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Actor E. James Ford, clad as a fuzzy, steampunk version of the Greek demigod Charon, dips a mason jar into the stewing Gowanus Canal. He raises it toward the dark sky, reflecting yards of concrete and chain link fence an...

As usual, Christmas week had a weird mix of pop culture news -- but in this case, three of the stories perfectly encapsulated important takeaways from the entertainment industry this year. For example: * “The Interview...

If you love all things small and cool then you no doubt tuned into our annual contest celebrating the small, little, tiny and teeny-tiny and international homes our readers inhabit. Sure, you saw the finalists and the wi...

Here is the letter about the firing of Ari Roth, artistic director of Theater J, that Carole Zawatsky, CEO of the DC Jewish Community Center, e-mailed Wednesday to Israeli playwright Motti Lerner, after he and 21 other I...

Here is the letter about the firing of Ari Roth, artistic director of Theater J, that Carole Zawatsky, CEO of the DC Jewish Community Center, e-mailed Wednesday to Israeli playwright Motti Lerner, after he and 21 other I...

The battle over the firing of Theater J artistic director Ari Roth took another bitter turn this week, with the circulation of remarks by his boss at the D.C. Jewish Community Center, Carole R. Zawatsky, accusing him of ...

The decade is half over. The century hit puberty. Did anything else happen? Of all the things that occurred over the first half of the decade in the arts, what will be the most impactful at the end of the decade? It is h...

This article originally appeared on Slate. By David Rosenberg Martina Bacigalupo was on assignment for the United Nations in Burundi when she heard about a woman whose brother-in-law had amputated both of her arms becaus...

This article originally appeared on artnet News. While George W. Bush may sidestep questions from the Senate Intelligence Committee about CIA activities during his administration, the 43rd president is more forthcoming w...

Louis Zamperini was a man of great faith. How unfortunate that the movie "Unbroken" barely recognizes his Christianity and remarkable forgiveness.

These freshly reviewed spots topped our dining list in 2014 and are poised to please in the new year. …

A natural brunette, Lily James was happy to dye her hair blond when she landed the role of Lady Rose MacClare on the hit drama "Downton Abbey" -- she just had no idea how much her makeover would change her life.

Alicia Vikander's list of co-stars in her packed slate of upcoming movies reads like a who's who of Hollywood's hottest young actors and the industry's most revered stars. In other words, if you don't recognize her name ...

Parents are proven problem-solvers and potential-seers. That's why some of our most amazing Before & After furniture transformations are for nursery and kids' rooms. Let's look back at some of 2014's best rescues and res...

The city will run two park-and-ride bus routes to help New Year's Eve revelers travel downtown on Wednesday night.

Not every home needs a professional touch, but the ones that are designed by professionals do tend to be quite beautiful. We showcased a number of homes this year with styles helped by designers in the profession; we've ...

“Saved by the Bell” actor Dustin Diamond, most famous for playing the wacky teen Screech, was arrested Friday morning in a small town near Milwaukee, the Ozaukee County Sheriff’s Department confirmed. According to ...

"Saved by the Bell" actor Dustin Diamond, most famous for playing the wacky teen Screech, was arrested Friday morning in a small town near Milwaukee, the Ozaukee County Sheriff's Department confirmed.According to booking...

Biographical films often gloss over their subjects. They turn complicated historical figures into easily digested characters whose rough edges and unsavory episodes have been rounded and sweetened. Not so "Mr. Turner." T...

"The Interview" raked in $1 million at the box office on Christmas Day, Sony Pictures reported on Friday, and stands to make a few million more throughout the holiday weekend. The much-discussed comedy about North Korea ...

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For the past several months, photographers around the world have been submitting works to the annual Sony World Photography Awards, a competition that attracts amateur and professional image makers from nearly every corn...