How to Watch the Olympics of the Piano World

The International Chopin Piano Competition is entering its final round, with performances that attract millions of viewers.

Patricia Arquette Likes to Get Dirty When She Makes Art

“It’s part of the process to me,” said the Oscar and Emmy winner, now starring in the true-crime drama “Murdaugh: Death in the Family.”

Can Taylor Swift Be an Underdog and the Biggest Pop Star on Earth?

Feelings of persecution have long driven Swift’s most powerful songwriting. But even as fans and critics dinged her latest album, her numbers continue to explode.

Landscape or Architecture? They Boldly Blur Boundaries

Marion Weiss and Michael Manfredi, married partners, discover expressive possibilities by sculpting landscapes that shape buildings.

Amid the A.I. Deluge, What Counts as Art? Ask the Curators.

While some art institutions are eagerly engaging artificial intelligence, others are less enthusiastic.

China Institute Gallery Turns a Setback Into an ‘Urgent’ Contemporary Showcase

A last-minute cancellation led the nonprofit to pull together a timely new exhibition of contemporary Chinese works in just a few months.

The Morgan Presents Renoir As We’ve Never Seen Him Before

The new show focuses on the famed Impressionist’s works on paper. Were they masterpieces? Less than? That is for visitors to decide.

The ‘Obamalisk’ Rises on Chicago’s South Side

A look inside Barack Obama’s “living, breathing cultural and gathering space” (with an N.B.A.-size basketball court). Not everyone is cheering.

Saif Azzuz Explores Water, Fire and Family in the Bayou and the Bay

This California-based artist sees art as a community endeavor, and the land as a relative to be cared for.

A Man Behind Impressionism Gains Favor in Denver

The 19th-century artist Camille Pissarro inspired others who became far more famous than he was, but many admirers say he was equally accomplished. An upcoming exhibition makes the case.

Museum of the African Diaspora Forges Ahead

Even as race-conscious cultural programming is under attack, this San Francisco museum is celebrating its 20th anniversary with an ambitious show exploring Blackness and the cosmos.

The Met’s 20 Scariest Artworks: Can You Find Them?

For this Halloween scavenger hunt, we scoured this encyclopedic museum for the most haunting works, bloody details and hidden meanings.

Review: At Ballet Theater, Tharp Comes to Push and Conquer

American Ballet Theater opened its season with an all-Twyla Tharp program, featuring her first dance for the company, “Push Comes to Shove,” and the for-the-ages “Bach Partita.”

The Secret Weapon of ‘S.N.L.’ Finally Gets the Spotlight

A documentary about the writer Jim Downey is streaming just as he can be seen in “One Battle After Another” and a new Tim Robinson series.

Brandi Carlile Climbed Music’s Peak. Then She Had to Start Over.

After a whirlwind six years of working with icons and curating her own festival, the singer and songwriter was alone with her work, in search of a fresh spark.

Looking at the Unseeable With Gerhard Richter

A vast retrospective in Paris brings together six decades of work by the 93-year-old German artist.

How Ace Frehley Made ‘New York Groove’ His Own

The Kiss guitarist, who died on Thursday at 74, scored his only Top 20 solo hit with a cover that’s endured for decades.

Baek Sehee, Korean Writer Who Bared Her Struggles With Depression, Dies at 35

She turned recorded sessions with her therapist into a best-selling memoir, helping to normalize conversations around mental health in South Korea.

A Soprano’s Decade at the Met, Capped With a Thrilling High Note

Nadine Sierra started at the Metropolitan Opera with promise. Watch as she turns into a full-fledged star.

Nightmares So Charming You’ll Want to Bring a Friend

Little Nightmares III is tastefully morbid, with its clever cooperative puzzles unfolding in a desert, candy factory, carnival and asylum.

On ‘Abbott Elementary,’ Tyler James Williams Shows His Work

A former child actor, Williams endured some fallow young adult years to emerge as a skillful, likable performer and director on this ABC sitcom.

Two Exhibitions Celebrate Chicago’s Latino Communities

The Chicago History Museum will explore the heritage and traditions of Latinos, and the National Museum of Mexican Art will trace the role of Mexicans in railway work.

At the Detroit Institute of Arts, an Attempt to Make Connections

An exhibition of works by contemporary Native American artists is meant to show ties between ancestors, teachings, values, stories, the future and one another.

Bringing the Portland Art Museum Back to Life

In Portland, as in other cities and towns across America, art institutions have sought revivals — or even recreations.

We All Know Grandma Moses, Right? But Not Fully, It Seems

This famous commercial artist loved by millions never got the critical acclaim she probably deserved. A museum looks to change that.

Atlanta’s High Museum Charts the Mystical Art of Minnie Evans

The nationally touring retrospective is the culmination of a rising tide of interest in female artists who cited visions as a source of inspiration.

Trump’s Dinner for Ballroom Donors Leaves a Bad Taste in Kimmel’s Mouth

Wealthy businesspeople who gave money to build a White House ballroom curried favor with the president, “just as our founding fathers intended,” Jimmy Kimmel said.

Ace Frehley, a Founding Member of Kiss, Is Dead at 74

A consummate showman, he was known for playing guitars rigged with pyrotechnic effects and for his distinctive stage persona.

Oscar Wilde Gets His Library Card Back, 125 Years After His Death

The Irish writer was barred in 1895 after being convicted of gross indecency. On Thursday, the British Library will hand over a symbolic new card to his grandson.

Gilles Larrain, Photographer of 1970s Drag Culture, Dies at 86

He shot portraits of stars like John Lennon and Miles Davis. But he is best remembered for “Idols,” an intimate look at a vital New York underground.

Israel Philharmonic Draws Protests as Fragile Cease-Fire Holds in Gaza

Carnegie Hall was a site of protest on Wednesday, one of many demonstrations over the last two years targeting cultural events, particularly those with Israeli artists.

London’s Art Scene Is a Mess of Contradictions. That’s the Appeal.

Britain’s economy has slowed recently, and sales at blue-chip galleries are down. But among young artists and emerging dealers, the mood is upbeat.

Sandra Oh’s Career Takes a Musical Turn With Her Opera Debut

Performing in Donizetti’s “La Fille du Régiment” at the Metropolitan Opera, Oh has already perfected the art of waving a fan with sass.

A Storied Art Collection at Princeton Gets a New Home

The Princeton University Art Museum has navigated a controversy around its architect and political pressures facing cultural and academic institutions on the way to the opening of its new building.

These Wild Pokémon Might Be Giants

The enraged creatures found in Pokémon Legends: Z-A are part of visual spectacles and adrenaline-inducing battles.

Seydou Keïta and the Forging of West African Identity

At the Brooklyn Museum, his defining portraits of Mali’s citizens in the 1950s show them breaking free of colonial domination yet still tethered to their cultural history.

The Liam Payne Fans Tending His Memorials

For an entire year, supporters in Argentina have arranged flowers, photos and letters at a cemetery and the hotel where he died.

Sudan Archives’ Music Comes From Her Own Universe. All Are Welcome.

On her new album, “The BPM,” the songwriter, fiddler and rapper pumps up the beat and crafts a timely narrative about humans and machines.

Long After Shaking the Art World, Coco Fusco Gets Her First U.S. Survey

She broke out in 1992, with a work that drew a lot of heat — and brought her fame. Now, El Museo del Barrio is exploring the Cuban American artist’s life and legacy outside the cage.

Blessing a Puerto Rican Tradition With a Museum of Saintly Figures

In San Juan, the Museo de los Santos y Arte Nacional is helping to revive interest in santos, small wooden statues of saints that artists have made for centuries.

Facing Funding Cuts and Censorship Threats, Museums Band Together

About one-third of U.S. museums have lost government funding this year alone. Now, they look ahead — and find ways to move forward, despite the obstacles.

Finding Affinity Between Native and Western Abstraction

A survey at the Walker Art Center celebrates the interdisciplinary artist Dyani White Hawk, whose works are grounded in the Lakota philosophy of connectedness.

A St. Louis Neighborhood, Erased by Urban Renewal, Is Back in a New Exhibition

The Missouri History Museum shines a light on Mill Creek Valley, once a bastion of Black culture and community.

U.S. Enters 15th Day of Late-Night Jokes About Government Shutdown

Jimmy Kimmel told his viewers that in 2018, “Trump shut the government down until they brought back the McRib or something.”

D’Angelo’s Pleasure Principle

The singer and songwriter’s art of elegant seduction never required him to raise his voice, or lose his desperation, humor or awareness.

Review: At Limón, a Pony Club and a Pretender

The Limón Dance Company tries to shake up its image with a world premiere by Diego Vega Solorza and a reimagined “Emperor Jones.”

Expansive Battles and Paper-Thin Bad Guys

There’s fun in Battlefield 6’s multiplayer chaos, but it’s an unmoored soldiering fantasy.

Fall at City Ballet: Promotions, Debuts and Transcendent Dancing

The programs were all over the map, but the dancers held the season together. Six were promoted, including India Bradley, the first Black woman to become a soloist.

How D’Angelo Made His Masterpiece, ‘Voodoo’

The singer, songwriter and producer’s 2000 album was the result of years in the studio listening to inspiring music, jamming and rediscovering his artistic purpose.

A Haunted Power Plant Becomes a Park. Is This the Future?

A shuttered plant is reimagined as Manresa Wilds, an example of an old facility repurposed to solve a new century’s problems.

One Way to Shake Up Museum Curation? Hand the Keys to the Kids.

As U.S. institutions reimagine their programming, some are adopting a new approach: recruiting young people to organize their shows.

Looking at Sexuality With a Medieval Sensibility

At the Met Cloisters in Manhattan, paintings, statuettes and other objects demonstrate that human desire transcends time and cultures.

As the Nation’s Birthday Approaches, Museums Lead the Way

Institutions around the country are preparing for the nation’s 250th anniversary, even in the face of political crosswinds.

What Does an Ant Smell Like?

A new exhibition at the Bruce Museum in Greenwich, Conn., gives visitors a whiff, from “chocolate-y” to stinky blue cheese.

Art and Data Team Up Against Climate Change

Some artists offer a glimpse of a future that is already occurring in some climates. Others imagine a world past the point of survival.

Stephen Colbert Ridicules Trump’s Time Magazine Cover

“The Late Show” host called President Trump’s photo the “worst Georgia O’Keeffe ever.”

Artists Plan Nationwide Protests Against ‘Authoritarian Forces’

The visual artist Dread Scott, the playwright Lynn Nottage and others have organized a series of actions to unite the arts community against the Trump administration.

After D’Angelo Bared It All, His Career Was Never the Same

The video for “Untitled (How Does It Feel)” brought him new levels of fame, but not always the kind of attention he sought.

D’Angelo: 14 Essential Songs

The soul singer, songwriter and producer, who died on Tuesday at 51, released three studio albums of meticulously constructed, vocally ambitious, genre-crossing music.

7 New Songs You Should Hear Now

Listen to recent releases from Geese, Doja Cat, Neko Case and more.

One of the World’s Largest Stegosaurus Skeletons Was Moved. Twice.

The American Museum of Natural History has found a more appropriate space for Apex, a nearly complete dinosaur skeleton lent to it last year, when it was first assembled and put on view.

A Full Season of Art to See at Museums and Galleries Across the U.S.

The fall schedule includes a number of exhibitions that look at works from Italy and France and the cultural events that shaped them.

Recalling the Edmund Fitzgerald and the Song That Honored It

It has been a half-century since the ship sank on Lake Superior, and a pop single memorialized its fate. Now museums are commemorating those events.

A St. Louis Bird That Crosses Divides Gets His Own Show

Weatherbird cartoons that have graced the front pages of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch for 125 years are on exhibit at the Field House Museum.

