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DeGeneres to Leave 'Idol' Role

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:47:09 EDT

Fox Broadcasting said Ellen DeGeneres will leave her role as a judge on "American Idol," the first of several likely changes aimed at rejuvenating the reality-TV series.

National Opera Considers Merger

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:28:36 EDT

The Washington National Opera, facing financial challenges, is exploring a possible merger with the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

A Different Way of Seeing

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 19:49:46 EDT

Independent art historian Richard Kendall discusses his latest effort, "Picasso Looks at Degas" at the Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute.

USA's Magic Formula For Making Hits

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:10:10 EDT

How the cable network keeps scoring in the ratings without trendy sex or violence.

Exhibition Bares Painter's Intentions

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:49:14 EDT

The heart of "An Eakins Masterpiece Restored: Seeing The Gross Clinic Anew" is the painting itself, brought back to its original intensity and immediacy.

2010: Worst Movie Year Ever?

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 04:11:01 EDT

Coming soon to a theater near you: absolutely nothing you want to see. Joe Queenan on why Hollywood keeps trying to sell us on pointless sequels, lame remakes and the stardom of Shia LaBeouf.

Fall in Love, Plug the Island

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 20:51:47 EDT

The latest trend in product placement? Reality TV shows are mentioning the names of hotels, resorts and islands in their broadcasts in exchange for free hotel rooms and other perks.

President Barack Obama on 'The View' (Live-Blog)

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 17:46:05 EDT

President Barack Obama was a guest on the daytime talk show "The View" and the episode airs today. A live-blog of the show.

The South Pole as Goal

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 18:57:38 EDT

An exhibition explores Roald Amundsen and Robert Falcon Scott's fateful race to the coldest place on Earth.

Ansel Adams Trove, or a Pile of Glass?

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 06:30:29 EDT

A set of 65 glass photographic negatives was identified as vintage work of Ansel Adams by a team of experts enlisted by the owner, eliciting cries of skepticism.

Cookoff Pits FDNY vs. NYPD

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 21:16:26 EDT

Morton's the Steakhouse hosted the first ever NYPD vs. FDNY Grill-Off in Brooklyn.

'Get Low' Rides High on Great Acting

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:06:59 EDT

Robert Duvall, Bill Murray and Sissy Spacek give a master class in the 1930s-set dramedy, writes John Anderson.

A Not-So-Odd Musical Couple

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 21:37:05 EDT

The joint performance of Aretha Franklin and Condoleezza Rice could be described as being driven by the political concept of "equal time."

Ellen DeGeneres: Judging Her Brief 'American Idol' Career

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 22:44:00 EDT

Tonight, Ellen DeGeneres announced that she's leaving "American Idol." A look at her highlights--and lowlights--as a judge on the show.

The Ever-Curious Cellist

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 21:42:05 EDT

From Dvorak to American roots music to Argentine tango, Yo-Yo Ma works both inside and outside the box.

Portrait of Notoriety

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 23:30:09 EDT

A case of Nazi art theft involving MoMA and the Leopold Museum that was litigated literally to death is finally settled.

Local Fine Artists Go Pop

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 22:11:13 EDT

Pop stars Kanye West and Katy Perry have commissioned esteemed New York-based painters to design the cover art and accompanying videos for their forthcoming albums.