Arts and Entertainment

Rain Could Play Major Role in Already Unpredictable Kentucky Derby

Rei Kawakubo, Visionary of Fashion, Honored at New Met Show

Showtime to Air Stone Interviews With Vladimir Putin

US Federal Budget Deal Would Spare Arts Agencies

Deadline Looms on TV and Film Writers Contract Negotiations

John Legend Named 1st Recipient of New Social Justice Award

Guy in Gorilla Costume Finishes London Marathon After 6 Days

VOA Observes Jazz Appreciation Month

Iranian Filmmaker Jailed Over His Work Released Early

‘The Godfather’ at 45: The Trials, Inspiration Behind the Film

White House Press Corps Dinner More Sober, Less Glitz

Late-night TV Host Samantha Bee’s Show Briefly Upstages Correspondents’ Dinner

Former Street Boy Jazzing Up Nairobi Streets with His Saxophone

Missions Help Tell Dramatic History of Lone Star State

Hacker Claims to Have Stolen Netflix Series, Seeks Ransom

Spanish heritage in San Antonio

FIFA Audit Official Admits Bribery in US Probe

Washington’s International Film Festival Celebrates 31st Anniversary

Washington’s International Film Festival Celebrates 31st Anniversary

Top 5 Songs for Week Ending April 29

Oscar-Winning Director Jonathan Demme Dies

Are the Arts a Good Government Investment?

Arts Program in Poor Performing Schools Boosts Learning

Arts Program in Poor Performing Schools Boost Learning

Swordsmith Carves His Own Style in Making Blades

Pope Urges Powerful to Act Humbly in Surprise TED Talk Appearance

Ella Fitzgerald’s 100th Birthday Marked with Grammy Exhibit

US Students Score Poorly on National Arts and Music Exam

Pope Pays to Rent Beach Space for Disabled Youths

Egypt’s Tourism Officials Insist Popular Sites Are Safe

Loved and Lost, Heath Ledger Shows Carefree Side in New Documentary

Elton John Recovering from ‘Potentially Deadly’ Bacterial Infection

Former East German Plans ‘Tear Down This Wall’ Concert on US-Mexico Border

Trump’s Cabinet Picks Fuel Stage Drama in London, New York

Burt Reynolds Makes Rare Public Appearance at Film Festival

Actress Erin Moran of ‘Happy Days’ Dies at 56

Murals of Wide-eyed Children Bring Havana Walls to Life

‘Genius’ TV Series Shows Drama of Albert Einstein’s Life

Fans Gather at Prince’s Home One Year After His Death

North Dakota’s ‘Water Protectors’ Bring Their Pipeline Story to Film

Prince Home State Marks Death Anniversary With Celebrations

Sport: Brady, Kaepernick Named to Time Most Influential List

Oprah Winfrey Erupts in HBO’s Powerful ‘Henrietta Lacks’

New England Patriots Fire Back at NY Times Over White House Photo

Cockfighting in Cuba: Clandestine Venues, State Arenas

Egypt Displays Restored Statue of Ramses II

American Revolution Museum Opens in Philadelphia

Julia Roberts Named People’s ‘Most Beautiful’ for Record 5th Time

Prince Estate Seeks to Stop Release of New Music

Mummies and Statues Part of Major New Find Near Luxor

Boston Bombing Survivor Becomes Motivational Speaker

Kenyans Sweep Titles in 121st Boston Marathon

US Psychologist Goes beyond Headlines, Tells Refugees’ Stories

Trumps Greet Children and Families at Easter Egg Roll

Between the U.S. and Mexico: What Migrants Left Behind

Environment, Politics and ‘The Godfather’ on Tribeca Film Fest Menu

Lady Gaga Will Make History as Female Headliner at Coachella

Julian Lennon Honors Mom, the Environment in Children’s Book

Russia Boycotts Kyiv-hosted Eurovision Event Over Contestant Kerfuffle

‘The Promise’ Brings Tragedy of 1915 Armenian Massacre to Big Screen