Elizabeth Blair
Stories
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Arts & Life
Afghanistan's Music School Falls Silent, Its Future Is Uncertain Under The Taliban
The Afghanistan National Institute of Music was a thriving school in Kabul. But the last time the Taliban was in control of the country, all music related activities were strictly forbidden.
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Arts & Life
Jill Murphy, Author Of 'The Worst Witch' and 'Five Minutes Peace,' Has Died At 72
Children's book author and illustrator Jill Murphy created The Worst Witch and The Large Family series, among many others. She was known for capturing a range of human emotions in her whimsical tales.
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Arts & Life
Lawsuit Alleges Sexual Abuse By Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan is accused of drugging and sexually abusing a minor in 1965, according to a complaint filed in Manhattan Supreme Court on Friday. A Dylan spokesperson denies the claims.
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Movies
Aretha Franklin's Multitudes Come To Life In Director Liesl Tommy's 'Respect'
South-African born director Liesl Tommy says all of her art is political. That includes her new movie Respect starring Jennifer Hudson as Aretha Franklin, focusing on the women in the singer's life.
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Environment
'The Lorax' Warned Us 50 Years Ago, But We Didn't Listen
Call it fate or an unfortunate coincidence that Dr. Seuss' eco-parable marks its 50th anniversary just as the United Nations releases a report on the dire consequences of human-induced climate change.
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Arts & Life
So Much For 'Hot Vax Summer.' Delta Puts A Damper On Festivals And Concerts
As summer festivals and massive concerts returned this month amid the promise of "hot vax summer," the surge in the delta variant has disrupted plans for carefree live music.
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Arts & Life
Chappelle Fans Flock To D.C. Live Events As New Mask Mandate Is Announced
Dave Chappelle drew sold-out crowds to his live, indoor appearances in Washington, D.C. — 3,500 attended his show at the concert venue The Anthem and more than 2,000 came to the Kennedy Center.
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Arts & Life
Director Richard Donner, A Pioneer In The Action-Adventure Genre, Has Died
Donner directed 1978's Superman — which is in the National Film Registry — as well as The Goonies and the Lethal Weapon franchise. He was 91.
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Arts & Life
Bill Cosby's Release Could Have A Silencing Effect On Victims, Advocates Say
Visceral reactions to the news that Bill Cosby has been released from prison include shock from victims' advocates and MeToo activists to support from his friend and TV co-star Phylicia Rashad.
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Arts & Life
President Biden's New Fine Arts Commissioners Have Their First Meeting
The U.S. Commission of Fine Arts meets today to review designs for all kinds of American cultural symbols. It's the first such meeting for four new commissioners recently appointed by President Biden.