A museum at a small liberal arts college in Massachusetts has removed or covered dozens of artwork produced by immigrant artists or donated by foreign-born collectors to illustrate their contribution to the cultural wealth of the United States. The Art-Less project has effectively removed or shrouded 120 works of art, or about 20 percent of artwork on display in the galleries at Wellesley College’s Davis Museum.
Day: February 16, 2017
Watch the first trailer for Amy Poehler and Will Ferrell’s new movie
The first trailer for Burlington native Amy Poehler’s new movie The House hit the internet Wednesday, and from the looks of it, she and fellow Saturday Night Live alum Will Ferrell will be involved in some pretty illegal activity. Poehler and Ferrell play middle-class parents who open up an illegal casino in their suburban home to help pay for their daughter’s college education.
Stream Future’s Surprise Self-Titled Album
This is how “surprise” albums work now : Rather than dropping them out of nowhere, the artist gives their fans a few days to work up a proper hysteria. That way they get both the thrill of a surprise drop and the anticipation of an event.
Pop encyclopedia creator Irwin Stambler dies in LA
Irwin Stambler, who wrote “The Encyclopedia of Pop, Rock and Soul,” one of the earliest sourcebooks on pop music, has died at 92. The book, which went through several revisions, chronicled the professional and personal lives of everyone from Chuck Berry to The Zombies.
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Energised by the success of the single, “Tipsy” in Trinidad and across the region, Bajan bard, Rupert “Rupee” Clarke is gearing up to take soca to the world yet again with mainstream support from the Ultra Music Label. Producer and co-writer of the infectious single, Troyton Rami of Black Shadow Music told the Express via telephone interview that “Tipsy” will soon be re-released on mainstream platforms across the US and will be promoted extensively across the major music markets of the world.
February 16, 2017NEW YORK a ” Last season, a oeBillionsa performed a delicate balancing act.
Chuck Rhoades, the powerful and perverse U.S. Attorney , was locked in a legal cage match with hedge-fund titan Bobby “Axe” Axelrod .
Grey’s Anatomy’s Marika Dominczyk Dissects That ‘Hot’ Arizona-Eliza Scene
We can’t be sure but we think Arizona and Eliza just went to first base without actually going to first base. In Thursday’s Grey’s Anatomy , Arizona peeked under her new colleague’s hood and grabbed hold of her horn wire – and it was arguably the pair’s most intimate moment to date.
Grey’s Anatomy Recap: Wail to the Chief
Any other time, any other way that Grey’s Anatomy ‘s April could have been made interim chief of general surgery would have been fine. Fine and dandy, even.
Trevor Noah, Jennifer Egan among PEN festival guests
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Sarah Jessica Parker to chair library association book club
This Nov. 10, 2016 file photo shows Sarah Jessica Parker at the world premiere of “Rules Don’t Apply” on opening night of the 2016 AFI Fest in Los Angeles. Parker will serve as honorary chair of the American Library Association’s newly created Book Club Central.
Maine teacher appears on ‘Ellen DeGeneres Show,’ says show helped her learn English
Casco Bay High School English teacher Ekhlas Ahmed appeared on the Ellen DeGeneres Show on Thursday at the invitation of host, Ellen DeGeneres. During her appearance on national television, Ahmed spoke about how the show helped her learn English when she came to America as an teenager with her family, refugees from the war in Darfur, Sudan.
‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Star Sara Ramirez Calls Out ABC for ‘Biphobia’ After ‘Real O’Neals’ Joke
The 41-year-old actress, who starred for 10 years on ABC’s Grey’s Anatomy, took to Twitter on Thursday to slam the network for a joke about bisexual people that aired during a recent episode of The Real O’Neals. On the episode in question, which aired on Jan. 17, Noah Galvin’s openly gay character, Kenny, compared being bisexual to having “webbed toes” or “money problems.”
How to Get Away With Murder’ Star Karla Souza Unpacks…
“We literally had to take our clothes off and slam each other against the wall,” she tells TheWrap’s Stuart Brazell “How to Get Away With Murder” has cultivated a reputation for its steamy sex scenes. And star Karla Souza says the way the scenes are shot are even steamier before audiences get to see them, particularly one sequence she filmed with her co-star Charlie Weber.
Flip or Flop’ Star Christina El Moussa Sparks Fan Panic…
The reality TV star captioned the photo, “I’ve never met a group of more positive, fun-loving, funny all around amazing guys filming 7 seasons of #FlipOrFlop has been a breeze because of them. I [love] each and every one of you.”