Joy and Pathos, Gods and Glitter Meet at San Francisco’s Asian Art Museum

This fall, the museum opens a rave-themed show, highlighting work by women and queer artists of the West Asian diaspora.

D’Angelo, Acclaimed and Reclusive R&B Innovator, Dies at 51

After hitting No. 1 with “Voodoo,” the genre-melding 2000 album that he promoted with a risqué music video, he vanished for more than a decade.

The Conductor Who Set the Course of Music in the 20th Century

Pierre Monteux, who led the scandalous premiere of “The Rite of Spring,” went on to a career of remarkable peace and selflessness.

Britney Spears Responds to Federline’s Memoir: ‘I Have Had Enough’

The pop star’s ex-husband Kevin Federline had said in a new book that since her conservatorship ended, “It’s become impossible to pretend everything’s OK.”

Late Night Tips the Hat to Trump for Middle East Cease-Fire

Jimmy Kimmel celebrated that President Trump “finally did something positive” with his role in the deal between Israel and Hamas.

Alfa-Betty Olsen, Behind-the-Scenes ‘Comic Conspirator,’ Dies at 88

After quietly helping Mel Brooks set the irreverent tone on “Get Smart” and “The Producers,” she had a long collaboration as a writer with the actor and humorist Marshall Efron.

Taylor Swift Smashes Another Record With ‘Showgirl’

The pop superstar sold four million copies of her latest album, topping a decade-old milestone by Adele. The tally included 1.3 million vinyl LPs.

Milton Esterow, Who Reported on Art Stolen in World War II, Dies at 97

At The New York Times and then ARTnews, which he bought, he brought an investigative edge to stories about artwork looted by the Germans during World War II and the Soviets afterward.

A Tyrant for Our Times: Reviving José Limón’s ‘The Emperor Jones’

Limón’s dance, based on the play by Eugene O’Neill, has long been something of a problem piece. Now, it is being updated to speak to the moment.

Music Influenced This Art. Now, Experience Them Together.

At “House of Music,” a London exhibition of paintings by Peter Doig, songs he typically plays in his private studio help bring his work to life.

Marc Maron on the End of His Landmark Podcast

The comedian, actor, and former podcaster discusses his decision to bring “WTF” to a close after 16 years and interviewing its final guest, Barack Obama.

When Baryshnikov Wanted a Challenge, Twyla Tharp Delivered

American Ballet Theater opens with an all-Tharp program, including “Push Comes to Shove,” the first work she created for the company and its newly defected star, in 1976.

The Music Biz Has Changed. These 5 Songs Show How Hit-Boy Changed With It.

The producer has reached the top of the charts and won Grammys. As he embarks on the next phase of his career, he’s looking back on what he’s learned.

‘Mr. Scorsese,’ and 4 More Things to Watch on TV This Week

Catch up on the latest political thrillers and a range of documentaries, from biographic to true crime.

Danny Thompson, Bassist Who Defied Folk Conventions, Dies at 86

A bedrock of the idiosyncratic British group Pentangle, he went on to play with a host of luminaries, including Roy Orbison, Eric Clapton and Kate Bush.

Honeycomb Wings and Jellyfish: These Costumes Dance, Too

Collaborating with the choreographer Jamar Roberts for the New York City Ballet fashion gala, Iris van Herpen created costumes that merged fantasy and form.

The Shutdown Closes Smithsonian Museums, Shutting Out Tourists

The institution operates some of the most popular sites in Washington and beyond, including 21 museums and the National Zoo. As of Sunday, the doors were closed.

‘S.N.L.’ Trots Out Amy Poehler and Tina Fey for a Senate Judiciary Grilling

Now, it truly has been 50 years since the show’s debut, and that was celebrated with a few more surprises, including cameos by Charli XCX and Seth Meyers.

He’s Cuing a New Era at One of America’s Oldest Orchestras

Cristian Macelaru has started his tenure as the music director of the storied Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra.

‘The Chair Company’ Review: He’s Not Taking This Sitting Down

In his angry-dad conspiracy thriller, Tim Robinson takes his surreal comedic persona on a longer, weirder journey.

San Francisco Wants to Destroy a 96-Year-Old’s Defining Artwork

The maligned sculpture — “weird,” “odd,” “bizarre” — is no longer a working fountain or a skateboarding mecca. But its supporters consider it an important city symbol.

Diane Keaton: A Life in Pictures

On and off the screen, the star with a distinctive fashion sense was a singular presence.

Hollywood and Fans Remember Diane Keaton

Tributes from colleagues and fans flooded social media as they learned of her death. Many celebrated her onscreen legacy and some noted her impact on their lives.

Why Won’t Pokémon Evolve?

Pokémon is a game series all about evolution. So why has it taken the franchise so long to evolve? Zachary Small, a culture reporter for The New York Times, breaks down how the company’s structure may stymie innovation.

Beheaded and Sent to Watery Graves, Columbus Statues Get New Life

More than 30 monuments to Christopher Columbus were toppled or taken down in 2020. Now some are being restored, and finding new, usually less-public homes.

Manga Is a Pop Culture Phenomenon. It’s Also a Singular Art Form.

A first-of-its-kind exhibition in San Francisco shows the artistry and history of the Japanese comics that have fueled hits across TV and film.

Master of a Thousand Satisfied Soaks

Japan has nearly 30,000 hot springs and a culture of public bathing. An Israeli American architect, Yuval Zohar, has developed a passion for it.

Jesse Williams Feels Like He’s Just Getting Started

“My career is just beginning because I was only on one show for a decade,” said the longtime “Grey’s Anatomy” actor, now starring in “Hotel Costiera.”

Boulez by Salonen: Roots, Branches and Family Ties

In two programs with the New York Philharmonic, Esa-Pekka Salonen has constructed a moving exploration of musical legacy.

‘Matlock’ Actor Leaves Series After CBS Investigation

David Del Rio portrayed a young lawyer on one of television’s most popular shows.

John Lodge, Singer and Bassist With the Moody Blues, Dies at 82

He wrote some of the band’s signature songs, including “Ride My See-Saw” and “I’m Just a Singer (in a Rock and Roll Band).”

‘Kavalier & Clay’ Hears an Unusual Call From the Met: Encore!

The Metropolitan opera is reviving its season-opening production in February, building on the momentum of recent sold-out performances.

Review: Paris Opera Ballet Unrolls a Lackluster ‘Red Carpet’

The esteemed company presents a full-length contemporary work by Hofesh Shechter at New York City Center. Forget about pointe shoes. This is Chanel in socks.

In This Restaurant, the Crabs Are Part of the Art

For the Amant art center in Brooklyn, the artist Pierre Huyghe takes inspiration from a Superfund site for a new aquarium commission.

Why Is Taylor Swift So Polarizing? And Other Big ‘Showgirl’ Questions

Our team of Swift experts debate her blockbuster new album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” and take listener questions about its themes and controversies.

The French Revolution’s Instrument of Terror Goes on Show

The display is timed for the anniversary of France’s abolition of the death penalty, and its honoring of the lawyer who campaigned to end it.

Happy 100th Mirthday, Robert Rauschenberg

The artist, who died in 2008, would have reached that age this month. But buoyant birthday festivities around the globe come mixed with sobering news about his former home.

Allison Janney and Bradley Whitford Just Can’t Quit the White House

The former “West Wing” co-stars discuss their return to the Oval Office in “The Diplomat.” “We have been arguing in fake government buildings for over 20 years,” Janney said.

In the Wake of the Edmund Fitzgerald

The mighty ship, immortalized in song by Gordon Lightfoot, sank 50 years ago on Lake Superior. Our reporter spent a week on a Great Lakes freighter that survived the storm.

Josh Johnson Can’t Believe He’s Praising Trump for Something

If the Gaza deal holds, then “the guy who couldn’t stop a fight between Gary Busey and Meat Loaf brokered peace in the Middle East,” said the “Daily Show” host.

Jim McNeely, Innovative Composer for Jazz Big Bands, Dies at 76

A Grammy-winning pianist, he was renowned for works that created “new ideas about line, harmony, rhythm, sound and musical architecture,” one admirer wrote.

Judge Dismisses Drake’s Lawsuit Over Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’

The Canadian rapper sued for defamation and harassment, and accused the record company behind both artists of boosting his rival.

‘Boots’ Is a Sensitive Military Dramedy

Set in 1990, this Netflix series follows a young gay Marine recruit terrified of being outed.

What Would Elphaba Grow? The Botanical Garden Has Some Ideas.

Striking plants of deep pinks and dark greens conjure the visual world of “Wicked” this month at the New York Botanical Garden.

At City Ballet, Jamar Roberts Brings Fresh Air to a Fashion Gala

New York City Ballet presents a new work of uncanny beauty, with costumes by Iris van Herpen, inspired by nature and technology.

She’s Like Édith Piaf (but With Techno and Teen Angst)

Zaho de Sagazan has become a shooting star of contemporary French pop music by reimagining the chanson genre for a younger, more dance-oriented audience.

Why Arguments About Free Speech Don’t Apply to the Riyadh Comedy Festival

Bill Burr, Dave Chappelle and others have framed their participation as a matter of open expression. Yet they’re maddeningly vague about how much dissent is possible in Saudi Arabia.

At the Met’s ‘Divine Egypt,’ the Gods Are Eternally Fabulous

A once-in-a-decade exhibition of ancient deities — many are goddesses — ranging over more than 3,000 years, from monumental statues to gleaming figurines.

5 Classical Music Albums You Can Listen to Right Now

Works by Philip Glass and Bohuslav Martinu, as well as performances by Daniil Trifonov and Jonas Kaufmann, are among the highlights.

A.I. Meets Ancient Philosophy

In Lu Yang’s art, the deliriousness comes from the collision of cutting-edge technology with centuries-old ideas of the highest order.

Kai Cenat Lets the Rizz Flow on His Streams

With his boisterous antics, Cenat has gained 19 million Twitch followers and the attention of celebrities who covet that audience.

Kimmel’s Tip for Troops: Camouflage Is Pointless in Chicago

“You would be better off dressed as kielbasa in Chicago,” Jimmy Kimmel advised the National Guard troops President Trump wants to deploy to the city.

‘I’m Not Dying’: Dolly Parton Assures Fans Amid Concerns About Her Health

In a video post on social media, the country music superstar, who is 79, played down the recent health challenges that prompted her to delay her Las Vegas residency.

Kristi Noem Attacks Zach Bryan’s New Lyrics About ICE

After the homeland security secretary called the lyrics “disrespectful,” Bryan, a country music star, said they had been “misconstrued.”

Gerald Arpino, Minus His Groovy Fourth Dimension

A festival at the Joyce Theater leaves out the Age of Aquarius work that made this choreographer popular, presenting surprisingly old-fashioned ballet instead.

Madison Cunningham Won a Grammy. Next Came a Hard Reset.

The California guitarist’s last LP, “Revealer,” was named best folk album in 2023. But after a divorce at 27, she returns with a defiant edge.

MacArthur Foundation Announces 2025 ‘Genius Grant’ Winners

Twenty-two people in a broad spectrum of the arts and sciences were awarded the fellowship, which comes with an $800,000 stipend.

At a Bastion of Classical Music, She’s Amplifying the Experimental

Caterina Barbieri, 35, plays gigs on banks of synthesizers. That makes her a surprising choice to lead the cerebral Venice Music Biennale.

Taylor Swift’s ‘Showgirl’ Has Already Sold 3.5 Million, Beating Adele

In its first five days of release, Swift’s new album broke a record set by Adele’s “25” a decade ago. Swift’s equivalent sales include 1.2 million on vinyl.

Helmut Lachenmann’s Music Is Like Nothing Else

The composer, who turns 90 this fall, has expanded the spectrum of sounds that instruments produce and that audiences can perceive.

