Category: entertainment
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Dartmouth Program Expands Student Horizons; Professor Discusses Airline Rebooking
Dartmouth's 'Discourse Beyond Dartmouth' program is expanding student horizons. Additionally, Professor Vikrant Vaze shared insights on airline rebooking policies for delayed passengers, offering a look into operational decisions.
BusinessEntertainmentMediaFilm and TVEducationTransportationSocial Issues Dartmouth CollegeDiscourse Beyond DartmouthStudentsVikrant VazeAirline RebookingEngineering
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Media Monitor: CBC reports on celebrity impact on Broadway, Sir David Attenborough's centennial, and rapper Kodak Black's arrest
CBC is reporting on the growing presence of celebrities on Broadway, Sir David Attenborough's 100th birthday, and the arrest of rapper Kodak Black in Florida.
EntertainmentMediaLaw EnforcementBusinessCanadaEconomyEnvironmentMusicFilm and TVVideo GamesLegal BroadwayCelebritiesSir David AttenboroughKodak BlackDrug TraffickingMaggie KangTed TurnerCBC PoliticsCanadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC)
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DC Artists Explore Division Through Collage in New Exhibition
A new exhibition, "Rip! Tear! Collage as Critique," opens June 11, 2026, at DC's Eye Street Gallery. Featuring 23 local artists, it uses diverse collage methods to address national division and American history, offering perspectives on rupture and repair.
EntertainmentSocial IssuesEducationGeneral Politics CollageArt ExhibitionWashington D.C.DC Commission on the Arts and HumanitiesContemporary ArtAmerican HistoryMichelle May-CurryDC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (CAH)
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Public Health Advances: Crisis Hotline Success and Maternal Care Innovation
A new study reveals a decline in youth suicides after the national crisis hotline adopted a three-digit number. Meanwhile, a Harvard team introduces a low-tech solution to address rising C-section rates, showing promising patient results.
HealthScience & TechnologyEntertainmentMedical ScienceSocial IssuesEducationMusicDigital and Print Publishing Youth SuicideCrisis HotlineMaternal HealthcareC-section RatesHarvardPublic HealthMedical Innovation
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Fairfax County Announces AANHPI Heritage Celebration and Weekend Community Events
Fairfax County announces a packed schedule of community events for the weekend of May 8-10, 2026, highlighted by an AANHPI Heritage Month Celebration, the Park and Bark festival, farmers markets, and various educational programs across local libraries and parks.
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessEntertainmentState GovernmentsEconomyEmployment and LaborEnvironmentSocial IssuesEducation Fairfax CountyAANHPI Heritage MonthCommunity EventsLocal NewsParks & NatureFamily and RelationshipsFarmers MarketsFairfax County GovernmentVA
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Media Monitor: TIME Reports on the Future of Presidential Libraries for Obama and Trump
TIME is reporting that Barack Obama's upcoming Chicago campus may be the last traditional presidential library, as President Donald Trump plans a glitzy Miami skyscraper funded partly by recent corporate settlements.
Politics and GovernmentMediaBusinessEntertainmentGeneral PoliticsWhite HouseMedia BiasEconomyDigital and Print PublishingLegal Barack ObamaDonald TrumpChicagoMiamiPresidential LibrariesPoliticsGovernmentTime Magazine
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NYC Mayor's Office Announces Initiatives to Streamline Film and TV Production
NYC Film Commissioner Rafael Espinal has announced new initiatives under the Mamdani administration to streamline film and television production. The city is improving permit processes and agency coordination to support local crews and maintain New York's creative dominance.
Politics and GovernmentEntertainmentBusinessMediaGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsFilm and TVEconomyEmployment and LaborDigital and Print Publishing Rafael EspinalNew York CityMamdani AdministrationTelevisionMoviesEntertainment Industry
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Warner Bros. Announces Upcoming Theatrical Releases, Digital Debuts, and New Live Experiences
Warner Bros. has unveiled its latest entertainment lineup, featuring the theatrical releases of "Mortal Kombat II" and "Clayface," new 4K home video editions, a Tony-nominated Broadway play, and the interactive Superman Experience at its Hollywood studio tour.
EntertainmentBusinessFilm and TVVideo GamesEconomyComputers and Internet MoviesLive TheaterHome VideoWarner Bros.Mortal Kombat IISuperman ExperienceBroadwayWarner Bros
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California Film and TV Production Surges Following Historic Tax Credit Expansion
Governor Gavin Newsom’s expansion of the California Film and Television Tax Credit Program to $750 million has driven a massive increase in local production, generating $5.5 billion in economic activity and creating over 21,000 jobs statewide.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEntertainmentState GovernmentsEconomyEmployment and LaborFilm and TVGeneral Politics TelevisionMoviesEntertainment IndustryCaliforniaGavin NewsomTax PolicyEmploymentCalifornia Governors Office
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The living history of Samson Occom and Dartmouth
Politics and GovernmentMediaEntertainmentGeneral PoliticsEducationDigital and Print PublishingMusicLegal Dartmouth College
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Penn Highlights Student Innovations, Rare Veterinary Success, and New Arts Grants
The University of Pennsylvania highlights recent campus achievements, including a student-led after-school program at a local shelter, a rare life-saving veterinary treatment for a lamb, and new arts innovation grants for the upcoming academic year.