Nick Cannon resolves to ‘stay firm’ after quitting AGT
The 36-year-old comedian announced Monday that he would not be returning to the NBC talent competition show after a run-in with NBC. Former host: Nick Cannon while arriving at La Guardia Airport in New York City on Thursday said he was resolved to ‘stand my ground’ after quitting America’s Got Talent ‘My dignity, my integrity is worth so much to me,’ Cannon said while looking dapper in a tan vest and matching trousers with a light brown overcoat.
Park Commission says no to Summer of Love anniversary concert
Ruth Wechsler and other Summer of Love concert supporters demonstrate in front of City Hall in San Francisco, Calif. on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017.
Behati Prinsloo rocks mini dress and patterned coat
Donald in denial: My White House is a finely tuned machine Trump v ‘fake news’ CNN: the rematch.
Watch Wiley perform a Speakerboxa and a Cana t Go Wronga at V05 NME Awards 2017
The London MC collected the Outstanding Contribution to Music prize moments before his performance. Skepta presented him with the award, calling the ‘Godfather of Grime’ “one of my favourite people on the planet”.
Watch Dua Lipa perform a Be The Onea at the VO5 NME Awards 2017
Last night saw Dua Lipa storm the VO5 NME Awards 2017 with a stunning performance of ‘Be The One’. Watch it in the video above.
Tickets for Nick Cave & The Bad Seedsa UK arena tour to go on sale tomorrow
The band are scheduled to perform at five dates across England and Scotland in September, with the run of dates kicking off at Bournemouth International Centre on September 24. “We’ve been in a strange place, I’m coming out and blinking into the light,” Cave said in a press release announcing the UK dates. “It’s good to be playing again.”
Slaves urge fellow artists to a stand up be counteda with political songwriting
Slaves have urged their fellow artists to “stand up and be counted” as the global political climate becomes more fractious. Speaking at the V05 NME Awards 2017 last night, band member Laurie Vincent said: “Artists thrive under shit conditions and when terrible things happen and there are injustices, that’s when artists should stand up and be counted.”
Could Pink Floyd reunite to play Glastonbury?
Tension has long persisted in the band, with David Gilmour recently confirming that the group are no more . Pink Floyd’s “final” album ‘The Endless River’ was released in November 2014 without the input of Roger Waters.
Kelly Ripa heads to work in New York
Kelly Ripa looks downcast as she emerges after Regis Philbin revealed she was ‘very offended’ by his Live! departure and doesn’t speak to him Kelly Ripa is pictured out in New York on Thursday following comments from former co-host Regis Philbin that their relationship has soured. Regis gave an interview for the Larry King Now show on Wednesday where he said he thinks Kelly, 46, took it personally when he left their show Live! With Regis And Kelly in 2011.
Philbin says he hasn’t been in touch with Ripa lately
Regis Philbin says he hasn’t kept in touch with his former TV co-host Kelly Ripa since he decided to leave the show they headlined together, even though he last appeared on the show in 2015. In an interview with “Larry King Now” that was posted online Wednesday, Philbin says Ripa took it personally and was offended when he decided to leave their show “Live! with Regis and Kelly” in 2011.
Paul McCartney, Dave Grohl, Tom Hanks and Ringo Starr all went out for dinner together
Paul McCartney , Ringo Starr , Tom Hanks and Dave Grohl all went out for dinner together this week, according to reports. TMZ reports that the four stars were spotted at the Giorgio Baldi restaurant in Santa Monica, California on Wednesday night .
Watch Drake, A$AP Rocky and more star in The Weeknda s new video for a Remindera
The Weeknd has unveiled the latest video from his ‘Starboy’ project, with the clip for the track ‘Reminder’ starring the likes of Drake , A$AP Rocky , Travis Scott and more. The Toronto artist – AKA Abel Tesfaye – has rolled out a number of visual accompaniments to his latest album, including the Daft Punk-featuring title track and the ultra-violent action thriller clip for ‘False Alarm’ .
Listen to new Incubus single a Nimble Bastarda
The veteran California band, who formed in 1991, are gearing up to release their eighth studio album, ‘8’, later this year. It’ll be the first full-length record since 2011’s ‘If Not Now, When?’, and is set for a release on April 21. Ahead of the release of ‘8’, Incubus have today shared the first cut from the forthcoming album.
Martin Garrix teases his collaboration with Justin Bieber
The Dutch DJ-producer is supporting Bieber on the Australian leg of his Purpose World Tour, which begins next month, and at the pop singer’s huge Barclaycard presents British Summer Time Hyde Park show on July 2. Speaking to NME backstage at last night’s V05 NME Awards 2017, Garrix said: “We’ve been in the studio and we have some rough ideas, but we have no actual song yet where we’re both like, ‘OK, this is what we’re gonna release.’ ” “But we go on tour next week,” he added, “[So we’ll have] three weeks in the studio, touring, travelling, making music and performing – it’s going to be fun.”
