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Grammy winner Béla Fleck accused of caving to ‘woke mob’ after Trump-Kennedy Center cancellation
[ad_1] Grammy-winning banjo player Béla Fleck has canceled three upcoming performances with the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center, accusing the venue of becoming “charged and political” after recent...
Steny Hoyer, longest-serving House Democrat, to retire from Congress
[ad_1] Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-Md.), the longest serving House Democrat, will not seek re-election in 2026 and retire after serving more than 44 years in Congress. Representative Steny Hoyer (D-Md.)...
As Chinese Tech Retreats From CES, Lenovo Claims Center Stage at the Vegas Sphere
[ad_1] A lavish Tech World production at the Sphere signaled Lenovo’s determination to stand out at CES. Lenovo Group Since the abrupt halt brought on by Covid-19, most Chinese companies...
The Met’s ‘I Puritani’ and the Tension Between Historical Realism and Operatic Fantasy
[ad_1] Lisette Oropesa as Elvira and Christian Van Horn as Giorgio. Photo: Ken Howard / Met Opera What do we want from historical romance? Should it reflect its time or...
How Philanthropy Is Reshaping the Global Art Ecosystem
[ad_1] From museum benefit auctions to new institutions, philanthropy has become a structural force shaping how art is funded, presented and sustained. Wellesley Girls (1967) by Alice Neel. Justin Tallis/AFP...
Creators Are the New Entrepreneurs—and Hollywood Is Catching Up
[ad_1] Media and tech executives at CES 2026 explain how creators are transforming Hollywood’s talent pipeline and business model. Caroline Brehman / AFP via Getty Images Creators are evolving into...
Sotheby’s First Live Auction of American Whiskey at the Breuer Could Set New Category Highs
[ad_1] Highlights from the upcoming The Great American Whiskey sale, including Old Rip Van Winkle Single Barrels for Sam’s, Binny’s and Park Avenue Liquor, Old Fitzgerald “Blackhawks”, LeNell’s Red Hook...
The Guest House Opens in Scottsdale as RDM Hospitality Ramps Up Expansion
[ad_1] Guest House. Michael Tessler The Guest House, a scene-making modern American steakhouse known for its prime tomahawk, caviar-topped tuna cones, theatrical cocktails, dramatic tableside presentations and over-the-top desserts in...
Curator Juliane Bischoff On Remaining Attentive to the Conditions of the Present
[ad_1] Her curatorial vision emphasizes site-responsive practices that remain attentive to place while engaging broader global conditions. Photo by Sima Dehgani / Photo by Diana Pfammatter Last month, Juliane Bischoff...
At the LA Art Show, Galleries Push Past Familiar Boundaries
[ad_1] Gail Descoeurs, Remember, 2023; Oil on canvas, 18 × 36 in / 45.7 × 91.4 cm., brought by Rehs Contemporary Galleries. Courtesy the artist and Rehs Contemporary Galleries Los...
Why A.I. Creates the Illusion of Courage—and the Risk of Reputational Ruin
[ad_1] From Deloitte’s reputational stumble to agentic A.I., speed is rising while deliberation is disappearing. Unsplash+ In Shakespeare’s Othello, published in 1604, the villain Iago delivers a stark reminder about...
Where to Have a Serene Spa Day in L.A.
[ad_1] Thanks to its record-breaking traffic and noisy, bustling streets, even a laid-back, beachside city like L.A. can feel quite chaotic. Luckily, this star-studded town is also a pioneering hub...