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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’s Trial Will Focus on Footage of Hotel Assault on Cassie
The music mogul has been accused of using a brown bag filled with $100,000 cash to buy hotel…
Herbert Migdoll, Joffrey Ballet Photographer for Half a Century, Dies at 90
His photos and graphic design for the Chicago-based company cemented its artistic reputation. He also painted and served…
This ‘Buena Vista Social Club’ Star Knows She’s Intimidating
Natalie Venetia Belcon insists she’s not as regal as the Cuban musician she plays, but she’s worked hard…
Renée Victor, Actress Who Voiced Abuelita in ‘Coco,’ Dies at 86
She had many memorable roles in her decades-long career, including Lupita in the television series “Weeds.”
These Fans Love ‘Pride & Prejudice’ a Billion Times Over
The soundtrack for Joe Wright’s film adaptation of the Austen novel has long been a hit. At a…
Valerie Mahaffey, Actress in “Northern Exposure” and “Desperate Housewives,” Dies at 71
She had memorable roles on TV shows like “Desperate Housewives” and “Northern Exposure,” and in the dark comedy…
2 Books About Hotel Life
The Ritz Carlton; a decidedly unwhimsical Turkish inn.
When the Met Renovated, It Listened to Villagers 9,000 Miles Away
The Ceremonial House Ceiling, a map of mythical knowledge, had hung a particular way over the Rockefeller Wing…
Sean Combs’s Ex-Assistant to Resume Detailing Sex Assaults by ‘Puff’
The former employee, testifying under the pseudonym Mia, was the second woman to share an account of sexual…
Ben Shahn’s Social Realist Art Feels Relevant Again in Landmark Survey
An old master of the Great Depression painted a portrait of America as it still may be.
Sean Combs’s Ex-Employee, ‘Mia’, Is Set to Testify of Sex Abuse
Testifying under a pseudonym, the mogul’s former assistant is expected to describe allegations of sexual assault that prosecutors…
Bruce Logan, Who Blew Up the Death Star in ‘Star Wars,’ Dies at 78
A special effects artist and cinematographer, he also worked on “2001: A Space Odyssey” and “Tron,” and took…
What It’s Like on the Ground at the Sean Combs Trial
Now entering its third week, the complex case can only be experienced directly by those at the courthouse…
Free Summer Concerts and Events in N.Y.C.
When the weather gets warm, there are hundreds of ways to have a good time in the city…
Blue Man Group’s Longtime Home Will Stage Off Broadway Dramas
A commercial producer active on Broadway and in the West End has signed a long-term lease for Astor…
Susan Brownmiller, Who Reshaped Views About Rape, Dies at 90
Her book “Against Our Will” argued that rape was a crime of power and violence, not passion; it…
What Is Swedish Culture? An Attempt to Answer Stirs Debate.
Is it Abba? Saunas? Plays by Strindberg? A government initiative to define an official cultural canon has unsettled…
Two Decades After Her Death, Celia Cruz Lives On for Her Fans
Whether minted on a U.S. coin, captured as a bobblehead or painted in a new Miami mural, the…
A ‘Mission: Impossible’ Fan Favorite Returns 3 Decades Later
Rolf Saxon thought he was being pranked when the director of the new film contacted him for a…
‘Un Simple Accident’ Wins Palme d’Or at Cannes Film Festival
The film, “Un Simple Accident,” was directed by Jafar Panahi, a longtime festival favorite. The award capped a…
Israel’s Campaign to Win Eurovision Went All the Way to the Top
Government social media accounts and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu joined a campaign to encourage people to vote for…
For the Creators of ‘Adults,’ Maturity Is Overrated
Despite their parents’ best efforts, they both chose careers in comedy. Now they have their own show, a…
Jimmy Kimmel Digests Trump’s Crypto Dinner
“Listen, he’s only corrupt in his free time, guys,” Kimmel said of the president. “When he’s in the…
If This Movie Wins the Palme d’Or, It Will Extend a Staggering Streak
The distributor Neon has been on a run at the Cannes Film Festival, and it has three movies,…
‘Bad Shabbos’ Review: Guess Who’s Kvetching About Dinner?
