Anton van Dalen, Whose Art Examined an Evolving Neighborhood, Dies at 85
He traced the dramatic transformation of the Lower East Side from his building, where he lived for 50 years. He…
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Why the Runaways’ Jackie Fox Made a Rock ’n’ Roll Board Game
The teenage bassist of the Runaways cut her music career short in 1977. Rather than retell her story, she’s reimagined…
Judge Awards Schiele Drawing to Heirs of Merchant Killed by the Nazis
The drawing of Schiele’s wife was the focus of a trial at which three parties, all with Jewish roots, argued…
Museum of Jewish Heritage Is Using A.I. to Preserve Holocaust Survivors’ Stories
The Museum of Jewish Heritage is using artificial intelligence to create an installation where visitors can interact with people who…
Punkie Johnson Announces She Is Leaving ‘Saturday Night Live’
Johnson told a stand-up audience she was leaving “Saturday Night Live” before confirming her departure in an Instagram video the…
Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Next Project: A ‘Warriors’ Album With Eisa Davis
The recording, inspired by Walter Hill’s 1979 film about a gang making a perilous trek through New York City, will…
In Hawaii, Weaving New Life Into a Nearly Vanished Art Form
The age-old practice of turning tree leaves into mats has been revived on the islands. “It teaches you how to…
How to Teach a Horse to Dance
A dressage rider explains how she and her horse, Jagerbomb, made it to the Olympics.
‘Job’ Review: The Psychopath Will See You Now
A patient, a shrink and a gun are the raw ingredients of a chic, sadistic Broadway thriller.
Disney Comes for ‘Deadpool’
Making fun of schlocky, overwrought superhero movies used to be the Deadpool signature. But with “Deadpool & Wolverine,” and Disney’s…
‘Six Characters’ Review: Making the Case Against a White-Centric Theater
At Lincoln Center Theater, Phillip Howze’s daring new play offers a hefty critique but takes aim at more targets than…
How ‘House of the Dragon’ Turns Fiery Fantasy Into TV Reality
For the “Game of Thrones” prequel series, the producers had to figure out how to make the title beasts believably…
Robert Downey Jr. to Return to Marvel as Dr. Doom
The actor announced his return to Marvel’s superhero movie franchise five years after ending his long run as Iron Man.
A Comedy Critic Weighs In on Kamala Harris’s Laugh
The Trump campaign sees Harris’s laugh as a vulnerability to exploit. But far from a liability, it is one of…
Celebrities Support Plan to Reopen Upper West Side Movie Theater
Martin Scorsese, Ethan Hawke and John Turturro are all listed as advisers to a new proposal to buy the former…
A Guide to Every ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Cameo
Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman are the stars, but they get help from a host of actors you may know…
Opening Ceremony Misses the Boat
The Paris Games began with a new look and sparkled with Celine Dion. But the show suffered from bloat similar…
Billy Joel Brings Madison Square Garden Residency to an End
The singer and songwriter, 75, wrapped his decade-long residency at Madison Square Garden on Thursday night. Up next? A new…
Actors’ Union to Go on Strike Against Video Game Companies
The SAG-AFTRA union wants higher pay for the use of voices and images and protection from losing jobs to artificial…
‘Only the River Flows’ Review: A Spiraling Murder Investigation
In this Chinese police procedural, directed by Wei Shujun, solutions are murkier than they first appear.
Toumani Diabaté, Malian Master of the Kora, Is Dead at 58
He believed that music could transcend national borders set by colonialism and restore ancient ties, even as it embraced the…
‘Veep’ Comparisons Dominate Social Media as Biden Endorses Kamala Harris
After news broke that President Biden would endorse Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee, the internet was rife…
John Mayall, Pioneer of British Blues, Is Dead at 90
Mr. Mayall was best known for recruiting and polishing the talents of one gifted young lead guitarist after another, starting…
‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ to Compete at Venice Film Festival
Pedro Almodóvar’s first English-language feature and new movies from Luca Guadagnino and Pablo Larraín will also debut at this year’s…
Duke Fakir, Last Surviving Member of the Four Tops, Dies at 88
He sang tenor on hits like “Standing in the Shadow of Love,” “Reach Out, I’ll Be There” and “I Can’t…
‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2, Episode 6 Recap: The Black Queen’s Gambit
Rhaenyra sends a gift to the common people of King’s Landing. There may be some strings attached.
