Theo Von, Andrew Schulz, Joe Rogan: A ‘Manosphere’ Just Asking Questions
A conversation about the comedians and podcasters who have created a new media mainstream for actors, musicians and politicians.
National African American Museum Faces Uncertainty Without Its Leader
At a time when it is under scrutiny from the White House, the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture is without its director, who stepped down last month.
May 6, 2025
Melissa Toogood Named New Director of Juilliard’s Dance Division
A member of Merce Cunningham’s final company, Toogood brings to the job years of experience as a dancer and educator.
A Beloved Soprano to Lead Opera Theater of St. Louis
Patricia Racette, who has a recent history of performing in and directing productions with the company, will begin as its artistic director this fall.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla Unveil Their Coronation Portraits
A painting of the monarch in the regalia of the crowning ceremony is a royal tradition.
May 6, 2025
An Operatic ‘Diamond on the Side of the Road’ Catches Light Again
The South Dakota Symphony Orchestra is making a fresh case for Douglas Moore’s “Giants in the Earth,” a Pulitzer Prize-winning but long obscure opera.
Turnstile, Hardcore Punk’s Breakout Band, Can’t Be Contained
The Baltimore group toiled in the underground until its 2021 LP blew up. With a new album, “Never Enough,” it’s testing the limits of a genre and a fandom.
As LACMA Gets a New Look, the Art Inside Will Change, Too
Four curators at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art reveal how they’re filling the new galleries.
May 6, 2025
Late Night on Trump, the Constitution and Playing With Dolls
On “Meet the Press” and social media, President Trump gave the hosts a lot of material to choose from, even by his standards.
May 6, 2025
Amid Trump Cuts, Officials Resign From the National Endowment for the Arts
Senior officials announced their resignations after the Trump administration withdrew grants from arts organizations around the country.
May 5, 2025
‘I’m a Little Nervous Today’: Jury Selection in Sean Combs Trial Begins
Mr. Combs has pleaded not guilty to charges of racketeering and sex trafficking. Potential jurors were asked about their exposure to details of the accusations.
The Last Surrealist
Jean-Claude Silbermann joined André Breton’s acolytes at 18. Now 90, he’s showing paintings at Independent, the art fair, and says Surrealism is “an attitude toward the world.”
May 5, 2025
Trump and Harvard Both Want ‘Viewpoint Diversity.’ What Does It Mean?
The administration has accused the university of lacking viewpoint diversity. Harvard is fighting its demands, but embracing the vague term.
May 5, 2025
Once an Inspiration to Balanchine, Suzanne Farrell Now Shows the Way
“There’s a time for everything,” said Farrell, who has returned to New York City Ballet to teach a new and eager generation of dancers.
Sean Combs Jury to Decide if He Led an Entourage or a Criminal Enterprise
Selection of jurors is to begin Monday in a federal case that accuses the music mogul of deploying his employees to help him commit crimes.
‘Forever,’ Plus 7 Things to Watch on TV this Week
The Netflix show based on a Judy Blume book comes to streaming. And tune into E! for all the red-carpet looks of the Met Gala.
May 5, 2025
‘The Last of Us’ Season 2, Episode 4: Seattle Slew
This week brings an expedition full of harrowing action and emotional revelations.
May 5, 2025
‘S.N.L.’: Trump Celebrates 100 Years (Oops! Days) in Office
The Sharpie that never runs dry takes aim at interracial couples in commercials and a declaration normalizing May-December romances.
May 4, 2025
With a Different Ending, ‘Don Giovanni’ Becomes a Requiem
In Berlin, the director Kirill Serebrennikov’s new production dispenses with the opera’s final sextet and leads directly into Mozart’s Requiem.
Frieze New York Is a Special Opportunity for First-Time Artists and Galleries
The art fair returns to the Shed this month with more than 65 contemporary art galleries and the acclaimed Focus section curated by Lumi Tan.
May 4, 2025
Pierre Audi, Eminent Force in the Performing Arts, Dies at 67
After turning a derelict lecture hall into the daring Almeida Theater, he had a long career as a director and impresario in Europe and New York.
Chicago Museum Director Under Investigation After Airplane Incident
James Rondeau, the director of the Art Institute of Chicago, took a voluntary leave after a report that he stripped off his clothes during a flight to Germany.
May 3, 2025
The National Endowment for the Arts Begins Terminating Grants
The endowment told arts organizations that it was withdrawing or canceling current grants just hours after President Trump proposed eliminating the agency in the next fiscal year.
May 3, 2025
A Real Housewife Trashed Her Sprinkle Cookies. Fans Are Eating Them Up.
Fourteen years ago, Teresa Giudice threw Melissa Gorga’s sprinkle cookies in the garbage on “The Real Housewives of New Jersey.” Now Gorga is selling out of an upscale version of them.