HealthScience & TechnologyBusinessEntertainmentMedical ScienceEducationEnvironmentSocial IssuesMusicEconomy University of PennsylvaniaCollege EducationVeterinary MedicinePresident's Engagement PrizeSachs ProgramPhilanthropySustainable Architecture
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Columbia University Announces Spring Event Lineup Featuring 38th Annual Film Festival
Columbia University announces its spring event lineup, featuring the 38th annual Miloš Forman and Mike Hausman Film Festival, documentary screenings, global health webinars, and cultural celebrations including Jewish American Heritage Month and free public concerts.
EntertainmentScience & TechnologyHealthMediaFilm and TVMusicArtificial IntelligenceMedical ScienceEducationSocial Issues Columbia UniversityFilm FestivalArts & EntertainmentNeuroscienceDocumentary ScreeningMiloš Formannewsletter
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art to Host Free 'Teens Take The Met!' Event on May 15
The Metropolitan Museum of Art is welcoming New York City youth for its annual "Teens Take The Met!" event on May 15. The free evening features over 75 activities, performances, and workshops hosted alongside 60 local community partners.
EntertainmentScience & TechnologyEducationMusicFilm and TVSocial IssuesDigital and Print Publishing Arts & EntertainmentEvents and AttractionsMuseumsThe Metropolitan Museum of ArtNew York CityYouth ProgramsTeens Take The MetMet Museum
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Media Monitor: The Washington Post reports death of cable TV visionary Ted Turner at 87
The Washington Post is reporting the death of cable television pioneer Ted Turner at age 87. The media tycoon was known for creating CNN and TBS, as well as his extensive work in conservation and philanthropy.
MediaBusinessEntertainmentEconomyFilm and TVDigital and Print PublishingSocial IssuesEnvironment Ted TurnerThe Washington PostCNNTelevisionJournalismPhilanthropyObituaries
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Wait Wait... Bill Kurtis is retiring? Join his send-off party with NPR+
Politics and GovernmentBusinessMediaEntertainmentGeneral PoliticsEconomyMiddle EastMusicFilm and TVDigital and Print PublishingIran
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Media Monitor: James Murdoch Eyes Vox Media, Letterman Slams CBS and GameStop Bids for eBay
The Wall Street Journal reports James Murdoch is in talks to buy parts of Vox Media, while The New York Times highlights David Letterman's criticism of CBS and an FBI raid on a Washington Post reporter.
MediaEntertainmentPolitics and GovernmentBusinessDigital and Print PublishingFilm and TVLegalGeneral PoliticsEconomy Business and FinanceMedia IndustryTelevisionJames MurdochVox MediaDavid LettermanCBSPoynter.org
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Dr. ChatGPT; interest rates; Arts Medal; dementia
HealthBusinessScience & TechnologyEntertainmentMedical ScienceArtificial IntelligenceBankingMusicEducationEnvironment
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DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities to Host Panel on AI's Impact on the Arts
The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities and Edutainment Productions will host a live panel on May 12 to discuss the impact of artificial intelligence on the arts, focusing on ethics, ownership, and the future of creative work.
Science & TechnologyEntertainmentBusinessPolitics and GovernmentArtificial IntelligenceEducationState GovernmentsComputers and InternetEconomySocial Issues Arts & EntertainmentDC Commission on the Arts and HumanitiesEdutainment ProductionsWashington DCCreative WorkEthicsDC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (CAH)
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Media Monitor: The Washington Post Highlights Best-Dressed Celebrities at 2026 Met Gala
The Washington Post is reporting on its favorite celebrity looks from the 2026 Met Gala, noting that attendees paid homage to various artworks, artists, and artistic concepts.
EntertainmentMediaFilm and TVMusicDigital and Print Publishing Met GalaCelebritiesFashionFine ArtThe Washington Post
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Media Monitor: Penguin Random House Announces May Book Releases
Penguin Random House is promoting its upcoming book releases for May, highlighting new titles from authors Matt Haig and Elizabeth Strout to kick off the summer reading season.