Cheng Pei Pei, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon Actor, Dies
She starred in kung fu movies from the modern origins of the form in midcentury Hong Kong to the worldwide…
Bernice Johnson Reagon, a Musical Voice for Civil Rights, Is Dead at 81
A singer, composer, curator and founder of the vocal group Sweet Honey in the Rock, she provided a gospel soundtrack…
Before the Alec Baldwin Trial’s End, 2 Jurors Had Doubts About His Guilt
When the judge threw out the case, the jurors said, they had doubts that Mr. Baldwin was guilty of involuntary…
2 Los Angeles Novels as Stylish and Wild as the City Itself
Elizabeth Stromme’s noir about a writer for hire; Karen Tei Yamashita’s magic realist dystopia.
How Real Is the Science in ‘Twisters’?
The original ‘Twister’ ushered in a new era of fascination with tornadoes. Its follow-up may have even bigger ambitions.
These Sculptures Changed What Art Could Be, Then Changed Themselves
Eva Hesse’s latex and fiberglass pieces from the late 1960s have been reunited from five institutions. Their rapid deterioration makes…
The ‘Newhart’ Finale Is One of Bob Newhart’s Crowning Achievements
The finale has become so famous in part because it offered a rare moment of real surprise from a taped…
Benj Pasek and Justin Paul Approach EGOT After ‘Only Murders’ Nod
The hit Hulu comedy moved the action to Broadway for Season 3, which in turn helped the songwriting duo inch…
Emmy Nominations Highlights: ‘Shogun’ Gets Most Nods While ‘The Bear’ Sets a Record
“Shogun” landed 25 nominations and “The Bear” 23, the most for a comedy in a single year. HBO fell to…
Ruth Westheimer, the Sex Therapist Known as Dr. Ruth, Dies at 96
Frank and funny, the taboo-breaking therapist said things on television and radio that would have been shocking coming from almost…
What to Know About ‘Hillbilly Elegy,’ Film Based on JD Vance’s Memoir
The 2020 film generally follows the book about the Republican vice presidential nominee’s formative years. But there are significant differences.
18 Artists to Star at New J.F.K. Terminal
Terminal 6 at Kennedy International Airport will feature work by Charles Gaines, Barbara Kruger and more. Developers of new terminals…
Anthea Sylbert, Costume Designer Who Became a Producer, Dies at 84
Her career unfolded in three phases: as the creator of costumes for movies like “Chinatown,” as a studio executive and…
‘You Think, So You Can Dance?’ Science Is on It.
The emerging field of dance neuroscience is finding that dance, with its multifaceted demands, engages the mind as intensively as…
France’s Army Is Singing for Ukraine
The Choir of the French Army will join the Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra in Paris to show support for Ukraine in…
Alec Baldwin Still Faces ‘Rust’ Lawsuits After Trial Is Dismissed
The possibility of a manslaughter conviction is over, but Mr. Baldwin has been accused of negligence in lawsuits related to…
Richard Simmons, Exercise and Fitness Personality, Dies at 76
With his exuberant can-do spirit, Mr. Simmons appealed to a wide following to get moving with exercise videos like “Sweatin’…
Keeping the Lights on at the Met Museum Is an Art in Itself
A look behind the scenes at the illumination of the pieces on display. The so-called lampers strike a delicate balance…
Alec Baldwin Manslaughter Trial in ‘Rust’ Shooting Dismissed Over Evidence
The involuntary manslaughter case against Mr. Baldwin fell apart after an envelope of ammunition that the prosecution had not shown…
6 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.
New York Philharmonic Chief Abruptly Steps Down Amid Tensions
Gary Ginstling, the orchestra’s president and chief executive, is leaving after just a year on the job.
‘Touch’ Review: An Old-School Tear-Jerker, With a Twist
An Icelandic widower revisits London, the site of his first romance, in this film from Baltasar Kormakur.
What to Know About Alec Baldwin’s Trial Over the ‘Rust’ Movie Shooting
The actor is accused of involuntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of the cinematographer on the film “Rust.” He has…
Megan Moroney Sings a Message About Messy 20-Something Life: It’s OK.
The rising country star writes about disastrous love and learning big lessons with charm, wit and solid hooks. Her new…
Jury Is Selected in Alec Baldwin’s ‘Rust’ Shooting Trial
Mr. Baldwin, who was charged with involuntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer, has pleaded not guilty.
Music Catalog Giant Hipgnosis Is Sold, and Merck Mercuriadis Exits
Six years ago, an outspoken music executive named Merck Mercuriadis kicked off a new wave of dealmaking in the industry…
Russian Playwright and Theater Director Are Convicted of ‘Justifying Terrorism’
A Russian military court found a playwright and a theater director guilty of “justifying terrorism” on Monday, sentencing them to…
Jesse Darling Won the Turner Prize. But Does He Still Want to Be an Artist?