May 3, 2025
Did a TV Show Hurt Your Feelings? ‘Fix-Its’ Offer Justice
Beloved characters are killed. Romances, too. But a subset of fan-fiction writers are taking matters into their own hands, “fixing” perceived wrongs.
May 3, 2025
AriAtHome Walks the Streets, Making Beats (and New Friends)
The one-man band Ari Miller creates music on the fly and invites anyone to hop on the mic. The result has become an online sensation, and a type of community.
This Young Virtuoso Now Has the X Factor: Nobility
Roman Mejia, a New York City Ballet principal, shows how bravura and subtlety can exist side by side in a season that includes a sparkling “Apollo” debut.
An Artist Honors Extinct Plants and Animals at New York’s Swiss Institute
In an East Village gallery, K Allado-McDowell has created an audiovisual tribute to species we have lost as a rehearsal for a proposed physical monument.
May 3, 2025
A Century On, the Tiffany Lamp Still Shines Bright
Though the lamps fell out of fashion by the 1930s, they recently have seen a surge in appeal, showing up in home décor, and even tattoos.
May 3, 2025
Opera History Was Made in This House. Its Future Is Uncertain.
When George Gershwin visited a cottage in Folly Beach, S.C., in 1934, “Porgy and Bess” came to life. But will it remain a historic artifact or become just another beach house?
Mike Peters, Frontman of the Alarm, Is Dead at 66
Leading the Welsh band known for 1980s anthems like “Sixty Eight Guns,” he later became a strong voice in the fight against cancer, which he battled for decades.
Lawsuit Against Humanities Endowment Offers Details on DOGE
Three scholarly groups are challenging the recent cancellation of most grants by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
May 2, 2025
Trump Seeks to Eliminate the National Endowment for the Arts
The president’s budget proposal also called for getting rid of the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
May 2, 2025
The Best Movies and TV Shows Coming to Netflix in May
A new comedy cocreated by Tina Fey and another from Tom Segura are among the highlights debuting this month.
May 2, 2025
Joel Krosnick, Longtime Juilliard String Quartet Cellist, Dies at 84
Widely admired for his intense and precise playing, Mr. Krosnick stayed with the quartet for over 40 years, longer than either of his cellist predecessors.
‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ Wants to End With a Message of Hope
In interviews, Elisabeth Moss and other stars and creators of the groundbreaking drama discuss its impending conclusion and ongoing connection to American politics.
May 2, 2025
Barbra Streisand’s Silky Duet With Hozier, and 9 More New Songs
Hear tracks by Summer Walker, Nilüfer Yanya, Ed Sheeran and others.
Four Asian American Comics on the Joke That Changed Their Life
Bowen Yang, Hari Kondabolu, Atsuko Okatsuka and Hasan Minhaj break down the stand-up bits that rewired their comedic DNA.
May 2, 2025
Galleries, and Collectors, See Chances to Connect at Frieze New York
“There’s no getting around it,” one exhibitor said. “More people will see a work at a fair in three or four days than will come into your gallery in 10 years.”
May 2, 2025
A Longtime Art Dealer Looks Back
Arne Glimcher reflects on 65 years of Pace Gallery in a changed art world.
May 2, 2025
Lumi Tan on How She Plans Frieze New York’s Focus Program
The curator had to choose from a large array of submissions for this year’s Focus, which features emerging artists and galleries.
May 2, 2025
Ruth Buzzi, Purse-Wielding Gladys of ‘Laugh-In,’ Is Dead at 88
She had other roles onstage and on TV, but none more memorable than the wary spinster fending off male advances on that raucous sketch show.
May 2, 2025
Grand Theft Auto VI Delayed Until May 2026
The previous game in the franchise was released in 2013 and has generated more than $8 billion in revenue for Rockstar Games.
May 2, 2025
As Jane Austen’s Sister, Keeley Hawes Keeps a Controlled Burn
Anointed “the queen of British telly” overseas, the actress leads a series about Austen’s prim older sister, who torched most of the writer’s letters.
May 2, 2025
Art Fairs to See in the New York City Area in May
Spring fairs on both sides of the Hudson and East Rivers are dedicated to independent and emerging artists and they are showing art in fun and accessible ways.
May 2, 2025
‘God Is in the Details’: Embracing Boredom in Art and Life
The Netflix show “Adolescence” asks audiences to be OK with slower moments and small talk. Is that possible in 2025?
May 2, 2025
Back in New York, an African Art Fair Relishes the Sense of Place
The 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair is returning for its 10th year in New York, an event one collector described as “a kind of movable feast.”
