a Shawn Mendes, Beyonce, Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande Among Winners at Virtual Kids' Choice Awards By www.aceshowbiz.com Published On :: Sun, 03 May 2020 17:45:01 +0000 The complete winners for the 2020 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards have been announced at an online event which is hosted by 'Victorious' actress Victoria Justice. Full Article music Shawn Mendes Beyonce Knowles;Taylor Swift;Ariana Grande
a Artist of the Week: DaBaby By www.aceshowbiz.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 06:00:02 +0000 The 'Bob' hitmaker celebrates his second No. 1 album and shuts his haters up as his third studio installment 'Blame It on Baby' climbed atop the Billboard charts. Full Article music DaBaby
a Camila Cabello Joins All In Challenge With Offer of Cameo Appearance in Music Video By www.aceshowbiz.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 06:30:01 +0000 Pearl Jam, in the meantime, takes part in the viral challenge by proposing to fans a chance to write their future setlist and be Eddie Vedder's personal guitar technician. Full Article music Camila Cabello
a NBA YoungBoy's Scores Second No. 1 Album on Billboard 200 Chart With '38 Baby 2' By www.aceshowbiz.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 07:30:01 +0000 With the new chart-topper, DaBaby's former leader 'Blame It on Baby' falls one spot to No. 2 with 56,000 equivalent album units earned this week of Billboard 200 chart. Full Article music YoungBoy Never Broke Again
a Adam Lambert Comes Clean About Christina Aguilera Tour Plan Hampered by Coronavirus By www.aceshowbiz.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 09:00:01 +0000 The 'American Idol' alum serving as Queen frontman admits in a social media post that he and the 'Genie in a Bottle' hitmaker had tried to put together Summer tour before the COVID-19 lockdown. Full Article music Adam Lambert Christina Aguilera
a Cher Finds Herself Lucky Despite Coronavirus Shutdown of 'Here We Go Again' Tour By www.aceshowbiz.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 05:14:27 +0000 Using her time in quarantine to rework ABBA's classic 'Chiquitita', the 'Believe' hitmaker will debut her new track on May 8 and release its video as part of UNICEF's COVID-19 Virtual Special. Full Article music Cher ABBA
a Liam Gallagher Blasts Mark Lanegan Over Claim He Left Oasis Tour Due to Their Altercation By www.aceshowbiz.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 05:25:03 +0000 Through his tell-all memoir, the former frontman of Screaming Trees brands the 'Wall of Glass' singer 'an obvious poser' for bailing on the 1996 tour after he stood up to the latter's bullying. Full Article music Liam Gallagher Mark Lanegan;Oasis
a Watch: Doja Cat Treats Fans to Live Performance of 'Say So' By www.aceshowbiz.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 05:42:57 +0000 The 'Juicy' rapper releases the video as part of Vevo LIFT program just days after making public a dance visual promo for a remix of her hit song that features Nicki Minaj. Full Article music Doja Cat
a Camila Cabello, Steve Aoki to Headline TikTok Livestream Supporting Coronavirus Relief By www.aceshowbiz.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 11:30:01 +0000 To be kicked off on May 5, the 'Happy at Home: #OneCommunity LIVE' event will run every evening at 8 P.M. ET until Saturday, May 9, on the social media platform. Full Article music Camila Cabello Steve Aoki
a Travis Scott Tops Billboard Hot 100 Chart With Kid Cudi Collaboration By www.aceshowbiz.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 13:00:01 +0000 'The Scotts' has helped the ex-boyfriend of Kylie Jenner in joining an elite club of stars who have landed multiple No. 1 entrances, including Mariah Carey, Drake and Justin Bieber. Full Article music Travis Scott
a Beyonce's Mom Loves 'Really Cute' Shout-Out in 'Savage' Remix By www.aceshowbiz.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 17:30:01 +0000 Tina Knowles Lawson is pleasantly surprised by her superstar daughter Beyonce Knowles' tribute in the updated version of Megan Thee Stallion's new single. Full Article music Beyonce Knowles