A few years ago, the English artist Jesse Darling was standing in the vegetable aisle of a grocery store when…
Weeks After Alice Munro’s Death, Daughter Tells of Dark Family Secret
“I also wanted this story, my story, to become part of the stories people tell about my mother,” Skinner continued.…
Jon Landau, Producer of ‘Titanic’ and ‘Avatar,’ Dies at 63
Jon Landau, an Oscar-winning producer and longtime collaborator of the director James Cameron who helped bring to life three of…
The Tennis Podcast That Champions, and Hosts, Black Pros
Christopher Eubanks (No. 62) has also been on the podcast, as well as coaches and family members of rising talents,…
‘Freaks and Geeks,’ Reconsidered by a Fan Who’s a Dad Now
A longtime “Freaks and Geeks” fan reconsiders what it means to be one of the cool kids.
Paal Enger, Who Stole Munch’s ‘The Scream,’ Is Dead at 57
Paal Enger, a rising prospect for a celebrated Norwegian soccer club who traded a game that he loved for another…
5 Children’s Movies to Stream Now
One night inside their home in Japan, Professor Sato (voiced by Gedde Watanabe) tells his young, baseball-loving son Kenji (Hiro…
‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2, Episode 3 Recap: Let’s Talk
Did Alicent truly believe that Viserys was talking about their son? Or was that merely what she wished to believe?…
‘Mother, Couch’ Review: The Family That Stays Together
In a furniture store devoid of customers, an elderly matriarch, referred to only as “Mother” and played by Ellen Burstyn,…
Audrey Flack, Creator of Vibrant Photorealist Art, Dies at 93
She painted and sculpted, but she was best known for her oversized still lifes, painted from photographs and crowded with…
The Man Behind the Minions
The Minions themselves have also become ubiquitous beyond the films: omnipresent as licensed merchandise, theme park rides, TikTok trends and…
‘Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F’ Review: It’s Busted
In “Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F,” the Detroit detective Axel Foley (Eddie Murphy) is no longer the fast, young cop…
June Leaf, Artist Who Explored the Female Form, Dies at 94
June Leaf, a painter and sculptor whose exploration of the female form, by turns whimsical, graceful or ominous, paved the…
Shay Youngblood, Influential Black Author and Playwright, Dies at 64
Shay Youngblood, a novelist and playwright whose works about her upbringing by a churchgoing cohort of “Big Mamas” and her…
Shania Twain, Officially a ‘Legend’
On a recent Friday, Shania Twain rode a horse through rural terrain in Alberta, Canada, helping a neighbor relocate a…
Review: ‘Robeson’ Illuminates a Titanic Artist and Activist
“God gave me the voice that people want to hear,” Paul Robeson, the great African American singer, actor and activist,…
What Does Anxiety Look Like? How Pixar Created the ‘Inside Out 2’ Villain
“Inside Out 2” delivers a fresh crop of emotions for Riley, the film’s 13-year-old protagonist, who begins the story at…
Paul Sperry, Tenor Who Specialized in American Song, Dies at 90
Paul Sperry, a tenor who championed little-known American art song and spiky contemporary works, and was praised for his incisive…
Martin Mull, Comic Actor Who Starred in ‘Mary Hartman,’ Dies at 80
Martin Mull, the comedic actor, musician and artist who gained widespread attention in the 1970s in shows such as “Mary…
Mikhail Baryshnikov on Leaving Everything Behind
On the night of June 29, 1974, after a performance with a touring Bolshoi Ballet troupe in downtown Toronto, Mikhail…
Stream These 9 Movies Before They Leave Netflix in July
‘Fatal Attraction’ (July 31) Stream it here. This erotic thriller from Adrian Lyne was one of the most successful pictures…
‘A Family Affair’ Review: A Rom-Com With a Third Wheel
Joey King is a bit of a unicorn: a genuine movie star brought into being by Netflix. As far as…
Amsterdam Museum to Return a Matisse Work Sold Under Duress in World War II
The Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam says it will return an Henri Matisse painting that has been in its collection since…
Russell Morash, ‘This Old House’ and ‘The French Chef’ Producer, Dies at 88
Russell Morash, a public television producer and director who helped turn a cookbook author, Julia Child, into America’s chef and…
Celine Dion Can Only Be Herself
“When a girl loves her shoes, she always makes them fit,” Dion says, imparting the wisdom of a true diva.…
A Wax Statue of Lincoln Melted Into a Meme
What do you call a wax replica of a former president during an oppressive heat wave? A punchline waiting to…
‘Babylon Berlin’ Is Back. Here’s What You Need to Know.