Why ‘Gilmore Girls’ Became a Fall Tradition

The show debuted 25 years ago this week. Many fans still make an annual TV pilgrimage to Stars Hollow as the weather cools and the leaves start to change.

Josh Johnson to Trump: He’s Not ‘Puff Daddy’ Anymore

The “Daily Show” host found comedic fodder in an Oval Office event about mining in Alaska, at which the president wound up talking about Sean Combs.

The Sound of ‘Ophelia’

Inspired by Taylor Swift’s “Showgirl” single, listen to a playlist of songs that use the tragic “Hamlet” heroine as inspiration.

Prime Video Scrubs Guns From James Bond Artwork, and 007 Fans Are Shaken

The world’s most famous spy does, after all, have a license to kill.

Fra Angelico and the Miracle of Faith Made Visible

A once-in-a-generation exhibition in Italy shows how the Renaissance painter believed something with his whole heart, and then made it manifest.

Review: A New ‘La Sonnambula’ at the Met Embraces the Wild

Rolando Villazón’s lucid and thrillingly sung production of Bellini’s opera stars a resplendent Nadine Sierra.

Two Oct. 7 Series Show the Power, and Limits, of Memory

After two years of war and acrimony, “Red Alert” and “One Day in October” focus on the horrors of a single day.

What Clowns! (That’s a Compliment)

Natalie Palamides and Julia Masli are among the stars of a new clowning movement that revels in the comedy of failure. How did these fools become prestige?

Did a Single Generation Ruin Modern Music for Everyone Else?

The avant-garde works that emerged from World War II continue to influence how audiences view contemporary music decades later.

What Did Ozzy Osbourne Reveal in His Final Projects?

“Last Rites,” a book detailing the final 15 years of the metal luminary’s life, is arriving at the same time as “No Escape From Now,” a documentary about a challenging period.

Jimmy Kimmel Says His Numbers Are Better Than Trump’s

Kimmel is keeping the results of a new poll in perspective: “At this point, finding a toenail in your salad has a seven-point lead over Donald Trump.”

Kimberly Hébert Gregory, Actress on HBO’s ‘Vice Principals,’ Dies at 52

She was known as the brash principal on the show, a dark comedy set at a high school that debuted in 2016.

Chris Dreja, a Founding Member of the Yardbirds, Dies at 78

A rhythm guitarist and bassist, he was a “rock” for a band whose fiery lead players, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page, had no shortage of ego.

Taylor Swift Keeps Getting Bigger. Can the Music Keep Up?

“The Life of a Showgirl” dominated streaming, conversation and movie theaters this weekend. But reaction to the album — especially its lyrics — was mixed.

Review: A ‘Don Giovanni’ Revival at the Met Must Be Heard

Ivo van Hove’s stark production of Mozart’s classic has returned to the Metropolitan Opera with a uniformly excellent cast.

In ‘Boots,’ a Closeted Marine Comes of Age

Based on the 2016 memoir “The Pink Marine,” this Netflix series dramatizes the experiences of a queer military recruit in an era when gay people were still barred from serving.

She Sees Beauty in Black Men at Work. She Won’t Apologize for That.

Some viewers see the subjects of Karimah Ashadu’s films as victims of capitalism. She says it’s more complicated, and interesting, than that.

Madi Diaz: A Little Bit Country, a Little Bit Pop, and Beloved by Both

The Nashville singer and songwriter has written songs for Maren Morris and toured with Harry Styles. Her new album, “Fatal Optimist,” is bravely bare.

‘Boots,’ Plus 7 More Things to Watch on TV this Week

A new series airs on Netflix and the long-running medical show “Grey’s Anatomy” returns for its 22nd season.

On the ‘S.N.L.’ Season Premiere, Trump Warns: ‘Daddy’s Watching’

And the show’s host, Bad Bunny, is just what the president and his ICE posse will be looking for at the Super Bowl.

‘The Gold’ Review: British Crime the Old-Fashioned Way

A true-crime story on PBS’s “Masterpiece” harks back to a hard-boiled tradition.

A Star Architect’s Buildings Soar. He’s Nowhere to Be Seen.

Three museums designed by David Adjaye are opening this fall, but some institutions are downplaying his involvement.

Kristi Noem Says ICE Will Be ‘All Over’ the Super Bowl

After the homeland security secretary’s comments, Bad Bunny, the Puerto Rican rapper who will headline the Super Bowl halftime show, responded on “Saturday Night Live.”

In Taylor’s Version, Ophelia Has a Fairy-Tale Ending

Taylor Swift reimagines the fate of the tragic “Hamlet” heroine on her new album, “The Life of a Showgirl.” But did she really need saving?

Breaking Down Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl’

For a rapid-response episode of Popcast, we journeyed track-by-track through the pop star’s new album, assessing the highs, lows and hot gossip.

Sean Combs Now Faces Not Just Prison and a Fine, but Shunning

Many who have tracked the music mogul’s career think his reputation has been irreparably damaged by testimony of abusive behavior as a boss and boyfriend.

Kate McKinnon’s Holy Grail Is ‘Indiana Jones’

“When those bugs are crawling on Kate Capshaw in ‘Temple of Doom,’ I’m having the time of my life,” the actress and author said.

5 Takeaways From Taylor Swift’s ‘Showgirl’ Movie

The pop star’s new album arrived with a limited-run film in which she debuts a video for “The Fate of Ophelia” and chats about the LP’s songs.

Ashleigh Brilliant, Prolific ‘Pot-Shots’ Phrasemaker, Dies at 91

Over nearly a half-century, he wrote 10,000 epigrams, none longer than 17 words, and printed them on postcards, T-shirts, mugs and other products.

Sean Combs Begged Judge for Mercy Before Sentencing

“My domestic violence will always be a heavy burden that I will have to forever carry,” Mr. Combs said in a 12-minute presentation.

The Best Movies and TV Shows Coming to Netflix in October

“Nobody Wants This” is back and so is Kathryn Bigelow, with a new political thriller starring Idris Elba.

An ex-girlfriend of Combs recently rejected being labeled a ‘victim.’

Jane Fonda Revives Her Father’s McCarthy-Era Free Speech Group

The actress joined Spike Lee, Billie Eilish, Pedro Pascal and others in reviving the Committee for the First Amendment, a group that her father, Henry Fonda, was a member of in the 1940s.

James Grashow, Who Turned Cardboard Into Art, Dies at 83

He was best known for huge, fantastical installations that were not always built to last, including a version of the Trevi Fountain in Rome.

At trial, Combs’s lawyers argued he was abusive but not a racketeer.

In defusing much of the government’s case, lawyers for the music mogul did not dispute that he did bad things. They disputed that they matched the crimes he was charged with.

737 Videos, 141 Cues: What It Takes to Make ‘Kavalier & Clay’ Lift Off

At the Metropolitan Opera, a cramped studio at the back of the hall is a command tower, controlling the show’s elaborate video and effects.

One lawyer was glaringly absent from the prosecutors’ table.

In jail, Combs has gotten sober and developed a self-help course.

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Cassie’s Letter to the Judge

Meet the judge deciding Combs’s fate: Arun Subramanian.

The convictions stem from a 1910 anti-prostitution law.

Who is Sean Combs?

Here is the latest.

The 9 Lives of Lee Miller

Her biography spans some of the 20th century’s most artistically compelling and politically harrowing moments, but it also overshadows her contribution to photography.

‘S.N.L.’ Season 51: What to Know Before the Premiere

“Saturday Night Live” is back this weekend with several new cast members. It’s facing a particularly fraught climate for political jokes on TV.

In London, a California Gallery Shows Expat Mexican Surrealists

For two decades, Gallery Wendi Norris has broadened and complicated ideas about Surrealism. Now she is bringing major Mexican-influenced works to Frieze Masters.

Beyond London, a Coastal County Where Art Abounds

The southeastern county of East Sussex is home to a wealth of independent galleries and exhibition spaces.

How Jane Goodall’s Death Initiated Netflix’s Newest Show

An interview with the conservationist is the first in a new series, “Famous Last Words.” More episodes are in the vault, their subjects unknown, for now.

Forced to Flee Two Homes, a Painter Finds a Refuge on Canvas

The Iraqi-born artist Hayv Kahraman explores displacement from Baghdad and Altadena in her New York show, “Ghost Fires.”

Late Night Sums Up Day 2 of the Shutdown

“No one has any idea how long it will last,” Jimmy Fallon said. “People are calling it the ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ of government shutdowns.”

On ‘Showgirl,’ Taylor Swift Has a Lust for Love (and Her Foes)

On her 12th original album, the pop superstar sounds hungry to embrace her future — but not until she attends to some unfinished business.

Sean Combs’s Letter to the Judge

The full text of Sean Combs’s letter to the judge,

Sean Combs Asks Judge for Mercy: ‘I Lost My Way’

The music mogul submitted a letter to the court ahead of his sentencing on Friday for his conviction on two prostitution-related counts.

Police Seize Possible Forgeries From Dalí Show in Italy

The show’s curator stands by the authenticity of lithographs by the Surrealist artist, saying he has the documents to prove it.

What to See in Galleries in October

This week in Newly Reviewed, Yinka Elujoba covers Alic Brock’s fresh shadows, Miguel Ferrando’s tender watercolors and Sofia Silva’s take on memories.

After Declining to Give Trump a Sword for King Charles, a Museum Leader Is Out

The departure of Todd Arrington, who led the Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum, came after the administration sought a sword from its collection as a gift for King Charles.

Petrit Halilaj Is the Winner of the Nasher Prize for Sculpture

The Kosovar learned he’d won a top art world honor as he was dealing with a suspected arson before the Kosovo premiere of his opera.

Where an Artist Draws a Crowd, and the Crowd Draws the Artist

For a music critic, drawing the violinist Jennifer Koh was a balancing act between perception and creation, not unlike criticism itself.

Taylor Swift Conquered With the Eras Tour. Now Comes the Victory Lap.

The star’s power and reach has grown with each of her releases. Now she’s following her record-breaking live show with her 12th original studio LP, “The Life of a Showgirl.”

Evan Dando Is Back From the Brink

The Lemonheads frontman’s life was really bleak for a while. He tells the tale in a new memoir, to be followed by his band’s first album of original songs in nearly 20 years.

The Best Exhibitions to See in London This Fall

Kerry James Marshall, Picasso, Cai and macabre relics of Marie Antoinette rank among the leading draws for “Frieze Week” and beyond.

A Chronicler of Hip-Hop and Black Britain Gets Her Own Show

Jennie Baptiste, who forged her own path as a photographer of contemporary life in Britain, will have her own exhibition at London’s Somerset House.

A Venerable London Institution Aims to Embrace the Unexpected

In an interview, Tristram Hunt, the Victoria and Albert Museum’s director, talks about funding challenges, repatriating objects and making the institution less fusty.

Collecting Antiquities Is a Growing Trend. But It Can Be Tricky.

There are good reasons to be drawn to antiquities, but also many reasons to hesitate before buying, starting with concerns about illicit trade.

Seeing Puerto Rico Through Comic Books

Marvel’s White Tiger, frog sorcery, Indigenous tales and more are in “¡Wepa!,” coming to New York Public Library, spotlighting work by or about the island.

Colbert Suggests Unplugging the Government Then Turning It on Again

“If that doesn’t work, maybe toss it in a bag of rice,” the “Late Show” host Stephen Colbert said a day after the U.S. government shut down.

Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Over Naked Baby on Nirvana’s ‘Nevermind’

The man pictured as a naked baby on the cover of Nirvana’s seminal second album argued that the band had engaged in child sex abuse imagery.

Trump Fires Members of Humanities Council

The White House told members of a group of scholars who advise the National Endowment for the Humanities that their positions had been terminated.