May 2, 2025
Ariel Aisiks Is on a Mission to Elevate Latin American Art
The Argentine-born collector wants to add to the diversity of museum holdings and get more artists “a seat at the table.”
May 2, 2025
Late Night Watches ‘Signalgate’ Claim a Victim, Sort of
Mike Waltz, who added a journalist to a Signal group chat about plans to bomb Yemen, is out as national security adviser, but his career isn’t over.
May 2, 2025
Jill Sobule, Who Sang the Original ‘I Kissed a Girl,’ Dies at 66
Ms. Sobule, known for her advocacy as well as her music, died in a house fire. She had been scheduled to perform songs from an autobiographical musical she wrote.
A Touch of Apocalypse Chic at the Venice Architecture Biennale
The Berlin studio Sub has worked with Travis Scott and Balenciaga. For the world’s most prestigious architecture exhibition, it is reinventing its approach for a less flashy context.
May 2, 2025
Russell Brand Is Granted Bail in U.K. Court Hearing on Rape Charges
The comedian, actor and YouTuber appeared before a London courtroom for the first stage of what could be lengthy criminal proceedings.
May 2, 2025
‘The Narrow Road to the Deep North’ Is a Brutal but Poetic War Drama
Starring Jacob Elordi, this often agonizing series takes on life’s biggest questions, about the mind and the heart, human suffering and transcendence.
May 1, 2025
What to See in N.Y.C. Galleries in May
This week in Newly Reviewed, Holland Cotter covers Sheyla Baykal’s downtown stars, a group show from a radical feminist art collective and Young Joon Kwak’s quieter side.
May 1, 2025
Review: Trisha Brown’s Unstable, Liquid Structures
Her company’s program at the Joyce Theater featured two notable works from the early 1980s and a Brown-inflected premiere by Lee Serle.
Art Abounds in New York This May Amid Market Uncertainty
As Frieze, TEFAF and other fairs bloom citywide, galleries and auction houses kick into high gear, with showy exhibitions and big-ticket items.
May 1, 2025
‘The Four Seasons’ Review: Tepid Trouble in Middle-Aged Paradise
In this Netflix series created by Tina Fey, among others, old friends contend with the fallout from a surprising breakup.
May 1, 2025
Stan Love, Athlete With a Beach Boys Connection, Dies at 76
A former N.B.A. player and the father of the All-Star Kevin Love, he was also the brother of the pop group’s Mike Love and a caretaker for its troubled leader, Brian Wilson.
The Best Movies and TV Shows Coming to Disney+, Amazon, Max, Apple TV+ and More in May
“Duster,” “Summer of 69,” “Overcompensating,” “‘Deaf President Now!” and more are arriving, and “Poker Face” returns.
May 1, 2025
In a Turbulent Time, TEFAF New York Keeps Its Focus on the Classics
With the art market outlook uncertain, the New York fair aims to keep collectors coming, with a wide array of art and (relatively) less expensive prices.
May 1, 2025
Art to See on Day Trips From New York City This Spring
Exhibitions and discoveries await in New Jersey, the Hudson Valley and the Catskills, and on the East End of Long Island.
May 1, 2025
Frieze, Premiere Art Fair Company, Sold on Eve of New York’s Art Week
The deal would bring seven art fairs under a new private company founded by the entertainment mogul Ari Emanuel, former chief executive of Frieze’s owner, Endeavor.
May 1, 2025
What to Do in New York City in May
Looking for something to do in New York? Get help from Chloe Troast and her friends, keep “Brat” summer going with Charli XCX, or see Alexei Ratmansky’s take on “Paquita.”
May 1, 2025
Carla Bley’s 1970s Experimental Masterpiece Gets a Belated Premiere
Cultic and unclassifiable — “clearly some sort of monstrous hybrid” — Bley’s “Escalator Over the Hill,” a 1971 album, is being staged at the New School.
‘The Eternaut’ Review: Netflix Gives a Genre Classic New Life
An archetypal Argentine sci-fi graphic novel comes to the screen seven decades after its debut.
May 1, 2025
Kwame Alexander on Bringing the Free Spirit of Jazz to Young Viewers
The latest in the author’s Acoustic Rooster franchise, a PBS Kids special and series aim to teach children the beauty of collaboration and improvisation.
May 1, 2025
Sargent and ‘Madame X’ Return, Notorious as Ever
“Sargent and Paris” at the Met shows how a young John Singer Sargent found his footing — and highlights a trans-Atlantic succès de scandale.
May 1, 2025
How ‘Government Cheese’ Creates a Dream World in the Valley
Set in late 1960s California, this magical realist comedy takes place in a fanciful, aesthetically distinctive world that reflects the spirit of its characters.