Over the years, the lavish German noir detective series “Babylon Berlin” has required patience from its American viewers. First, fans…
‘The Lion King’ at 30: Jason Weaver Sang for Simba but Few Knew It
Weaver went on to co-star in the sitcom “Smart Guy,” sing on Chingy’s 2004 hit “One Call Away” and steadily…
Bad Bunny, Maluma and More Headline Vogue World in Paris
On Sunday evening, in honor of International Olympic Day and just before the couture shows began, Anna Wintour, the editor…
Jeremy Tepper, Alt-Country Impressario, Dies at 60
Jeremy Tepper, who over a long and varied career as a journalist, singer, label owner and radio producer championed the…
“Inside Out 2” Understands How Anxiety Effects Me
At the climax of Pixar’s “Inside Out 2,” Riley, a freshly pubescent teen with a gaggle of new personified emotions,…
Heat Wave Doesn’t Stop Mermaid Parade on Coney Island
Dolly McDermott and her mother, Patricia McDermott, were making their way along Surf Avenue on Coney Island shortly after noon…
What if an Earthling and Someone From Outer Space Became Pen Pals?
U.S. World Business Arts Lifestyle Opinion Audio Games Cooking Wirecutter The Athletic After a chance encounter, an extragalactic being and…
Taylor Wily, ‘Hawaii Five-0’ and ‘Forgetting Sarah Marshall’ Actor, Dies at 56
“I won a case of Spam and some rice, and that was it, I was into sumo,” Mr. Wily said…
How Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour Might Affect Europe’s Economy
It’s not just Taylor Swift fans keeping a close eye on her Eras Tour dates. One of Europe’s most prominent…
Barbara Gladstone, 89, Dies; Art Dealer With Global Reach and a Personal Touch
Barbara Gladstone, an art dealer whose eye for spotting talent and knack for nurturing it helped her to build one…
From the Darién Gap to ‘The Great Dictator’
Some common jobs of recent Venezuelan migrants in New York: delivering meals or washing dishes; cleaning house or minding children.…
The Careful Crafting of Austin Butler
Butler wore a pale blue button-up the same color as his striking eyes and a vintage baseball cap touting the…
Land Art in Malibu Gets a Second Chance
Lita Albuquerque made a strange sort of painting in 1978 that changed her course as an artist. An abstract painter…
‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2 Premiere: What Was That Ending About?
This article contains major spoilers for the Season 2 premiere of HBO’s “House of the Dragon.” It may not be…
A Hungarian Rapper’s Bandwagon Gets an Unlikely New Rider
The 22-year-old rapper is so popular — he recently held three sold-out concerts at Hungary’s largest stadium — that even…
What ‘Inside Out 2’ Teaches Us About Anxiety
At the end of “Inside Out,” the 2015 Pixar movie about the emotional life of a girl named Riley, a…
Tony Lo Bianco, ‘French Connection’ Actor, Dies at 87
Tony Lo Bianco, an actor whose film roles included villains in “The French Connection” and “The Honeymoon Killers” and whose…
A New Opera Mashes Up Monteverdi and W.E.B. Du Bois
Morality takes a hike in Claudio Monteverdi’s final opera, “L’Incoronazione di Poppea.” Bold in its satire and explicit in its…
Art Basel Opens to Safe Sales and Fears of a Weaker Market
The international art trade faced a crunch moment in Switzerland this week. Art Basel, the world’s biggest and most prestigious…
The Miniature Secrets of Championship Rings
As sports fans enjoy the legacy-defining moments of this month’s N.B.A. finals and Stanley Cup finals, Jason Arasheben is studying…
Officials Condemn Protest Outside Exhibit Memorializing Oct. 7 Victims
Hundreds of people protested against Israel on Monday night outside an exhibition in Lower Manhattan that commemorates the more than…
‘Presumed Innocent’ Review: Jake Gyllenhaal Steps In for Harrison Ford
David E. Kelley, the veteran television writer who created the “Presumed Innocent” series, has the opposite temperament from Pakula —…
How ‘The Outsiders’ Staged a Broadway Fight Club
In a park, at night, as a train screams nearby, the teenagers punch, kick and grapple. They roll over and…
The Constant Metamorphosis of Nona Hendryx
She once called the song, a No. 1 hit in 1975, “catchy, corny and commercial,” but loved the way it…
What’s on TV This Week: Celine Dion and the Stanley Cup Finals
For those who still enjoy a cable subscription, here is a selection of cable and network TV shows, movies and…
The Animosity Tour and Other Promotional Movie Campaigns We Love
In the 1999 rom-com “Notting Hill,” the sheepish bookseller played by Hugh Grant goes to a hotel expecting a date…
Howard University Votes to Revoke Sean Combs’s Honorary Degree
Howard University announced on Friday that it would revoke an honorary degree that was awarded to the hip-hop mogul Sean…
Jürgen Moltmann, Who Reconciled Religion With Suffering, Dies at 98
