https://www.voanews.com/z/602 arts-and-entertainment https://www.voanews.com/Content/responsive/VOA/en-US/img/logo.png https://www.voanews.com/z/602 en 2026 - VOA 60 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 23:16:01 -0400 Pangea CMS – VOA Researchers say role of West Africa’s oral history should be taken more seriously within global academic record https://www.voanews.com/a/archaeologists-use-song-to-herald-findings-in-guinea-bissau-dig-/8011218.html https://www.voanews.com/a/archaeologists-use-song-to-herald-findings-in-guinea-bissau-dig-/8011218.html Fri, 14 Mar 2025 18:39:48 -0400 AfricaArts & Culturewebdesk@voanews.com (Ricci Shryock) Some trace back for generations in the Lone Star State, which today has the third-largest Asian American population in the US https://www.voanews.com/a/the-story-of-chinese-americans-who-call-texas-home/8008697.html https://www.voanews.com/a/the-story-of-chinese-americans-who-call-texas-home/8008697.html Thu, 13 Mar 2025 11:39:17 -0400 USAEast AsiaArts & CultureChina Newswebdesk@voanews.com (Elizabeth Lee) He’s being treated for pneumonia in both lungs at Rome's Gemelli hospital https://www.voanews.com/a/hospitalized-pope-marks-12-years-in-job-with-future-uncertain/8009112.html https://www.voanews.com/a/hospitalized-pope-marks-12-years-in-job-with-future-uncertain/8009112.html Thu, 13 Mar 2025 02:26:42 -0400 EuropeArts & Culturewebdesk@voanews.com (Agence France-Presse) Doctors have reported that Pope Francis is no longer in imminent danger of death https://www.voanews.com/a/chest-x-ray-confirms-improvements-in-pope-s-condition-vatican-says/8008567.html https://www.voanews.com/a/chest-x-ray-confirms-improvements-in-pope-s-condition-vatican-says/8008567.html Wed, 12 Mar 2025 16:06:33 -0400 EuropeArts & Culturewebdesk@voanews.com (Associated Press) The American South has long been associated with white-columned structures steeped in history. But an exhibition at the National Building Museum in Washington is showcasing the forward-thinking architecture emerging from the region. Maxim Adams has the story. Video editor: Sergii Dogotar, Anna Rice https://www.voanews.com/a/new-vision-of-architecture-popping-up-across-us-deep-south/8006995.html https://www.voanews.com/a/new-vision-of-architecture-popping-up-across-us-deep-south/8006995.html Tue, 11 Mar 2025 13:35:58 -0400 USAArts & Culturewebdesk@voanews.com (Maxim Adams) The Midtown Manhattan landmark is facing closure this summer after more than a century of history https://www.voanews.com/a/the-roosevelt-hotel-a-window-into-new-york-city-history/8006811.html https://www.voanews.com/a/the-roosevelt-hotel-a-window-into-new-york-city-history/8006811.html Tue, 11 Mar 2025 12:50:57 -0400 USAArts & Culturewebdesk@voanews.com (Masood Farivar) Flack's intimate vocal and musical style made her one of the top recording artists of the 1970s and an influential performer long after https://www.voanews.com/a/music-flows-in-roberta-flack-s-celebration-of-life-memorial-with-stevie-wonder-and-al-sharpton/8005968.html https://www.voanews.com/a/music-flows-in-roberta-flack-s-celebration-of-life-memorial-with-stevie-wonder-and-al-sharpton/8005968.html Mon, 10 Mar 2025 19:29:06 -0400 USAArts & Culturewebdesk@voanews.com (Associated Press) Guests range from worlds of entertainment, sports, health and business https://www.voanews.com/a/former-us-first-lady-michelle-obama-and-her-brother-to-launch-podcast-/8005929.html https://www.voanews.com/a/former-us-first-lady-michelle-obama-and-her-brother-to-launch-podcast-/8005929.html Mon, 10 Mar 2025 18:36:50 -0400 USAArts & Culturewebdesk@voanews.com (Associated Press) Lawmaker had described one as offensive because of its distorted depictions of Christ and the Virgin Mary https://www.voanews.com/a/greek-lawmaker-attacks-paintings-he-said-were-offensive-to-christians/8005862.html https://www.voanews.com/a/greek-lawmaker-attacks-paintings-he-said-were-offensive-to-christians/8005862.html Mon, 10 Mar 2025 17:06:22 -0400 EuropeArts & Culturewebdesk@voanews.com (Reuters) Artificial intelligence companies train their AI models using the works of writers, artists and creatives who typically aren’t credited or compensated. Instead of fighting AI, some tech companies are encouraging creators to take advantage of it. Tina Trinh