May 1, 2025
What the Cult Singer Daniel Johnston Left Behind
In his music, the songwriter cut to the emotional quick. A new book of his drawings, many never seen before, reveals he did the same in thousands of pieces.
In an Exhibition of Native Artists, Clichés Give Way to Charged Memories
“Smoke in Our Hair” features 22 artists who boldly challenge the romanticism that often tinges American fables of the nation’s birth and expansion.
May 1, 2025
Seth Meyers Recaps Trump’s Latest Revisionist History
Meyers said the president’s ABC News interview “changed his mind” about Trump’s first 100 days in office.
May 1, 2025
Buddy Guy on ‘Sinners’: ‘This May Help the Blues Stay Alive’
The guitarist and singer, who turns 89 in July, discusses his role in Ryan Coogler’s musical horror drama and his promise to Muddy Waters and B.B. King.
Review: The Met Opera’s New ‘Salome’ Fractures Its Princess
In his company debut, the director Claus Guth takes a psychological approach, surrounding the title character with six versions of her younger self.
Stream These 13 Movies and TV Shows Before They Leave in May
A ton of great titles are leaving fast. Catch them while you can.
April 30, 2025
Sean Combs’s Path From Harlem to Stardom, and Now Federal Court
As Puffy, Diddy or Love, the mogul found success and trouble. After years of accusations with few consequences, he’ll stand trial next month.
What Comes After Trauma and a TikTok Hit? Gigi Perez Is Finding Out.
The artist, 25, struck platinum with “Sailor Song.” Her debut album is a tribute to her lost sister, and an attempt to make sense of a few rudderless years.
‘Andor’ Season 2, Episodes 4-6 Recap: The Revolution Will Be Televised
This week’s trio of episodes includes visceral kicks while digging into the meat of the new season’s plot and themes.
April 30, 2025
When Beauty Standards and Body Positivity Collide
A new cultural ideal for women is ultrathin and cloaked in the language of inclusivity and self-acceptance.
April 30, 2025
A Soccer-Loving Nation’s Transcendent Summer Is Reimagined
The video game Despelote, set against Ecuador’s journey to the 2002 World Cup, is filled with the sights and sounds of its country and candid, autobiographical details.
April 30, 2025
Late Night Grades Trump’s First 100 Days in Office
“It’s been an historic 100 days — some would say prehistoric,” said Jimmy Kimmel.
April 30, 2025
Andy Bey, Jazz Singer Renowned for His Vocal Range, Dies at 85
An admirer of Nat King Cole, he began as a child performer and as part of a family trio before emerging as a master of the American songbook.
Jack Black Hits the Charts With Another Song From a Video Game Movie
“Steve’s Lava Chicken,” a 34-second song from “A Minecraft Movie,” made the Billboard Hot 100. He charted before with a song from “The Super Mario Bros. Movie.”
6 (Genre-Smashing) New Songs You Should Hear Now
Hit play on Sleep Token, Cortisa Star, Bon Iver and more.
Mellon Foundation Announces $15 Million for Humanities Councils
The emergency funding came after the National Endowment for the Humanities canceled most existing grants, part of a pivot toward President Trump’s priorities.
April 29, 2025
Serving Up Satisfaction in the Kitchen and the Bedroom
“Carême,” a new Apple TV+ series, is based on the life of a 19th-century society chef who delighted diners and lovers. It’s very French.
April 29, 2025
‘Carême’ Is a Sexy Historical Kitchen Drama
The series, about a celebrity chef in Napoleonic France, has a loose relationship to historical facts. But that frees it to be spry and fun.
April 29, 2025
Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter Tour Remixes American History, and Her Own
The superstar’s new stage show turns reclamation, personal and musical, into joyful extravaganza.
Oblivion Had Glitches Galore. Thankfully, They’re Still There.
The acclaimed 2006 role-playing game was known for its wonky artificial intelligence and character dialogue. A visually stunning remaster preserves what made it great.
April 29, 2025
The Conductor Who Has the Ear of Red Sox and Classical Fans Alike
Keith Lockhart, who leads the Boston Pops, is a beloved figure in his city’s musical scene, and 30 years in he still has more to give.
The Resurrection of Rilo Kiley
Two and a half decades since the group won the hearts of a young generation — and more than 15 years after calling it quits — the indie-rock heroes are hitting the road.
Reality TV Wades Into Cross-Generational Dating Pools
Bravo’s “Love Hotel” and ABC’s “Bachelor in Paradise” are widening the age range of prospective love matches.
April 29, 2025
How Blondshell Became an Alt-Rock Supernova
Sabrina Teitelbaum bares it all in her raw, crunchy songs. On her second album, “If You Asked for a Picture,” she’s weighing how much of herself to give away.
