Portrait found in gallery's walls verified as missing Klimt
PIACENZA, Italy (AP) — Art experts have confirmed that a painting discovered hidden inside an Italian art gallery's walls last month is Gustav Klimt's “Portrait of a Lady,” which was stolen from the gallery nearly 23 years ago.
Steve Martin and Martin Short to star in Hulu comedy series
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Steve Martin and Martin Short are taking their touring act to television with a new Hulu comedy.
Meryl Streep to lend her voice to Apple animated short film
NEW YORK (AP) — Meryl Streep is getting animated: The Oscar-winner will lend her voice to a short illustrated film celebrating the Earth.
Eminem drops surprise album, advocates changes to gun laws
Rapper Eminem once again dropped a surprise album, releasing “Music to Be Murdered By” on Friday — along with a video that calls for changes to gun laws.
Olympic rings arrive in host city on barge into Tokyo Bay
TOKYO (AP) — The Olympic rings have arrived in Tokyo.
Grammys CEO Deborah Dugan put on 'administrative leave'
NEW YORK (AP) — The Recording Academy has placed Deborah Dugan, its president and CEO of just six months, on administrative leave following an allegation of misconduct by a senior leader at the organization.
'Better Call Saul' gets renewed for 6th and final season
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — “Better Call Saul” has been renewed for a sixth and final season consisting of 13 episodes that will air in 2021.
NBC hopes 'free' makes Peacock stand out in streaming era
NEW YORK (AP) — NBCUniversal is launching a new streaming service that will have a large part available for free, an approach it hopes will resonate with people who aren't interested in traditional TV.
Friends of the library book sale coming up
VICTORIA, Texas - Calling all book lovers. If you're looking to expand your collection, the Friends of the Library book sale is coming up. The Friends of the Library is a volunteer group…
Glen Templeton to bring a night of country music to the Crossroads
Glen Templeton to bring a night of music in support of the Food Bank of the Golden Crescent.
DeTar helping to bring healthy cooking to the Crossroads
VICTORIA, Texas - To help people in the Crossroads stay healthy, DeTar Hospital has partnered with Healthy South Texas to have healthy cooking demonstrations each month. Gayle Bludau, County Extension Agent with…
Stephen King criticized for comments on diversity
NEW YORK (AP) — Stephen King says he cares only about “quality," not “diversity” when deciding on awards. Some are asking why he thinks the two must be different.
Issa Rae: Movie academy 'needs to do better' on diversity
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Issa Rae's quick comment after five men were announced as Oscar nominees for best director was spur of the moment, but for many captured the lack of diversity among this year's nominees.
Gustavo Dudamel to head LA Philharmonic for 5 more years
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Gustavo Dudamel will remain as music and artistic director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic for five more years, the orchestra announced Wednesday.
Little Big Town strike a nerve with Grammy-nominated song
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Little Big Town’s Grammy-nominated song “The Daughters” struck such a nerve with its pointed lyrics about double standards for women that a protester even showed up at one of their concerts.
New BBC America documentary series tackles global change
NEW YORK (AP) — If sheer drama is what you crave on TV, look no further than the tale of a fearless mother at the far edge of South America.
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