a Rocker Travis McCready Books America's First Live Concert Amid Coronavirus Pandemic By www.aceshowbiz.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 20:15:01 +0000 The Bishop Gunn frontman has booked a concert in Arkansas as Governor Asa Hutchinson is relaxing lockdown restrictions in the state amid the ongoing Covid-19 crisis. Full Article music Bishop Gunn Travis McCready
a Doja Cat Tempts Fans With Hardcore Look at Her Breasts to Boost 'Say So (Remix)' Streams By www.aceshowbiz.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 02:16:06 +0000 The 'Boss B***h' raptress makes the seductive offer on Twitter, promising that she will show her 'boobs really hard' if her new song featuring Nicki Minaj becomes No. 1. Full Article music Doja Cat
a Demi Lovato Pushes Scooter Braun to Make Tori Kelly Duet Happen By www.aceshowbiz.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 03:45:01 +0000 During a chat on Instagram Live, the 'I Love Me' singer and the 'American Idol' alum decide to show off their powerful vocals by performing an a capella duet of her 2016 single 'Stone Cold'. Full Article music Demi Lovato Tori Kelly
a Lady GaGa Offers New May Date for 'Chromatica' Release By www.aceshowbiz.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 06:00:02 +0000 The sixth studio album from the 'Stupid Love' singer was initially set to make its debur on April 10, but got delayed due to all that going on during the global coronavirus pandemic. Full Article music Lady GaGa
a Katy Perry and Christina Aguilera Added to 'Disney Family Singalong: Volume II' Line-Ups By www.aceshowbiz.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 12:30:02 +0000 The sequel to Disney Family Singalong will be aired on Mother's Day with Jennifer Hudson and John Legend set to deliver their version of the 'Beauty and the Beast' theme. Full Article music Katy Perry Christina Aguilera
a French Montana Demands Royalty From Swae Lee's 'Powerglide' By www.aceshowbiz.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 18:00:02 +0000 In a new interview, the 'Lockjaw' hitmaker also calls out the Rae Sremmurd member for putting out the sequel of his hit record 'Unforgettable' without including him. Full Article music French Montana Swae Lee
a Ariana Grande Bothered by Carole Baskin Cameo in Justin Bieber's Duet Video Teaser By www.aceshowbiz.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 01:24:11 +0000 Counting down to the release of 'Stuck With U' music video, the 'Yummy' hitmaker puts out on social media a clip of the 'Tiger King' star slow-dancing with her husband Howard. Full Article music Ariana Grande Justin Bieber;Tiger King: Murder;Mayhem and Madness;Carole Baskin
a Justin Bieber and Ariana Grande Give a Look at Quarantine Life in 'Stuck With U' Music Video By www.aceshowbiz.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 05:19:24 +0000 Focusing on the social distancing practice amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the visual features many famous friends, including Kendall and Kylie Jenner, and a special cameo from Dalton Gomez. Full Article music Justin Bieber Ariana Grande
a JoJo Assigns Mother to Lighting Duty When Shooting Sensual Music Video for 'Comeback' By www.aceshowbiz.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 11:30:01 +0000 Aside from sharing the behind-the-scenes story, the 'Leave (Get Out)' singer promotes her new song featuring Tory Lanez and 30 Roc as one that oozes the 'sexy time playlist' vibe. Full Article music JoJo
a Bob Dylan Books Summer Release for First Original Album in Eight Years By www.aceshowbiz.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 18:15:01 +0000 The 'Knockin' On Heaven's Door' hitmaker has announced release date for 'Rough and Rowdy Ways', his first-ever studio album of original songs since 2012's 'Tempest.' Full Article music Bob Dylan
a Little Mix Hosting Their Own Show in 'Break Up Song' Music Video By www.aceshowbiz.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 19:45:01 +0000 Perrie Edwards, Jesy Nelson, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, and Jade Thirlwall are hosting a show called 'Good Morning Break Up' in a music video for their latest single. Full Article music Little Mix
