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28/02/2019
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Musical Virtuoso Previn Dies at 89 

Tributes poured in Thursday for Andre Previn, the multifaceted artist renowned for his mastery of classical music as well as jazz, who has died at age 89.    The prolific German-American musician with four Oscars, 10 Grammys and a coveted … Continue reading

28/02/2019
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Lady Gaga: Bradley Cooper Duet Was Acting, Not Love

It was acting, not love, when Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper sang a duet Sunday at the 91st Academy Awards.   Gaga discussed the emotional performance of “Shallow” from their film “A Star Is Born” during an appearance Wednesday on … Continue reading

28/02/2019
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Ice Castles Turn US Farmland Into Winter Wonderland

On a clear, frigid night in a courtyard made of walls of ice, Bruce McCafferty and his young son stand mesmerized, bathed in the pulsating rainbow light emanating from a series of stout ice formations. McCafferty and his son Dougie … Continue reading

27/02/2019
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Michael Jackson Brothers Say Accusers’ Film Neglects Facts

The family of Michael Jackson had a feeling the years-old child molestation allegations against the pop superstar would resurface at some point. So they say they weren’t entirely surprised to learn that a forthcoming HBO documentary would feature two of … Continue reading

27/02/2019
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First Iranian-American Woman to Win Oscar Turns to Iran-Themed Films

The first Iranian-American woman to win an Oscar, Rayka Zehtabchi, says she wants to build on Sunday’s triumph of her documentary about menstruation by producing several films with Iran-related themes. “I’m very interested in telling Iranian stories as well as … Continue reading

27/02/2019
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Underprivileged Children Find a Spot in Prestigious Literary Magazine

A library run by a volunteer group in New Delhi’s largest slum resettlement colony is helping underprivileged teenagers become writers. Some have had their stories published in India’s best-known Hindi language literary magazine as well as in other publications. For … Continue reading

26/02/2019
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Most Popular Last Name in Each US State

Smith is the most common last name in the United States, followed by Johnson, Miller, Jones, Williams, and Anderson, according to genealogy company Ancestry.com. What the most common surnames in the United States have in common is that they all … Continue reading

26/02/2019
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Creating Venice Carnival Masks — a Labor of Love

The famed annual Venice Carnival is in full swing with revelers donning beautiful costumes and extraordinary masks. The masks range from historical classics, to modern, original creations. VOAs Deborah Block takes us to a shop in the city of canals … Continue reading

26/02/2019
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Iraqi Antique Collector Turns His House into a Museum

There is more than a century of Iraqi history in Sheikh Yousif Akar’s house, a modest home in the holy city of Najaf which the retired teacher has crammed full of local antiques collected over 50 years. Rifles dating back … Continue reading

26/02/2019
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Mexican Leader Knocks Racism at Home After ‘Roma’ Oscar Wins

Mexico’s president on Monday denounced racism in his country a day after the Mexican film Roma emerged as a big winner at the Academy Awards with a plot that highlighted prejudice and inequality. Mexican filmmaker Alfonso Cuaron won the best … Continue reading

25/02/2019
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R. Kelly’s Attorney Enters Not Guilty Plea on Singer’s Behalf

R&B singer R. Kelly’s attorney entered a not guilty plea on behalf of his client Monday as the singer faces multiple charges of sexual abuse in Chicago. Kelly, one of the best-selling music artists of all time, entered the courtroom … Continue reading

25/02/2019
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Trump Goes After Spike Lee After Oscars Speech

President Donald Trump is going after director Spike Lee, who used his Oscar acceptance speech to urge mobilization for the 2020 election. Trump tweeted Monday that Lee did a “racist hit on your President.” Trump claimed that he had “done … Continue reading

25/02/2019
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2019 Oscars Were About Diversity

Green Book, the heartwarming drama about the friendship between an eclectic African – American musician and his uncouth white driver during the segregation era won three Academy awards including Best Picture. That most coveted award fit right in to the … Continue reading

24/02/2019
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Part of Brooklyn’s Coney Island Avenue Named After Pakistan Founder

The United States has a long tradition of recognizing foreign figures by naming streets after them. Often that’s done at the request of an immigrant community with a significant presence in the area. That’s the case along of stretch of … Continue reading

24/02/2019
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‘Beale Street’ Tops Spirit Awards; Close Wins Best Actress

Two years after his “Moonlight” triumphed on the eve of the Oscars, Barry Jenkins’ adaptation of the James Baldwin novel “If Beale Street Could Talk” Saturday topped the 34th Film Independent Spirit Awards, winning best film, best director and best … Continue reading

23/02/2019
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Hate Crimes Increasing, But Few Turn Out to be Hoaxes

The number of hate crimes, or crimes against a protected minority, has increased over the last several years in the United States. Advocates fear the alleged false reporting of a hate crime by an American actor may cause people to … Continue reading

23/02/2019
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Oscars Fail to Include Asian Films, Community, Critics Say

The Oscars this year features a diverse range of nominations from the first Netflix film, Roma to Black Panther as possibly the first superhero film that could win the Best Picture award. Since the twitter campaign #OscarsSoWhite began in 2015, … Continue reading

23/02/2019
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Singer R. Kelly Arrested at Chicago Precinct

R&B star R. Kelly was taken into custody after arriving Friday night at a Chicago police precinct, hours after authorities announced multiple charges of aggravated sexual abuse involving four victims, including at least three between the ages of 13 and … Continue reading

22/02/2019
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As Smollett Faces Charges, ‘Empire’ TV Show Cuts His Character

Actor Jussie Smollett’s character is being removed from the final two episodes of Fox’s hip-hop drama Empire after he was arrested and accused of staging a hoax hate crime attack on himself, show officials said Friday. The move came a … Continue reading

22/02/2019
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Mo Willems Named Kennedy Center Artist-In-Residence

Children’s author and illustrator Mo Willems sees creativity as part of a grownup’s job. “Having a child is an opportunity to be silly again,” said Willems, who has been named the Kennedy Center’s first “Education Artist-In-Residence.” “I think parents forget … Continue reading

22/02/2019
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Hollywood Rolling Out Red Carpet for Oscars

The 91st Academy of Motion Pictures Awards ceremony is Sunday at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood. Although this year’s Oscars are still officially without a host for a second time in their history, Los Angeles is getting ready. VOA’s Anna … Continue reading