A London Gallery Gears Up for a Busy Fall Arts Season

Tommaso Corvi-Mora’s Frieze London booth will include ceramic works by Sam Bakewell and pieces by the Japanese sculptor Tomoaki Suzuki.

A Treasure Trove of Art Is Uncovered in a Hong Kong Apartment

Print plates and collagraphs by Ha Bik Chuen have drawn increasing interest from collectors and will be shown at Frieze Masters.

Ana Segovia Wants You to Take Another, Closer, Look at that Cowboy

The Mexican painter is a master at directing viewers’ gaze. Now, he is using that power to turn gender roles and machismo upside-down.

Just Outside Frieze London, Visitors Can Explore Key Moments in Spy History

Around Regent’s Park, the venue of the art fair, the making of double agents and sabotage plans was once commonplace.

London’s Cultural Scene Abides, Despite the Shaky Art Market

Yes, there is less cash floating around. But museums are still mounting big shows, Frieze continues apace and local artists say there is nowhere they would rather be.

50 Pianos Rumble With the Sound of ‘11,000 Strings’

Georg Friedrich Haas has written a piece of almost ridiculous scale and complexity. The effect is awe-inspiring.

Tina Turner Sculpture Joins List of Scorned Statues

Not everyone loves the new work in Brownsville, Tenn., but sponsors say they choose to see the bright side of the passionate responses.

Does Hayley Williams Want to Escape Paramore’s Shadow? It Depends.

The frontwoman and songwriter on how the evolution of her long-running band has shaped her third solo release, and what might come next.

What to Know Before Sean Combs’s Sentencing

The music mogul will be in court on Friday when a judge is scheduled to announce Mr. Combs’s penalty for convictions on two prostitution-related offenses.

Letting the Squirrels Have Their Way With His Art

Larry Bell, pioneer of West Coast Minimalism, installs his glass sculptures in a Manhattan park, letting passers-by see the city anew.

Hades II Feels Sisyphean Yet Is Endlessly Satisfying

Battles in the Underworld and on Mount Olympus are opportunities for growth in a balanced, elegant sequel of titans and witches.

The Best Movies and TV Shows Coming to Disney+, Amazon, Max, AMC+ and More in October

“Play Dirty,” “Mr. Scorsese,” “Murdaugh: Death in the Family” and “The Chair Company” arrive, and “Matlock” returns.

5 Minutes That Will Make You Love Nina Simone

She could move from a whisper to a roar within a phrase, and her repertoire covered jazz standards, protest songs, blues and pop. Listen to these 11 favorites.

Paris Opera Ballet Leaves Its Tutus and Tiaras at Home

The company will perform the contemporary choreographer Hofesh Shechter’s “Red Carpet” in California and New York.

When Taylor Swift Met Pop’s Supreme Hitmaker, Max Martin

The pop star and the Swedish producer connected on her 2012 LP, “Red.” They’ve reunited (with his collaborator Shellback) for “The Life of a Showgirl.”

36 Things to Do in N.Y.C. in October: Comedians Aplenty, Comic Con and More

Jon Stewart, Atsuko Okatsuka and Pete Davidson are just three stars making us laugh this month, while cosplayers and fans assemble for the ultimate geek fest.

Notable New Yorkers on the City’s Arts Scene, 25 Years Out

Cultural figures, including the authors Gary Shteyngart and Jacqueline Woodson, the actors Ilana Glazer and Leslie Odom Jr., and the Guggenheim curator Naomi Beckwith, share their visions for 2050.

Ronny Chieng Shades Pete Hegseth’s Military Address

“Listen, we all do weird things when we’re drunk, OK?" Chieng said. “Some of us slide into an ex’s DMs, and some of us call every U.S. general to a meeting at Quantico.”

Judge Denies Sean Combs’s Request to Vacate Conviction

The music mogul will be sentenced on Friday after a jury found him guilty of transporting people for prostitution.

Hear Trinity Church’s New Organ, 10 Years in the Making

In Lower Manhattan, Trinity Church’s organ was heavily damaged in the Sept. 11 attacks. A new organ, which took nearly 10 years to build and design, was recently unveiled.

Nicole Kidman Files for Divorce From Keith Urban After Nearly 20 Years

The couple married in Australia in 2006. Their breakup surprised many fans.

11 Classic Paul Thomas Anderson Needle Drops

Hear songs from “One Battle After Another,” “Inherent Vice” and several of the director’s other films.

Organizations in 5 Boroughs Get a Boost With City Funds

BRIC, the Noble Maritime Collection, Pregones/Puerto Rican Traveling Theater, the Bronx Children’s Museum and the Louis Armstrong House Museum get a permanent investment.

Cassie Asks Judge to Weigh Her Suffering When Sentencing Sean Combs

Mr. Combs, who was convicted of transportation to engage in prostitution, is set to be sentenced on Friday. Prosecutors asked the judge to sentence him to more than 11 years in prison.

Kerry James Marshall’s Paintings Are Looking at You

In the largest European exhibition to date of work by the American painter, the viewer is anything but a passive spectator.

When Did You Know Taylor Swift Would Be a Pop Superstar?

Look back at six pivotal moments as the singer and songwriter prepares to release her 12th original studio album, “The Life of a Showgirl.”

This Season of ‘Monster’ Digs Up an All-American Nightmare

Ed Gein inspired fictional killers like Norman Bates and Leatherface. In Ryan Murphy’s latest series, Charlie Hunnam seeks the man behind the dead-skin mask.

A New Organ Is Shaking the Pews at Trinity Church

Trinity’s organ was severely damaged in the Sept. 11 attacks. At last, its replacement has been unveiled. Hear the sound of its 8,041 pipes.

The Artist Who Lived in a Cage For a Year

At Dia Beacon, a retrospective looks at the career of Tehching Hsieh, whose yearlong performance art pieces were some of the most grueling the medium has ever seen.

True Crime to Stream: Medical Mayhem

Across television, film and podcast, these four stories use personal tragedies as a way to illuminate bigger institutional failures in health care.

Stephen Colbert: ‘Our Nation Is at War with Oregon. It’s Waregon.’

The “Late Show” host quipped about Trump’s latest target and plan to deploy federal troops to a “war-ravaged” Pacific Northwest.

Strike Threats Greet Appointment of Venice Opera’s New Conductor

Workers at La Fenice say Beatrice Venezi, a favorite of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni of Italy, lacks the experience to be the storied company’s music director.

A Reborn Concert Hall Provides a Lift for St. Louis at an Uneasy Time

Powell Hall, home of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, has been renovated and expanded, reopening in what the city’s mayor called a “very, very rough year.”

Dolly Parton, Citing ‘Health Challenges,’ Postpones Las Vegas Shows

In delaying her residency until next year, the country music legend joked that a “few procedures” would not be the “usual trip to see my plastic surgeon.”

Her Video Games Aren’t About Winning. They’re About Connecting.

The artist Danielle Brathwaite-Shirley wants her audience to actively grapple with her ideas. To experience her work, you have to grab a controller and interact.

With ‘Chad Powers,’ Eli Manning Goes Hollywood

The former N.F.L. star is an executive producer of a new football comedy starring Glen Powell. The Hulu series is based on a Manning sketch from 2022.

No Woman Could Have Painted This, They Said. They Were Wrong.

For years, Michaelina Wautier’s paintings were attributed to men. Then a chance discovery in a Vienna museum helped bring the truth to light.

‘Monster: The Ed Gein Story,’ Plus 10 Things to Watch on TV This Week

The third season of Ryan Murphy’s anthology series airs, and Glen Powell stars in “Chad Powers.”

Bad Bunny Will Headline Super Bowl Halftime Show

The Latin superstar known for hits including “MIA,” “I Like It” and “Me Porto Bonito” will perform in February in Santa Clara, Calif.

Lola Young Cancels a Second Show After Collapsing Onstage

The British pop star, who has acknowledged mental health issues, fell backward during a performance Saturday. She has canceled shows in New Jersey and Maryland.

Viv Prince, Rock’s Original Madman Drummer, Is Dead at 84

A drummer for the 1960s British band the Pretty Things, “the high priest of lunacy” set a high bar for fiery performances and offstage misbehavior.

Marc Maron and Other Comedians Rebuke Peers in Saudi Festival

The state-sponsored Riyadh Comedy Festival will feature Dave Chappelle, Pete Davidson and other top acts. Human Rights Watch says the event aims to obscure the country’s abuses.

Frida Kahlo’s Prequel: A New Museum Shows Her Family Roots

In a former residence in Mexico City, passed down through the Kahlo family, it presents an intimate side of the Mexican painter’s life.

Ariana Madix Appreciates a Good ‘Love Island’ Meme

The host of the hit reality dating show talks about the pleasures of kimchi jjigae, crunchy fallen leaves and do-not-disturb mode.

Onstage, Chappell Roan Is a Powerhouse. And Exactly Where She Wants to Be.

The singer’s Visions of Damsels & Other Dangerous Things pop-up shows highlight how she continues to deviate from the rising pop star’s expected playbook.

Restoring the Sound, if Not the Fury, of William Faulkner’s Piano

Hoping to draw more visitors to Rowan Oak, Faulkner’s home in Oxford, Miss., a group helped refurbish its piano.

Judge Rejects Ronald Perelman’s Claim That His Art Had Lost Its ‘Oomph’

The collector’s holding companies had sued his insurers for $400 million to cover paintings that they say had been damaged in a fire. The insurers said they had survived untouched.

Kneecap Rapper’s Terrorism Charge Is Dismissed by U.K. Court

A judge dropped a terrorism charge against a member of the Irish-language rap group, citing an error in the way the charge was brought.

‘Eleanor the Great’ and the Joys (and Perils) of Lying

The director, Scarlett Johansson, and stars, June Squibb and Erin Kellyman, discuss the story of an elderly woman who claims to be a Holocaust survivor.

She Counted Calories as a Teen, Then Created a Game About It

In addition to schoolwork and chores, the young protagonist of Consume Me experiences the pressures of disordered eating.

33 Things to Do for Halloween in New York City

From now to the end of October, spooky season takes hold in the five boroughs and beyond with parades, horror films and celebrations of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” at 50.

Colbert Investigates Trump’s Claim of Escalator ‘Sabotage’

“Now he’s focused all of his rage on the one foe who refused to take him up, and that is the U.N.’s escalator,” Colbert said of Trump’s recent post on Truth Social.

Lisa Phillips, Director of New Museum, to Retire

Her 26-year tenure transformed a curatorial experiment into a global institution. She will depart in April, after a building expansion doubling the museum’s space.

Eurovision Members to Vote on Whether to Exclude Israel

The event’s organizer has called an extraordinary general meeting for November, with countries like Spain and Ireland saying they will not take part in the contest if Israel does.

Review: A Tenor With an Affinity for Rugby and French Poetry

Pene Pati made his New York recital debut at the Armory with a program that showcased his voluptuous voice and revealed a chamber musician’s sensitivity to nuance.

Ticketmaster U.K. Agrees to Changes After Outrage Over Oasis Sales

The company agreed to give fans more information during the ticket-buying process to avoid unexpected prices.

Kerry James Marshall on Making ‘the Paintings Nobody Else Is Making’

The artist’s blockbuster survey across nearly five decades at the Royal Academy of Art in London tackles Black history in all its complexity.

Report Says Museums Post Less Online About Possibly Nazi-Looted Art

Researchers for the World Jewish Restitution Organization said families whose art was stolen or disappeared in the Holocaust now face a harder time tracking works on the internet.

How Coco Fusco’s Poetic Performances Reshaped Contemporary Art

The first U.S. survey of the Cuban American artist’s films, photographs and installations explore her critical take on political culture.

