Samantha Smith, at just 10 years old, wrote a letter to Soviet leader Yuri Andropov, seeking to comprehend the tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union. Her courageous act catapulted her into the role of a “champion of peace”
The parade features a wide range of participants, including military bands, marching units, drill teams, floats, and various performers
The singer, originally from Culiacán, Sinaloa, talks about her experience of being the only Mexican act at Coachella and finding an audience in the United States while putting together her third album
When Robert Pattinson was cast as Batman, hundreds of fans signed a petition asking to change the actor. That seems to be the story for every actor that played the character, starting with Michael Keaton.
‘Some Like it Hot’, the musical adaptation of the 1959 film starring Marilyn Monroe, is the most nominated show at the Tonys in their 76th edition
‘World Travel: An Irreverent Guide’, Bourdain’s posthumously released book, gives readers an atlas to the places he considered the most culinarily important
Documentaries about Gloria Gaynor, Carlos Santana, Gogol Bordello, Cindy Lauper and more artists will screen during the festival, next to some of the most interesting indie films from the US and the world
She was sentenced to 35 years in prison, but President Barack Obama commuted her sentence. She recently published a memoir where she talks about the leaks and her experiences as a trans person in the Army
Miguel O’Hara is a darker and unhinged version of Spider-Man who will be at odds with Miles Morales and Peter B. Parker in the new Sony animated film
Holmes went from being the most interesting CEO in Silicon Valley to the subject of a drama series starred by Amanda Seyfried. Now, she’s heading for prison
There have been many versions of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic fairy tale, but the Czech movie ‘Malá mořská víla’ arguably takes top spot because of its social and political commentary
The Mexican singer talks about her career, her evolution, her growth on stage and what her future holds
Pain and anger persist among the victims’ families, many of whom are still pursuing justice. Some survivors are looking for different paths
‘Family Ties’ and ‘Spin City’ remain the best examples of the actor’s comic ability and why he was one of TV’s most beloved performers
The United States came close to annexing the whole Mexican territory after the war. This is how they got half of it
Names like Chosen, Georgina and Winona are on the rise, according to the Social Security Administration
Perhaps counterintuitively, ‘Ol’ Blue Eyes’ had friendships with some of the most well known mobsters of his time, but he also rubbed elbows with several Presidents of the United States
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is getting rave reviews and could be on its way to be one of the most awarded games of the year
With the end of Title 42, we explain how the program was used to deny entry to asylum seekers and migrants, and what will happen after it expires
This 2023 will mark the 21st edition of Free Comic Book Day. Fans and newcomers can enjoy these titles in their nearest specialty store
This is the story of how three people (and George Lucas) reshaped one of the most important films of all time
The citizenship test consists of 100 questions about American government, history, and integrated civics, and applicants must answer six out of 10 questions correctly to pass
The Kentucky Derby has been held annually since 1875, making it one of the longest-running sporting events in the United States. Ready for ‘The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports”?
The 35-year-old started in Cuban and Spanish productions before taking her first roles in the U.S. without understanding English. Last year she portrayed one of America’s biggest icons and is now on her way to becoming a major Hollywood star
The NBA finals will start in June, but before that, the top teams of each conference will compete in the Playoffs
The announcement comes just a few months after BuzzFeed said that it would be cutting 12% of its workforce, citing worsening economic conditions
Twenty-five U.S. jurisdictions have legalized the drug, while others have only decriminalized. If you’re traveling, make sure to avoid legal issues