In December the author sued a small museum in her Alabama hometown, accusing it of profiting from her intellectual property without compensating her. It was the second lawsuit Lee had filed within six months.
Tag: 02.19.14
Elaine Stritch on Humor
“Humor is a great boom-boom against tough stuff. Make ’em laugh, make ’em laugh, make ’em laugh. I’ve been dependent on it, maybe too much so, all through my life. And I think sadness can also help. Whatever helps, grab it and run.”
If a Blind Date Was a Piece of Theater Over an Hour, What Would It Look Like?
That is what actress Bojana Novakovic and her colleagues are aiming to find out, in an improvised theater piece performed every Wednesday night in an L.A. karaoke bar.
Kennicott: The End Of The Corcoran Gallery
“The National Gallery is hands down the most prestigious and respected steward of fine art in Washington, and its reputation is international. But this is not a swallowing of the Corcoran — this is the end of the Corcoran and its final dismemberment.”
Take Two: FCC Has A New Proposal On Net Neutrality (Yay)
“The proposal on so-called net neutrality, to be introduced by Tom Wheeler, the chairman of the commission, will prohibit broadband companies from blocking any sites or services from consumers. It will also aim to prevent Internet service providers from charging content companies for access to a faster, express lane on the web.”
Breaking: National Gallery To Take Over Corcoran Gallery?
“The Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington’s oldest private art museum, and its venerable college of art and design would cease to exist as an independent institution, and its key components — artwork, historic building and school program — would be taken over by the National Gallery of Art and George Washington University, under a plan announced Wednesday afternoon.”
How Social Media And Netflix Are Bringing Back Appointment TV
“Even when time-shifting is available, for the super-fans it can be more rewarding to rearrange schedules and weather the commercials in order to watch the show live, if only to remain plugged into the running internet commentary.”
The Six British Architects Who Have Changed The Modern City
Many of the world’s most striking modern buildings from the past 60 years have been created by a single generation of six British architects – each known for their distinctive high-tech style.
Milestone: Digital Music Sales Now Account For 50 Percent Of Music Sales In UK
Digital album sales and a surge in streaming boosted total digital revenue in 2013 to £365m – up from £326m (a 45.5% share) in 2012.
Woman Arrested, Jailed For Failing To Return A Video She Rented NINE Years Ago
The movie was “Monster in Law”. Kayla “Finley spent Thursday night in jail and was released Friday on a $2,000 personal recognizance bond, according to authorities. If convicted, she could face up to 30 days in jail and $500 in court fines.”