An original Princess Leia dress, expected to fetch $2 million at auction, went unsold
Film crews thought the gown, worn by Carrie Fisher's character, had been destroyed after the production wrapped.
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Madonna postpones tour while recovering from 'serious bacterial infection'
The 64-year-old singer's latest tour, "Celebration," was supposed to kick off in mid-July. As a result of the illness, which put her in a hospital ICU, Madonna has postponed her international tour.
Zaporizhzhian Cossack traditions are making a comeback during the war
On a wooded river island, a Ukrainian family guards the legacy of the Zaporizhzhian Cossacks, whose history and traditions are making a comeback during the war.
Ancient women were hunters — and grandmas were the most skilled ones, study suggests
Scientists have long held that early human men did the hunting and women the gathering. A new review of data on foraging societies in modern times suggests that most women hunted.
Author Ana Menendez explores stories a single location could tell in 'The Apartment'
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with writer Ana Menendez about her new novel The Apartment.
Not coming to a screen near you – viewers will soon feel effects of the writers strike
Future films and TV series are being delayed, if not canceled. For audiences accustomed to a steady stream of new content, this dramatic slowdown will have a tangible impact in the year to come.
Virginia Johnson on her time at Dance Theatre of Harlem: 'It was love'
When Virginia Johnson joined the Dance Theatre of Harlem, it was often confused with the Harlem Globetrotters basketball team. This week Johnson retires as artistic director of the pioneering company.
How school systems, educators and parents can support transgender children
Aidan Key explains why U.S. schools are seeing an increase in transgender students and how educators can respond to anti-LGBTQ curriculum measures. His book is Trans Children in Today's Schools.
If you love film, you should be worried about what's going on at Turner Classic Movies
Warner Bros. Discovery recently announced a shake-up at the network, which for years has offered a well curated film selection. Critic David Bianculli says TCM wasn't broken — and didn't need fixing.
3 YA fantasy novels for summer that bring out the monsters within
As we roll into the dog days of summer, these three YA novels move beyond being beastly — as their protagonists transform into the creatures that lie within.