a Taylor Swift Gearing Up for 'City of Lover Concert' Special By www.aceshowbiz.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 20:30:02 +0000 The 'Cornelia Street' singer announces a one-hour concert special featuring her performances of hit singles during one of her tour stops at the L'Olympia Theater in Paris. Full Article music Taylor Swift
a 6ix9ine Offers Explosion of Colors in Music Video for First Post-Prison Song 'Gooba' By www.aceshowbiz.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 02:37:55 +0000 The 'Fefe' rapper releases a visual for his brand new single a little over one month after he got an early release from jail because of the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article music 6ix9ine
a Drake Achieves U.K. Chart Double Success for Third Time By www.aceshowbiz.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 11:00:01 +0000 Topping both the albums and singles countdowns, the 'Toosie Slide' rapper follows in the footsteps of Stormzy and Eminem who make similar achievement earlier this year. Full Article music Drake
a Katy Perry to Join Rita Ora and Lil Nas X in SHEIN Together Live By www.aceshowbiz.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 14:00:01 +0000 Laura Benanti, Harvey Fierstein, Vanessa Williams, Beanie Feldstein and many others, in the meantime, will celebrate Mother's Day with a Broadway Does Mother's Day show. Full Article music Katy Perry Rita Ora;Lil Nas X
a Episode 2: Searching for Light By www.wunc.org Published On :: Fri, 08 Apr 2016 16:09:37 +0000 In episode two, host Will McInerney talks with reporter Reema Khrais about her personal connections to the Chapel Hill Shootings, and Will travels to the Syrian border to visit a dental clinic named in honor of Deah, Yusor, and Razan. Subscribe to this Podcast Stories with a Heartbeat is a new podcast hosted by poet Will McInerney that explores the human condition in conflict through poetry, listening, and conversation. On February 10th, 2015 Deah Barakat, his wife Yusor Abu-Salha, and her sister Razan Abu-Salha were murdered in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. All three young American-Muslims were shot and killed execution style in their home. Last episode on Stories with a Heartbeat, we relived the night of the Chapel Hill Shootings through the eyes of Deah’s brother, Farris Barakat. Shortly after that night, this story echoed around the world as the victims’ legacy was honored from Chapel Hill to the Syrian border, and concerns over hate crimes and Islamophobia moved to the forefront. Full Article
a Episode 3: Sidra's Smile By www.wunc.org Published On :: Thu, 14 Apr 2016 16:23:11 +0000 In episode three, we follow Farris Barakat to Reyhanli, Turkey where he is working to complete his brother's mission and help Syrian refugee kids smile. Subscribe to this Podcast Stories with a Heartbeat is a new podcast hosted by poet Will McInerney that explores the human condition in conflict through poetry, listening, and conversation. Over the past two episodes, Stories with a Heartbeat has been exploring personal narratives and connections to the Chapel Hill Shootings. On February 10th, 2015 Deah Barakat, his wife Yusor Abu-Salha, and her sister Razan Abu-Salha were murdered in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. All three young American-Muslims were shot and killed execution style in their home. The Barakat’s, a Syrian American family, have close ties the region and are known for helping those in need. The summer after the Chapel Hill Shootings, Deah’s brother Farris Barakat, and his father Namee Barakat, went to the Turkish-Syrian border to volunteer. Well actually Deah planned the Full Article
a WUNC Launches New Podcast 'Stories With A Heartbeat' on iTunes and Google Play By www.wunc.org Published On :: Fri, 22 Apr 2016 12:17:06 +0000 Stories with a Heartbeat is a new WUNC podcast about the human condition in conflict. Host Will McInerney is an award-winning poet who travels the globe exploring conflict and what it says about us as people. Stories with a Heartbeat taps into the power of poetry, stories, music, and conversation to help us decipher conflict and find meaning. Full Article
