Ariana Grande cancels Las Vegas performance due to 'unforeseeable health reasons' by Associated Press

Ariana Grande was scheduled to perform at The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, but the pop star is now backing out due to "health reasons."       …

SOURCE: USA Today at 1:57pm on December 28, 2018☆⚑

Report: Actor Frank Adonis, known for 'Goodfellas,' has died by Associated Press

Frank Adonis, an actor best known for his roles in Martin Scorcese films including "Goodfellas," "Raging Bull" and "Casino," has died

SOURCE: Washington Post at 7:48am on December 28, 2018☆⚑

Peter Masterson, actor, writer and filmmaker, dead at 84 by Associated Press

Actor-playwright Peter Masterson, who co-wrote Tony-winning musical "'he Best Little Whorehouse in Texas,' has died

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:24pm on December 20, 2018☆⚑

Missouri State Capitol completes mural restoration project by Associated Press

"It's something that is a legacy really for the future, for those who come after us."

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 10:04pm on December 17, 2018☆⚑

'Tonight Show' to air episode in Puerto Rico with 'Hamilton' by Associated Press

Jimmy Fallon's "Tonight Show" will air an episode from Puerto Rico including an exclusive performance with Lin-Manuel Miranda his "Hamilton" role.       &…

SOURCE: USA Today at 9:41pm on December 17, 2018☆⚑

Museum sells 22 of 40 pieces, some Rockwell, to pay bills by Associated Press

PITTSFIELD, Mass. ' The Massachusetts museum that drew international condemnation for its decision to raise money by selling dozens of works of art, including two by Norman Rockwell , says i…

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 10:24pm on November 29, 2018☆⚑

Ariana Grande to debut up close and personal four-part docu-series on YouTube by Associated Press

Ariana Grande is giving fans an up close look at her musical life through a new documentary series on YouTube.        

SOURCE: USA Today at 2:30pm on November 28, 2018☆⚑

19-year-old Yorkshire Terrier retires from 'The Nutcracker' by Associated Press

After more than 125 performances in "The Nutcracker" in Providence, a 19-year-old Yorkshire Terrier named Archie is leaving the stage

SOURCE: Washington Post at 9:06am on November 22, 2018☆⚑

Correction: Lin-Manuel Miranda story by Associated Press

Correction: Lin-Manuel Miranda story

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:54pm on November 12, 2018☆⚑

Lin-Manuel Miranda and Carrie Mae Weems to converse Dec. 4 by Associated Press

"Hamilton" playwright Lin-Manuel Miranda and prize-winning visual artist Carrie Mae Weems are set for a public chat next month

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:42pm on November 11, 2018☆⚑

Trial for acclaimed theater director opens in Russia by Associated Press

The fraud trial of arguably Russia's best-known contemporary theater and film director has opened in Moscow

SOURCE: Washington Post at 4:06am on November 7, 2018☆⚑

Actress tells Australian court she heard Rush's career over by Associated Press

Award-winning actress Judy Davis has told a court that she had heard talk in the film industry that Oscar-winner Geoffrey Rush's career was finished after he was accused of inappropriate beh…

SOURCE: Washington Post at 7:42am on October 29, 2018☆⚑

'Black Panther' costume designer to receive career award by Associated Press

Ruth E. Carter, the creator of the stunning costumes of "Black Panther" and numerous other Hollywood films, will receive the career achievement award at next year's Costume Designers Guild A…

SOURCE: Washington Post at 1:04pm on October 23, 2018☆⚑

Laurie Metcalf, John Lithgow to play Hillary, Bill Clinton on Broadway by Associated Press

Laurie Metcalf and John Lithgow are poised to star as Hillary Clinton and former President Bill Clinton in a new Broadway play.        

SOURCE: USA Today at 6:04pm on October 4, 2018☆⚑

Laurie Metcalf, John Lithgow to play Bill, Hillary Clinton by Associated Press

"Roseanne" star Laurie Metcalf and John Lithgow of "The Crown" are poised to star as Hillary Clinton and former President Bill Clinton in a new Broadway play

SOURCE: Washington Post at 2:06pm on October 4, 2018☆⚑

Scientists find a frozen, scrawny dwarf planet nicknamed the Goblin by Associated Press

Its orbit is so stretched out that it takes 40,000 years to circle the sun.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 3:18pm on October 3, 2018☆⚑

Missouri artist Thomas Hart Benton's hellish visions of World War II on display in Columbia, Mo. by Associated Press

At a time when artists were subsidized to create war propaganda, Missouri-born Benton crafted a series that showed war's horrors.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 10:04am on October 3, 2018☆⚑

Jon Stewart hands out free lunch to construction workers by Associated Press

Comedian and former "Daily Show" host Jon Stewart surprises construction workers at a New Jersey performing arts theater with a free lunch

SOURCE: Washington Post at 1:54pm on September 27, 2018☆⚑

Arthur Mitchell, trailblazing US ballet dancer, dies at 84 by Associated Press

Dancer broke barriers for African Americans in the 1950s in leading roles with the New York City Ballet Arthur Mitchell, who broke barriers for African Americans in the 1950s as a dancer wit…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 5:54am on September 20, 2018☆⚑

2 dancers fired by NYC Ballet over nude photo accusations by Associated Press

Two dancers have been fired from the New York City Ballet amid accusations that they were part of a ring of male dancers who inappropriately shared nude photos and videos of women

SOURCE: Washington Post at 1:48pm on September 15, 2018☆⚑

Iran detains pair over A Midsummer Night's Dream production by Associated Press

Director and theatre manager held after trailer showed male and female actors dancingIranian authorities have detained two artists over a theatre production of A Midsummer Night's Dream.Shah…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 5:06pm on September 12, 2018☆⚑

German theater company's Ibsen play canceled in China by Associated Press

A German theater company is ending a tour of China early after a theater canceled two showings of Henrik Ibsen's "An Enemy of the People."

SOURCE: Washington Post at 9:06am on September 12, 2018☆⚑

Warner Bros. distances itself from 'A Star Is Born' producer Jon Peters by Associated Press

Warner Bros., which produced and will release "A Star Is Born" next month, said it was contractually bound to credit Jon Peters.        

SOURCE: USA Today at 8:35am on September 12, 2018☆⚑

Iran detains artists over Shakespeare performance by Associated Press

Report: Iran detains artists over Shakespeare's summer midnight's dream

SOURCE: Washington Post at 6:48am on September 10, 2018☆⚑

Ex NYC Ballet leader Martins convicted of impaired driving by Associated Press

Former New York City Ballet leader Peter Martins has been convicted of driving while impaired in the New York City suburbs.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 3:24pm on August 14, 2018☆⚑