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…
3,299 viewsThe presidents of StubHub, Vivid Seats, and Ticketmaster were among the witnesses who testified before a House Energy and Commerce subcommittee on better transparency in the event ticketing…
479 viewsTelephone lines and social media were open for viewer comments on the question, “What is your reaction to the Jussie Smollett Story?”
881 viewsVariety 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…
171 viewsThe 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.…
659 viewsVariety’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…
173 viewsTelephone 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…
721 viewsActor and Donald Trump supporter Dean Cain discussed his role in a new film about Philadelphia abortion clinic doctor Kermit Gosnell.
3,514 viewsTelephone lines were open for viewer calls and social media comment on the question, "Is Hollywood a good or a bad influence on culture?'
326 viewsC-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…
335 viewsMarc 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.
813 viewsBill 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…
528 viewsChristie 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…
591 viewsLenny 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…
259 viewsHarry 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…
674 viewsDemocratic 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.
190 viewsKelly 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…
1,464 viewsPresident 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…
3,659 viewsActors 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…
109 viewsPresident 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…
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