Combs Makes a Final Push to Reverse His Conviction Before Sentencing

The music mogul arrived in court on Thursday in jail clothes. His lawyers argued that his conviction rests on an unjust use of the Mann Act.

How Jeff Tweedy Made a New Magnum Opus

“Twilight Override,” the latest solo project by the Wilco leader, is a triple album that earns every minute.

The Dutch Masters Were Women, Too

Remedying years of oversight, the National Museum of Women in the Arts is trying to make female painters from the Low Country household names in America.

A Disorienting World of Demons and Deadly Dolls

Silent Hill f questions what’s real and who’s a friend. But its story of a teenage girl losing her sanity in 1960s Japan is muddled.

Kimmel Says There’s Plenty of Room in the ‘Bad Ratings’ Club

The late night host pointed to President Trump’s approval level after he said on social media to “let Jimmy Kimmel rot in his bad ratings.”

Why Did Apple Get Cold Feet About ‘Savant’?

The company postpones a drama about domestic terrorism on its Apple TV+ streaming service.

Akiko Tsuruga, Inventive Jazz Organist, Dies at 58

Known for her vast sonic palette, she made her mark playing with the saxophone master Lou Donaldson and also had a prolific solo career.

Music Festival in Utah Makes Nature Its Venue

Floating along the Colorado River, the Moab Music Festival offers some of the purest, most intense listening experiences around.

How Did Late-Night Get So Political? It Didn’t Start With Trump.

The hosts’ monologues may feel especially pointed right now, but the trend really took off during the George W. Bush administration before the Iraq war.

He May Be a ‘Slow Horse,’ but He’s in Peak Condition

Christopher Chung, who plays the I.T. whiz Roddy Ho on the Apple TV+ series “Slow Horses,” also works as a personal trainer. In the show’s new Season 5, he’s at the center of the action.

Carol Kaye Is Being Honored by the Rock Hall. She Doesn’t Care.

The pioneering session musician, 90, remains a fiercely independent thinker. “I have to do things the way I see fit.”

Jimmy Kimmel Makes a Tearful Return to Late Night

“I’m not sure who had a weirder 48 hours, me or the C.E.O. of Tylenol,” Kimmel said on Tuesday.

‘Alien: Earth’ Season 1 Finale Recap: Ghosts in the Machine

The hybrid kids have an important revelation about who should be afraid of whom. Just deserts will be served.

Joe Stevens, Photographer of Rock’s Intimate Moments, Dies at 87

After a career shift, he became a fixture in the music world, capturing enduring images of David Bowie, John Lennon, the Sex Pistols and many others.

After Days of Silence, Joe Rogan Weighs In on Kimmel’s Suspension

The influential podcaster said, “I definitely don’t think that the government should be involved, ever, in dictating what a comedian can or cannot say in a monologue.”

10 Great Tracks From Major-Label Debuts

In honor of a gem from Alex G, listen to tracks from Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Modest Mouse, Elliott Smith and more.

The Curious Incident of the Dog in ‘The Night Watch’

What inspired that furry figure in the corner of Rembrandt’s celebrated painting? Researchers at the Rijksmuseum say they’ve solved the longtime mystery.

Sterlin Harjo Isn’t Afraid of the Sophomore Slump

“The Lowdown,” Harjo’s follow-up to the acclaimed “Reservation Dogs,” is a Tulsa noir steeped in corruption and myth. “I’m trying to put onscreen my ideas of what my home is,” he said.

A Glorious Place for Music: Carved by Nature, Threatened by Climate Change

The Moab Music Festival offers some of the purest, most intense listening experiences around. But what happens when its signature river dries up?

The Sisters Behind Fragonard Open a Major Fashion Museum in Provence

After years of amassing French costumes, textiles and other finery, the Costas are sharing that collection publicly, in a renovated mansion in Arles.

In Mexico City, a Convent Turned Art Lab Confounds Expectations

The Alameda Art Laboratory is housed in a cavernous sacred building dating to 1591, providing a sharp contrast to the technology-driven objects on display.

The Three-Hour Challenge: 180 Minutes with ‘Las Meninas’

For years, a professor has assigned her students to spend three hours with an artwork. A reporter tried this “immersive attention” experiment with a Velázquez masterpiece.

Dial-A-Poem, a Very Analog Project of the ’60s, Goes Global

In 1969, John Giorno got an idea: offer poetry via phone. Now, the quirky project is back, and it’s spreading to Brazil, Hong Kong and beyond.

When You Fall on Your Face, a Philosophical Designer Succeeds

Bennett Foddy’s breakthrough gave players a hammer to climb a mountain of trash. In his newest video game, every step is an adventure.

For Late Night, Jimmy Kimmel’s Plight Is Personal

“Once more, I am the only martyr in late night,” Stephen Colbert said, joking about his own canceled show while sharing news of Kimmel’s return to air.

Sean Combs’s Lawyers Urge Judge to Free Him Before the End of 2025

The music mogul’s lawyers said in a filing that their incarcerated client deserves to be let go soon after his Oct. 3 sentencing on prostitution-related charges.

Cardi B Rips From Her Own Headlines for ‘Am I the Drama?’

On an uneven but sometimes inspired second album, the rapper is pugnacious, reflective and rarely short on charisma.

Review: A ‘Kavalier & Clay’ Opera Doesn’t Meet Its Moment

The Metropolitan Opera opened its season with a superficial adaptation of Michael Chabon’s novel “The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay.”

‘The Lowdown,’ Plus 7 Things to Watch on TV this Week

Ethan Hawke stars in a new FX show and “The Golden Bachelor” comes back for another season.

Reuniting the Great Works of the Patron Saint of Artists

A new exhibition in Italy puts the spotlight on Fra Angelico, whose reputation for piety vied with his undeniable artistic talents.

‘The Lowdown’ Review: Ethan Hawke Takes It on the Chin for Truth

Sterlin Harjo’s scrappy noir follow-up to “Reservation Dogs” has the same deep sense of place but a lot more beat-downs.

Gerald Arpino Brought ‘Zah!’ to Ballet. How Does His Work Hold Up?

The choreographer’s dances were athletic, often sexy, and dealt with contemporary themes. A two-week festival of his work comes to the Joyce Theater.

Sonny Curtis, Who Wrote the ‘Mary Tyler Moore’ Theme, Dies at 88

A prolific singer and songwriter who got his start with Buddy Holly, he also wrote “I Fought the Law,” “Walk Right Back” and hundreds of other songs.

Diane Martel, Inventive Director of Music Videos, Dies at 63

Over three decades, she worked with superstars like Beyoncé and Mariah Carey, and faced claims of misogyny with her video for Robin Thicke’s “Blurred Lines.”

A Benefit for the Palestinian Cause Filled an Arena. Are More Coming?

Onstage campaigning for an end to the war in Gaza is now common in the British music scene, and pro-Palestinian benefit shows can sell out huge venues.

Why Russia Revived a Cold War-Era Song Contest

A Vietnamese pop star won the Intervision Song Contest in Moscow on Saturday. The United States was meant to participate, but politics intervened.

Being a High-Profile Comedian Right Now Is No Joke

With the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel on the heels of the cancellation of Stephen Colbert’s show, the landscape has unquestionably shifted for comics and hosts.

Celebrating a Buffalo-Born Titan of the French Baroque Revival

William Christie, who is being feted for his 80th birthday, planted seeds in fallow grounds that brought forth baroque splendors — both figuratively and literally.

Survive After the Virus by Killing Zombies and Petting Cats

Cronos: The New Dawn tells a compelling horror story while borrowing from Resident Evil and Dead Space in frustrating ways.

Court Rules Against Arts Endowment on Trump’s ‘Gender Ideology’ Order

A new policy for the National Endowment for the Arts to review grant applications to see if they comply with President Trump’s “gender ideology” order violates the Constitution, the court said.

‘Haunted Hotel’: A Domestic Dramedy Meets ‘The Shining’

This animated series from a “Rick and Morty” alumnus debuts Friday on Netflix.

Nicholas Grimshaw, 85, Dies; British Architect Known for High-Tech Designs

He melded his country’s history of engineering and industrial design with a modern sensibility to help shape the face of 21st-century Britain.

After 50 Years, the Magic Circle (Finally) Inducts Penn & Teller

There had been resistance to admitting the duo because of their willingness to reveal the secrets behind their illusions. But it was always more complicated than that.

Late Night Takes On Kimmel’s Suspension and Free Speech

Jon Stewart, host of “The Daily Show,” joked about having an “administration-compliant” show, joining several commentaries on free speech and the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel on ABC.

At City Ballet, Dusting Off a Balanchine Jewel

The next step for “Ballade,” coached by its original ballerina, Merrill Ashley, is to keep it in the repertory. Especially with Mira Nadon in the lead.

Agnes Gund, Who Oversaw a Major Expansion of MoMA, Dies at 87

A champion of contemporary art, she was the museum’s president for 11 years. She also founded the Art for Justice Fund, donating $100 million.

Combs Sentencing Focuses Attention on Prostitution Law From 1910

Acquitted of more serious charges, Sean Combs was found guilty of violating a law enacted during a panic over “white slavery” that is now a common tool in sex crimes prosecutions.

Gianmarco Soresi Thrives Where Theater Kid and Club Comic Meet

The stand-up’s new YouTube special features a tight series of jokes that reflect a dramatic flair but also display his skill in a broad range of styles.

James Norton Wants to Keep Surprising You (and Himself)

The British actor, who stars in the new Netflix drama “House of Guinness,” has a determination to avoid being typecast.

The Empty Masochism of Hollow Knight: Silksong

Punishing trials in a long-awaited sequel tend to obscure its narrative and atmosphere.

Sylvester Stallone Takes Jay Will Under His Wing, Onscreen and Off

Stallone, the 79-year-old leading man on “Tulsa King,” has high praise for his 27-year-old co-star as the show returns for its third season.

Late Night Responds to Jimmy Kimmel’s Suspension

Jon Stewart made a special appearance hosting Thursday’s “Daily Show” to address the situation.

How This Mom’s Viral Clips Fueled the ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ Fandom

Tina DiCenso’s reactions to the show, which reflect the anxiety it often inflicts on its fans, have become must-watch programming all their own.

How Jimmy Kimmel Went From ‘The Man Show’ to MAGA Adversary

Over more than two decades in TV, the comedian has gone from a challenger of politically correct discourse to a frequent antagonist of the right.

Late-Night Hosts Joke About Kimmel’s Suspension While Warning of Autocracy

“Blatant censorship,” Stephen Colbert said of ABC’s move to suspend Jimmy Kimmel’s talk show after pressure from the Trump administration.

The F.C.C. Threatened to Punish Kimmel ‘the Hard Way.’ ABC Made It Easy.

Another media company caved after pressure from a Trump official, and the chilling effect got a few degrees colder.

New York’s Art Stars of the ’80s, Curated by One of Their Own

Mary Boone stages a comeback at Lévy Gorvy Dayan gallery, taking a fresh look at the decade’s groundbreaking artists, from Basquiat and Haring, to Julian Schnabel and Cindy Sherman.

Late Night Tracks Trump’s Trip to the U.K.

“For the next couple of days, he’s bangin’ their mash,” Stephen Colbert said on Wednesday.

Reactions to ABC’s Pulling of ‘Kimmel’ Reflect America’s Broad Divisions

Both anger and support followed ABC’s decision to remove Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show after comments about the politics of the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk.

A Group of Socialists Created a Hit Game That Tore Them Apart

The role-playing game Disco Elysium wowed critics by lacerating capitalism, communism and fascism. But instead of a sequel came bitter lawsuits and five rival studios.

Review: At Fall for Dance, War, Persistence and a Slow Tap of Love

The annual festival, popular for its take-a-chance-priced tickets, opened with a show featuring work by Jamar Roberts, the tap dancer Dario Natarelli and Akram Khan.