A newly engaged Jew and gentile plan to introduce their parents. But first: There’s a crisis involving a…
David Lazer, Executive Who Joined the World of Muppets, Dies at 89
At IBM, he hired a young Jim Henson to make humorous corporate films using his puppet creations. Mr.…
Ronny Chieng Takes Issue With Kristi Noem’s Takes on Immigration
“We’re going to have to take you out of U.S.A.,” the “Daily Show” host said after the homeland…
Cassie’s Mother Testifies at Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’s Trial About Bruises and a Payment
Casandra Ventura’s mother said she tried to pay the mogul to ensure her daughter’s safety, and an escort…
John Mulaney’s Weird Talk Show on Netflix Suddenly Found Its Way
“Everybody’s Live With John Mulaney” understands what’s wrong with the genre. Still, it took time to hit on…
Trump’s Kennedy Center Comes Into Focus With Theater and Dance Plans
Some big shows and troupes will perform, while others will stay away. And in a shift, the center…
‘The Order,’ ‘The Outrun’ and More Streaming Gems
A handful of last year’s best (yet overlooked) indies are among this month’s hidden treasures on your subscription…
Eurovision 2025 Final: Time, Running Order and How to Watch
It has never been easier, no matter where in the world you are.
Theater to Stream: The Tony-Nominated ‘Yellow Face,’ ‘Vanya’ and More
Watch the Tony nominee Daniel Dae Kim in David Henry Hwang’s comedy, and take in cabaret at 54…
Artist Known for Scaling Buildings Was Arrested at His Show’s Opening
Isaac Wright took a vertiginous photograph of the Empire State Building after he climbed to the top of…
Live Updates: Cassie Spars With Sean Combs’s Lawyers as Sex-Trafficking Trial Continues
Mr. Combs’s lawyers cross-examined Casandra Ventura about the drug-fueled sex sessions that he called “freak-offs,” and about their…
Charles Strouse, Composer of ‘Annie’ and ‘Bye Bye Birdie,’ Dies at 96
He wrote some of the most enduring musical theater numbers of his era and earned three Tony Awards,…
Live Updates: At Sean Combs’s Trial, His Lawyers Press Cassie About Desire for ‘Freak-Offs’
Casandra Ventura, who has testified that Mr. Combs physically abused her and coerced her into marathon sex sessions,…
Who Is Cassie, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’s Ex-Girlfriend and the Trial’s Star Witness?
The music mogul’s former girlfriend accused him of years of abuse in a bombshell 2023 lawsuit. Now she’s…
Live Updates: In Trial Testimony, Cassie Says Sean Combs Used Sex Tapes as Blackmail
After the mogul’s former girlfriend detailed the aftermath of a hotel assault, she explained how male escorts were…
Takeaways From Cassie’s Opening Testimony in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Trial
Casandra Ventura testified about drug-fueled sex sessions with male prostitutes that were orchestrated by Mr. Combs and made…
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With Guarantees Galore, Christie’s Has a Rocky Start to Auction Week
There was little excited bidding on the art collection of the Riggio family, who built their fortune on…
Live Updates: Opening Statements Begin in Sean Combs Sex-Trafficking Trial
A prosecutor began outlining the federal racketeering charges against the music mogul, who is also known as Diddy…
Johnny Rodriguez, Country Music Star, Dies at 73
He was best known for the 1970s hits “I Just Can’t Get Her Out of My Mind” and…
‘S.N.L.’: Toasting Moms and Toasted Trump Appointees
Cecily Strong returns as Jeanine Pirro, Walt Goggins shows off his clogging, and a dope new pope appears…
Koyo Kouoh, Prominent Art World Figure, Is Dead at 57
She had recently been named to oversee next year’s Venice Biennale. She died just days before she was…
After Allegations, Smokey Robinson Show Goes On as Planned
The 85-year-old Motown performed for an adoring crowd and made no mention of the claims against him at…
Late Night Celebrates the First American Pope
“We have an American pope and a Russian president,” Jimmy Kimmel said, calling it “an historic era.”
Judge Delays Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Jury Selection, Concerned About ‘Cold Feet’
Judge Arun Subramanian said he feared jurors might grow uneasy over the weekend and drop off the panel…
James Foley, Who Directed ‘Glengarry Glen Ross,’ Dies at 71
The veteran New York City-born filmmaker also directed the sequels to “Fifty Shades of Grey” and a dozen…
‘Friendship’ Review: Tim Robinson and Paul Rudd Hit Maximum Cringe
Tim Robinson and Paul Rudd star in the kind of comedy you watch from behind your hands.