Late Night Pokes Fun at Trump’s Dismal Poll Numbers
Seth Meyers called Donald Trump “the most unpopular president since Kevin Spacey.” Even measles is polling better, according to Jimmy Fallon.
April 29, 2025
John Jasperse Starts La MaMa Moves! Honoring a Female Lineage
Jasperse’s engrossing “Tides” was a thrilling opener to a festival that often feels like a home for first drafts.
Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux, Sinuous Ballet Dancer and Choreographer, Dies at 82
He brought grace and power to his roles before a serious injury encouraged him to try choreography — “maybe the richest part of my life.”
For His Met Opera Debut, a Director Takes On ‘Salome’
The renowned German director Claus Guth is staging Strauss’s breakthrough opera with a focus on themes of trauma and abuse.
Review: Yunchan Lim Embraces the Journey of Bach’s ‘Goldbergs’
The 21-year-old pianist turned the great set of variations into the story of a young man’s maturation from innocence to experience.
‘Sinners,’ the Blues and Fighting for Artistic Control
Unpacking the Ryan Coogler movie starring Michael B. Jordan, and its relationship to music, genre and gatekeeping.
Caught Between Two Worlds, an Artist Prepares for His Biggest Show Yet
As Salman Toor’s work has become more politically conflicted and emotionally raw, he finds himself wondering, “What am I doing here in America?”
April 28, 2025
New York City’s Creative Churn: The View From the Dance Floor
“Urban Stomp” at the Museum of the City of New York chronicles the metropolis’s social dance. It also invites you to join the party.
Detroit Opera Steps Into Trump’s Cross Hairs With ‘Central Park Five’
The Pulitzer Prize-winning opera features Donald J. Trump, whose 1989 full-page newspaper ad sought to demonize the young men wrongly accused of rape.
April 28, 2025
‘The Four Seasons,’ Plus 7 Things to Watch on TV this Week
A new series comes to Netflix, a true crime documentary airs and “The Righteous Gemstones” wraps up its season on HBO.
April 28, 2025
‘The Last of Us’ Season 2, Episode 3 Recap: Rate Your Pain
The first episode after last week’s loss of a major character makes a fine case for this season’s future.
April 28, 2025
Chubby Checker, Outkast and the White Stripes Will Join the Rock Hall
Joe Cocker, Cyndi Lauper, Bad Company and Soundgarden — but not Oasis or Phish — are also part of the 40th anniversary class.
Bianca Castro-Arabejo, ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Star Known as Jiggly Caliente, Dies at 44
Fans knew her for her sense of humor, vigorous dance skills and interactions with fellow cast members on the popular drag television show.
April 27, 2025
At 50, the Takacs Quartet Remains as Essential as Ever
With only one of its original members in the group, this ensemble is still identifiably itself, and still going strong.
This Spring, One Mega-Dealer Dominates N.Y.C. Museums
Hauser & Wirth artists have major exhibitions everywhere you look, as a new analysis shows the rising influence of powerful art galleries on the city’s top museums.
April 27, 2025
David Thomas, Who Led the ‘Avant-Garage’ Band Pere Ubu, Dies at 71
As a singer and songwriter, he pushed the boundaries of punk and art-rock, producing a half century of music, writings and performances and always upending expectations.
Jed the Fish, Quirky Pioneer of Los Angeles Radio, Dies at 69
With his off-kilter sensibility and deep musical grounding, he brought attention to New Wave and alternative artists at the groundbreaking station KROQ.
Where Mexican Modernism and Orchids Come Together
Bright colors and florals abound at the New York Botanical Garden’s annual orchid show.
April 26, 2025
When Kristen Kish, ‘Top Chef’ Host, Hits the Mute Button
The reality TV star and author of the new memoir “Accidentally on Purpose” on airplane snacks, tongue-scraping and the problem with women’s pants pockets.
April 26, 2025
A Film Alchemist Lights Up MoMA With Her Love of Cinema
Rosa Barba’s films, sculptures and performances start with movies and the machines that make them. They end up in the realm of exuberant effects.
April 26, 2025
In Miami, Wynwood Walls and Street Art Continue to Evolve
Jessica Goldman Srebnick, the museum’s curator and the daughter of its creator, Tony Goldman, discussed her role and her vision for the neighborhood’s artistic future.
April 26, 2025
In Baltimore, Confronting Chaos Through Contemporary Art
A new exhibition at the Baltimore Museum of Art features works by artists who explore environmental issues, grief and resilience.
April 26, 2025
In ‘Hmong Capital,’ Refugee Stories Are Told in Tapestry
At museums in the Twin Cities, where Hmong families settled after a Vietnam proxy war in Laos, story cloths and other artifacts recount their history.
April 26, 2025
Renovating the Outdoors to Enhance the Art Experience
Storm King, Dia Beacon and the Aldrich have embarked on extensive renovations of their outdoor spaces to improve visitors’ experiences.