Chandler mom banned from McDonald’s over play areas now working…
… her Kids Play Safe organization and Chuck E. Cheese and Peter Piper Pizza. The chain restaurants, owned by CEC Entertainment Inc., and with more than 600 restaurants nationwide, has agreed to a set of cleaning practices to earn a Kids Play Safe …
Listen to London Grammara s cover of The Vervea s a Bittersweet Symphonya
The band are expected to announce details of their second album shortly, but, earlier this week, delivered a cover of Verve classic ‘Bittersweet Symphony’. Hear that in the video below.
Russia must prove it wants better ties with the United States
The Trump administration signalled Thursday there will be no change soon in US-Russian relations, putting the onus on Moscow to prove itself if it wants closer cooperation with Washington. Russia’s support for Ukrainian separatists was underscored as a test case of its willingness to change behaviour.
Run with the Wild Things at Caw Caw
Where do wild things run? At Caw Caw Interpretive Center! The Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission hosts its annual Where the Wild Things Run, a 5K Run and Walk on Saturday, March 4. Nature lovers get a little slice of heaven as they make their way through the trails of the beloved Caw Caw Interpretive Center, which is known for its … (more)
Now Casting: Background Roles in ABC’s ‘Quantico’ + 3 More Jobs
Today’s casting roundup is as unique as you are! ABC’s hit series “Quantico” is casting talent for background roles, a union production of “Beauty and the Beast” seeks talent for all roles, and more paying gigs of all sorts! “QUANTICO” Male and female talent ages 2072 are needed to depict “elite and upscale Washington D.C. party types” in an upcoming shoot for “Quantico.” Production is slated for Feb. 23 and 24 in Sleepy Hollow, New York, and will pay $121/10 hours.
Middleton Place Restaurant to Host Oyster Roast
… whose knives are prized both for their beauty and their utility by some of the top chefs in the world. Entertainment will be provided by The Bluestone Ramblers, one of the area’s most popular bands. And, of course, the artisans in the Planation …
Listen to new Linkin Park song a Heavya as band announce new album a One More Lighta
Linkin Park have unveiled plans for the release of their seventh studio album ‘One More Light’, while also sharing its lead single ‘Heavy’ – listen to the new track below. The nu-metal veterans will release their first full-length LP since 2014’s ‘The Hunting Party’ with the new album, with ‘One More Light’ set to hit digital and physical shelves on May 19. Fans can now hear the first cut from the new album after Linkin Park shared ‘Heavy’ earlier today , which features guest vocals from Illinois singer Kiiara.
American Idol winner & Grammy-nominated Ruben Studdard to kick off Charleston Jazz Orchestra season
The Charleston Jazz Orchestra will kick off its ninth season with a concert entitled “Singin’ Ellington: The Duke and His Vocalists.”
Kurt Cobaina s guitar goes on sale in eBay charity auction
The instrument came into the late Nirvana frontman’s possession in 1992, and will be the subject of a 10-day online auction A guitar from Kurt Cobain ‘s personal collection has gone on sale today in a charity auction on eBay. The late Nirvana frontman owned the instrument – a Hagstrom Blue Sparkle Deluxe – from late 1992 until his death in 1994.
NFL’s Kiss Cam Will Acknowledge LGBTQ Relationships
With growing awareness that not all romantic relationships are between a man and a woman, one cultural tradition has remained stuck in the past in this regard: the “kiss cams” that capture people on the bleachers at sports games. But the National Football League is changing that.
Warren Frost, Dr. Will Hayward on ‘Twin Peaks,’ dies at 91
Warren Frost, who played Dr. Will Hayward on “Twin Peaks” and appeared in dozens of other TV shows including “Matlock” and “Seinfeld,” has died. He was 91. Frost died Friday at his home in Middlebury, Vermont, after a lengthy illness, according to a statement from his son, “Twin Peaks” co-creator Mark Frost.
Here’s what’s in the $100K Oscars swag bag
A stay for an undisclosed amount of time at the Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria in Sorrento, Italy. Value: $5,000.
Why Clorox Turned to Kickstarter to Help Fund Venture With Startup
Clorox Co.’ s Soy Vay has teamed with Three Jerks Jerky on a Kickstarter campaign behind Veri Veri Teriyaki Credit: Kickstarter Clorox Co.