Some ‘Les Misérables’ Cast Members Plan to Skip Trump Kennedy Center Gala
Several members of the “Les Misérables” cast are said to be planning to boycott a gala performance at…
‘Five Models in Ruins, 1981’ Review: Disastrous Dress-Up
Caitlin Saylor Stephens’s new play imagines a fashion shoot with the gowns Princess Diana rejected for her recent…
With a Pace Gallery Show, Robert Mangold Demonstrates His Consistency
At 87, the abstract artist Robert Mangold will exhibit 19 recent paintings and works, including one of his…
Turnstile, Hardcore Punk’s Breakout Band, Can’t Be Contained
The Baltimore group toiled in the underground until its 2021 LP blew up. With a new album, “Never…
Amid Trump Cuts, Officials Resign From the National Endowment for the Arts
Senior officials announced their resignations after the Trump administration withdrew grants from arts organizations around the country.
Chicago Museum Director Under Investigation After Airplane Incident
James Rondeau, the director of the Art Institute of Chicago, took a voluntary leave after a report that…
‘The Last of Us’ Season 2, Episode 4: Seattle Slew
This week brings an expedition full of harrowing action and emotional revelations.
‘S.N.L.’: Trump Celebrates 100 Years (Oops! Days) in Office
The Sharpie that never runs dry takes aim at interracial couples in commercials and a declaration normalizing May-December…
Pierre Audi, Eminent Force in the Performing Arts, Dies at 67
After turning a derelict lecture hall into the daring Almeida Theater, he had a long career as a…
2 Books to Read Instead of Meditating
A gentle and clever comic novel; a poetic and tender essay on addiction.
Mike Peters, Frontman of the Alarm, Is Dead at 66
Leading the Welsh band known for 1980s anthems like “Sixty Eight Guns,” he later became a strong voice…
Russell Brand Is Granted Bail in U.K. Court Hearing on Rape Charges
The comedian, actor and YouTuber appeared before a London courtroom for the first stage of what could be…
When Taxpayers Fund Shows Like ‘Blue Bloods’ and ‘S.N.L.,’ Does It Pay Off?
Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York has proposed an increase in the film tax credit to stay competitive…
Tony Awards Nominations 2025: The Complete List
Nominations for the 78th Tony Awards were announced on Thursday. Here’s who made the list.
‘Thunderbolts*’ Review: Florence Pugh and Pals Kick Some Asterisk
The actress is the main attraction in Marvel’s latest, about a group of ragtag super-types who join forces…
A Novelist Finds Unsettling Echoes in a Nazi-Era Filmmaker’s Compromises
Daniel Kehlmann wrote “The Director” only to realize how loudly the moral quandaries faced by G.W. Pabst would…
Ewan McGregor, Back Onstage, Is the Architect of His Own Folly
“My Master Builder,” a new take on the Ibsen classic, reduces a complex play to a tawdry marital…
Who Should Be a Tony Awards Nominee in 2025?
Our chief theater critic makes his picks.
Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux, Charlotte Ballet Director and Sinuous Dancer, Dies at 82
He brought grace and power to his roles before a serious injury encouraged him to try choreography —…
New York City’s Creative Churn: The View From the Dance Floor
“Urban Stomp” at the Museum of the City of New York chronicles the metropolis’s social dance. It also…
Chubby Checker, Outkast and the White Stripes Will Join the Rock & Hall of Fame
Joe Cocker, Cyndi Lauper, Bad Company and Soundgarden — but not Oasis or Phish — are also part…
How Hauser & Wirth Took Over N.Y.C.’s Museums This Spring
Hauser & Wirth artists have major exhibitions everywhere you look, as a new analysis shows the rising influence…
Lorde Returns With a Nostalgic Breakup Anthem, and 9 More New Songs
Hear tracks by Haim, Young Thug, Cazzu and others.
