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Telephone lines and social media were open for viewer comments on the question, “What is your reaction to the Jussie Smollett Story?”

Variety and Rolling Stone co-hosted a summit in West Hollywood, California, on criminal justice issues. In this panel, filmmakers and journalists discussed the power of artists and entertainers in…

The archives at Elvis Presley’s Graceland contain over 1.5 million artifacts from the singer’s personal life and music career. Archivist Angie Marchese showcased some of their more unique items.…

Variety’s Ted Johnson discussed celebrity activism ahead of the 2018 midterm elections. The previous day, rapper Kanye West made headlines when he met with President Trump in the Oval Office of the White…

Telephone lines and social media were open to take viewer calls and comments to the question, “Does celebrity activism in 2018 matter?” The previous day, rapper Kanye West made headlines…

Actor and Donald Trump supporter Dean Cain discussed his role in a new film about Philadelphia abortion clinic doctor Kermit Gosnell.

Telephone lines were open for viewer calls and social media comment on the question, "Is Hollywood a good or a bad influence on culture?'

C-SPAN presented a collection of 2017 programs featuring celebrity activists, including Ashton Kutcher on modern slavery, Jennifer Garner on early childhood education, and Ryan Phillippe on…

The U.S. Capitol Historical Society presented its 2017 Freedom Award to playwright and actor Lin-Manuel Miranda for his work on the musical “Hamilton.” Mr. Miranda spoke at the ceremony in the…

Marc Eliot talked about his book, Charlton Heston: Hollywood’s Last Icon. He was interviewed at FreedomFest, one of the largest libertarian conferences in the country.

Bill Stimson shared the story of twentieth century entertainer Bing Crosby. Mr. Stimson talked about Mr. Crosby’s legacy and how he helped transform and define cultural life in the U.S. and around the world. He also…

Christie Hefner talked about comedian Lenny Bruce’s life and legacy. Ms. Hefner focused on Mr. Bruce’s use of social commentary in his stand-up routines, and how he pushed the boundaries of…

Lenny Bruce’s lawyer, writing collaborator, and friends shared personal accounts of the comedian’s life and legacy. This program was part of a two-day conference commemorating the recent…

Harry Katz talked about his book Mark Twain’s America: A Celebration in Words and Images, a collection of photographs, illustrations, and newspaper clippings that depicts the world that inspired Mark…

Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton spoke to supporters at a campaign rally in Miami, Florida. Singer Jennifer Lopez also delivered remarks and gave a musical performance.

Kelly Carlin talked about her memoir, A Carlin Home Companion: Growing Up with George, about her late father, George Carlin. She spoke at the 22nd annual Virginia Festival of the Book, held…

President Obama spoke about the arts in America at a Kennedy Center Honors reception. The 2015 honorees were singer-songwriter Carole King, filmmaker George Lucas, actress and singer Rita…

Actors talked about their concern with the lack of bipartisan cooperation in politics. They solicited comments from members of the audience. “A View from Hollywood: The Creative Coalition…

President Obama spoke about the arts in America at a Kennedy Center Honors reception. The 2014 honorees were actor Tom Hanks, musician Sting, singer Al Green, comedian Lily Tomlin, and…

Celebrities speaking during 2014 about issues that concerned them were shown in a collection of video clips. Seth Rogen spoke about Alzheimer’s Disease; Montel Williams on a Marine being…