Jürgen Moltmann, who drew on his searing experiences as a German soldier during World War II to construct transformative ideas…
Pat Sajak Bids Farewell to ‘Wheel of Fortune’: ‘The Time Has Come to Say Goodbye’
On Friday night, Pat Sajak said goodbye to “Wheel of Fortune,” expressing gratitude to the countless viewers who had tuned…
Andy Cohen, Fran Lebowitz and Others Gather for Little Island Performance
“It’s a miracle on the water,” the actress Candice Bergen said, gazing at a grove of trees on Thursday evening…
Jennifer Lopez and Black Keys Tour Cancellations Raise Questions for Industry
For the concert business, 2023 was a champagne-popping year. The worst of the pandemic comfortably in the rearview, shows big…
30 Shows to Watch This Summer
It’s dangerous to draw conclusions before all the evidence is in, but a long look at the roster of new…
Erich Anderson, Actor in ‘Friday the 13th’ and ‘Felicity,’ Dies at 67
The actor Erich Anderson, known for his breakout role in the “Friday the 13th” franchise and recurring appearances on television…
Zack Winokur Leads an Arts Reboot at Little Island
What really sets the theater apart, though, is its programming of world premiere after world premiere by top-shelf artists. Behind…
Alec and Hilaria Baldwin and Their 7 Children Get a Reality TV Series
Speaking with Alec Baldwin on her podcast last year, the talk show host Kelly Ripa made a pitch for him…
Margo Guryan Died in 2021. Her Music Keeps Getting Rediscovered.
After college she signed a publishing deal with John Lewis’s MJQ, a premier home for jazz writers, and worked as…
Brother Marquis, Member of Rap Group 2 Live Crew, Dies
Brother Marquis, the rapper and member of the Miami hip-hop group 2 Live Crew, whose sexually explicit lyrics prompted a…
‘Hacks’ Showrunners Explain that Final Twist
This interview includes spoilers for the season finale of “Hacks.” “Hacks,” the Max comedy about a famous (and somewhat infamous)…
What’s on TV This Week: Lots of Bravo and ‘Fantasma’
For those who still enjoy a cable subscription, here is a selection of cable and network TV shows, movies and…
Anatomy of a Success Story: How One Artist Broke Through
Each year in the art world, lesser-known artists percolate into public consciousness — most obviously at auctions like those that…
‘Sugar’ Actress Kirby on the Only Album She Really Needs
When Kirby accepted the role of Ruby — a Bondish M-meets-Q foil to a Los Angeles private detective played by…
Sam Butcher, Who Gave the World Precious Moments, Dies at 85
Sam Butcher, the soft-spoken artist whose doe-eyed, pastel-hued porcelain Precious Moments figurines ignited a global collecting frenzy and made him…
The Man Behind the Muppets
The documentary “Jim Henson Idea Man,” from Ron Howard, explains how the puppeteer was inspired by felt, feathers and the…
‘Furiosa’ | Anatomy of a Scene
new video loaded: ‘Furiosa’ | Anatomy of a Scene transcript Back transcript ‘Furiosa’ | Anatomy of a Scene The director…
Going Behind the Scenes of ‘Popcast (Deluxe)’
Times Insider explains who we are and what we do and delivers behind-the-scenes insights into how our journalism comes together.…
‘The Dead Don’t Hurt’ Review: A Foursquare Western From Viggo Mortensen
In making an honest go at reviving the movie western, Viggo Mortensen — who directed, wrote and stars in “The…
Richard Ellis, ‘Poet Laureate’ of Deep-Sea Creatures, Dies at 86
Richard Ellis, a polymath of marine life whose paintings, books and museum installations — especially the life-size blue whale at…
Amid Orchestral Waves, the Sound of Cultures Conversing
Eleven members of Steiger Butte Drum sat in a circle around a large elk-hide drum at the front of the…
Wu-Tang Clan Album ‘Once Upon a Time in Shaolin’ Will Be Played in Tasmania
A decade ago, the Wu-Tang Clan issued a sole copy of a CD-only album, secured it in an engraved nickel…
The ‘Home Alone’ House Is for Sale (Booby Traps Not Included)
One of the most famous movie residences is for sale. The “Home Alone” house, in the Chicago suburbs, is on…
‘Bluets’ Review: This Maggie Nelson Adaptation Is All About the Vibes
When the Royal Court Theater in London announced it was staging an adaptation of Maggie Nelson’s prose poem memoir “Bluets,”…
Harry Hamlin Got Into Gardening Because of ‘The Martian’
The actor Harry Hamlin pronounces “Bolognese” the way Italians do, with the final “e” enunciated. His niece, the chef Renee…
TikTok’s Latest Trend Has Parents Dancing Like It’s the ’80s
TikTok can add a new skill to its résumé: disco time machine. The social platform, normally populated with an endless…
Richard Sherman, Songwriter of Many Spoonfuls of Sugar, Dies at 95
He and his brother, Robert, teamed up to write the songs for “Mary Poppins” and other Disney classics. They also…
Amateur Historians Heard Tales of a Lost Tudor Palace. Then, They Dug It Up.
