Carrie Mae Weems, an American artist and UC San Diego visual arts alumna, was presented the National Medal of Arts by ...

Missy “Misdemeanor” Elliott and Queen Latifah are the first rap artists to receive the National Medal of Arts!

Venice-based photographer Clyde Butcher was awarded the National Medal of Arts by President Joe Biden at a private White ...

Judith Jamison, the celebrated dancer and former artistic director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, has passed away ...

Other recipients of the National Medal of Arts include actors Idina Menzel and Eva Longoria, musician Flaco Jiménez, and producer Bruce Cohen. Photographer Carrie Mae Weems, whose works challenge ...

In recognition of her impact as a trailblazing educator and leader, Simmons was honored with a prestigious National Humanities Medal at the White House.

US President Joe Biden recognised more than 20 artists, musicians and other creatives in a ceremony at the White House on Monday (21 October) with a National Medal of Arts, the highest award given ...

From career milestones to major announcements, Billboard editors highlight uplifting moments in Latin music. Here’s what happened this week.

President Joe Biden handed out the prestigious arts and humanities awards to 39 recipients including Queen Latifah, Missy Elliott and Selena Quintanilla.