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As Burning Man Goes Virtual, Organizers Try To Capture The Communal Aspect
Thursday, September 03, 2020
Burners can attend an art class, DJ dance party — or even join a virtual group hug — via webcam or virtual reality. In place of statue burning, the event will end with backyard fires and candles.
Vox Virtual, An International Music Festival, Is About To Launch
Monday, August 17, 2020
Vocal ensembles that normally would be touring the summer festival circuit have organized a virtual concert series. Groups hail from 10 different countries including the U.S., Zimbabwe and France.
Media Titan Sumner Redstone, Who Made Viacom A Global Empire, Dies At 97
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
"Content is king" was Redstone's mantra. Known for his shrewd deal-making and public family feuds, the powerful corporate leader reigned over an astonishing wealth of networks, studios and brands.
As Zoos Cautiously Reopen, Humans Are Excited, Big Cats Seem Ambivalent
Friday, July 24, 2020
"We haven't seen the cats get superexcited about seeing people, but that's honestly to be expected," says Craig Saffoe, curator of the Smithsonian's National Zoo, which reopens Friday.
Mo'Nique's Netflix Discrimination Case Moves Forward
Friday, July 17, 2020
A judge says the Oscar-winning actress's discrimination and retaliation suit against Netflix can move forward.
27 Grants Awarded To African American History Sites; Funder Aims To 'Scale Up'
Thursday, July 16, 2020
The National Historic Trust's African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund gave out $1.6 million in grants to sites that tell American history "through the lens of Black humanity and identity."
'Mythbusters' Star Grant Imahara, Electrical Engineer And Robotics Wiz, Dies At 49
Tuesday, July 14, 2020
Imahara was best known as a member of the "Build Team" on the Discovery Channel's Mythbusters. A constant tinkerer, he was undaunted by even the most outlandish technical challenges.
Want To Create A Better Mask? It's Harder Than It Seams
Monday, July 06, 2020
Brothers Billy and Nick Smith have designed a reusable mask that's knit, not sewn. Seamless and sustainable, it's made from polyester, spandex, nylon and an antimicrobial silver-coated yarn.
The Academy Of Motion Picture Arts And Sciences Invites More Women, Minorities
Wednesday, July 01, 2020
Of the 819 artists and executives invited to join this year, the Academy says 45 percent are women and 36 percent are from underrepresented ethnic and racial communities.
Famous For His Monumental Works Of Art, Christo Dies At 84
Monday, June 01, 2020
Christo Vladimirov Javacheff, who went by Christo, was a conceptual artist known for wrapping buildings and other large landmarks in fabric. He died Sunday at his home in New York City.
'Food Is Social Adhesive,' So Questlove Is Hosting A Virtual Potluck
Thursday, May 28, 2020
The Roots drummer, DJ and cookbook author isn't letting a pandemic slow him down — he's still performing on The Tonight Show, and now he's hosting a virtual potluck dinner party on the Food Network.
Greg Daniels Moves His Comedic Spotlight To Absurdity In The Afterlife
Saturday, May 16, 2020
The Emmy Award-winning television writer, director and producer has spun comedy from the threads of ordinary life for 30 years. Now he's shifting focus to an imagined "life" after death in Upload.
Little Richard, The 'King And Queen' Of Rock And Roll, Dead At 87
Saturday, May 09, 2020
Little Richard was an explosive performer who inspired generations of musicians from Otis Redding to The Beatles to David Bowie. He died Saturday morning.
Comedy Clubs Are Closed, So To Reach Audiences, Comics Have To Improvise
Thursday, May 07, 2020
Live audiences help comics get exposure and work out new material. Colin Quinn says virtual platforms don't replicate "the tension" of being in front of a room full of strangers.
Disney Expects Losses 'As Much As $1.4 Billion' In 2nd Quarter Of 2020
Tuesday, May 05, 2020
The company's new CEO Bob Chapek said on the earnings call Tuesday that when he started in the role, "None of us could've imagined the suffering and sacrifice that we're now seeing around the world."
Walt Disney Co. To Report 2nd-Quarter Earnings Amid The Coronavirus Crisis
Monday, May 04, 2020
The Walt Disney Co. will report its second-quarter earnings on a call with investors on Tuesday — just weeks after the pandemic has shuttered much of the business and led to mass furloughs.
Actors, Singers Raise Money For CDC Charity With Virtual Seder
Monday, April 13, 2020
Hollywood stars, Jews and non-Jews, celebrated Passover by streaming a Seder online Saturday night. It raised some $2 million for the CDC Foundation's Emergency Response Fund to battle COVID-19.
It's 'Alchemy': Alan Zweibel Explains How He Helps 'Funny People Be Funnier'
Saturday, April 11, 2020
Zweibel began writing for Borscht Belt comics in 1972, earning $7 per joke. His memoir Laugh Lines chronicles four decades of comedic collaborations with some of the biggest names in the business.
Emergency Relief Package Provides For Tens Of Millions In Funds To Help The Arts
Thursday, March 26, 2020
The package marks $75 million each for the National Endowment for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Humanities, $7.5 million for the Smithsonian, and $25 million for the Kennedy Center.
Virtual 'Love Sweet Love' From Quarantined Berklee College of Music Students
Tuesday, March 24, 2020
Student Shelbie Rassler, eager to bring her community together amid quarantine and isolation, organized a massive performance of the classic "What the World Needs Now Is Love" and put it on YouTube.