Elizabeth Blair
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The arts span every facet of life – the White House just hosted a summit about it
To support President Biden's "whole-of-government approach to the arts," officials from different agencies, arts advocates and artists came together for a summit called "Healing, Bridging, Thriving."
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Sinéad O'Connor died of natural causes, coroner says
The Irish singer died on July 26, 2023, at the age of 56. A tribute concert for O'Connor and Irish artist Shane MacGowan is planned for March in New York.
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Truth, forgiveness: 'Swept Away' is a theatrical vessel for Avett Bros' music
With songs by the Avett Brothers, Swept Away follows four men fighting to survive a shipwreck. The musical is inspired by the true story in which men resort to cannibalism to survive.
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Study: Abortions on TV remain unrealistic — but 'Morning Show' treatment was nuanced
The annual Abortion Onscreen study credits The Morning Show for "the first in-depth portrayal of self-managed abortion."
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Pandemic relief funding for the arts was 'staggering'
A new study finds that the government had a rare moment of generosity toward the arts during the pandemic. Out of over $4 trillion, $53 billion went to arts and entertainment across the U.S.
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Queen Latifah, Billy Crystal and others celebrated at Kennedy Center Honors
Billy Crystal, Dionne Warwick, Barry Gibb of the Bee Gees, Renée Fleming and Queen Latifah were given the star treatment as they received their Kennedy Center Honors.
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Gary Oldman had 'free rein' in spy thriller 'Slow Horses' — now back for Season 3
Oldman plays the slovenly leader of failed British spies in the Apple TV+ drama, based on Mick Herron's Slough House novels. Herron is more interested in the character's failures than his virtues.
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Melissa Barrera, Susan Sarandon face backlash for comments about Middle East Crisis
Actors Melissa Barrera and Susan Sarandon have faced consequences for comments about Israel's bombardment of Gaza. Barrera was fired from Scream 7 and Sarandon was dropped by her talent agency.
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'Leo' is an animated lizard with an SNL sensibility — and the voice of Adam Sandler
If the pets in a 5th grade classroom could talk, what would they say? That's the premise of Leo, the new coming-of-age movie musical from Netflix.
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Kevin Hart will receive the Mark Twain Prize — humor's highest honor
The 25th Mark Twain Prize for American Humor will go to comedian, actor, writer and entrepreneur Kevin Hart. Past recipients include George Carlin, Eddie Murphy, Carol Burnett and Adam Sandler.