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Ariana Grande Holds Benefit Concert in Wake of Terror Attacks

Ariana Grande returned Sunday to Manchester to honor the lives of those lost there. The singer and some of her famous friends held a benefit concert in the English city to benefit the victims of a terrorist attack that took place following her performance there nearly two weeks ago.

To Go or Not to Go

I recently returned from a mission trip to Brazil with eleven members of my Presbyterian church in Wilmington, North Carolina. Partnering with a Presbyterian congregation in Manaus, our team, which included three physicians and two nurses, furnished medical assistance, dental instruction, drugs, and eye glasses to more than 600 children and adults in four remote villages on a tributary of the Amazon.

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Say It with a Smile: The World's Happiest Airports

A waist-high army of smiley-faced machines is popping up in airports and public spaces around the world.

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Mayor says police presence increased at places of worship made city ‘America’s Jihad capital’

The mayor of Dearborn, Michigan, Abdullah H. Hammoud, said residents can expect an increased police presence “effective immediately” at “all places of worship and major infrastructure points” after a Wall Street Journal opinion piece referred to his city as “America’s Jihad capital.”

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Grammy Award Winner/NAACP Image Award Winners Tamela and David Mann Releasing New Music, Book, Concert Tour And Christmas Movie

The power couple are celebrating their 30-year marriage with the release of their new memoir, Us Against the World: Our Secrets to Love, Marriage, and Family available November 13, 2018 (W Publishing/Harper Collins). In their new memoir, the couple candidly shares an inspiring, funny, and up-close look at their lives while offering hope and practical advice for building a strong relationship, marriage and family.

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Tina Turner's Electric Legacy Ignites Houston with 'TINA – The Tina Turner Musical

Tina Turner's legendary career is celebrated in the electrifying production "TINA – The Tina Turner Musical," now dazzling audiences in Houston. This not-to-be-missed musical extravaganza showcases the extraordinary life of a mu- sic icon who shattered records and broke barriers, earning the crown as the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll. With 12 Grammy Awards and concerts attended by millions worldwide, Turner's legacy continues to influence artists and music lovers alike.

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Marvel Studios Debuts Thrilling Final Trailer for "The Marvels"

The MCU’s Newest Team of Super Heroes Arrives In Theaters November 10

Marvel Studios debuted the final, thrilling trailer for “The Marvels” during ESPN’s “Monday Night Football” game, simulcast on ABC, ESPN2, and ESPN Deportes. The brand-new trailer, with a look back at The Avengers and the war against Thanos, sets up the stakes for Captain Marvel and her team as they go up against a formidable enemy.

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BTS did a Tiny Desk concert that may surprise you

NPR Tiny Desk is where performers go to show they actually can sing, and BTS has done just that.

Texas Holocaust And Genocide Commission Seeks Applications For Inaugural Berkowitz Institute

The Texas Holocaust and Genocide Commission (THGC) is now accepting applications for the inaugural Peter N. Berkowitz Institute. The seminar will provide advanced training in Holocaust and genocide education to a select group of Texas educators including teachers, curriculum specialists, and librarians who serve grades 6-12 in any subject where Holocaust and/or genocides are studied. Applicants who are selected for the seminar will have demonstrated commitment, proficiency, and effectiveness in teaching about the Holocaust and/or genocides.

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Kansas City: New city office creates more language access

In May, a new office will start breaking language barriers for people in Kansas City. It’s called the ‘Office for Language Access’.

At Paris Fashion Week, designers presented a sexy summer dresscode

"Back to business" might have been the way to describe the latest edition of Paris Fashion Week if the clothing on display hadn't been so wonderfully inappropriate for most traditional workplaces.

Senate Should Pass Sasse Amendment to CARES Act Heritage Action for America

Heritage Action released the following statement regarding an amendment to the CARES Act: As Congress responds to the economic fallout from the coronavirus, many provisions of the Senate’s Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act or CARES Act (H.R. 748) fall short of being temporary, targeted and directed at public health efforts. Conservatives have offered alternatives throughout the legislative process to make the bill more targeted and rid it of waste.

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500-year-old sculptures confirmed as Michelangelo's only surviving bronzes

A team of leading art researchers has revealed that two bronze sculptures of nude men riding panther-like creatures are the work of Michelangelo, bearing hallmarks of the Renaissance artist's oeuvre including distinctive toes and his signature "eight-pack" stomach muscles.

Britain's economy is in a bad place. Removing Boris Johnson might help

Investors don't usually like political uncertainty. But in the United Kingdom, a shake-up in government could be exactly what the economy needs.

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‘Feud’ trailer featuring Demi Moore glimpses the late Treat Williams in his final role

Veteran actor Treat Williams, who died in June, is featured in a new trailer for the second season of Hulu’s “Feud” anthology series, “Capote Vs. The Swans.”

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How ‘Heartstopper’ became the anti-’Euphoria’ with its tender coming-of-age tone

Nothing particularly dramatic happens during “Heartstopper,” the British teen drama that returns for its second season this week. And that alone, oddly, makes the show – which the San Francisco Chronicle rightly dubbed “the anti-‘Euphoria’” – feel somehow revolutionary, even more so a year after its US debut.

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Macy's Stock Surges Amidst Buyout Buzz

Shares of Macy’s soared more than 17% early Monday on a Wall Street Journal report that the iconic 165-year old retailer closely associated with the holiday season might itself be bought.

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World Premiere of Walt Disney Animation Studios "Strange World"

Stars and filmmakers came together in Hollywood tonight to celebrate the world premiere of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ original action-packed adventure “Strange World”—opening exclusively in theaters Nov. 23. Attendees included Academy Award®- and Tony Award®-nominated actor Jake Gyllenhaal, who lends his voice to Searcher Clade, a family man who finds himself out of his element on an unpredictable mission; comedian, actor, writer, filmmaker and musician Jaboukie Young-White, who’s the voice of Searcher’s 16-year-old, adventure-seeking son, Ethan; and actress, producer, bestselling author and TIME100 cover honoree Gabrielle Union, who provides the voice of Meridian Clade, an accomplished pilot and Searcher’s partner in all things. Joining the voice cast were filmmakers Don Hall (director), Qui Nguyen (co-director/screenplay by), Roy Conli (producer) and composer Henry Jackman (music by).

Congresswoman Ilhan Omar to Join VoteRunLead and the Black Millennial Convention for the Washington, DC Premiere of ​“Time for Ilhan”

The premiere will be followed by a Q&A with Congresswoman Omar and Director Norah Shaprio www.timeforilhanfilm.com

​In honor of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Annual Legislative Conference, VoteRunLead and Black Millennial Convention (BMC) will be joined by Congresswoman Ilhan Omar for the Washington, DC premiere of “Time for Ilhan”, the documentary film about Congresswoman Omar’s first run for elected office. The screening will be followed by a discussion with Congresswoman Omar and “Time for Ilhan” director Norah Shapiro

TV One Holiday Programming Slate Celebrates Lifestyle, Love and Laughter

TV One gears up for the holiday season with a programming slate full of original movies, specials and marathons. Kicking off the festive season is a back-to-back marathon of the popular sitcom, Family Matters, airing on Thursday, November 28, Thanksgiving Day from 6 a.m. ET through Saturday, November 30 until 6 a.m. ET. Throughout the marathon, TV One will commemorate the 30th anniversary of Family Matters by airing a cast reunion. This TV One original content will replay during the Family Matters marathon airing on Christmas Eve and can be found at www.tvone.tv.