Jun 18 Watch 6:12 New biography documents life of pioneering LGBTQ rights activist Marsha P. Johnson By Amna Nawaz, Karina Cuevas A new biography, "Marsha: The Joy and Defiance of Marsha P. Johnson," tells the story of the Black transgender pioneer’s fight on the frontlines of history as a leader in the early LGBTQ rights movement. Amna Nawaz spoke with author… Continue watching
Jun 17 Watch 6:18 Why Fulbright board members resigned in mass last week By Geoff Bennett, Diane Lincoln Estes A week ago, 11 of the 12 members of the board overseeing the prestigious Fulbright Program, which promotes international educational exchanges, resigned, citing political interference by the Trump administration. Geoffrey Bennett speaks with David Price, one of the former members… Continue watching
Jun 17 Tom Cruise finally awarded an (honorary) Oscar By Lindsey Bahr, Associated Press Cruise, choreographer Debbie Allen and “Do The Right Thing” production designer Wynn Thomas have all been selected to receive honorary Oscar statuettes at the annual Governors Awards, the film academy said Tuesday. Dolly Parton will also be recognized. Continue reading
Jun 16 Doctor who supplied ketamine to Matthew Perry will plead guilty By Andrew Dalton, Associated Press A doctor charged with giving Matthew Perry ketamine in the month leading up to the “Friends” star's overdose death has agreed to plead guilty, authorities said Monday. Continue reading
Jun 16 Watch Author Colum McCann’s novel ‘Twist’ explores isolation in the internet age By Anne Azzi Davenport, Jeffrey Brown How lost are we without our devices? Or putting it more simply, as novelist Colum McCann might: just how isolated are we? His new novel "Twist" asks big questions through a story of characters literally at sea. Senior arts correspondent… Continue watching
Jun 11 Brian Wilson, visionary leader of the Beach Boys, dies at 82 By Hillel Italie, Associated Press Brian Wilson, the Beach Boys’ visionary and fragile leader whose genius for melody, arrangements and wide-eyed self-expression made him one of the world’s most influential recording artists, has died at 82. Continue reading
Jun 10 Watch 6:45 Smithsonian board rejects Trump’s attempt to fire top leader By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport, Simon Epstein The Smithsonian’s board of regents issued a statement on Monday declaring that “all personnel decisions are made by and subject to the direction of the secretary, with oversight by the board.” It comes amid President Trump's efforts to fire one… Continue watching
Jun 10 Judge dismisses Justin Baldoni’s $400 million lawsuit against ‘It Ends With Us’ costar Blake Lively By Michael Hill, Associated Press The judge ruled that Baldoni can't sue Lively for defamation over claims she made in her lawsuit, because allegations made in court are exempt from libel claims. Continue reading
Jun 09 Watch 6:28 Tonys celebrate star-studded shows that propelled Broadway to record-breaking year By Azhar Merchant, Jeffrey Brown Broadway hit a record-breaking box office haul of $1.9 billion this season driven by renewed interest in the Great White Way and boosted by star-studded shows. At the Tony Awards, there was a call to celebrate acting on stages big… Continue watching
Jun 09 Watch 3:58 Sarah Silverman’s Brief But Spectacular take on saying goodbye By Brief But Spectacular Sarah Silverman is known as one of the sharpest, most fearless voices in comedy, pushing the art form in new directions. In her new Netflix special, "Postmortem," she talks about losing her father and stepmother just weeks apart. She shares… Continue watching