Why your favorite international artist might be reconsidering their next U.S. tour
The visa process for visiting artists has always been complicated and expensive. Under the current administration, it's gotten significantly worse.
Patriotic art gets the spotlight as NEA funding shifts. Cue ‘The Ronald Reagan Overture’
Patriotic art and music is taking center stage this year under the Trump Administration, as funds shift away from DEI.…
Smithsonian chief emphasizes ‘accuracy and integrity’ after White House report
The memo from the Smithsonian's secretary, Lonnie Bunch, responded to a White House report that calls the National Museum of…
Appeals court denies Trump’s request to halt removal of his name from the Kennedy Center
The D.C. circuit appeals court denied all of President Trump's arguments that sought to stop the removal of his name…
James Burrows, director of classic shows ‘Cheers’ and ‘Friends,’ dies at 85
Burrows spent his career behind the camera specializing in situation comedies. Few viewers recognized him or knew his name, other…
DMV artist turns belts into a conversation about discipline
Multidisciplinary artist Lex Marie has gone viral on TikTok and Instagram for her artwork confronting discipline within Black households.
Star-studded documentary explores the genius of Earth, Wind & Fire
A new HBO documentary by Questlove tells the story of the R&B band Earth, Wind & Fire. Morning Edition host…
After Stephen Colbert’s viral talk show parody, CBS backs down from copyright action
CBS and Paramount backed away from copyright challenges to limit distribution of Stephen Colbert's appearance on a Michigan cable access…
Romanian director Cristian Mungiu’s ‘Fjord’ wins top prize at Cannes
Mungiu took home the prestigious Palme D'Or for his film Fjord, a culture-war drama set in Norway.