a Episode 4: Breakfast Conversations By www.wunc.org Published On :: Thu, 05 May 2016 21:17:06 +0000 Was the Chapel Hill Shooting a parking dispute or a hate crime? In this episode of Stories with a Heartbeat we talk about apologies and personal connections with two people at the heart of this question, reporter Reema Khrais and Chapel Hill Police Chief Chris Blue. Subscribe to this Podcast On February 10th, 2015 Deah Barakat, his wife Yusor Abu-Salha, and her sister Razan Abu-Salha were murdered in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. All three young American-Muslims were shot and killed execution style in their home. Their neighbor, Craig Stephen Hicks, turned himself in, was arrested, and charged with three counts of first-degree murder. Two clear narratives started to emerge immediately after the crime. On one hand, family, friends, and community members saw this violent act as a clear hate crime targeting the three young Muslims. Reporter Reema Khrais, a member of the local Muslim community and a reporter covering the story for WUNC, recalls the morning after the murders vividly. I was Full Article
a Episode 5: Shattered Glass By www.wunc.org Published On :: Fri, 20 May 2016 22:58:24 +0000 Poet Mohammad Moussa believes his friend Deah Barakat was murdered in a hate crime; and he refuses to remain silent. Shattered Glass, Mohammad’s multi-media spoken word poetry show is a year of reflection and mourning wrapped in the power of storytelling and signed with a poet’s pen. It’s a demand for answers and accountability, and it’s a journey that leaves us both broken and whole. On this episode of Stories with a Heartbeat , host Will McInerney sits down with Mohammad Moussa to talk about poetry, processing, and parking disputes. Subscribe to this Podcast Over the past four episodes of Stories with a Heartbeat we explored the human stories behind the Chapel Hill shooting. We pulled out the magnified glass and the atlas to track the emotions and motives of this complex narrative. We talked to family members, close friends, the police, and local reporters. Today, we turn to a poet to help us make sense of it all. This is the final installment in our 5-part series on the tragedy. On Full Article
a Episode 8: Classroom Conflict By www.wunc.org Published On :: Fri, 01 Jul 2016 16:00:00 +0000 School is full of conflict. This week we explore three conflicts in the classroom. Students and teachers use poetry and stories to reflect on moments of friction at school and help us understand why they matter. Stories with a Heartbeat is a new podcast from WUNC hosted by poet Will McIneney that uses poetry and storytelling to explore the complexity of conflict. Full Article
a Episode 9: Finding Meaning By www.wunc.org Published On :: Fri, 15 Jul 2016 15:44:02 +0000 In a month filled with tragedy, how do we make sense of it all? This week on the podcast, we use a poetic lens to try and find meaning within conflict. July 2016 is Dhaka and Baghdad and Medina and Baton Rouge and Falcon Heights and Dallas and Aleppo and Juba and Nice and another and another and another - and another. It feels like the news won’t stop. It feels like the second this is published there will be another name to add to the list. This week on Stories with a Heartbeat , we turn to poetry. Poetry does not have all the answers or some magic solution, but it connects us, it helps us find meaning, and it inspires us to think and act. In the first story, host Will McInerney reflects on a simple conversation with a Palestinian refugee that both challenged and changed the way he reports on tragedy. Conflict brings out the full spectrum of human potential. Conflict exposes the unthinkably worst in people, and it simultaneously shines light on the absolute best. Conflict is human, it Full Article
a Episode 11: How to Win a Poetry Slam By www.wunc.org Published On :: Fri, 12 Aug 2016 15:49:12 +0000 As athletes from around the world compete for gold in Rio this summer, poets from across the U.S. are facing off in a different kind of competition. It is called a poetry slam. On this episode of Stories with a Heartbeat , we talk to poetry slam champion Dasan Ahanu to figure out what this poetic conflict is all about, and how to win. Download Episode 11 Now In 2010, Dasan Ahanu and host Will McInerney were on a slam team together. They were competing in the Southern Fried Poetry Slam . Southern Fried is one of the the largest and longest running poetry slams in the world. Their team from Durham, North Carolina made it all the way to finals that year. Dasan recalls what it felt like to be in a big-time poetry slam like Southern Fried. "It's one of the most amazing feelings ever, everything moves in slow motion, you feel like there is this aura around you, you are totally conscious of everything you are doing in terms of body motion, you are hearing each word as it comes out," he said. Full Article