For generations, residents of Collyweston — a village in central England snuggled up against the River Welland — passed down…
10 Artists on Living and Creating Through Grief
When Jesmyn Ward was writing her 2013 book, “Men We Reaped,” she could feel the presence of her brother, who…
‘Doctor Who’ Episode 4 Recap: Now You See Her
Season 1, Episode 4: ‘73 Yards’ Let’s get the easy bit out of the way. “73 Yards” is not just…
Brooke Shields Elected President of Labor Union Actors’ Equity
Brooke Shields, the model-turned-actor who has starred in films, television and onstage, has been elected as the next president of…
Graduation’s Pomp Goes On, No Matter the Circumstance
Recycled robes, processional marches, silver pens from Tiffany: It is graduation season in America. May brings a nationwide festival of…
‘Sight’ Review: An Eye Doctor’s (Inner) Journey From China
Ming Wang, the real-life physician whose biography is the basis for this fictional feature, is a Nashville-based ophthalmologist whose degree…
‘The Hunt for Gollum’ Is Announced, Then ‘Lord of the Rings’ Fan Film Disappears
But YouTube denied the appeal. So, like eagles over Mordor, the Ringers, as the fans are known, swooped in. They…
Kit Connor and Rachel Zegler Headline Broadway ‘Romeo and Juliet’
Rachel Zegler has already played a Juliet-inspired figure, starring as Maria in the 2021 film adaptation of “West Side Story.”…
Sean Combs Accused of Sexual Assault in New Lawsuit
A former model filed a lawsuit on Tuesday accusing the hip-hop mogul Sean Combs of forcing her to perform oral…
‘Outer Range’ Is a Dizzying Sci-Fi Drama, With Buffalo
Season 1 of “Outer Range,” on Amazon, was intriguing and unsatisfying — lush, expansive and compelling, but also marred by…
Review: In ‘Three Houses,’ a Dark Karaoke Night of the Soul
It’s only fitting that a bar, replete with liquor and raised like an altar, presides over Dave Malloy’s “Three Houses,”…
The Best of ‘S.N.L.’: Season 49’s Most Memorable Moments
Season 49 of “Saturday Night Live” is barely in the history books, and everyone seems ready to turn the page…
Sean Combs Apologizes After Video Shows Him Assaulting Cassie
Two days after CNN published video footage showing him striking, kicking and dragging his former girlfriend, Sean Combs posted a…
Sean Combs Apologizes After Video Shows Him Assaulting Cassie
Two days after CNN published video footage showing him striking, kicking and dragging his former girlfriend, Sean Combs posted a…
Alice Stewart, a CNN Political Commentator, Dies at 58
Alice Stewart, a Republican strategist and political commentator on CNN, has died. She was 58. Her death was announced by…
Phil Wiggins, Virtuoso of the Blues Harmonica, Dies at 69
Phil Wiggins, a harmonica player of such range that he could make his instrument sound like a clarinet one minute,…
Avett Brothers Musical, ‘Swept Away,’ to Open on Broadway This Fall
“Swept Away,” a new musical featuring songs by the Americana band the Avett Brothers, is planning to open on Broadway…
Action Movies to Stream Now: ‘Midnight,’ ‘The Childe’ and More
‘13 Bombs’ Stream it on Netflix. The espionage action-thriller “13 Bombs” acutely blends quick back-stabbing with big explosions. In the…
‘Terraces’ Review: A Stunning Tragedy Revisits the Paris Terror Attacks
Outdoor cafe terraces are part and parcel of the Parisian way of life — ready meeting points for socializing and…
Review: Lise Davidsen Achieves Strauss’s Ideal in ‘Salome’
Richard Strauss’s criteria for the ideal interpreter of his opera “Salome” have haunted the piece for the better part of…
Review: In ‘Invasive Species,’ the Acting Bug Bites, Dramatically
Maia Novi’s “Invasive Species” is being marketed as an outrageous dark comedy, but it’s a quieter play than that: about…
King Charles III Unveils First Official Painted Portrait Since Coronation
King Charles III on Tuesday unveiled the first official painted portrait of himself since his coronation just over a year…
Darren Criss to Return to Broadway as a Robot in Love