April 26, 2025
The Return of the Guerrilla Girls, Who Never Really Left
A new exhibit of the works at the National Museum of Women in the Arts reprises the creativity and relevancy of a group of female artists who emerged decades ago.
April 26, 2025
A Blast From the Past Delights ‘Doctor Who’ Fans
The show’s latest episode harks back to a beloved episode that has had fans scratching their heads for 17 years.
April 26, 2025
David Briggs, a Music Force in Alabama and Nashville, Dies at 82
A first-call keyboardist, he worked with Elvis Presley and Dolly Parton, helped make Muscle Shoals a recording hub, and had a key role in redefining the sound of country.
Lorde Returns With a Nostalgic Breakup Anthem, and 9 More New Songs
Hear tracks by Haim, Young Thug, Cazzu and others.
Sean Combs Loses Request to Remove All Hotel Assault Video From Trial
It is not yet clear how much surveillance footage of the music mogul beating his former girlfriend, Casandra Ventura, in 2016 will be presented to the jury.
Shostakovich, Boston Symphony Style
Over two nights at Carnegie Hall, Andris Nelsons and the orchestra reveled in the composer’s sonic riches but played with emotional reserve.
A Folk Music Renaissance, With Some Modern Concerns
Several rising British bands are using centuries-old ditties to discuss hot-button issues like prison abolition, trans rights and the gig economy.
Museum’s Benin Bronzes Are Reclaimed by Wealthy Collector
The royal leader of the Kingdom of Benin sought the return of artifacts displayed at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. The collector who owned them took them back instead.
April 25, 2025
Patrick Adiarte, Actor Seen in Musicals and on ‘M*A*S*H,’ Dies at 82
As a young immigrant from the Philippines, he had roles on Broadway in “The King and I” and “Flower Drum Song.” He was later a familiar face on TV.
April 25, 2025
Gretchen Dow Simpson, Creator of New Yorker Covers, Dies at 85
A Massachusetts native, she painted geometrically precise images of rural and seaside New England dwellings that found fans among the storied magazine’s ardent readers.
April 25, 2025
An Exhibition Explores Whether the Red Scare Has Lessons for America Today
The New York Historical prepares to examine the campaign against Communism that once shook Hollywood and beyond.
April 25, 2025
British Art in a New Light
After a two-year closure, the Yale Center for British Art has reopened with its historical collections in lively conversation with contemporary art.
April 25, 2025
Museums Tell Stories of American Independence
Before the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, exhibitions and events in many states offer a variety of voices and views.
April 25, 2025
A Visit to Alaska Inspires a Climate Change Exhibit in Connecticut
Daniel Ksepka, the curator of a new display at the Bruce Museum, said he focused on Alaska because it is “on the front line” of global warming.
April 25, 2025
Bringing a California Community to Life Through Airbrushing and Burlap
For some, works from the rising artist Esteban Raheem Abdul Raheem Samayoa are reminiscent of those by renowned predecessors like Francisco Goya.
April 25, 2025
3 Video Games You May Have Missed in April
Check out a management sim about furry mascots, the first Fatal Fury game in 26 years and a deconstruction of the Match 3 genre.
April 25, 2025
Jimmy Kimmel Mocks Pete Hegseth’s Rumored Pentagon Makeup Studio
“Nothing sparks fear in the hearts of our enemies like a defense secretary who puts foundation on his face,” Kimmel said.
April 25, 2025
Piercing the Shadows of the Pope’s Favorite Painting
Caravaggio was an artist of rare directness, whose naturalistic pictures brought the heavens down to earth. Our critic Jason Farago shows you what Francis may have seen in them.
April 25, 2025
Trump Administration Seeks Artists for ‘Garden of Heroes’ Statues
Those selected would receive up to $200,000 to create one of the 250 sculptures, which will be paid for in part with canceled grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities.
April 24, 2025
‘Game Changer’ Is a Fun and Unpredictable Game Show
Now in its seventh season, the show puts its comedian contestants through a weird and wide-ranging variety of funny and endearing challenges.
April 24, 2025
With ‘Étoile,’ Amy Sherman-Palladino Gives Ballet Another Whirl
Her “Bunheads” and other ballet shows were canceled quickly. This new series, created with her husband, centers on fictional companies in New York and Paris.
April 24, 2025
Juilliard Plans $550 Million Drive to Go Tuition Free
The goal is to make the school’s programs more accessible and to ease the burden on graduates pursuing careers in the arts.
8 Standouts at the AIPAD Photography Fair
This year’s colorful and wide-ranging edition of the Association of International Photography Art Dealers fair is a bursting capsule history of the medium.
