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News Articles: Arts & Life

Actor Robert Blake is shown leaving court on Oct. 3, 2005, after his second day of testimony in a wrongful death lawsuit, brought by the family of Bonny Lee Bakley, in Burbank, Calif.

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  • Arts & Life

Robert Blake, the actor acquitted in wife's killing, dies at 89

The Emmy award-winning performer who went from acclaim for his acting to notoriety when he was tried and acquitted in the killing of his wife, died Thursday at age 89.

March 09, 2023
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The first Oscar presentation and banquet was held in the Blossom Room of the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood, Calif., in May 1929.

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  • Movies

The first Oscars lasted 15 minutes — plus other surprises from 95 years of awards

A lot can happen in 95 years. Ahead of the Academy Awards on Sunday, we take a look back at the surprises, the scandals, the slap and — yes — even the streaker.

March 09, 2023
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  • Mandalit del Barco
GPB’s Amanda Andrews spoke to cast and crew of Jerry’s Habima Theatre at the Marcus Jewish Community Center about casting actors with disabilities in Cinderella.

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  • Arts & Life

LISTEN: Jerry’s Habima Theatre celebrates 30 years of inclusive casting with 'Cinderella' production

This year marks three decades of inclusive theater by actors with disabilities at Jerry's Habima Theatre in Atlanta.The program of the Marcus Jewish Community Center is marking the big anniversary with a production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella.

March 09, 2023
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  • Amanda Andrews

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  • Books

'The God of Endings' is a heartbreaking exploration of the human condition

Jacqueline Holland's The God of Endings chronicles almost two centuries of one woman's journey while also exploring the beauty of brevity, the power of love, and the importance of art.

March 09, 2023
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  • Gabino Iglesias
The High Museum of Art in Atlanta

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  • Arts & Life

The High Museum of Art announces 2023 lineup

The High Museum of Art has set the stage for some incredible programming and opportunities for art lovers in the Atlanta and the state.

March 09, 2023
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  • Isadora Pennington
Israeli actor Chaim Topol, shown here in 2015, has died in Tel Aviv, Israeli leaders said Thursday. He was 87.

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  • Obituaries

Chaim Topol, the Israeli actor known for Tevye of Fiddler on the Roof, has died

Chaim Topol, who has died at 87, was beloved for his portrayal of Tevye, Fiddler's long-suffering and charismatic milkman. Topol long has ranked among Israel's most decorated actors.

March 09, 2023
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  • The Associated Press
Boxes containing Yeezy shoes made by Adidas are seen at Laced Up, a sneaker resale store, in Paramus, N.J., on Oct. 25, 2022. Adidas' breakup with the rapper formerly known as Kanye West and the inability to sell his popular Yeezy line of shoes helped batter the company's earnings at the end of last year.

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  • Business

Adidas reports a $540M loss as it struggles with unsold Yeezy products

In October, Adidas cut ties with Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, over the rapper's antisemitic remarks. The company's inability to sell his popular Yeezy line of shoes helped batter earnings.

March 09, 2023
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  • The Associated Press
BLACKPINK, seen performing at the 2022 MTV VMAs, are now the most streamed female band on Spotify.

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  • Music News

K-pop superstars BLACKPINK become the most streamed female band on Spotify

With nearly 9 billion streams, the popular K-pop girl group beat the previous titleholders, Little Mix, on Wednesday, according to Guinness World Records.

March 09, 2023
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  • Giulia Heyward

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  • Arts & Life

Adults complained about a teen theater production and the show's creators stepped in

High school theater teachers fear their stages will be the next battleground in the culture war. Plays have been canceled or removed when local officials claim the content is inappropriate.

March 09, 2023
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  • Elizabeth Blair

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  • Obituaries

'Olivia' creator and stage designer Ian Falconer dies at 63

Best known as the illustrator and author of the beloved children's book series about a spry and smart young pig, Falconer was also a theatrical set and costume designer.

March 08, 2023
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  • Chloe Veltman
Protesters march in Berlin to mark International Women's Day on Wednesday.

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  • Health

Where there's gender equality, people tend to live longer

Researchers used data from more than 150 countries to connect gender equality and life expectancy. They hope their findings can help policymakers set priorities in public health and other areas.

March 08, 2023
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  • Rachel Treisman
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  • Arts & Life

Atlanta Freedom Bands Continues 30th Season with Globe-Spanning Concert on March 18

Atlanta Freedom Bands will present “Music from Seven Continents,” celebrating five decades of Earth Day with a globe-spanning concert and an informative presentation.

March 08, 2023
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  • Georgia Voice
Park Ji-min stars as a young woman who was raised by adoptive parents in France in<em> Return to Seoul.</em>

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  • Movie Reviews

'Return to Seoul' is a funny, melancholy film that will surprise you start to finish

In this wonderfully unpredictable film, first-time actor Park Ji-min stars as Freddie, a young woman raised by adoptive parents in France who returns to the country of her birth.

March 08, 2023
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  • John Powers
The new graphic novel is an intimate look at Kaepernick's teen years.

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  • Sports

Colin Kaepernick describes how he embraced his blackness as a teenager

Kaepernick's upbringing and teen crucibles are the source of his new graphic novel, titled Change the Game.

March 08, 2023
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  • Jason Fuller,
  • Juana Summers,
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  • Book Reviews

'The Angel Maker' is a thrilling question mark all the way to the end

In Alex North's skilled hands, this narrative that juggles so many elements becomes a very cohesive, enthralling ride into some of the darkest corners of extreme religiousness and human nature.

March 08, 2023
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  • Gabino Iglesias
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