Trump set to headline 'Great American State Fair' after artists drop out over ties
WASHINGTON (AP) — An upcoming celebration of America's 250th anniversary, “The Great American State Fair," recently had several musical guests back out because of...
Oscar-winning 'Star Wars' editor Marcia Lucas dies at 80
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Marcia Lucas, who won an Oscar as editor of the original 1977 “Star Wars" has died, a lawyer for her...
Judge says Kennedy Center board broke law putting Trump's name on building, blocks closure
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge ruled Friday that President Donald Trump's name was illegally added to the Kennedy Center and blocked the administration...
What to watch for at the Tony Awards on Broadway's biggest night
NEW YORK (AP) — Twenty-four shows on Broadway received Tony Award nominations this season, but not all will walk away with a trophy and...
When Sue Tilley met Lucian Freud, it changed her life. Now a painting of her could fetch $47 million
LONDON (AP) — Sue Tilley was working in an unemployment office when she met the artist Lucian Freud. The paintings he made of her...
Shrey Parikh wins the Scripps National Spelling Bee, beating Ishaan Gupta in lightning round
WASHINGTON (AP) — Shrey Parikh felt the pressure of arriving at the Scripps National Spelling Bee as a favorite, but his confidence showed every...
Joshua Henry recalls Met Gala jitters as 'Ragtime' acclaim builds toward Tony Awards
NEW YORK (AP) — At a recent event celebrating this year’s Tony nominees, Joshua Henry, star of “Ragtime,” reflected on his Met Gala performance...
As the United States turns 250, Americans still can't get enough of French luxury
NEW YORK (AP) — At the pinnacle of the American cultural pyramid, one particular inspiration has echoed across the centuries through friendship and tension...
Bruce Springsteen calls out the White House and announces a protest festival
WASHINGTON (AP) — Bruce Springsteen, Foo Fighters, Dave Matthews, Brittany Howard and Joan Baez will headline a star-studded protest festival set for the Washington,...
Conan O’Brien to speak at Harvard commencement amid university's ongoing battle with Trump
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — Comedian and television host Conan O’Brien will entertain Harvard University graduates at their commencement Thursday, at a time when the...