April 24, 2025
Review: As New York’s Opera Scene Empties, Another Rises Upstate
R.B. Schlather’s vibrant staging of Handel’s “Giulio Cesare,” playing in the Hudson Valley, is a bright spot in a bleak landscape for Baroque work.
In Philadelphia, Art Shows by Women Teem With Eros and Audacity
Devotees of the human figure, Cecily Brown and Christina Ramberg turn the Benjamin Franklin Parkway into a showplace for the female gaze.
April 24, 2025
Ai Weiwei Installation Coming to Four Freedoms Park on Roosevelt Island
The Chinese artist’s commentary “on what is unfolding politically and culturally in our time” has a lighthearted note: cat-patterned camouflage. The work inaugurates a new art series at the park.
April 24, 2025
5 Classical Music Albums You Can Listen to Right Now
An exceptional account of Bach’s Mass in B minor, traditional and unusual string quartets, and Thomas Adès suites are among the highlights.
The N.B.A.’s Hidden Game: Arranging Courtside Celebrities
Atlanta is a movie production hub and the home to prominent rappers, so the Hawks have dedicated resources to recruit famous faces like Anne Hathaway and Gucci Mane.
April 24, 2025
Boston Bets Big on Public Art With a New Triennial
An ambitious citywide exhibition will feature 20 public art commissions at outdoor venues and partnering museums.
April 24, 2025
Penn Station’s Not-So-Secret Other Life: The People’s Dance Studio
Smooth floors. Public restrooms. A built-in audience: The lower level of Moynihan Hall doubles as a rehearsal space for a variety of dance groups, including K-pop, salsa and Brazilian Zouk.
Charlie Brown and the Peanuts Gang Turn 75. Good Grief!
The Miami Children’s Museum marks the moment with an exhibition that includes Snoopy, Lucy and more that will travel across the country for almost a decade.
April 24, 2025
In the Heart of Washington, Adam Pendleton’s Work Demands Deep Thought
The new show at the Hirshhorn Museum, “Adam Pendleton: Love, Queen,” plumbs the past, the idea of presence and the possibilities of what painting could be.
April 24, 2025
A Nigerian Sculptor Reflects on All the Land Contains
Otobong Nkanga’s boundary-breaking and prize-winning art is on view at the Nasher Sculpture Center in Dallas.
April 24, 2025
He Built the Frick Collection With Passion, Patience and Bargaining
Henry Clay Frick, aggressive in art collecting as well as business, acquired many of the masterpieces of the museum, whose renovated Fifth Avenue mansion recently reopened.
April 24, 2025
Jimmy Kimmel Skewers Elon Musk’s Plan to ‘Get Out of DOGE’
“Musk says that he will dial back his work with the government so that he can spend more time with all 10 of his families,” Kimmel said.
April 24, 2025
A Stunning New Pool in Central Park Helps Heal Old Wounds
The $160 million Davis Center, with upgrades to six bucolic acres and a lake, writes a new chapter for the Harlem end of the park.
April 23, 2025
Jason Moran Unpacks Duke Ellington’s Greatness in a Single Song
Watch as the pianist distills the “joyful tragedy” of “Black and Tan Fantasy” into a stirring solo piece.
Marco Grassi, Who Brought Old Paintings Back to Life, Dies at 90
As a restorer who specialized in late medieval and early Renaissance paintings from Italy, he was in intimate touch with the paintings of long-dead masters.
April 23, 2025
Jelly Roll Should Be Pardoned for Drug and Robbery Offenses, Board Says
The Tennessee Board of Parole unanimously determined that the country star should be pardoned, but the decision is in the hands of the governor.
Museum Told to Surrender Schiele Drawing to Heirs of Man Killed by Nazis
A New York judge found that the Art Institute of Chicago’s drawing by Egon Schiele had been looted from an Austrian Jew who died in a concentration camp.
April 23, 2025
April 23, 2025
Review: From Kyle Abraham, Saxophones and Sculptural Shapes
On a program of New York premieres at the Joyce Theater, Abraham’s contribution stands out and so do his dancers.
April 23, 2025
Lorde Dances to Her New Single in Washington Square Park
The singer summoned fans on her social media to an impromptu performance in Washington Square Park Tuesday night.
A Turner Prize Shortlist That J.M.W. Turner Might Have Appreciated
This year’s nominees for the prestigious art award include Mohammed Sami, an Iraqi painter, and Zadie Xa, a Canadian installation artist.
April 23, 2025
‘North of North’ Is a Warm Arctic Comedy
Set in a fictional Inuk community in Canada, this Netflix comedy shows abundant tenderness for its characters but also surprising depth and edge.
