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A funny thing happened when the Kennedy Center decided to book Kendrick Lamar for a performance alongside the National Symphony Orchestra last year: tickets sold-out in a snap, journalists flocked to Washington to cover ...

Julie Kent, one of the most celebrated American ballerinas of her generation, who retired from the stage last summer after a 29-year career at American Ballet Theatre, has been appointed the Washington Ballet's new artis...

Pin it Kanye West loves furniture--but is he making it? The rapper-slash-fashion designer was spotted at IKEA headquarters in Sweden today, and we don't think he was there picking up a KALLAX.

Pin it Q: I bought a house last year and despise my kitchen cabinets. The house was built in 1982 and the cabinets are definitely of that time period. The top and bottom of the each cabinet door is curved [photo below], ...

Don't let the sweet strains of James Vincent McMorrow's "Wicked Game" fool you. "Game of Thrones" season six is headed our way, on April 24, and things are (in true GoT fashion) going to get brutal.HBO released a new tra...

Sure, you could eat an orange. But add honey syrup and it's dessert Mint infusion adds a special touch, as does black pepper …

Artists from Spain and across the globe are showcasing multimedia artwork in Madrid, Spain, to call attention to women's rights. Showcasing 60 works by 59 international artists, the exhibition, titled "ALLIED: Women Chan...

Pin it Name: Pie (10 months) Location: South Park -- Charlotte, North Carolina Our juxtaposition of a room happens to be the most valuable square footage in our home: the playroom/office combo. It seems nonsensical, but ...

On March 11, 2011 a massive 9.0 earthquake off the coast of Japan triggered a tsunami that leveled entire cities and villages and left 15,891 people dead and more than 2,500 missing. The tsunami left 435 miles of Japan...

Matilda was one of those stories beloved by so many during their childhood. Whether it was the book or the film, Matilda held a place in the hearts of kids everywhere. Now another generation gets to see a new adaptation ...

My childhood and young adulthood in Turkey flew by while I was studying seven days a week to make it to one of the few highly competitive prestigious public universities. In order to please my parents, teachers and socie...

(All times Eastern)."The Voice" (NBC at 8 p.m.) recaps the best moments of the blind auditions, featuring never-before-seen footage and a sneak peek at next week's battle rounds.On "Rosewood" (Fox at 8), Pippy assists Ro...

Need a soundtrack for Women's History Month? Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton (and Spotify) have you covered. On March 8, Clinton's official Twitter page shared a Spotify playlist that highlights women b...

What stories in our shared, white-centric television culture even compare -- "Prison Break," maybe? The original "Fugitive" series? The answer is nothing compares, nothing so dire and real as the act of escaping slavery ...

Sisters Eleanor and Rachel Hardwick, along with Chrissie White, joined forces for a road trip -- 28 days through eight states in the American West. As the trio journeyed through white sand fields, lush emerald forests, ...

Pin it Danielle's Modern Vintage Industrial Home Recently, Eleanor wrote a great three-piece series on capsule wardrobes, and I have several other friends who swear by them. I love the idea of paring down my closet and w...

Pin it Name: David and Ashe Pellew and their three children Location: West Coolup; Western Australia Size: 180 square meters (1,938 square feet) Years lived in: 14 Months; Owned One afternoon Ashe and David, along with t...

Turns out a rising tide does lift all boats: Donald Trump's presidential run has sufficiently raised his profile to the point where his ex-wife, Marla Maples, is considered a "star" -- at least by the standards of ABC, w...

American Harry Potter fans found out, earlier this year, that their whole magical lives had been lived in deliberate ignorance: Muggle or not, we would never have gotten that coveted owl from Hogwarts. That’s because N...

Pin it Texture is, in my opinion, one of the most powerful and overlooked elements of interior design. A nubby blanket or a fluffy rug or just a few plants can instantly add life, depth and warmth to a room that's lackin...

Last month I had the opportunity to see the Picasso sculptures at MoMA and below is a little recap of the visit. Let me preface the post by saying that I am no expert on the subject, I am a self-taught artist and I enjoy...

In a essay about the current Frank Auerbach retrospective at the Tate, entitled "Auerbach's defeat of death," (The New Criterion, 12/15), Dominic Green employs the artist's own words to make the following comment: "The f...