Darren Criss, who parlayed a breakout role on “Glee” into a multifaceted career in television, theater and music, will return…
Zendaya for $200? ‘Jeopardy!’ Plans to Stream a Pop Culture Spinoff
“Jeopardy!” has long been ruled primarily by broadcast TV. As a staid, reliable quiz show that had the same host…
David Sanborn, Saxophonist Who Defied Pigeonholing, Dies at 78
David Sanborn, whose fiery alto saxophone flourishes earned him six Grammy Awards, eight gold albums and a platinum one, and…
How ‘Law & Order: SVU,’ ‘NCIS’ and ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Have Kept Fans Hooked
“There’s a sense of reward if you figure it out, but there’s also a sense of reward if you don’t,”…
In ‘The Big Cigar,’ a Black Panther Stars in a Fake Movie
When the movie producer Bert Schneider met the Black Panther Party leader Huey P. Newton, he swooned. Schneider, who had…
‘Saturday Night Live’ Wishes You a Happy Mother’s Day
Sorry, dads: Because your holiday doesn’t come until June, when “Saturday Night Live” is in reruns, you don’t get anything…
Nemo Wins the Eurovision Song Contest for Switzerland
The run-up to this Saturday’s Eurovision Song Contest final in Malmo, Sweden, was unusually tense and anguished, with months of…
Eurovision Disqualifies Joost Klein Hours Before Final
Just hours before this year’s Eurovision Song Contest final was scheduled to begin in Malmo, Sweden, on Saturday, the glitzy…
‘Doctor Who’ Season Premiere Recap: Back in the Groove
Season 1, Episodes 2 and 3: ‘Space Babies’ and ‘The Devil’s Chord’ Russell T Davies, the showrunner for the new…
Book Bans Are Surging in Florida. So Lauren Groff Opened a Bookstore.
On a recent Sunday, Lauren Groff got out of bed at three in the morning, jolted by a mix of…
Woman Who Says She Inspired ‘Baby Reindeer’ Character Denies Stalking
As the surprise success of “Baby Reindeer,” the Netflix drama about a comedian and his stalker, has highlighted the complications…
With Animal Well, the YouTuber Dunkey Goes From Critic to Salesman
Now Dunkey, whose real name is Jason Gastrow, is hoping to parlay his 14-year rise as an entertaining critic into…
Homeowners Who Planned to Demolish Marilyn Monroe House Sue Los Angeles
The owners of the house where Marilyn Monroe last lived and died are suing the city of Los Angeles over…
Neil Portnow Accuser Asks Court to Dismiss Her Sexual Assault Lawsuit
A woman who filed a lawsuit accusing Neil Portnow, the former head of the Grammy Awards, of drugging and raping…
A Land Artist’s Work Evades Demolition
A work of environmental art by Mary Miss has evaded demolition — for now. A judge in the U.S. District…
Joel Conarroe, ‘Hub of the New York Literary Wheel,’ Dies at 89
Joel Conarroe, a celebrated arts administrator and professor who headed the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation for nearly two decades…
Laurent Cantet Is Dead at 63: His Films Explored France’s Undersides
Laurent Cantet, an eminent director who made penetrating films about the prickly undersides of French life and society, died on…
Review: ‘The Hours’ Returns to the Met Opera With Its Stars
Kevin Puts’s “The Hours,” which had its stage premiere at the Metropolitan Opera last season and returned for its first…
Madonna Performs Massive Free Concert in Rio
When Madonna stepped out onto the mammoth stage constructed on Rio de Janeiro’s Copacabana Beach on Saturday night in a…
With ‘All Fours,’ Miranda July Experiments in Fiction and in Life
It was not exactly urgent to get the rug, but the larger question the rug had to answer was urgent…
Frank Stella, Towering Artist and Master of Reinvention, Dies at 87
Frank Stella, whose laconic pinstripe “black paintings” of the late 1950s closed the door on Abstract Expressionism and pointed the…
2 Books for Rebels – The New York Times
Dear readers, Nowadays, nothing is more conventional than defying convention. Everyone from tech billionaires to hack politicians claims to be…
C.J. Sansom, Mystery Novelist Drawn to Tudor England, Dies at 71
“Oh, goody! An 800-page novel about the peasant uprisings of 1549!” Marilyn Stasio, the longtime mystery and crime reviewer for…
