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History of reality TV and impact on society chronicled in new book 'Cue the Sun!'
Reality TV dominates television today. It's estimated that almost 80 percent of adult viewers watch reality TV shows. But how did we get here? Amna Nawaz spoke with Emily Nussbaum, author of the new book, "Cue the Sun!" that traces…
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Critics pick the summer movies likely to sizzle at the box office
It's officially summer, which means it's a great time to go to the movies. This season had a slow box office start with "Furiosa" and "The Fall Guy'' underperforming expectations. Jeffrey Brown looks ahead with Aisha Harris of NPR and…
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Critics pick the summer movies likely to sizzle at the box office
It's officially summer, which means it's a great time to go to the movies. This season had a slow box…
8 movies to watch for a summer escape
It's not the summer of Barbenheimer, but Hollywood is still hoping to lure moviegoers with breakneck blockbusters and smaller charmers.
Actor Donald Sutherland, whose career stretched from 'M.A.S.H.' to 'Hunger Games,' dies at 88
Donald Sutherland, the film and television actor whose prolific career stretched from "M.A.S.H" to "JFK" to "The Hunger Games," has…
French actress Anouk Aimée dies at 92
Born in Paris to parents who both worked as actors, Aimée worked with an array of acclaimed directors, including Federico…
Here are the winners at the 2024 Tony Awards
Female directors accounted for seven of 10 directing nods, including four of five best musical nominees.
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A Father's Day story of one dad's lasting influence on his son
Dr. William Lynn Weaver, a renowned surgeon, helped integrate a Knoxville high school in 1964. Even in those difficult times,…
An homage to one of the great traditions of fatherhood: the dad joke
Cringe, corny and awkward − what's not to love about the art of the dad joke?
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'Sensing Sasquatch' art exhibition offers new way of thinking about the mythical creature
The legend of Bigfoot has captured the public's imagination for decades since news of purported sightings began spreading around the…
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Inside Oscar-winning filmmaker Steve McQueen's new immersive art exhibit
In 2022, Steve McQueen, a British-born son of Caribbean immigrants, was knighted for his work as a filmmaker and artist,…
The Crosby-Schøyen Codex, one of the oldest surviving books, just sold for $3.9 million. Here's what to know
This mid-fourth century book from Egypt is an important piece of early Christian history.
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Revival of Sondheim's 'Merrily We Roll Along' gains rave reviews and Tony nominations
When Stephen Sondheim died in 2021, he was remembered as one of musical theater's all-time greats, creator of such works…
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Theater adapts 'An Enemy of the People' to address public health after the pandemic
Actors, experts and community members are turning to a classic play to address contemporary trauma and tensions from the pandemic.…
After 41 years, Pat Sajak takes final spin as host of 'Wheel of Fortune'
Sajak's co-host and letter turner Vanna White paid an emotional tribute to her partner on Thursday's episode, calling him "like…
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Rhode Island artist's massive work explores why time dominates our lives
It has been said that public art is a reflection of how we see the world and the artist's response…
Disney set to invest up to $17 billion in Florida parks after fight with DeSantis appointees ends
The five DeSantis-appointed supervisors who oversee the Disney World district on Wednesday gave initial approval to the development agreement that…