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A new stage: Dr Martens valued at $5 billion in share sale

A new stage: Dr Martens valued at $5 billion in share sale

LONDON — Dr. Martens boots have been valued by rebellious youth through the decades. From Wednesday, the maker of the famous air-cushioned boots with the distinctive yellow stitching will be valued at some $5 billion when it sells shares publicly.
Corky Lee, known for photographing Asian America, dies at 73

Corky Lee, known for photographing Asian America, dies at 73

Corky Lee, a photojournalist who spent five decades spotlighting the often ignored Asian and Pacific Islander American communities, has died. He was 73.
Zendaya, Oprah, others react to death of Cicely Tyson

Zendaya, Oprah, others react to death of Cicely Tyson

Reaction to the death of Tony and Emmy-winning actor Cicely Tyson at 96. ___ “This one hurts, today we honour and celebrate the life of one of the greatest to ever do it. Thank you Cicely Tyson. Rest in great power.” — Zendaya via Instagram.
Canadian band Moist returns with an unsettling music video reworked from NFB short

Canadian band Moist returns with an unsettling music video reworked from NFB short

TORONTO — Canadian rock band Moist is stepping out from the shadows with a stomach-churning new music video inspired by a National Film Board short.
Botticelli painting sells for $92 million at auction in NYC

Botticelli painting sells for $92 million at auction in NYC

NEW YORK — A small painting by Sandro Botticelli sold at Sotheby's in New York on Thursday for $92.2 million, an auction record for the Renaissance master.
At Sundance, pandemic dramas unfold on screen and off

At Sundance, pandemic dramas unfold on screen and off

NEW YORK — Peter Nicks had for months been documenting the students of Oakland High School, in California, when the pandemic hit.
James Goldston stepping down as top ABC News executive

James Goldston stepping down as top ABC News executive

NEW YORK — ABC News President James Goldston said Thursday that he will leave the network at the end of March, after seven years of leading the news division.
Kenny Chesney group helps install artificial reef in Florida

Kenny Chesney group helps install artificial reef in Florida

DELRAY BEACH, Fla. — Country music superstar Kenny Chesney's No Shoes Reefs organization is helping to install an artificial reef off of Florida's Atlantic coast.
Netflix leads GLAAD Media Awards for LGBTQ representation

Netflix leads GLAAD Media Awards for LGBTQ representation

NEW YORK — Netflix is once again the top contender at the GLAAD Media Awards with 26 nominations, snapping up film nods for “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” and “The Prom,” comedy series nominations for “Dead to Me” and “Big Mouth” and drama TV nods for “T
Heritage Ministry reviewing workplace harassment probe at Canadian Museum of History

Heritage Ministry reviewing workplace harassment probe at Canadian Museum of History

OTTAWA — The Heritage Ministry says it’s reviewing the results of an independent investigation into harassment allegations at the Canadian Museum of History.