Richard Gardner, Cold War Envoy to an Italy in Strife, Dies at 91
Richard Gardner, who in the late 1970s served as the American ambassador to Italy in a period of political violence there and concern in Washington about the Italian Communist Party’s growing strength, died on Feb. 16 at his home in Manhattan. He was 91. His daughter, Nina Gardner, said the cause was congestive heart failure. While his profile was...
Ray Liotta in Talks to Join ‘Sopranos’ Prequel Film ‘The Many Saints of Newark’
Ray Liotta is in negotiations to star in “The Many Saints of Newark,” the “Sopranos” prequel film being set up at New Line, an individual with knowledge of the project told TheWrap. No details about Liotta’s character were revealed, but he joins a cast that includes Alessandro Nivola, Vera Farmiga, Corey Stoll, Billy Magnussen, Jon Bernthal and Jam...
Grants Awarded for Translations 2019 Edition
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation promotes the dissemination of Italian publications and films abroad by granting subsidies for translation and dubbing/subtitling, which represent a strategic tool in the promotion of Italian language and culture abroad. The Foreign Ministry grants two types of financial incentives: Grant...
Ariana Grande Surpasses Selena Gomez as Instagram's Most-Followed Woman
Ariana Grande racked up yet another top spot on Monday (Feb. 25), surpassing Selena Gomez as the most-followed woman on Instagram. Previously, Gomez held the title with 146,267,801 followers, but as of press time, Ari had barely eclipsed her fellow pop star with 146,286,173 followers. Both women are only outpaced by soccer superstar Cristiano Ronal...
IAP 88: POWER HOUR: The Ultimate Italian American Bucket List
Do you keep a list of things you want to do before you “kick the bucket”? If you’re a true believer in Italian Power, you’ll want to hear this week’s episode of the Italian American Power Hour, as Rossella, Dolores, and Pat reunite to dissect John’s take on the ten must-see monuments, events, and institutions that constitute his “Italian American B...
Oro e tesori, la Spagna stila la mappa dei galeoni affondati: c’è anche una caravella di Cristoforo Colombo
C’è già chi l’ha chiamata «la più grande mappa del tesoro» mai esistita. Anzi: «La Grande mappa», riferendosi (anche) ai fasti passati di una marineria tra le maggiori al mondo. Se non la maggiore nei due secoli a cavallo della scoperta dell'America. Una ricostruzione accurata che localizza la posizione, indica le cause e, soprattutto, elenca i car...
AmCham, presentato uno studio sui trend di investimento tra Italia e USA
Si è tenuto oggi presso il Centro Congressi di Fondazione Cariplo il Convegno organizzato dalla Camera di Commercio Americana in Italia. Presentato lo studio sui trend dei flussi di investimento tra Italia e Stati Uniti: crescono le operazioni outbound, concentrazione settoriale delle operazioni inbound. Questa prima attenta e approfondita analisi...
Lady Gaga and Madonna's Oscars after-party picture puts feud rumors to bed
Lady Gaga had an incredible night at the 91st Academy Awards, winning her first Oscar for best original song for her hit "Shallow" from "A Star Is Born." After the special moment, the musical icon hit multiple after-parties to celebrate her big win. In one moment that's taking over social media, the star posed with another musical icon, Madonna, at...
L’America in Toscana: investimenti a due facce
In tre anni, la presenza di aziende detenute o in partnership con società Usa che hanno deciso di investire in Toscana è quasi raddoppiata. Un trend in ascesa: ogni anno, aumentano le multinazionali targate Usa, anche se una volta sbarcate le imprese diventano «Made in Italy», anzi «made in Tuscany». Lo scorso anno — secondo i dati elaborati dal Co...
La National Italian-American Foundation rende omaggio insieme all’Ambasciatore d’Italia Armando Varricchio alla delegazione italo-americana in Congresso
L’Ambasciatore d’Italia Armando Varricchio è intervenuto oggi ad un evento per celebrare la Delegazione Italo-americana nel 116° Congresso organizzato dalla National Italian-American Foundation (NIAF) nel corso del quale i Presidenti della Fondazione Gabe Battista e Pat Harrison hanno dato il benvenuto a quattro nuovi membri italo-americani della H...
Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper's Oscar performance took people off the deep end
Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga: Is it hard keeping it so hardcore? Not only did Lady Gaga win an Oscar on Sunday night, but her performance with Bradley Cooper hit viewers right in the feels. Shot entirely from upstage, with the audience acting as a backdrop, the duo's rendition of "Shallow" from their film "A Star Is Born" was as intimate as it was...
Explore Rome from your home with your human avatar
Travel when you want, not when you can. Visit Rome for 20 dollars! A new way to be a tourist: be instantly in Rome and direct one of our Avatars around the area you want to explore. Look, hear, touch everything like you are really there. Avoid travel time and expenses, took pictures, share on socials, go where you want. You can see and hear directl...