The Dueling Scholars Who Bickered a Yiddish Dictionary Into Existence

The Jewish tradition of debate is at the center of a new chamber opera about two scholars clashing over a Yiddish dictionary in the aftermath of World War II.

‘The Twilight Zone’ Gave a Glimpse of Robert Redford’s Gifts

In a memorable 1962 episode of “The Twilight Zone,” the actor, still in his early 20s, played the most charming emissary of the afterlife imaginable.

Bad Bunny and Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso Lead 2025 Latin Grammys Field

The Puerto Rican superstar, with 12 nods, and the multigenre duo from Argentina, with 10, will compete in the biggest categories.

As Partisans Battle Over History, Former Presidents Try Another Tack

An essay series led by the archivist whom President Trump fired will feature voices from across the political spectrum, including those of George W. Bush and Barack Obama.

How MoMA’s New Director Welcomed a Cuban Master to the Museum

Cuba balked at lending the museum work, but Christophe Cherix threw his firepower into assembling a global survey of Wifredo Lam.

He’s Left MoMA Smarter, Richer and at a Crossroads

Glenn D. Lowry led the Museum of Modern Art for longer than anyone. But the institution he reconstructed (twice) is facing all-new trials.

For Jason Bateman and Jude Law, ‘Black Rabbit’ Was the Perfect Bad Bromance

The two actors play mutually toxic brothers in a new Netflix crime drama set amid the seedy underside of the downtown New York restaurant scene.

How ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ Winked at Gen X and Millennials

Jenny Han, the showrunner, handpicked music that referenced previous generations’ pop culture for Amazon Prime’s young adult drama.

Jimmy Fallon Teases Trump’s U.K. Trip

The “Tonight Show” host said the royal couple are the president’s “second-favorite king and queen, next to Burger and Dairy.”

‘Alien: Earth’ Episode 7 Recap: My Pet Monster

This week the action is divided primarily between two separate attempts to get off Boy Kavalier’s Neverland island.

Trump’s Medicaid Cuts Could Hamper Efforts to House the Homeless

Trump’s Medicaid Cuts Could Hamper Efforts to House the Homeless

John McQueen, Who Made Art Out of Burrs, Bark and Vines, Is Dead at 82

A pioneer of contemporary basketry, he used plant material from his backyard to create ingenious forms that blurred the line between art and craft.

Ronny Whyte, Cabaret Singer Who Personified Elegance, Dies at 88

Like his friend and mentor Bobby Short, he exuded haute style while imbuing American standards with grace and wit.

What Was Behind David Bowie’s Genius? His Archive Holds the Answers.

The David Bowie Center in London is a new home for the singer’s 90,000-item archive. It holds the key to the pop star’s dramatic reinventions.

Meryl Streep, Barbra Streisand and Others Mourn Robert Redford

Redford “stood for an America we have to keep fighting for,” his frequent collaborator Jane Fonda said after his death was announced on Tuesday.

Pat Crowley, Veteran Actress of Film and TV, Dies at 91

Named the year’s “new star” at the 1954 Golden Globes, she appeared alongside the biggest names of her time. She later embarked on a long career in television.

8 Songs That Will Catch You Up on This Year’s Music

Hear recent tracks from Bon Iver, Dijon, Karol G and more.

Palestinian Artists Open Gaza Biennale in New York

The exhibition aims to give a voice to people making creative work about their lives in a war zone. “These small notebooks and my pens became my refuge,” one wrote.

He Left the Prejudice of America. But His Music Came Home.

The centennial of Robert Owens, a composer who worked abroad and assimilated into German culture, is being celebrated with a festival in Nebraska.

He Created a Spiritual Jazz Masterpiece. He’s Still a Mystery.

Shamek Farrah’s 1974 debut is a highly sought-after rarity, but even his most ardent admirers know little about him. In a rare interview, he tells his story.

In Austin, a Comedy Scene that Speaks to Political Mavericks

The number of comics and comedy clubs in the city has exploded since the pandemic. Students, Joe Rogan fans and ideological misfits are sharing the spoils.

Late Night Finds Trump Strangely Fascinated by the White House Ballroom

“Every time he gets a chance to talk about it, he sounds likes one of my kids,” Seth Meyers said.

Sotheby’s Lands a Leonard Lauder Art Collection Worth More Than $400 Million

The collector’s trove of 55 works, including Klimt, Matisse and Munch, will be auctioned in November.

Here Are the 11 First-Time Acting Winners From the Emmys

Noah Wyle and Katherine LaNasa of “The Pitt” were among the actors to take home a statue for the first time on Sunday.

‘The Pitt’ Defied Odds by Going Back to the Future

On Sunday, Emmy voters made a loud statement that there is an appetite for the kind of shows that used to dominate TV.

Emmy Awards: How to Watch the Winners

“The Studio” took home the most trophies, and “The Pitt” and “Adolescence” also cleaned up. Here’s where to stream the major Emmy winners.

On the Scene at the Emmy Awards Governors Gala

Tramell Tillman, Britt Lower, Stephen Colbert, Jeff Hiller and other Emmy winners celebrated at the official post-show event.

A Bold New Museum for a Flamboyant Leader

Chris Dercon is known for dramatic gestures and frequent moves between major institutions. But he says he’ll be at the Fondation Cartier for the long haul.

Emmys Host Donates to Charity, With No Help From Stars

Nate Bargatze, host of the 77th Emmy Awards, pledged $100,000 to the Boys & Girls Clubs of America. To keep speeches short, he deducted $1,000 for every second a winner went over their given time.

Best and Worst Moments From the 2025 Emmy Awards

It was a great night for new series, first-time winners and a late-night show canceled by the ceremony’s broadcaster. The writing and gags? Not as great.

An Art Factory Opens Its Dance Floor. First Up, Skateboarders.

Mette Ingvartsen’s “Skatepark” will inaugurate the new Powerhouse: International festival, showcasing the vast performing space of Powerhouse Arts in Gowanus, Brooklyn.

Cereal Box Records Sound Horrible. They Still Look Incredible.

Decades ago, singles were printed on cereal boxes as cutout prizes. Now, a dedicated few are working to save these cardboard treasures from extinction.

Yusuf Islam Wants to Explain Himself

As Cat Stevens, he helped define the singer-songwriter. After converting to Islam, he became a lightning rod. His new memoir explores it all.

A Master Clockmaker Revives a Dying Art in North Carolina

Last September, Spruce Pine, N.C., was nearly destroyed by Hurricane Helene. Luther Stroup’s shop, where he makes five-figure grandfather clocks, was spared.

Voices From the 2025 Emmys Red Carpet

Nominees for the 77th Emmy Awards spoke with The New York Times on the red carpet ahead of the ceremony on Sunday.

Key Moments from the 2025 Emmy Awards

“The Studio,” “Adolescence” and “Severance” won big at the 77th Emmy Awards, one of television’s most prestigious honors.

‘Black Rabbit’ and 6 More Things to Watch on TV This Week

A new series staring Jude Law and Jason Bateman premieres on Netflix, and “The Morning Show” returns with its fourth season.

In Philadelphia, a Stirring New Stage for Alexander Calder

What can a museum experience be now? Meet Calder Gardens. A leading architect, garden designer and philanthropist build a thrillingly eccentric complex for the inventor of the mobile.

Calls for a ‘Free Palestine’ in an Emmys Otherwise Light on Politics

A few nominees and speakers addressed political issues such as the Israel-Gaza war and the defunding of U.S. public broadcasting.

‘The Pitt’ Wins the Emmy for Best Drama

The HBO Max hospital drama, starring Noah Wyle, had 13 nominations coming into Sunday. Noah Wyle had already won for best actor.

Noah Wyle Finally Wins an Emmy

After five nominations and no wins for “E.R.,” Wyle was named best actor in a drama for another hospital show, “The Pitt.”

‘Adolescence’ Dominates the Limited Series Category

The acclaimed Netflix series won the Emmy for limited series as well as awards for acting, writing, directing and more.

Canceled by CBS, ‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’ Wins Best Talk Show

The show, which Colbert has hosted since 2015, beat out “The Daily Show” on Comedy Central and “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” on ABC.

What We Saw as Stars Arrived at the Emmys

Candid moments with Walton Goggins, Pedro Pascal, Jean Smart and more.

‘S.N.L.’ Tops Beyoncé for the Live Variety Emmy

The show’s anniversary special won in a category that was unusually competitive and unusually glamorous this year.

Britt Lower Wins Best Lead Actress in a Drama for ‘Severance’

Lower won for her dual role in Season 2 of the surreal workplace drama. A handwritten joke on the back of her acceptance speech notes read, “Let me out.”

Seth Rogen Wins His First Emmy

Rogen won best actor in a comedy for “The Studio.”

Nonprofit Gets Two Paintings Stolen by Nazis Pulled From Auction

The paintings were among more than 300 works seized during World War II from Adolphe Schloss, a German Jew who lived in France and amassed a collection of old master paintings.

Why is Nate Bargatze Hostingthe Emmys?

CBS tapped a clean, nonpolitical comic to present the awards a couple of months after it fired its late-night host, Stephen Colbert.

Emmys Security Will Be Elevated After Shooting of Charlie Kirk

Officials have said that they re-examined their security plans after the assassination of the right-wing influencer last week.

Emmy Winners: The Full List

Here are the winners from the 77th Emmy Awards, which took place Sunday night.

‘The Studio’ leads with most wins after the Creative Arts Emmys.

The biggest awards come later on Sunday, but the Emmys leaderboard is already up and running.

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting Received a Special, and Bittersweet, Award

The organization, which plans to close after President Trump rescinded more than $1 billion earmarked for public broadcasting, was given the Television Academy’s Governors Award.

‘The Pitt’ Wins Big, and 6 Other Takeaways From the 2025 Emmys

“The Studio,” the Apple TV+ sendup of modern Hollywood, set the record for most wins for a comedy in a single year, surpassing “The Bear.”

What to Expect at the 2025 Emmy Awards

The Apple TV+ series “Severance” and the HBO Max medical show “The Pitt” are in a tight race for best drama, television’s most coveted prize.

Hermeto Pascoal, Eccentric and Prolific Brazilian Composer, Dies at 89

A self-taught multi-instrumentalist, he rose from a childhood of rural privation to become a favorite of jazz musicians and audiences around the world.

MrBeast Awarded $15 Million to Film Reality Show in North Carolina

The money, which supported the second season of the extreme competition show “Beast Games,” represents nearly half of the state’s annual film and entertainment grants.

Paramount Criticizes Celebrity-Endorsed Israeli Film Boycott

The film studio, which some say has turned rightward under its new owner, said it disagreed with thousands of Hollywood professionals pledging to boycott Israeli film institutions.

Nancy King, Jazz Singer Who Flew Under the Radar, Dies at 85

Aficionados, and her fellow musicians, considered her one of the best living vocalists. But she chose not to seek a bigger spotlight.

How to Watch the 2025 Emmy Awards

The show, airing on CBS, is being hosted by the comedian Nate Bargatze.

Ego Nwodim Leaves ‘S.N.L.’ After 7 Seasons

Nwodim, known for characters including Lisa From Temecula, is the fifth cast member to leave the sketch comedy show this summer.

Robert Grosvenor, Sculptor Who Challenged Gravity, Dies at 88

“The lone wolf of sculpture,” one critic called him. His enigmatic art turned familiar objects like boats and vintage cars into mysterious contraptions.

Jane Austen Loved Music. What Was on Her Playlist?

The novelist’s sheet music collection reveals new perspectives on her life and work.

Review: Gustavo Dudamel Gives a Glimpse of New York’s Future

The superstar conductor opened the New York Philharmonic’s season, with his signature thrills that make a traditional concert format seem exceptional.

