today in arts news
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Czar Kumar: President Obama appoints 32 year-old actor Kal Penn as the nation's new "Arts Czar". Penn, who is best known for his role in the "Harold & Kumar" movie franchise, will serve as the Associate Director of the White House Office of Engagement.