Rosa Barba Lights Up MoMA With Her Love of Cinema
Rosa Barba’s films, sculptures and performances start with movies and the machines that make them. They end up…
David Briggs, a Music Force in Alabama and Nashville, Dies at 82
A first-call keyboardist, he worked with Elvis Presley and Dolly Parton, helped make Muscle Shoals a recording hub,…
Time 100 Gala Attended by Blake Lively, Demi Moore, Gayle King and Others
In an event that mixed notoriety with earnestness, celebrities like Gayle King and Blake Lively rubbed elbows with…
Trump Administration Seeks Artists for ‘Garden of Heroes’ Statues
Those selected would receive up to $200,000 to create one of the 250 sculptures, which will be paid…
In ‘Ransom Canyon,’ Minka Kelly Enjoys the Ride
The “Friday Night Lights” star didn’t think a romantic lead would be available to a woman in her…
A Stunning New Pool in Central Park Helps Heal Old Wounds
The $160 million Davis Center, with upgrades to six bucolic acres and a lake, writes a new chapter…
‘Andor’ Shows How a Resistance Is Built, One Brick at a Time
In the best of the Disney+ “Star Wars” series, returning for its final season, fighting fascism is more…
Roy Thomas Baker, Who Helped Produce ‘Bohemian Rhapsody,’ Dies at 78
Among the most successful music producers in the 1970s and ’80s, he helped churn out hits for acts…
At the Autry Museum, an Exhibition About Black People in the West
An upcoming exhibition at the Autry Museum in Los Angeles and an earlier one at the Witte Museum…
Chuck Connelly, Combative Neo-Expressionist Artist, Dies at 70
His heavily textured paintings brought him renown in the 1980s. In the ’90s, Nick Nolte played a character…
‘The Last of Us’ Season 2, Episode 2 Recap: Revenge
The major twist in this week’s episode is sure to have all kinds of fallout. One consequence is…
Max Romeo, Leading Voice in the Heyday of Roots Reggae, Dies at 80
His early hits were filled with sexual innuendo. But he later switched to a soulful political message that…
Suleika Jaouad is Journaling Her Way Through Cancer for the Third Time
Suleika Jaouad’s new book provides a master class in personal writing. Here’s why it’s a worthwhile habit —…
Trump’s American History Revolution
As the 250th anniversary of America’s independence approaches, the president is moving to put his stamp on how…
2 Memoirs by Rock ’n’ Roll Muses Who Were So Much More
Marianne Faithfull was a star in her own right; Peggy Caserta was a hippie tastemaker. Their memoirs are…
Guidebooks to New York Tell How to Survive Among the Natives
A collection of indelible photographs, maps and ‘intimate guides” from 1807 to 1940 went beyond extolling the virtues…
13 Songs You Didn’t Know Were Big Hits Right Now
A tour of the more surprising — and kind of anonymous — corners of the current Billboard Hot…
Elaine Wynn, Who Built Wynn Resorts Empire in Las Vegas, Dies at 82
She and Steve Wynn were known as the king and queen of Las Vegas. After their divorce, Ms.…
Would Joan Didion Have Wanted the World To See Her Notes on Therapy?
Readers can decide when “Notes to John,” which shows the writer grappling with guilt and vulnerability, is published…
Isabela Merced Is Ready to Slay (and Not Just Zombies)
Her new role in “The Last of Us,” and a coming turn in “Superman,” show a fiercer version…
‘Modern Love’ Podcast: Gen X? More Like Gen Sex.
At 46, Mireille Silcoff divorced her partner of 21 years, and went on to have more sex and…
Wink Martindale, Popular and Durable Game Show Host, Dies at 91
He was involved in more than 20 game shows, most memorably as the host of “Gambit” and “Tic-Tac-Dough”…
The Harp Needs More Modern Music. That’s Easier Said Than Done.
Expanding my instrument’s repertoire takes months of practicing, experimentation and personal sacrifices. But it has made me believe…
How Brandon Kazen-Maddox, an American Sign Language Artist, Spends Their Sundays
Brandon Kazen-Maddox makes time for mud massages, meditation and aerial hoop adventures.
