Long Island piano prodigy shares performances with medical workers

Xiaoyan, who goes by the stage name Lele, started playing piano when she was just 3. By age 5, she had received national and international recognition in competitions. Since then, she has continued making a name for herself. 

Diversity in newsrooms becomes focus during coverage of George Floyd protests

The coverage of protests over the death of George Floyd and police brutality are raising questions about diversity in newsrooms across America.

TIME Magazine unveils cover inspired by George Floyd protests, honoring black lives lost

TIME Magazine has unveiled the cover for its June 15, 2020 issue, which examines the protests that have erupted around the world following the death of George Floyd. 

AMC theater chain warns it may not survive pandemic

All of AMC's theaters are shut down through June, which means the company isn't generating any revenue. AMC said it had enough cash to reopen its theaters this summer, as it plans to do.

Cinema chain AMC warns it may not survive the pandemic

Movie theater chain AMC warned Wednesday that it may not survive the coronavirus pandemic, which has shuttered its theaters and led film studios to explore releasing more movies directly to viewers over the internet.

‘#TheShowMustBePaused’: FOX joins music industry’s June 2 blackout

The initiative, known as #TheShowMustBePaused, was created by two black women in the multi-billion dollar music industry that profits so greatly from black art.

Celebs take to streets for historic demonstrations

Across the U.S., many celebrities have been doing far more than tweeting supportive words or issuing carefully prepared statements.

Spike Lee: Why these protests are different

Spike Lee has released a short film titled "3 Brothers" connecting the death of Radio Raheem in "Do the Right Thing" to the deaths of Floyd and Eric Garner, whose dying plea of "I can't breathe" became a rallying cry against police brutality in 2014.

Christo, artist known for massive, fleeting displays, dies

Christo, known for massive, ephemeral public arts projects like the 7,500 vinyl gates he installed in New York’s Central Park, has died. He was 84.

Steve Carell, Seth Rogen, Janelle Monae among celebrities donating to Minneapolis protesters’ bail

Protests have spread across the United States condemning the death of George Floyd, who died after a Minneapolis police officer held a knee on his neck on Monday, and many high-profile celebrities are rallying to donate money to help demonstrators who have been arrested make bail. 

Playwright, AIDS activist Larry Kramer dead at 84

Larry Kramer, the playwright whose angry voice and pen raised theatergoers’ consciousness about AIDS and roused thousands to militant protests in the early years of the epidemic, has died at 84.

Robert Durst murder trial to move to new California court this summer

The California murder trial of real estate heir Robert Durst is likely to move to a new venue this summer, depending on how a judge rules on a defense motion for a mistrial.

Patriotic movies and shows you can watch from home on Memorial Day weekend

Here is the perfect list of patriotic films and shows you can watch to remember those who lost their lives while serving in the U.S. armed forces.