On Dua Lipa’s ‘Radical Optimism,’ Romance Is Everything
Romance is a blast on Dua Lipa’s third album, “Radical Optimism.” It’s a thumping, reverberating, woofer-rattling, arena-scale sensation, something to…
‘Unfrosted: The Pop-Tarts Story’ Review: A Sweet Jerry Seinfeld Comedy
Pop-Tarts were invented over four hectic months in 1964. Jerry Seinfeld has been developing jokes about them for over 10…
Universal Music Artists Will Return to TikTok
TikTok and Universal Music Group have reached a new licensing deal, ending a three-month stalemate that had blocked songs from…
2 Players Sue N.Y. Philharmonic, Saying They Were Wrongfully Suspended
Two New York Philharmonic players sued the orchestra on Wednesday, saying they had been wrongfully suspended after a recent magazine…
A Brief Tour of Pop Music’s Caffeine Addiction
Dear listeners, A few weeks ago in our Friday feature the Playlist, I recommended a bubbly new single by the…
Highlights From the 2024 Tony Nominations: ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ and ‘Stereophonic’ Earn Most Nods
The day of the Tony Award nominations is like college acceptance day a bit earlier in the spring, but on…
Tony Awards Nominations 2024: The Complete List
Nominations for the 77th Tony Awards were announced on Tuesday. Here’s who made the list.
Blue Ivy Carter to Join Beyoncé in ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’
Blue Ivy Carter will be joining her mother, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, in the movie musical “Mufasa: The Lion King,” which is…
A Starry Cast Navigates ‘Uncle Vanya’ and ‘Every Emotion Under the Sun’
Broadway shows usually come with a back story about the yearslong slog it took to get them there. Not so…
‘Harlequin, Refined by Love’ Review: A French Showman’s First Steps
A dozen or so lightbulbs — all hanging from the ceiling, at eye level with the cast — frame scenes…
Pope’s Visit to Art Exhibition in Prison Is a First for Venice Biennale
Landing by helicopter at a women’s prison where the Vatican has mounted its pavilion for the Venice Biennale international art…
Andrew Davis, 80, Dies; Renowned Conductor Who Championed Britain’s Music
Complex 20th-century scores like Stravinsky’s 1946 Symphony in Three Movements held no terrors for him. A 2022 recording with the…
2 Memoirs by Poets – The New York Times
Dear readers, Not long ago at a book party (yes, they still exist), I fell into conversation with a well-known…
Ancient Female Ballplayer from Huasteca Region on Exhibit
The six-foot woman, carved in pale stone, wears a peaked headdress, circular earrings and the wide hip belt and kneepads…
Disney Scrapped ‘The Spiderwick Chronicles.’ Roku Saved It.
Last summer, the writer and producer Aron Eli Coleite was on holiday in Las Vegas with his wife when he…
Review: Jessica Lange Stars in Paula Vogel’s ‘Mother Play’
The characters age perhaps more than 40 years in the play’s 105 minutes. Another actress as Phyllis might have done…
From Bananas as Art to Bullets: Maurizio Cattelan’s Got a Gun Show
“They’re works that take on a different weight being shown in New York,” the show’s curator, Francesco Bonami, commented by…
Review: Steve Carell as the 50-Year-Old Loser in a Comic ‘Uncle Vanya’
Why is it called “Uncle Vanya”? All the man does is mope, mope harder, try to do something other than…
What Directors Love About Nicole Kidman
“We come to this place for magic,” Nicole Kidman says in the well-known AMC Theaters preshow advertisement. And who could…
‘Mary Jane’ Review: When Parenting Means Intensive Care
Soon after Alex was born at 25 weeks, with multiple catastrophic disorders, Mary Jane’s husband, unable to cope, fled their…
Britain Memorializes a Queen, With Smiles and Bronze Corgis
It looked like a corgi convention. On Sunday afternoon in Oakham, a quaint English market town, hundreds of local residents…
‘Blair Witch Project’ Actors Push for Retroactive Royalties
The creative team behind the 1999 hit horror film “The Blair Witch Project” is calling for increased retroactive compensation for…