‘White Lotus’ Star Aimee Lou Wood Criticizes SNL for ‘Mean’ Sketch
The actress in HBO’s “The White Lotus,” said she had received thousands of messages of support after “Saturday…
Jean Marsh, Actress Who Co-Created ‘Upstairs, Downstairs,’ Dies at 90
She not only helped develop the hit 1970s show, but also acted in it, and had a decades-long…
At the Met Roof Reopening, These Sculptures Must Be Heard
Along the Manhattan skyline, Jennie C. Jones turns Minimalist sculptures into sonic ‘wind’ instruments. It’s the last Roof…
Michael Hurley, a Singer Both Eccentric and Inspirational, Dies at 83
A folk troubadour with an eclectic style, he built a devoted following for his songs about love, death,…
Rosie O’Donnell on Ireland, Trump and Her New Hulu Documentary
She’s moved to Ireland. She’s befriended a Menendez brother, and she’s making documentaries. What’s next?
Soulja Boy Is Ordered to Pay $4 Million in Sexual Assault Case
The rapper, known for songs like “Crank That (Soulja Boy),” was found liable of assaulting a woman who…
U.S. Architecture Pavilion Draws Lessons From the American Porch
To heal a nation, the U.S. Pavilion in Venice showcases the surprising permutations of the porch.
More European Opera Houses Welcome Back Anna Netrebko
The star soprano, who lost work after Russia invaded Ukraine because of her past support of President Vladimir…
Wes Anderson and Richard Linklater to Compete at Cannes Film Festival
A sidebar to the competition will feature Scarlett Johansson’s directorial debut.
Tracy Schwarz, Mainstay of the New Lost City Ramblers, Dies at 86
He was the last surviving member of a retro-minded string trio whose celebration of prewar songs of the…
‘Pink Narcissus’: A Home Movie Both Abject and Erotic
Originally released anonymously, this homoerotic fantasia by James Bidgood gets its first theatrical run in 54 years at…
The Loose Screws, Hot Flames and Infinite Joy of William Finn
The composer and lyricist of “A New Brain,” “Falsettos” and other shows answered the pains of life with…
Madonna and Elton John End Their Decades-Old Feud
They made peace backstage at “Saturday Night Live.” You’d be forgiven for forgetting that their decades-old dispute had…
Pedro Almodóvar Inspires a New Roche Bobois Collection
Roche Bobois reintroduces classic pieces that reflect the Spanish filmmaker’s palette.
Doechii! NewJeans! Ye! Answering Your Pop Music Questions
For Popcast’s listener mailbag, we address some of the most urgent music topics of the moment, including Doechii’s…
Marcia Marcus, Painter Rediscovered in Her Last Decade, Dies at 97
A popular downtown artist in the 1960s, she worked in obscurity after art world trends left her behind.…
Milan Design Week: Eclectic Collections Take Center Stage
The annual festival of furnishings and household objects showcases pieces inspired by ancient Anatolia, cauliflower, electronic dance music…
Ruth Asawa’s Astonishing Universe Began at Her Door
As the artist’s posthumous retrospective opens at SFMOMA, a reporter visits her family home and studio in Noe…
‘The Interview’: Bill Murray Says He’s Not the Man He Used to Be
The actor talks about his new film “The Friend,” his jerky past and what he doesn’t get about…
Sam Keen, Philosopher of the Men’s Movement, Is Dead at 93
“Only men understand the secret fears that go with the territory of masculinity,” he wrote. His message resonated:…
‘A Minecraft Movie’ | Anatomy of a Scene
Hey, this is Jared Hess, director of “A Minecraft Movie.” OK, in this scene, our main character is…
Groups Are Told That Federal Humanities Grants Are Canceled
Letters informed grant recipients that funds from the National Endowment for the Humanities would be redirected to furthering…
Fun Things to Do in NYC in April 2025
Looking for something to do in New York? Catch Kylie Minogue at Madison Square Garden or celebrate the…
5 Minutes That Will Make You Love Billie Holiday
“God Bless the Child.” “I’ll Be Seeing You.” And of course, “Strange Fruit.” Ten writers and musicians share…
Val Kilmer: Six Memorable Movies to Stream
Kilmer’s film career ranged from slapstick comedy to some of the most memorable films of the 1980s and…
DOGE Demands Deep Cuts at Humanities Endowment
The National Endowment for the Humanities, which supports museums, scholarship and historical sites, could see grants curtailed and…
Andrew Scott on ‘Vanya’: ‘Who Isn’t Sad?’
