Writer Christine Ro gives an overview of the ways the crowdsourced slang dictionary, now 20 years old (ancient in internet terms), is being used by (among others) linguists and sociologists,…
"No one is as right about everything as the jerk thinks he is. He would learn by listening. And one of the things he might learn is the true scope of his jerkitude." " Lithub
"New or expanded laws mandating sexual harassment training in states like New York and California, as well as a nationwide awakening to a very real problem, have fostered a market for workpl…
Users of the service have seen the warnings attached to some of the company's best-known animated films, such as Dumbo, Peter Pan and Lady and the Tramp, with text that reads: "This program …
This week is the application deadline for the next four-year round (2021-24) of Australia Council for the Arts funding for small-to-medium organizations, a category which includes all groups…
The Berlin-based startup says the free tier will prominently feature its 'Mood Player,' which generates a playlist based on a person's selected mood, as well as playlists curated by staff or…
The court that had sentenced Altan, along with his brother and one colleague, to ten years in prison (on a charge of assisting the attempted 2016 coup that many believe was trumped-up) order…
"So there are two different things that happen. One is, this is what I am as an artist. I have nothing to say as an artist. I let the work do its thing. The other is, of course I have a voic…
Offstage, she was a dumpy little frump of a Midwestern girl who lived openly with her mother and her female lover. Onstage, she was "la fée éléctricité," who manipulated with sewn-in rod…
All across the podcast realm, from the heights of self-help to the depths of true crime, imagined relationships are blossoming. Listeners may press play for the content, but many of them eve…
"From at least the late 19th century, when David Belasco had actors cook and brew coffee on stage to heighten the realism of domestic scenes, to recent efforts to evoke a piney forest or the…
The Lena Horne Prize for Artists Creating Social Impact, sponsored by the Town Hall in New York City, "will recognize those who 'promote awareness and create social change.' The inaugural wi…
The Oscar-winning actress and comedienne alleges in her court filing that, in offering her $500,000 as a talent fee for a stand-up comedy special, the company "offered or paid [Chris] Rock, …
"Though Italy is gearing up to declare a state of emergency over the flooding that has engulfed Venice in the past two days, many of the city's art institutions have somewhat miraculously re…
"One or more intruders broke in to Dulwich Picture Gallery in south London late on Wednesday and removed two paintings from the Rembrandt's Light exhibition. Police were called and following…
"Detroit Harmony, as the project is called, represents a bid to dramatically expand music education throughout the city, one that hopefully will generate demand for an entirely new workforce…
In today's Wall Street Journal drama column I review a Pennsylvania revival of Once. Here's an excerpt. *Â Â *Â Â * The commercial triumph of "Once," which moved to Broadway in 2012,…
Various forms of the records-that-changed-my-life meme have been making the rounds lately, so I came up with my own version, which I call "The Twenty-Five Record Albums That Changed My Life.…
Ray Charles plays Neal Hefti's "Li'l Darlin'" with his touring band at the Newport Jazz Festival. This performance, which took place on July 2, 1960, is introduced by Willis Conover of the V…
"It is knowledge that influences and equalises the social condition of man; that gives to all, however different their political position, passions which are in common, and enjoyments which …
Seattle Opera is seeking a personable, detail oriented, well organized person with excellent financial skills. Must have great communication skills to work with a variety of personalities. T…
The Phoenix Symphony (TPS) is Arizona's largest performing arts organization and considered a cultural icon.
Capitalism has its own rhythm, but also its own specific geography. Urban space is profoundly transformed by financial capitalism. Urban spaces are becoming expensive, and the closure of cul…
"I think a big part of the role of a critic is being somebody who holds artists accountable as well. When you are an artist and you're presenting a work of art to your community, you know th…
For decades, elders, activists, and linguists have sought to save North America's indigenous languages, of which about a hundred and sixty-five remain. (There were around three hundred spoke…