Culture news

Here are some recent culture news stories:

Arts

• The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York has announced a major renovation of its American Wing, which will feature a new gallery dedicated to the art of the Hudson River School. (The New York Times)
• The Tate Modern in London has acquired a major collection of works by the artist Yayoi Kusama, including her iconic "Infinity Room" installations. (The Guardian)
• The Museum of Modern Art in New York has announced a new acquisition of works by the artist Kerry James Marshall, including his painting "Past Times" (2016). (Artnet)

Music

• The music streaming service Spotify has launched a new feature called "Spotify Singles," which allows artists to record and release exclusive tracks. (Billboard)
• The singer-songwriter Taylor Swift has announced a new album, "Folklore," which will be released on July 23. (Rolling Stone)
• The rapper and singer Megan Thee Stallion has become the first artist to have a song debut at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart with a song that features a female rapper. (The New York Times)

Film

• The film "Mulan" has become the first Disney movie to be released simultaneously in theaters and on Disney+. (Variety)
• The actor and filmmaker Spike Lee has announced a new film, "Da 5 Bloods," which will premiere on Netflix in June. (The Hollywood Reporter)
• The actress and filmmaker Greta Gerwig has been hired to direct a new adaptation of the classic novel "Barbie," starring Margot Robbie. (The New York Times)

Television

• The streaming service HBO Max has announced a new series, "House of the Dragon," which will be a prequel to the hit show "Game of Thrones." (Entertainment Weekly)
• The actress and comedian Tiffany Haddish has been cast in a new series, "The Last O.G.," which will premiere on TBS in September. (The Hollywood Reporter)
• The streaming service Netflix has announced a new series, "The Chair," which will star Sandra Oh and follow a professor who is tasked with leading a new department at a prestigious university. (Variety)

Literature

• The author and journalist Ta-Nehisi Coates has been awarded the National Book Award for his novel "The Water Dancer." (The New York Times)
• The author and poet Tracy K. Smith has been appointed as the new director of the Princeton University Creative Writing Program. (The New Yorker)
• The publishing company Penguin Random House has announced a new imprint, "Penguin Press," which will focus on publishing literary fiction and nonfiction. (Publishers Weekly)

I hope these stories are helpful!