arts & entertainment
Statue of freed slave causes uproar in Indianapolis
Indianapolis' African-American community is protesting artist Fred Wilson's monument of a freed slave, saying it perpetuates stereotypes.
High profile art heists on the rise around the world
A $200,000 Picasso sketch, a $350,000 Fernand Léger and 11 paintings valued at $387,000 have all been stolen in the past month.
Battle looms between artists and labels over song rights
Copyright law stipulates artists can regain ownership of their work after 35 years have passed -- record companies prepare for financial blow as deadline nears.
New play 'Online' explores Syrian protests
The new London play follows conversations between young Syrians as they live through one week of the uprising -- all of it by email.
Why Rembrandts are highly popular with thieves
There have been 81 thefts of Rembrandts in the past 100 years -- the Dutch artist is the second most stolen artist in history, behind Picasso.
Capturing the ape revolt in 'Rise of the Planet of the Apes'
Actor Andy Serkis on the artistry involved in playing motion capture characters, like the leader of the ape revolution, Caesar.
Ken Kesey's Magic Bus and the tour of The Merry Pranksters
A new documentary contends that author Ken Kesey's legendary cross-country road trip kicked off the psychedelic 1960s.
Why Mario Bros still rules gaming
How Mario Bros changed the face of gaming, and why it continues to be a huge presence after 30 years.
Lopez Tonight canceled: TV 'really, really white again'
The disconnect between America's multiracial society and what's represented in media.
Superlatives: Start using 'exalted' says author
If the word 'awesome' has lost its awesomeness, author Arthur Plotnik has a list of new superlatives to help you express yourself.
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