Arts & Culture

Academy Awards host Conan O’Brien pushes the rolled red carpet during its rollout for the 97th Academy Awards in Los Angeles, California, Feb. 26, 2025. REUTERS LOS ANGELES (Reuters) —  Conan O’Brien said he does not think he can avoid politics when he steps on the stage on Sunday to ho…

A part of a rare giant frieze that has just been uncovered in the ancient city of Pompeii is seen in this handout picture released on Feb. 26, 2025. Pompeii Archaeological Park/Handout via REUTERS ROME (Reuters) — Archaeologists in Pompeii have uncovered rare, nearly life-sized frescoes that offer …

The iconic Hollywood sign is shown behind a person sitting in the shade along Hollywood Blvd as the city prepares to host the 97th Academy Awards in Los Angeles, California, Feb. 25, 2025. LOS ANGELES (Reuters) — Behind the glitz of the movie awards season that culminates with the Oscars on Sunday,…

Best Actor Oscar nominee Timothee Chalamet attends the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences reception for the nominees of the 97th Oscars in Los Angeles, Feb. 25, 2025. REUTERS LOS ANGELES (Reuters) — Timothee Chalamet, Ariana Grande, Demi Moore and other Oscar nominees celebrated on Tuesday…

John Lithgow, Ralph Fiennes, Sergio Castellitto and Isabella Rossellini pose with the award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture for “Conclave” at the 31st Screen Actors Guild Awards. REUTERS Timothee Chalamet accepts the Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a…

Nayelis Guzman plays pool at a billiards academy in Havana, Cuba on Feb. 17, 2025. HAVANA (Reuters) — Billiards are making a comeback in Communist-run Cuba as men and women take to tables in private bars and clubs, while fans hope someday the game will be officially recognized as a sport. Billiards…

Cast member Sam Riley attends a press conference to promote the movie “Islands” at the 75th Berlinale International Film Festival in Berlin, Germany, Feb. 16, 2025. BERLIN (Reuters) — British actor Sam Riley, who shot to fame playing Ian Curtis in 2007’s “Control,” sai…

Norwegian director Dag Johan Haugerud poses on the red carpet, on the day of the closing ceremony at the 75th Berlinale International Film Festival in Berlin, Germany, Feb. 22, 2025. BERLIN (Reuters) — “Dreams (Sex Love),” a tender coming-of-age drama about a young woman’s first crush on a te…