Episodes

  • Samara Joy, already a Grammy winner, creates more awards buzz with latest album

    Samara Joy, already a Grammy winner, creates more awards buzz with latest album
    Jan 28 2025
    Already a three-time winner, jazz vocalist Samara Joy is up for two more Grammys at Sunday's awards ceremony. Her latest album is receiving critical acclaim and creating more awards buzz. All this and Joy only turned 25 in November. Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown has more for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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    8 mins
  • A Brief But Spectacular take on the art of bringing people together

    A Brief But Spectacular take on the art of bringing people together
    Jan 22 2025
    During the pandemic, a project called "Artists and Elders" was formed to connect artists to isolated older adults in their community. The founders share their Brief But Spectacular take on the art of bringing people together. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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    3 mins
  • Poet Amanda Gorman pens tribute to crews battling the Los Angeles wildfires

    Poet Amanda Gorman pens tribute to crews battling the Los Angeles wildfires
    Jan 17 2025
    Renowned poet and Los Angeles native Amanda Gorman has penned a heartfelt tribute to first responders battling the wildfires and helping those in need. In "Smoldering Dawn," she expresses her fears and hopes and celebrates how the community is coming together to face this trauma. Amna Nawaz spoke with Gorman about how the poem came to be and her new children's book, "Girls on the Rise." PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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    5 mins
  • Why 'vertical shorts' for mobile phones are taking off in the entertainment industry

    Why 'vertical shorts' for mobile phones are taking off in the entertainment industry
    Jan 11 2025
    Most of the video entertainment we watch these days isn't at the movies, on TV or even on a computer -- it's on a smartphone. To cater to these changing habits, companies are turning out bite-sized soap operas for phone viewing. Ej Dickson, a senior writer at New York Magazine covering culture, joins Ali Rogin to discuss. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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    6 mins
  • How Olafur Eliasson uses elements of the natural world to see it in new ways

    How Olafur Eliasson uses elements of the natural world to see it in new ways
    Jan 7 2025
    Eliasson is a globally renowned artist who uses elements of the natural world to make us see that world in new ways. Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown spoke with Eliasson for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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    6 mins
  • How Barnes and Noble made a comeback by revitalizing its philosophy

    How Barnes and Noble made a comeback by revitalizing its philosophy
    Jan 2 2025
    Last year, Barnes and Noble opened nearly 60 stores around the country and plans for 60 more to open in 2025. It's the latest twist in a long-running saga for a company that's been a bellwether for the book business. Jeffrey Brown continues our ongoing reporting on the book industry for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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    7 mins
  • Renowned pianist Lang Lang's Brief But Spectacular take on loving what you play

    Renowned pianist Lang Lang's Brief But Spectacular take on loving what you play
    Jan 1 2025
    Lang Lang, one of the world's most famous classical pianists, discovered his passion for piano while growing up alongside other musicians in China. Today, he stands as a globally acclaimed classical pianist whose extraordinary talent has led him to perform with diverse musical legends. He shares his Brief But Spectacular take on loving what you play. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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    5 mins
  • How artificial intelligence impacted our lives in 2024 and what's next

    How artificial intelligence impacted our lives in 2024 and what's next
    Dec 31 2024
    Artificial intelligence continued to redefine the tech landscape in 2024, driving change in a wide range of fields. AI has quickly become a part of everyday life, with AI-powered features integrated into everything from search engines and cell phones to hospital equipment and politics. Jeffrey Brown discussed the year's ups and downs in AI advancement with Reed Albergotti of Semafor. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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    7 mins