensation at the Women's College World Series.
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Queen beams as she returns to Ascot after COVID-19 hiatus
LONDON — Queen Elizabeth II was smiling broadly as she attended the final day of the Ascot races on Saturday, where environmental protesters urged...
Dolce&Gabbana’s “light therapy” collection celebrates life
MILAN — Dolce & Gabbana are coaxing men off their sofas and back into the world with a resplendent collection inspired by the extravagant...
Frank Bonner, Herb on ‘WKRP in Cincinnati,’ dies at 79
LOS ANGELES — Frank Bonner, who played a brash salesman with an affection for polyester plaid suits on the TV comedy “WKRP in Cincinnati,”...
Can we talk? Gannett promotes effort at bridging gaps
NEW YORK — The conversation between Brian Roy and Brian Webb felt, at first, like a blind date. In the same way, the people...
NSA to NSO: NY filmmakers explore circles of surveillance
BERLIN — American filmmaker Laura Poitras, known for her award-winning 2014 documentary on former U.S. intelligence contractor Edward Snowden and his revelations about the...
Beyond “In the Heights,” colorism persists, rarely addressed
Every year, Hollywood inevitably comes under criticism for its lack of racial diversity. But another lesser-known yet still pervasive problem also resurfaces: the lack...
EXPLAINER: What is overtraining syndrome in sports?
Olympic champion Simone Manuel stunningly failed to advance out of the semifinals in the 100-meter freestyle at the U.S. swimming trials. Then she revealed...
OJ Simpson keeps fighting in Vegas against Goldman judgments
LAS VEGAS — O.J. Simpson will keep fighting recent court orders in Nevada that he owes at least $60 million in judgments stemming from...
Q&A: Abdul-Jabbar talks new documentary, MLK, social justice
LOS ANGELES — Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is an NBA legend, but the man known for his trademark skyhook shot has also devoted his life advocating...