The actor calls his solo performance in Chekhov’s melancholy comedy an “endless experiment.” Even all alone, he can…
Trump Takes Aim at Smithsonian, Wading Into Race and Biology
His executive order faulted an exhibit which “promotes the view that race is not a biological reality but…
Othello and Iago, a Marriage Made in Both Heaven and Hell
Because Shakespeare gave his hero and antihero equal weight, the contest between the actors playing them has never…
Richard Chamberlain, Actor in ‘Shogun’ and ‘Dr. Kildare,’ Dies at 90
An overnight star as Dr. Kildare in the 1960s, he achieved new acclaim two decades later as the…
After 120 Years Stored in a Museum, an Indigenous Shrine Returns Home
Taken from a First Nation community in Canada, the shrine recently began a more than 3,000-mile journey back…
Johnny Mathis Is Retiring From Touring After Almost 70 Years of Crooning
Mr. Mathis, 89, a pioneer of romantic ballads, is leaving the stage because of his age and memory…
What to Know About Trump’s Order Taking Aim at the Smithsonian
The president’s order called for curbing the independence of the sprawling network of museums and urging it to…
Trump Orders Smithsonian to Promote ‘American Greatness’ in Executive Order
The president complained in an executive order that the Smithsonian had advanced “narratives that portray American and Western…
10 Wild Clips to Help You Understand Andy Kaufman’s Greatness
The standup, who’s the subject of a new documentary, expanded the ambition of comedy. These videos show how…
Clive Revill, Original Voice of Emperor Palpatine in ‘Star Wars,’ Dies at 94
His voice can be heard for only a minute in “The Empire Strikes Back,” but it provided the…
Center for Art and Advocacy Opens Showcase for Formerly Incarcerated Artists
The nonprofit Center for Art and Advocacy, designed as a steppingstone to the art world, opens a public…
Duke Says ‘White Lotus’ Went ‘Too Far’ With School References
In a show that features an array of disturbing story lines, the actions — and wardrobe — of…
New A.I. Project Explores Mysteries of Delacroix, Master of Romanticism
Eric and Wendy Schmidt and the Sorbonne will fund a new program to digitize Delacroix’s papers and identify…
Angelina Jolie Wants to Pick Up Where Warhol and Basquiat Left Off
The actress is building a community of artists, thinkers and doers of all kinds, in a storied building…
‘Severance’ Fans Celebrate Season 2 Finale With Lumon Industries Cosplay and Waffles
“Severance” fans enjoyed waffles and Lumon Industries cosplay at a watch party hosted by two restaurants that appeared…
Fred Eversley, Sculptor of Otherworldly Discs, Is Dead at 83
With his engineering background, he thought about his work differently from how other artists did. His abiding interest…
Performa 2025 Biennial Announces New Commissions
Artists from around the world will converge in New York this fall for a program of live spectacles,…
‘Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light’ Review: No Century for Old Men
In the long-awaited sequel to “Wolf Hall,” Henry VIII’s royal fixer pays the price for success. (It’s his…
A Hare, a Fox, an Owl, a Snail: Animal Memoirs Are Going Wild
Books about writers’ dogs and cats are a literary staple. Now there’s a booming subset of memoirs about…
2 Books With Celebrity Cameos
A memoir of Greenwich Village; an Argentine story collection.
‘Severance’ Finale: Which Theories Were Correct?
Some fans correctly predicted some of the episode’s biggest revelations. But other mysteries remain, and many more were…
Finding This Party Was Half the Fun
At a fashion store hidden within Uzbekistan’s oldest market, artists gathered to celebrate the country’s inaugural Bukhara Biennial.