Adam Friedland’s Trick: Combining the Political and the Personal, Virally

Conversations on his YouTube show can reflect his standup but more often he confounds interviewees like Ritchie Torres.

Ed Sheeran Is Not Giving Up His Pop Throne Just Yet

The superstar singer-songwriter sat down with Popcast to discuss overcoming personal and professional turmoil ahead of his new album, “Play.”

With ‘I Love L.A.,’ Rachel Sennott Keeps Her Cool

The comic and actor became an indie darling in films like “Shiva Baby” and “Bottoms.” “I Love L.A.,” an HBO comedy premiering in November, is her first project as a solo creator.

For Many Cuban Ballet Dancers, Forging a Path Forward Means Leaving

As the country’s economy falters, members of the storied Cuban National Ballet have sought and found work in companies abroad.

‘Not Sure What Genre It Is’: Meet the Adventurous Trio of Bloom

The new jazz experiment featuring Nels Cline, Craig Taborn and Marcus Gilmore was assembled by the producer David Breskin in the spirit of a cult 1987 project.

Late Night Calls for Bringing the Temperature Down

Seth Meyers and other hosts talked about Charlie Kirk’s assassination, denouncing political violence and incendiary rhetoric.

Ukraine and Gaza Fallout Share the Spotlight With Anna Netrebko

Demonstrators outside the Royal Opera House protested the Russian soprano’s return to the London stage in a new production of “Tosca.”

In Jeffrey Gibson’s Sculptures, Child’s Play and Indigenous Truths

On the Met’s facade, a Native artist honors parkland animals and engages his widest audience yet.

Music Festival in Belgium Cancels Concert Led by Israeli Conductor

The Flanders Festival Ghent dropped a Munich Philharmonic program, citing concerns over a conductor’s possible views on Gaza. German leaders called the move antisemitic.

Photography’s Next Generation, Bursting Out of the Frames

On the 40th anniversary of the New Photography series at MoMA, 13 artists and collectives on three continents find ties that bind — and a resurrection.

In ‘Alien: Earth,’ Big Tech Is the Monster and Kids Are the Prey

The sci-fi series, like the social-media horror story “Adolescence,” speaks to the fear of children being sacrificed to technology.

An Artist’s Do-Over in Double Time

Stephen Prina borrows beats from John Bonham and Keith Moon for a series of performances coming to MoMA. His work is both loving homage and striking original.

5 Classical Music Albums You Can Listen to Right Now

A novel approach to Mozart’s Requiem, orchestral works by Tania León and music conducted by Joe Hisaishi are among the highlights.

The Composer Bringing ‘Symphonic Electronica’ to the Met

With “The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay,” Mason Bates, a.k.a. DJ Masonic, expands the sound world of the Metropolitan Opera.

‘Tracker’ Became One of TV’s Biggest Hits by Keeping It Simple

The CBS drama, starring Justin Hartley as a tough guy who finds missing people, is the most successful series in a mini-renaissance for the lone-wolf procedural.

Arvo Pärt Reached Pop Star Status. Now He’s Ready to Rest.

Pärt’s 90th birthday has inspired celebrations, including at Carnegie Hall, even as the renowned composer has stopped writing.

Dudamel, Arvo Pärt and a ‘Monkey King’ Coming This Fall

Highlights of the season include Esa-Pekka Salonen’s Boulez concerts with the New York Phil and Sarah Kirkland Snider’s new opera about Hildegard of Bingen in Los Angeles.

As Los Angeles Olympics Loom, Critics Worry Its Cultural Plan Is Lagging

Planning and fund-raising for the “Cultural Olympiad,” the arts programming that is part of the 2028 games, should have been well underway by now, several experts say.

Late Night Teases Trump Over His Night Out in D.C.

“There are hundreds of troops on the street and somehow they let a 34-time convicted felon just waltz into a restaurant,” Jimmy Kimmel said.

The Royal Ballet and Opera Confronts the Rise of A.I. With a New Festival

The London institution is creating “RBO/Shift,” a technology festival whose first year will ask how far A.I. can push the boundaries of opera.

At the Royal Opera House, a New Season Brings New Drama

The company’s director, Oliver Mears, talks about the opening performance of “Tosca,” the return of the soprano Anna Netrebko and more.

A Verdi Masterwork, Lost in Italian Translation, Returns to the Stage

The Royal Opera will revive “Les Vêpres Siciliennes,” a French work experts say has long been overshadowed by an Italian version Verdi did not produce.

Polly Holliday, a Sassy Waitress on the Sitcom ‘Alice,’ Dies at 88

“Kiss my grits,” her character, Flo, was known to say. But that high-profile role was just one facet of a long, busy stage and screen career.

British Courts Service Destroys Banksy Mural Depicting Attack by Judge

The work, painted onto the walls of one of Britain’s most important court buildings, showed a judge attacking a demonstrator with a gavel.

He’s the Reason ‘Severance’ Sounds So Good

George Drakoulias won over a reluctant Tom Petty, transformed the Black Crowes and was name-checked by the Beastie Boys. This year, he was up for an Emmy.

Mussolini, a Korean Thriller and Mexican Madams Who Kill

New international shows include “Mussolini: Son of the Century,” whose message is clear: If Mussolini was the son of the 20th century, Donald Trump is the son of the 21st.

A Collective Video Diary of 9/11, in 500 Hours

The New York Public Library has acquired what may be the largest collection of crowdsourced footage of the attacks and the shellshocked aftermath.

Doechii, Denim and the Ecstatic Dance Vision of Robbie Blue

The wild grandeur of a choreographer just starting out is a breath of fresh air. It’s no secret. Blue just picked up an Emmy and an MTV Video Music Award.

‘JennaWorld’ Spotlights Jenna Jameson and the Glory Days of Porn

The 13-part podcast, from Molly Lambert and iHeartPodcasts, recalls an era in the late ’90s and 2000s when porn stars were (almost) mainstream.

Kimmel Calls Epstein’s ‘Birthday Book’ a ‘Gift That Keeps on Giving’

President Trump’s administration denied that he’d signed a lewd tribute to Jeffrey Epstein, but Jimmy Kimmel isn’t convinced.

‘Alien: Earth’ Episode 6 Recap: Inhuman Sacrifices

Neverland is falling into disorder despite its security protocols, with all sorts of saboteurs running amok.

Was There a Song of This Summer?

Ten tastemakers (and two staffers) weigh in on the season’s signature tracks.

In This TV Drama, Mussolini Wants to ‘Make Italy Great Again’

A new series about the dictator makes its way to U.S. viewers, with a message about the perils of charismatic leaders.

Arrest Warrant Says Buyer of ‘Nude Emperor’ Bronze Knew It Was Looted

Investigators are pursuing criminal charges against a wealthy collector who has challenged the assertion that the Roman-era antiquity he bought for $1.3 million had been stolen from Turkey.

Miles Davis Catalog Sells to Reservoir Media, a Small but Savvy Player

Reservoir, led by Golnar Khosrowshahi, has acquired the majority of music rights owned by the Davis estate ahead of the jazz master’s centennial next year.

Life Can Be Brutal. Lucrecia Dalt’s Music Makes Its Own Reality.

The experimental Colombian composer looks inward on “A Danger to Ourselves,” a new album inspired by a new musical and personal partnership.

Parody, Punk and ‘Terrorist Drag’: Inside the World of Vaginal Davis

She has come a long way, from the scrappy Los Angeles scene to working with prestigious museums and universities.

Roll Over, Warhol: Taking the ’60s Beyond Pop Art

A thrillingly revisionist history of the era at the Whitney Museum uncovers a current of art that sprang from eros and the uncensored minds of R. Crumb, Martha Edelheit and others.

Sally Mann, in Her Golden Hour, Faces Fresh Culture Wars

One of America’s finest memoirists, in photos and in prose, is at the peak of her powers in “Art Work”— and wondering if her pictures will survive.

Late Night Misses the Defense Department Already

President Trump has renamed it the Department of War, “which is what people call the clearance section at TJ Maxx,” Jimmy Fallon said.

Britain’s National Gallery Expands Collection to 20th-Century Works

The museum, renowned for its collection of paintings from the Middle Ages to the 19th century, has announced a plan to collect more recent paintings.

5 Highlights From a Model Maestro’s Recording Career

Christoph von Dohnanyi, who died on Saturday, was a conductor of clarity and poise, as evidenced especially in his output with the Cleveland Orchestra.

Christoph von Dohnanyi, Conductor With a World of Admirers, Dies at 95

Known for his long tenure at the podium of the acclaimed Cleveland Orchestra, he was sought after as a guest with major symphonies and opera companies.

Death of Arts Patron Who Made Disputed $10 Million Donation Is Ruled a Suicide

Matthew Christopher Pietras, a young philanthropist sought after by some of New York’s leading arts institutions, died by suicide, the city’s chief medical examiner ruled.

Rick Davies, Singer and Founder of Supertramp, Dies at 81

He wrote hits including “Goodbye Stranger” and “Bloody Well Right,” and his use of the Wurlitzer piano became one of Supertramp’s signature sounds.

Sotheby’s Strikes Alliance With Ascendant Art Fair

Sotheby’s will host Independent 20th Century at the Breuer building in Manhattan in 2026, positioning the company as “more than an auction house.”

Rebuilding a Historic Jewish Library, Book by Book

The Nazis seized tens of thousands of books from the Jewish Theological Seminary in Budapest, but the works are making their way back, including one being returned in New York this week.

Sombr Loves Women (and They Love Him Back), Haters Be Damned

The 20-year-old songwriter is drawing pop fandom with a sound rooted in rock history. His love life, and career, have been dramatic.

Kara Walker Deconstructs a Statue, and a Myth

As part of the group exhibition “Monuments,” the artist took a Stonewall Jackson bronze and transformed it into a radically new, unsettled thing.

MTV Video Music Awards: 6 Memorable Moments

Mariah Carey and Busta Rhymes were honored for the first time, Lady Gaga crossed town and Doja Cat took it back to the 1980s.

‘The Girlfriend’ and 5 More Things to Watch on TV This Week

The thriller series premieres on Prime Video, and the 77th annual Emmy Awards air on Sunday.

A Japanese Horror Franchise Is Finally Moving to Japan

Silent Hill, which has been set in New England for more than two decades, is leaning into the J-horror that produced classic movies like “Onibaba” and “Ringu.”

Pokémon and 11 More Video Games Coming This Fall

There are sequels aplenty, including new Ninja Gaiden and Battlefield games, but also a fresh look at mountain climbing.

Carrie Underwood’s Lyrical Blitz of the N.F.L.

To customize the musical opener for week after week of “Sunday Night Football,” Underwood rattles through dozens of versions in a marathon recording session.

Mark Volman, 78, Turtles Singer of ‘Happy Together’ and Other Hits, Dies

In the 1960s, he and his fellow singer Howard Kaylan embodied the feel-good sound of a popular pop-rock band. The two later found new fame as Flo & Eddie.

‘Father Mother Sister Brother’ Takes Top Prize at Venice Film Festival

The film, directed by Jim Jarmusch, details three stories of three families. “The Voice of Hind Rajab,” about a Palestinian girl in a car under fire by the Israeli military, won second place.

Tom Shipley, Whose Ode to Weed Reached the Top 10, Dies at 84

With their “One Toke Over the Line,” he and Michael Brewer saw a musical in-joke turn into a timeless cultural phenomenon.

The Best Movies and TV Shows Coming to Netflix in September

A new series from the creator of “Peaky Blinders” and another starring Jude Law and Jason Bateman are among the highlights this month.

Those New Announcements in the Subway? They’re Art

Chloë Bass’s new audio-based public art project will be heard over the P.A. system at 14 M.T.A. stations around New York, urging commuters, “If you hear something, free something.”