a Episode 12: Graduation By www.wunc.org Published On :: Fri, 02 Sep 2016 14:57:51 +0000 Graduation speeches tend to be predictable and repetitive. They rarely leave a lasting impression. But a couple months ago, Harvard Graduate School of Education student Donovan Livingston's voice echoed around the world as his poetic commencement speech went viral . Full Article
a Bonus Episode: Rafeef Ziadah By www.wunc.org Published On :: Fri, 07 Oct 2016 15:24:00 +0000 Rafeef Ziadah is a Palestinian poet and human rights activist living in London. Her poem, “We Teach Life, Sir,” is powerful and poignant reminder of the human condition in conflict. On this bonus episode of Stories with a Heartbeat, host Will McInerney reflects on some of the stories from our past episodes covering the Chapel Hill Shooting in season 1. Rafeef's beautiful and moving poetry is emblematic of the legacy and the lasting message of life that Deah Barakat , Yusor Abu Salha , and Razan Abu Salha left behind. Listen to Rafeef's poem with the link below. Download the Bonus Episode Now Season 1 of the Stories with a Heartbeat podcast is over, but you can still download all the episodes today! Stories with a Heartbeat is a new podcast produced by North Carolina Public Radio and hosted by poet Will McInerney that uses poetry and storytelling to help us understand conflict. You can subscribe to this podcast on iTunes , Google Play , or your podcast platform of choice. Check out Full Article
a Bonus Episode: Amin Drew Law By www.wunc.org Published On :: Fri, 04 Nov 2016 15:21:00 +0000 Amin Drew Law is a Palestinian-American poet and educator based in Washington D.C. In his poem, "The Secret Weapon of Chubby Boys," Amin taps into a classic schoolyard conflict and provides a hilarious and heartwarming solution. On this bonus episode of Stories with a Heartbeat, we reflect on some of the classroom conflicts we covered in season 1 of the podcast. From the first days of elementary to college graduation, we explored the spectrum of friction at school. This week we hear from poet Amin Drew Law with a new, potent, and poetic reminder of school conflict. Download the Bonus Episode Now Season 1 of the Stories with a Heartbeat podcast is over, but you can still download all the episodes today! Stories with a Heartbeat is a new podcast produced by North Carolina Public Radio and hosted by poet Will McInerney that uses poetry and storytelling to help us understand conflict. You can subscribe to this podcast on iTunes , Google Play , or your podcast platform of choice. Follow Full Article
a Bonus Episode: Kane Smego By www.wunc.org Published On :: Fri, 02 Dec 2016 12:07:00 +0000 North Carolina is one of only two states in the US where 16 and 17 years old kids are routinely charged as adults for even the most minor offenses. This policy has serious consequences for the youth involved. In this bonus podcast episode, poet Kane Smego shares a gripping poem called, “Oh Carolina” about justice and conflict in North Carolina. Download the Bonus Episode Now Season 1 of the Stories with a Heartbeat podcast is over, but you can still download all the episodes today! Stories with a Heartbeat is a new podcast produced by North Carolina Public Radio and hosted by poet Will McInerney that uses poetry and storytelling to help us understand conflict. You can subscribe to this podcast on iTunes , Google Play , or your podcast platform of choice. Check out Kane's website to learn more about his poetry. Thanks to Torian Ugworji, Robalu Gibsun, and the VCU Ram Slam for the audio from Kane’s poem. Subscribe To This Podcast Full Article