When the Walls Close In on the ‘Wolf Hall’ Saga
Viewers thrilled to the scheming Thomas Cromwell’s rise. Now, in the new TV series “The Mirror and the…
She May Be the Most Powerful Producer Working in Theater
Sonia Friedman has “created her own theater studio system,” balancing big properties like “Harry Potter” and “Stranger Things”…
‘Snow White’ Review: A Princess’s Progress
The new live-action version of Disney’s 1937 animated fairy tale has drawn (maddening) criticism for its casting and…
‘Amerikin’ Review: A White Supremacist’s Undoing: DNA
The protagonist of Chisa Hutchinson’s new play is proud of his racial heritage, until he gets some unexpected…
‘Modern Love’ Podcast: How I Decentered Men and Learned to Center Myself
Natasha Rothwell, a star of “The White Lotus,” on what it took to figure out what she wanted…
‘Ted Lasso’ Will Return for Season 4 on Apple TV+
Apple TV+ announced on Friday that the Emmy-winning comedy will return for a fourth season. Jason Sudeikis will…
Tituss Burgess in ‘Oh, Mary!’ Is Cole Escola’s Dream Come True
As Burgess prepares to step in to the hit Broadway comedy, he thinks he should have “spent more…
Trump Visits Kennedy Center for First Time Since Taking It Over
The president had harsh words for “Hamilton,” which canceled a planned tour there after his takeover, but seemed…
Louis Ballard, the ‘Father’ of Native American Composers, Hasn’t Gotten His Due
Louis W. Ballard paved the way for a booming generation of artists. But his works have been too…
Theater to Stream Now: ‘Beckett Briefs’ and One of Gavin Creel’s Last Shows
Also available for streaming: A masterful F. Murray Abraham in “Beckett Briefs,” and Christopher Walken and Susan Sarandon…
Van Gogh or Faux? Weeding Out Fakes Is Starting to Take a Toll.
Attributing a work to the artist generally requires authentication by the Van Gogh Museum, but lawsuits and an…
Trump Seeks More Sway in Picking Kennedy Center Honorees
The president, who recently had himself installed as the center’s chairman, has called a meeting of its board…
How ‘Severance’ Is Shifting the Work-Life Balance Narrative With Innies and Outies
As “Severance” nears the end of its second season, the show has created a “cultural moment” that is…
TEFAF Returns With Majesty in an Uncertain Market
The fair has a jewel of a 16th-century illuminated manuscript, and other museum-quality items, but fewer standouts over…
10 New Movies Our Critics Are Talking About This Week
Whether you’re a casual moviegoer or an avid buff, our reviewers think these films are worth knowing about.
John Feinstein, Who Wrote ‘A Season on the Brink,’ Dies at 69
A longtime columnist for The Washington Post, he also wrote dozens of books about basketball, baseball, tennis, golf,…
‘Long Bright River’ and ‘Dope Thief’: Drugs and Murder in Philly
“Long Bright River,” on Peacock, and “Dope Thief,” on Apple TV+, set stories of drugs, murder and broken…
Chair of National Endowment for the Humanities Leaves at Trump’s ‘Direction’
Shelly C. Lowe, a scholar of higher education and the first Native American to lead the agency, was…
5 Years After Covid Closed the Theaters, Audiences Are Returning
Broadway is almost back, and pop music tours and sports events are booming. But Hollywood, museums and other…
Larry Appelbaum, Who Found Jazz Treasure in the Archives, Dies at 67
He helped turn the Library of Congress into a leading center for research on the history of jazz,…
In the Cozy Game Wanderstop, Brewing Tea Can Be Tiring
The designer of The Stanley Parable is back with Wanderstop, full of despairing characters and musings about fatigue…
Striking Stage Crews Reach Agreement With Atlantic Theater
The deal will be scrutinized by New York’s other Off Broadway theaters, which the International Alliance of Theatrical…
‘Everybody’s Live With John Mulaney,’ Plus 6 Things to Watch on TV this Week
A live talk show comes to Netflix, Ringo Starr performs in Nashville and Amanda Seyfried plays a Philadelphia…
Athol Fugard, South African Playwright Who Dissected Apartheid, Dies at 92
In works that included “Blood Knot,” “Sizwe Banzi Is Dead” and “The Island,” he exposed the realities of…
Inside the Sean ’Diddy’ Combs Hotline: The Makings of a Mass Tort
From a low-slung building in Montana, a lawyer pursuing sex abuse complaints against the music mogul says his…
Gwen McCrae, 81, Dies; Singer Helped Open the Dance Floor to Disco
Originally a gospel singer, she went on to meld soulful melodies with dance-floor-friendly grooves on songs like the…
D’Wayne Wiggins, One Third of the R&B Group Tony! Toni! Toné!, Dies at 64
As a paragon of the New Jack Swing sound, the band recorded three platinum albums and a slew…
Uri Shulevitz, 89, Acclaimed Children’s Book Author and Illustrator, Dies
A Caldecott Medal winner, he turned childhood memories of fleeing the Nazis in Poland into magical stories.