Man Ray’s Mysteries, in Glorious Bloom at the Met

In his “rayographs,” he raved, he was finally “working directly with light itself.” The showstopper is the most expensive photograph ever sold at auction.

The Girls Are Screaming

A shriekathon in “John Proctor Is the Villain” is the latest in a wave of young women letting their pipes loose — and exhorting anyone to join in.

What Does Freedom Mean? For Trajal Harrell, a Runway Show for the Ages

The choreographer takes over the Park Avenue Armory with “Monkey Off My Back or the Cat’s Meow,” a spectacle that honors the power of being together.

This Fall, Dance Parties, Reimaginings and Farewell Misty Copeland

Season standouts include a new festival at the Powerhouse in Brooklyn, a Ballet Theater principal’s final bow and the return of Twyla Tharp’s “Push Comes to Shove.”

40 Shows to Watch This Fall

A Ken Burns documentary on the birth of the American Republic, the end of “Stranger Things,” a new series from Sterlin Harjo and much more.

Hassan Ouakrim, Who Brought Moroccan Dance to the U.S., Dies

A director and choreographer, he introduced Berber dances and music to New York’s downtown theater scene. He also staged elaborate soirees for the wealthy, one attended by Donald Trump.

Tate McRae on Tour: Dancing’s What She Loves

Dance, which has been a central part of McRae’s pop persona from the beginning, is thrillingly showcased on the Miss Possessive tour.

Barbara Jakobson, Art World Power Broker in New York, Dies at 92

A longtime trustee of the Museum of Modern Art, she was a savvy collector who befriended young artists like Robert Mapplethorpe and made her townhouse a showcase.

He’s Stepping Into the Heels of Maria Callas

At Little Island, the countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo is starring, and singing, in Charles Ludlam’s “Galas,” a love letter to Callas.

Sting Is Sued by His Former Bandmates in the Police

The band’s drummer and guitarist say the singer has underpaid them for the “digital exploitation” of songs like “Every Breath You Take.” Sting’s lawyers call the claim “illegitimate.”

‘Task’ Brings More Murder and Flattened Vowels to HBO

This new crime drama shares a creator and tone with an earlier HBO hit, “Mare of Easttown.”

You’ve Got It All Wrong About Doja Cat

The singer, rapper and provocateur pushes herself to the max. On her new LP, “Vie,” that means leaning into her pop roots and “doing what I know I know how to do.”

45 Albums and Shows Coming This Fall

A crop of artists on the verge of what’s next are returning with new releases, and Taylor Swift is reuniting with some of her poppiest collaborators.

Stephen Colbert Sounds the Alarm on ‘Death by Florida’

He said that Florida’s decision to stop vaccine mandates would affect not just schoolchildren but also “America’s most vulnerable population: Disney adults.”

What to See in Galleries in September

This week in Newly Reviewed, Andrew Russeth covers Alix Cléo Roubaud’s poetic photos, Urs Fischer’s spectacles and Cindy Ji Hye Kim’s supremely dark visions.

Can You Ace Our Tennis Quiz?

Test your knowledge of the drama on these real and fictional courts.

‘The Paper’ Is Hollywood’s Latest Take on Journalism

Sometimes, journalists are heroes onscreen. Other times, they can’t help but fall in love.

Daunted by the Sprawling Armory Show? Try These 13 Certified Winners.

With its crowd-pleasers and safe bets, this big trade show tones it down for an uncertain art market. Our critics sampled the global art scene for these discoveries.

Fixing a Problem Painting With Ambera Wellmann

For an ambitious double-gallery debut, the Canadian painter improvised her way through glistening, musical, bulging and hideous fantasias on linen and on walls.

Amy Sherald, Having Canceled Her Smithsonian Show, Will Take Paintings to Baltimore

The artist had canceled the show in July, citing concerns about censorship at the Smithsonian. Now, the exhibition will be restaged at the Baltimore Museum of Art.

Discovering Surprises Among the Familiar at the Independent 20th Century

A trove of 20th-century art from Lebanon to Santa Fe, Miami to Mumbai. Look for spiritualist painting and undersung artists from Hawaii and Mississippi.

Meet the New ‘S.N.L.’ Cast Members

Please Don’t Destroy will stop making videos for the show as Ben Marshall joins the cast. Watch clips of him and the other new additions.

Morrissey Seeks to Sell His Rights to the Smiths’ Songs

Citing “malicious associations” with his former bandmates, the lead singer of the 1980s band said he had “no choice” but to sell to protect his health.

Argentine Authorities Charge Couple With Hiding Nazi-Looted Painting

“Portrait of a Lady,” by the Italian painter Giuseppe Ghislandi, had not been seen publicly for 80 years until journalists spotted it in a real estate listing last month.

May the Bid Be With You: Darth Vader’s Lightsaber Heads to Auction

Other notable movie props to be sold at an auction in Los Angeles this week include Indiana Jones’s whip and Michael Keaton’s “Batman” suit.

10 Things We’re Excited About This Fall

Dolly Parton in Vegas, a shrine to David Bowie, a new standup special from Kumail Nanjiani and other picks from our critics and writers.

Wayne Shorter Wanted Everyone to See His Archives. Soon, They Will.

The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts has acquired the jazz great’s scores, original artwork, letters and more, providing a rare glimpse of an imaginative mind.

Late Night Thinks Trump Has a Case of Parade Envy

“It sounds like somebody’s bummed he wasn’t invited to the supervillain sleepover,” Jimmy Kimmel said of the president’s reaction to China’s big military parade.

Smithsonian Responds to Trump’s Demand for a Review of Its Exhibits

In a letter to the White House, the Smithsonian asserted its “authority over our programming and content,” but said a team would review what information it would turn over.

What Is Swedish Culture? IKEA? Yes. Abba? Not This Time.

A government initiative to create a Swedish “cultural canon” concerned many in the country’s cultural world. The final list has sparked debate over the choices.

Louvre Museum Names Advocate for African Art Repatriation as Next ‘Great Thinker’

The appointment of Bénédicte Savoy underscores France’s changing views on the issue of returning artifacts that were wrongly taken during the colonial period.

‘The Paper’ Review: I Have Good News and I Have Bad News

The team from “The Office” has a new comedy of decline, but it still needs to figure out what its story is.

The Met Opera Turns to Saudi Arabia to Help Solve Its Financial Woes

The Met, which has withdrawn $120 million from its endowment since the pandemic, reached a lucrative deal to perform in Saudi Arabia for three weeks each winter.

Former Smithsonian Museum Director Heads to Milwaukee

Kim Sajet, who stepped down as director of the National Portrait Gallery after President Trump said he was firing her, is becoming director of the Milwaukee Art Museum.

Alien: Earth’ Episode 5 Recap: Ghost Ship

This week’s episode recounted the days that led to the Maginot’s crash on Earth.

5 Minutes That Will Make You Love Mal Waldron

The music of this pianist, who played with giants like Billie Holiday, Charles Mingus and John Coltrane, can feel mysterious and private, but it rewards deep listening. Explore these 11 songs.

Thought Hollow Knight Was Hard? Try Waiting for Its Sequel.

Fans of the challenging indie game have been ready for Hollow Knight: Silksong since its reveal in 2019. Their time is almost here.

Stephen Colbert Starts the Final ‘Late Show’ Season With a Toast

John Oliver joined Colbert for the Season 11 premiere (and a little champagne). “The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” came up.

Cardi B Cleared in Assault Case

Cardi B, the pop star and rapper, was found not liable in a civil case in which she was accused of assaulting a security guard in 2018.

Cardi B Is Found Not Liable for Assault in Civil Trial

The rapper and pop star had been accused in a lawsuit of scratching and spitting on a security guard in 2018.

Will the Real Sabrina Carpenter Please Stand Up?

On “Short n’ Sweet” last year, the singer became one of pop’s new queens of quirk. On its follow-up, “Man’s Best Friend,” she’s hiding behind her characters.

Stephen Colbert Returns for First ‘Late Show’ of Its Last Season

CBS’s announcement in July that the show would end next year — after Colbert had criticized CBS’s settlement with the Trump administration — raised questions among lawmakers and fans.

‘S.N.L.’ Announces New Cast Members

The upcoming season of “Saturday Night Live” will feature five new faces. Departing are Heidi Gardner, Michael Longfellow, Emil Wakim and Devon Walker.

The Fall’s Most Anticipated Albums: 10 Picks

Cardi B’s long-awaited return, Jeff Tweedy’s low-key magnum opus, Silvana Estrada’s latest poetic release and more.

Esa-Pekka Salonen’s Next Move: Reinventing the Maestro

The innovative conductor is taking on new roles in Los Angeles and Paris, as a creative leader and a conductor. Just don’t call him a music director.

With ‘Weather Hunters,’ Al Roker Finally Brings the Rainbow Home

Inspired by a funny request from his children years ago, his new series teaches young viewers about clouds, thunder and the ingredients of a rainbow.

The Cultural Kingdom Where Classical Music Still Reigns

Every summer, Salzburg, Austria, becomes the center of the classical music world, attracting some 256,000 visitors for a star-studded festival.

A World Reshaped by A.I. Needs Museums More Than Ever

There’s a bumper crop of museums opening from Taiwan to Paris to Harlem. Look for stand-alone buildings, extensions, remade landscapes — and two presidential libraries.

The Art to See This Fall, According to Our Chief Critic

Spirituality and politics influence major N.Y.C. and L.A. exhibits, and shows featuring Tom Lloyd, Wifredo Lam, Coco Fusco and Vaginal Davis are must-sees.

Art’s New Season Offers Rauschenberg and More Headliner Shows for Fall

Monet, Manet and Morisot are highlights, but also an exhibition of decommissioned historical monuments and a show of punishing performance art.

14 Art Shows Worth Traveling for, From Europe to the West Coast

This fall, see Jacques-Louis David, Sheila Hicks and Gerhard Richter in Paris, Kerry James Marshall in London, Fra Angelico in Florence and more.

Vivian Ayers Allen, Poet and Cultural Activist, Dies at 102

She forged an arts career in Houston while raising children who became accomplished entertainers: Phylicia Rashad, Debbie Allen and Tex Allen.

Sylvain Amic, Musée d’Orsay President Who Aimed to Democratize Art, Dies at 58

His formative years in sub-Saharan Africa had made him sensitive to France’s restitution of treasures taken from the continent during colonial times.

The Best Movies and TV Shows Coming to Disney+, Amazon, HBO Max and More in September

“Highest 2 Lowest,” “Marvel Zombies,” “Task” and “The Paper” arrive, and “Only Murders in the Building” returns for Season 5.

29 Things to Do in N.Y.C. in September: Dua Lipa, Street Parties and More

The pop diva is one of several to hold court at Madison Square Garden this month, and the West Indian American Day Parade and other celebrations return.

The Unsettling Darkness and Surprising Light of Yukio Mishima

At Japan Society, Emergences celebrates Mishima’s centennial. “One of the things that I absolutely love about Mishima is that I don’t absolutely love him,” said one participant.

‘The Paper’ Makes Sabrina Impacciatore Cry

A stint on “The White Lotus” introduced this Italian actress to a new audience. She calls her starring role on the new “Office” spinoff an “incredible American dream.”

‘The Paper,’ Plus 7 Things to Watch on TV this Week

A mockumentary series about a local newspaper, from the creators of “The Office,” and the MTV Video Music Awards air.

What’s Loud, Pink and Drawing New Yorkers Together?

With his Karlala Soundsystem, Karl Scholz is using nightclub-grade audio to ensure that neighbors gather.

This Small R.P.G. Was a Glimpse of China’s Gaming Future

Sony began the Chinese Hero Project in 2016 because of a solo developer’s stunning trailer. Now the country is releasing some of the world’s biggest games.