a Please Touch The Art Episode 8: Barbara Kruger’s We Are Not What We Seem By www.wcbe.org Published On :: Wed, 24 Jul 2019 14:46:11 +0000 Kieve and Margaret, mom and indie, middle grade and romance author, discuss Kruger’s We Are Not What We Seem. They talk about second wave feminism’s connections to modernism and Lacanian Psychology, collage, and language. Kieve discusses parallels between the SUPREME brand and Kruger’s aesthetic. Buckle up, for an informative, jam packed episode! Full Article
a WCBE's Random Acts of Kindness Journal - Alison's Adventures By www.wcbe.org Published On :: Wed, 24 Jul 2019 22:08:27 +0000 During the WCBE spring fund drive the staff was so inspired by your responses that we promised to each do five random acts of kindness in your honor. Coming up with ideas wasn’t hard, and putting them into action was even easier. In fact, I realized there were different categories of RAK. Some of the things I did in your name were not-so-random; every week when I do my grocery shopping now, I spend $5-10 on food for the free Little Pantry in my neighborhood, to provide a snack or an extra meal for someone who needs it. Some were practical, like taking cat litter and a dozen cans of prescription food to the folks at Cat Welfare. Some were more… whimsical. I used scraps of old sweaters to make a dozen or so little monsters – then scattered them around the children’s sections of two different libraries. Some of the best RAKs, the ones that make people smile, are small, spontaneous gestures. In the course of this challenge to myself, I realized how many opportunities there are in a day for Full Article
a WCBE's Random Acts of Kindess Journal - A Dedicated WCBE Listener Turns 102 Years Young By www.wcbe.org Published On :: Tue, 30 Jul 2019 14:55:50 +0000 A few of us had the opportunity to visit with a lovely woman who may be WCBE's longest-living listener. Anne Smith has lived in Columbus since 1957, a year after 90.5 began broadcasting. Anne loves to listen to 90.5 with her son Roger and especially enjoys the music. Caitlin Farkas, Maggie Brennan, and Mike Foley visited with Anne during her special birthday celebration this past weekend. We arrived just in time to join her family and friends in singing " Happy Birthday." Can you believe this beautiful woman is 102 years old? Anne's smile and kindness truly inspired us. We're so grateful to have shared a small part of her special day. WCBE staff have been dedicated to bringing the Central Ohio community Random Acts of Kindness since our spring fundraiser. Be sure to spread the kindness and let us know which random act of kindness you performed today by sending us an email! Full Article
a Please Touch the Art:Episode 9 Frida Kahlo's The Broken Column By www.wcbe.org Published On :: Wed, 07 Aug 2019 18:51:05 +0000 Kieve and Camille, a veterinarian and cancer researcher, discuss Kahlo’s Broken Column. The pair blaze through topics like chronic pain, colonialism, race, Catholic symbolism, and Lacanian Psychology, and Feminism. Once again this is a packed episode! I hope you’re excited! Links to art: Music: Fed up with Hunger by Saintsenenca : Patron Saint Regina Spektor Flying Away from Fun Home Lisa Kron and Jeanine Tesori Full Article
a Actor Promotes Wellness Walk In Columbus By www.wcbe.org Published On :: Fri, 09 Aug 2019 22:12:16 +0000 The 16th annual African-American Male Wellness Walk takes place Saturday morning in Columbus, beginning at 7 at Livingston Park. Full Article
a Mental Health The Big Focus Of WonderBus Music Festival By www.wcbe.org Published On :: Thu, 15 Aug 2019 21:48:00 +0000 The WonderBus Music Festival takes place in Columbus this weekend featuring more than 20 musicians and bands including Ben Harper, Trombone Shorty and Walk The Moon. Full Article
a Peter Fonda, Hollywood's 'Easy Rider,' Dies At 79 By www.wcbe.org Published On :: Sat, 17 Aug 2019 01:46:33 +0000 Actor Peter Fonda, best-known for his iconic role as a free-spirited motorcycle rider in the 1969 counterculture classic Easy Rider , died Friday at his home in Los Angeles at the age of 79. The cause of his death was respiratory failure due to lung cancer, according to a family statement released to People magazine. "In one of the saddest moments of our lives, we are not able to find the appropriate words to express the pain in our hearts. As we grieve, we ask that you respect our privacy," the Fonda family wrote. "And, while we mourn the loss of this sweet and gracious man, we also wish for all to celebrate his indomitable spirit and love of life," they added. "In honor of Peter, please raise a glass to freedom." Peter Fonda was the only son of Hollywood legend Henry Fonda and socialite Frances Seymour Brokaw. He was also the brother of actress Jane Fonda. Peter Fonda had a brief film career in the mid-1960s before his breakout performance as Wyatt in Easy Rider, costarring Dennis Full Article
