Old ways survive in Bali despite mass tourism, but for how long? | Arts and Culture News
Bali, Indonesia – At dawn, as the first shards of light dance over the rice fields in the seaside village of Seseh on Bali’s west…
El cartel de la Semana Santa de Sevilla despierta la ira de los conservadores
Los primeros comentarios que surgieron en las redes tras la presentación del cartel, el pasado 27 de enero, señalaban la impronta sexual que se desprendía…
Remember the Super Bowl halftime’s ‘Nipplegate’? We all owe Janet Jackson an apology
The numbers do not lie: The Super Bowl is our most cherished TV show. Regardless of location, matchup or storylines … regardless of protests or…
Lunar New Year 2024 explained in five emblematic dishes | Arts and Culture News
It’s the year of the dragon, and celebrations are about to begin. Starting on Saturday, hundreds of millions of people around the globe will mark…
Auspicious but unlucky: The perils of a lunar new year dragon baby boom | Arts and Culture News
Taipei, Taiwan – IHua Wu was born in 1976, the Year of the Dragon in the Chinese zodiac. The only mythical animal in the zodiac,…
Julia Turner steps down from Los Angeles Times
Julia Turner, who led culture and entertainment coverage for the Los Angeles Times before taking on a business strategy role, announced Tuesday that she was…
Berlin film festival invites far-right politicians, drawing backlash | Arts and Culture News
Berlin, Germany – The Berlin International Film Festival has come under fire for inviting far-right politicians to the opening ceremony. Two elected members of Alternative…
‘Jump without thinking’: The parkour runners reclaiming Algiers | Arts and Culture
Bab Ezzouar, Algiers – There are two steps to preparing to jump from the roof of one building to another. Step one: Measure the distance…
Brutality of oppression: Ai Weiwei speaks on Gaza, China and New York City | Arts and Culture
“Power is afraid of art and poets,” writes Ai Weiwei in Zodiac: A Graphic Memoir. He would know. The renowned artist is a notorious rankler…
Letters: Jim Harbaugh mania electrifies hopeful Chargers fans
‘Bolt from the Blue’ indeed! Chargers have long been considered the NFL’s version of the Clippers…wildly talented underachievers. Only time will tell if Harbaugh can…
Uganda’s first Oscar-nominated film tells story of Bobi Wine persecution | Arts and Culture
Kampala, Uganda – This January, when Bobi Wine learned that the film documenting his 2021 Ugandan presidential bid had been nominated for an Academy Award, he…
Oscar nominations 2024: full list of Academy Award nominees | Arts and Culture News
Oppenheimer dominates 96th Academy Award nominations with 13 in total including best picture. Filmmaker Christopher Nolan’s, Oppenheimer, dominated nominations for the 96th Academy Awards, followed…
Paul Lynch: Is Prophet Song a mirror of modern-day fascism? | Arts and Culture
The Booker Prize-winning author dissects his tale of global conflicts and tyranny. In a world where literature often mirrors the pulsating heart of society, Paul…