MediaEntertainmentBusinessDigital and Print PublishingLegalEconomy Penguin Random HouseMatt HaigElizabeth StroutBooks and LiteraturePublishingSummer readingNew releases
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NPR Reveals Top Five Finalists for the Tiny Desk Contest
NPR has announced the top five finalists for its Tiny Desk Contest, featuring diverse acts like Lauren Frihauf, Cure for Paranoia, Noa Bar, Les Greene & The Swayzees, and the King will come, ahead of the final winner reveal.
EntertainmentMediaMusicDigital and Print Publishing Arts & EntertainmentNPR Tiny Desk ContestLauren FrihaufCure for ParanoiaNoa BarLes Greene
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Yale University Announces Autism Research Breakthrough, Guggenheim Partnership, and Athletic Successes
Yale University reports a new autism genetics study, an architectural partnership with the Guggenheim Museum, and the appointment of Jennifer Gandhi as dean of faculty development, alongside recent Ivy League championship success for the women's sailing team.
HealthScience & TechnologySportEntertainmentMedical ScienceEducationMusicFilm and TVEconomy Yale UniversityMedical ResearchGuggenheim MuseumJennifer GandhiCollege SportsGeneticsUniversity
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Media Monitor: Met Gala highlights include Beyoncé and Rihanna
CNN is reporting on the Met Gala's major moments, including the return of Beyoncé and a late arrival by Rihanna. The outlet also noted a surprise appearance by singer Stevie Nicks.
EntertainmentMediaMusicFilm and TVDigital and Print Publishing Met GalaBeyoncéRihannaStevie NicksStyle & FashionEvents and AttractionsUSA TODAY
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Media Monitor: Supreme Court Restores Abortion Pill Access and Limits Voting Rights Act
USA TODAY reports that the Supreme Court has temporarily reinstated mail-order access to mifepristone. The outlet also covers a ruling affecting Louisiana's voting maps and President Trump's involvement in primary challenges.
Politics and GovernmentEntertainmentSportHealthGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentElectionLegalFilm and TVWhite HouseIran Supreme CourtMifepristoneDonald TrumpVoting Rights ActLouisianaMet GalaSpirit AirlinesUSA TODAY Daily Briefing
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Media Monitor: Protesters and Mayor Mamdani Skip Met Gala Amid Wealth Inequality Concerns
The Washington Post is reporting that protesters gathered outside the Met Gala to highlight wealth inequality as New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani skipped the event to focus on city affordability.
Politics and GovernmentEntertainmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsEconomySocial IssuesDemocratic Party Met GalaThe Washington PostZohran MamdaniNew York Citywealth inequalityMetropolitan Museum of ArtFashion and Style
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Media Monitor: USA TODAY Highlights 2026 Met Gala Red Carpet Fashion
USA TODAY is reporting on the 2026 Met Gala red carpet, highlighting appearances by Venus Williams, Anna Wintour, and Nicole Kidman during the event widely known as fashion's biggest night.
EntertainmentMediaFilm and TVDigital and Print Publishing Met GalaUSA TODAYVenus WilliamsAnna WintourNicole KidmanFashionEvents and Attractions
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DC Arts Commission Highlights Local Talent with Diverse Exhibitions and Events
The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities is showcasing local talent through diverse events, including an open mic for formerly incarcerated artists, a found-object exhibition titled "Finders Keepers," and the fortieth anniversary of the Art Bank program.
Politics and GovernmentEntertainmentMediaState GovernmentsSocial IssuesEnvironmentMusicFilm and TV Arts & CultureFine ArtWashington D.C.DC Commission on the Arts and HumanitiesEye Street GalleryFinders KeepersArt BankDC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (CAH)
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Media Monitor: Penguin Random House Highlights Historical Fiction and New Paperbacks
Penguin Random House is highlighting a curated selection of historical fiction, new paperback releases, and celebrity titles, including works by Dolly Parton and Ina Garten, in its latest weekly reading roundup.
EntertainmentMediaSportDigital and Print PublishingSocial IssuesMusicEducation Penguin Random HouseBooks and LiteratureDolly PartonIna GartenHistorical FictionPublishing IndustryDanielle Steel
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TOMORROW: General Operating Support Application Deadline
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEntertainmentState GovernmentsEducationEconomyFederal Government DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (CAH)
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Media Monitor: Poynter reports on CNN panel confrontation and Trump disapproval ratings
Poynter is reporting on a profane live-television exchange involving CNN commentator Scott Jennings and a new poll showing a 62% disapproval rating for President Donald J. Trump across several major policy areas.
Politics and GovernmentMediaEntertainmentGeneral PoliticsElectionFilm and TVMedia CrisisRepublican PartyDigital and Print Publishing CNNScott JenningsDonald J. TrumpRudy GiulianiTelevision NewsPoliticsLabor RelationsPoynter.org