a Art Exhibit Uplifting For Cancer Survivors, Visitors By www.wcbe.org Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2019 21:36:45 +0000 An exhibit at the James Art Gallery inside Ohio State University's Comprehensive Cancer Center reveals the power art can have in someone's darkest days. Mike Foley explains. Full Article
a The Art of Attention Episode #3: Kim Manley Ort Learns to See with Her Camera By www.wcbe.org Published On :: Tue, 19 Nov 2019 11:00:00 +0000 Kim Manley Ort shares her approach to contemplative photography including exercises you can try using your camera or smartphone. We also discuss the challenges of sharing photos on social media and why they’re worth navigating. Excerpt from her book Adventures in Seeing: How the Camera Teaches You to Pause, Focus, and Connect with Life : “Learn to trust and honor your unique way of seeing and share it with the world. Our world needs people who pause before reacting, who focus on what’s really happening, see the possibilities, and then act from this place. It needs people who don’t feel helpless, who don’t rush to judgment or dismiss people or situations as unworthy of attention. The world needs you to see this way and your camera or smartphone can lead the way.” Follow Kim: KimManleyOrt.com Workshops, on-demand email courses, and retreats Monthly newsletter Instagram Resources that came up in our conversation: Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World ( library ) by Full Article
a Charlize Theron Portrays The 'Gray Area' Of Sexual Harassment In 'Bombshell' By www.wcbe.org Published On :: Mon, 16 Dec 2019 19:49:00 +0000 In 1994, actor Charlize Theron was just starting out in show business when a famous director invited her to an audition at his home. When she showed up, she found the director drinking and in his pajamas. He touched her leg; she apologized and left in a hurry. Driving away, Theron became angry — with herself: "I just kept hitting the steering wheel," she says. "I put a lot of blame on myself ... that I didn't say all the right things, and that I didn't tell him to take a hike, and that I didn't do all of those things that we so want to believe we'll do in those situations." It wasn't until years later that Theron understood her experience as sexual harassment. It's a subject that she's taking on in her latest film, Bombshell , which follows the women of Fox News who came forward to accuse then-CEO and chairman Roger Ailes of sexual harassment . Theron is one of the film's producers and also plays former Fox News host Megyn Kelly , who wrote about Ailes' unwanted sexual advances in her Full Article
a The Art of Attention Episode #5: Cheryl Leutjen Loves Our Only Earth Right Now By www.wcbe.org Published On :: Tue, 17 Dec 2019 15:06:07 +0000 Cheryl Leutjen cares deeply about the future of our planet. But like the rest of us, she often feels overwhelmed by the scope of our environmental challenges and a sense of powerless in the face of so much uncertainty. In her book, Love Earth Now: The Power of Doing One Thing Every Day , she uses humor and candor to inspire others to steer toward personal engagement and sustainable hope. In this conversation, Cheryl shares some of the ways she’s found to approach the challenges of "eco-madness" more mindfully — not to prescribe how others should respond, but to invite each of us to find immediately doable ways to contribute to the sustainable wellbeing of the earth for future generations. Follow Cheryl: CherylLeutjen.com Love Earth Now ( first chapter ) Mango Publishing Author Profile Newsletter Facebook Instagram Twitter Etsy Related: Greta Thunberg: TIME's Person of the Year 2019 Please consider leaving a review , following us on Twitter , and sharing your reflections on Facebook . Full Article