Arts & Culture

Gerard Butler attends the premiere for the film “Angel Has Fallen” in Los Angeles, California, Aug. 20, 2019. LONDON (Reuters) — Gerard Butler fans are used to seeing the Scottish actor swoop in to save the day in action films like “Olympus Has Fallen” and “Plane.” But in hi…

Cast member Taron Egerton attends a premiere for the film “Carry-On” at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood in Los Angeles, California, Dec. 5, 2024. LOS ANGELES (Reuters) — For actor Taron Egerton, the Netflix action film “Carry-On” pays homage to Transportation Security Adminis…

DESIGNER Wreath & Co., led by Arlene Reyes, is transforming the way we think about holiday decorations, creating bespoke wreaths that tell stories and kindle the festive spirit in homes across the island. Willie James Reyes Watson, Arlene Reyes’ little Santa Helper. A journey born from a …

THE holiday season is now in full swing in the Marianas. Island residents are taking their kids to Christmas light villages, getting their gift shopping done, and making plans to get together with family in the coming weeks. Between waiting for the Ninu (infant Jesus) to arrive and making bunelos d…

Dee Clayton THE founder of Marianas Homeland has transformed her passion for handcrafted accessories into a thriving business that celebrates both sustainability and the rich heritage of the Mariana Islands. Meet Dee Clayton, Saipan’s contemporary artist, and her creative vision. A return to island…

Nikki Giovanni NEW YORK (AP) — Nikki Giovanni, the poet, author, educator and public speaker who went from borrowing money to release her first book to spending decades as a literary celebrity who shared blunt and conversational takes on everything from racism and love to space travel and mortality…

NEW YORK (Reuters) — A new exhibition at the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York spotlights the legacy of Alvin Ailey, the founder of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and a pivotal figure in modern dance. The exhibition features a broad array of artistic mediums, including video, paint…

A restaurant owner waits for customers at her empty restaurant in Seoul, South Korea, Oct. 31, 2024. SEOUL (Reuters) —  For pub owner Jun Jung-sook, Seoul’s once-vibrant Nokdu Street is not what it used to be when people queued for a table to end their day with Korean mung bean pancakes and s…

Cast members Karla Sofia Gascon, Zoe Saldana and Selena Gomez pose with CEO of Netflix Ted Sarandos at a screening of the film “Emilia Perez” on the opening night of the 28th Annual American French Film Festival in Los Angeles, California, Oct. 29, 2024. BEVERLY HILLS, California (Reuters) — Musica…

Taylor Swift performs during “The Eras Tour” on Friday, Dec. 6 2024 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. NEW YORK (AP) — Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour brought in $2.2 billion in its nearly two-year run, making it the highest-grossing tour of all time for a second year in a row, Pollstar estimates fro…