reports. https://www.voanews.com/a/writers-artists-adapt-ai-technology-to-gain-creative-control-/8005149.html https://www.voanews.com/a/writers-artists-adapt-ai-technology-to-gain-creative-control-/8005149.html Mon, 10 Mar 2025 09:43:50 -0400 Arts & Culturewebdesk@voanews.com (Tina Trinh) The documentary Porcelain War highlights the struggle of Ukrainian artists and ordinary citizens to save their country and culture in the face of Russian aggression. The movie was nominated for an Oscar this year. Elena Wolf has the story, narrated by Anna Rice. VOA footage by Elena Matusovsky. https://www.voanews.com/a/porcelain-war-documentary-spotlights-ukrainian-artists-fight-for-country/8004493.html https://www.voanews.com/a/porcelain-war-documentary-spotlights-ukrainian-artists-fight-for-country/8004493.html Sun, 09 Mar 2025 16:20:18 -0400 UkraineArts & CultureEuropewebdesk@voanews.com (Elena Wolf) Traditional Korean moon jars and modern takes on the elegant white vases are the focus of a new art exhibit in the Rocky Mountain state of Colorado. VOA Correspondent Scott Stearns has the story from Denver. https://www.voanews.com/a/korean-moon-jars-shine-in-colorado-show/8004491.html https://www.voanews.com/a/korean-moon-jars-shine-in-colorado-show/8004491.html Sun, 09 Mar 2025 16:00:24 -0400 Arts & CultureUSAEast Asiawebdesk@voanews.com (Scot Stearns) Shows break down barriers that diplomacy often cannot https://www.voanews.com/a/in-tense-relations-with-india-pakistani-tv-dramas-build-bridges-/8003424.html https://www.voanews.com/a/in-tense-relations-with-india-pakistani-tv-dramas-build-bridges-/8003424.html Sun, 09 Mar 2025 14:25:20 -0400 South & Central AsiaArts & Culturewebdesk@voanews.com (Associated Press) Worldwide, the Robert Pattinson-led film earned a total of $53.3 million in its first weekend but it cost a reported $118 million to produce https://www.voanews.com/a/sci-fi-film-mickey-17-tops-box-office-but-profitability-long-way-off/8004440.html https://www.voanews.com/a/sci-fi-film-mickey-17-tops-box-office-but-profitability-long-way-off/8004440.html Sun, 09 Mar 2025 14:22:21 -0400 Arts & CultureUSAwebdesk@voanews.com (Associated Press) Doctors say 88-year-old pope is responding well to treatment https://www.voanews.com/a/pope-rests-as-vatican-marks-another-holy-year-event-without-him-/8004119.html https://www.voanews.com/a/pope-rests-as-vatican-marks-another-holy-year-event-without-him-/8004119.html Sun, 09 Mar 2025 05:02:24 -0400 EuropeArts & Culturewebdesk@voanews.com (Associated Press) Rules include 'no murder' https://www.voanews.com/a/wild-ancient-version-of-football-is-still-being-played-today/8003407.html https://www.voanews.com/a/wild-ancient-version-of-football-is-still-being-played-today/8003407.html Sun, 09 Mar 2025 01:43:54 -0500 Arts & CultureEuropewebdesk@voanews.com (Associated Press) He selects Fox News host Laura Ingraham and Fox Business anchor Maria Bartiromo https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-appoints-2-from-fox-news-to-kennedy-center-board/8003496.html https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-appoints-2-from-fox-news-to-kennedy-center-board/8003496.html Sat, 08 Mar 2025 05:36:09 -0500 USAArts & Culturewebdesk@voanews.com (Reuters) Viral posts bad-mouthed their pets https://www.voanews.com/a/social-media-storm-throws-cat-owners-in-kashmir-into-tizzy/8003419.html https://www.voanews.com/a/social-media-storm-throws-cat-owners-in-kashmir-into-tizzy/8003419.html Sat, 08 Mar 2025 02:16:22 -0500 South & Central AsiaArts & Culturewebdesk@voanews.com (Associated Press) Hackman's wife died a week before he did, results reveal https://www.voanews.com/a/autopsies-show-gene-hackman-died-of-heart-disease-wife-died-of-hantavirus-/8003347.html https://www.voanews.com/a/autopsies-show-gene-hackman-died-of-heart-disease-wife-died-of-hantavirus-/8003347.html Fri, 07 Mar 2025 20:08:22 -0500 Arts & CultureUSAwebdesk@voanews.com (Reuters) Black women in South Africa had to wait years for their husbands' return from exile, prison or faraway work https://www.voanews.com/a/play-about-winnie-mandela-explores-black-women-s-apartheid-struggles-/8002031.html https://www.voanews.com/a/play-about-winnie-mandela-explores-black-women-s-apartheid-struggles-/8002031.html Fri, 07 Mar 2025 16:01:37 -0500 Arts & CultureAfricawebdesk@voanews.com (Associated Press)