Late Night Tackles Trump’s Tariff Tug-of-War
“Trump just backed away from those tariffs like it was a longtime friendship with Jeffrey Epstein,” Michael Kosta…
How a Shocking Act of Literary Vandalism Helped a Family Start Again
A cache of family documents led a journalist to discover the source of the wealth that allowed his…
All Signs Point to Democrats Being Hopeless, Michael Kosta Says
During President Trump’s speech, Democrats held “little paddles as if they were ready to give Mike Johnson a…
How Do You Preserve a Vanishing Music Scene?
Five recent books collect photographs, memories and ephemera from the hardcore band Agnostic Front, the mysterious dance artist…
Sean Baker’s Oscars Battle Cry (and Mine): Don’t Abandon the Big Screen
The director of the best picture winner, “Anora,” urged viewers to keep seeing films in theaters. Our critic…
My Favorite Concerts I Saw This Winter
Hear music from Father John Misty, Mustafa and other artists our critic caught onstage so far this year.
Late Night Recaps Zelensky’s Casual Friday at the White House
“I don’t see you asking Elon Musk if he owns a suit,” Seth Meyers said of the reporter…
John Casey, Novelist of Salty, Rough-Hewn Characters, Dies at 86
He won a National Book Award for “Spartina,” beating out novels by Amy Tan and E.L. Doctorow. A…
‘Deli Boys,’ Plus 9 Things to Watch on TV this Week
A new Hulu comedy premieres, “The Righteous Gemstones” are back and “The Traitors” wraps up its third season.
The 9 ‘White Lotus’ Characters We Keep Seeing Every Season
The exotic settings change from season to season in this HBO hit, but the characters stay the same.
My Red Carpet Quest: A Two-Year Search for Steve
A reporter, after several attempts, managed to pin down the man who makes the celebrated carpet for the…
David Johansen, Who Fronted the New York Dolls and More, Dies at 75
In the 1970s, he and the transgressive Dolls were proto-punk pioneers. He later refashioned himself as the pompadoured…
How Patina Miller, of Starz’s ‘Power’ Series, Spends Her Sundays
The Tony Award-winning actress fits in a long run before her daughter’s swim class and time in the…
I’m Obsessed With the Italo Disco Song in ‘The Brutalist’
Get ready for the Oscars with a deep dive into the duo behind the track, La Bionda, and…
Scattered Pills Found Near Body of Gene Hackman’s Wife as Inquiry Continues
The sheriff’s office in Santa Fe County, N.M., is investigating after the actor Gene Hackman, his wife and…
Gene Hackman, a Life in Pictures
A Hollywood superstar and two-time Oscar winner who stood out by blending in.
Desi Lydic: Trump Just ‘Put a Cover Charge on America’
“It’s $5 million to get in, but he’ll waive it if you bring in three hot girls with…
Why Are We So Obsessed With the Color Blue?
The color has an unshakable hold on musicians, artists and writers.
Jimmy Kimmel: ‘The Whole Country Is a Fyre Festival Right Now’
“I think it might be time to give the planet to the apes, because we’re finished,” Kimmel said…
7 New Songs You Should Hear Now
Hear new music from Doechii, Valerie June, Perfume Genius and others.
Late Night Laughs at DOGE’s Work Force Demand
“It’s like the government is being run by BuzzFeed,” Jimmy Kimmel said on Monday about Elon Musk’s work-tracking…
Drake and PartyNextDoor’s ‘Some Sexy Songs 4 U’ Is No. 1
Their collaborative album “Some Sexy Songs 4 U” opens atop the Billboard 200, unseating his foe Kendrick Lamar’s…
SAG Awards: Complete List of Winners
The thriller about choosing a new pope took home the top film prize, while Demi Moore and Timothée…
How to Watch the SAG Awards 2025: Date, Time and Streaming
In a wide-open best picture race, the awards, which are streaming on Netflix, could offer some clarity.
‘Running Point,’ Plus 5 Things to Watch on TV This Week
Kate Hudson stars as a basketball team executive in a new comedy on Netflix, and the Oscars air…