April 23, 2025
‘Andor’ Shows How a Resistance Is Built, One Brick at a Time
In the best of the Disney+ “Star Wars” series, returning for its final season, fighting fascism is more than just a joyride.
April 23, 2025
Maggie & Terre Roche’s 1975 LP Is a Revelation. Why Is It Forgotten?
“Seductive Reasoning,” a flop that preceded the Roches’ debut, has a fluctuating sonic palette, contributions from Paul Simon and the sisters’ most brilliant songwriting.
A Philadelphia Glass Artist Has Made a Secular Sanctuary for the Ages
As the artist in residence at the Penn Center for Neuroaesthetics, Judith Schaechter created a giant dome to spark joy. It’s now on view outside Philadelphia.
April 23, 2025
Plates Full of Beauty and History in Upper Manhattan
New additions to Adriana Varejão’s acclaimed “Plate” series are showing at the Hispanic Society Museum and Library, in her first solo museum exhibit in New York.
April 23, 2025
Glimpses of the Final Frontier at the American Museum of Natural History
Stranded astronauts and celebrity space tourism have piqued interest in space — and a photography exhibition in the museum is making the most of it.
April 23, 2025
Detroit Art Institutions Resist Political Challenges to Diversity
Leaders at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History and others say their core mission of elevating Black voices will not change.
April 23, 2025
If You Think the School Lunch Battle is New — Go to Philadelphia
A science museum in the city looks back at the history of feeding children in schools and reminds us how fraught the efforts have been for more than 100 years.
April 23, 2025
Theo Von Dismantles the Interview Show
The comedian and podcaster is one of the defining conversationalists of media’s new MAGA-friendly mainstream. But he can be harder to pin down, politically and culturally, than his bro-cast peers.
April 23, 2025
A California Museum Weighs the Promise and Perils of Tech
Set in the heart of Silicon Valley, the Computer History Museum long cheered the developments around it. Now, it’s taking a more nuanced approach.
April 23, 2025
Video Game Reviews of 2025
Our critics’ favorite games include the manic co-op adventure Split Fiction, the folklore-inflected South of Midnight and the tactically challenging Stone of Madness.
April 23, 2025
Kimmel Likens the Selection of a New Pope to ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’
The late night host also described the papal conclave as determining “who will be handed the keys to the popemobile” on Tuesday.
April 23, 2025
Climate Activists Interrupt New York City Ballet Performance
Protesters interrupted an all-Balanchine program on the company’s spring season opening night, which coincided this year with Earth Day.
‘Andor’ Season 2 Premiere Recap: Rebel Rebel
The “Star Wars” series, back for its final season, shows how a revolution takes hold and how even in times of radical change, people have to keep living their lives.
April 23, 2025
Roy Thomas Baker, 78, Producer of ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ and More, Dies
Among the most successful music producers in the 1970s and ’80s, he helped churn out hits for acts like Queen, the Cars, Journey and Foreigner.
Eunice Golden, Artist Who Mapped the Male Nude, Dies at 98
Like many feminist artists, she took the body as her subject. But while others were exploring their own bodies, she painted the male anatomy.
April 22, 2025
‘The Gardener’ Is a Great Pop-Goth Spanish Murder Series
This Netflix series has plenty in common with slick, dark shows like “Dexter” and “You,” though it more often feels like “Wednesday.”
April 22, 2025
Shannon Sharpe Is Accused of Rape by Ex-Girlfriend
A lawyer for Mr. Sharpe, who hosts the podcast “Club Shay Shay,” said the sexual encounters were consensual and called the lawsuit “a blatant and cynical attempt” at a shakedown.
April 22, 2025
An Ode to the Blues’ Many Guises, Inspired by ‘Sinners’
Listen to an imagined set list for a supernatural juke joint featuring Albert King, Outkast, Cécile McLorin Salvant and more.
In ‘Ransom Canyon,’ Minka Kelly Enjoys the Ride
The “Friday Night Lights” star didn’t think a romantic lead would be available to a woman in her 40s. But it was, and it might be just the beginning.
April 22, 2025
Pushing Sisyphean Beach Balls and Honoring Obstacles
Celia Rowlson-Hall’s “Sissy” at the Baryshnikov Arts Center, a dance-theater hybrid featuring Marisa Tomei, pokes at the boundaries between art and life.
A Seaport Museum Faces an Unlikely Threat: The Sea Itself
Rising sea levels are forcing the Mystic Seaport Museum in Connecticut to address the long-term sustainability of its campus.
April 22, 2025
A Guide to U.S. Museums to See This Year
Photography and portraiture are at the center of exhibitions this spring and beyond, examining their forms and themes and the people behind them.
April 22, 2025
Move Over Lone Ranger, Hopalong,Wyatt and Pals — History is Coming Your Way
An upcoming exhibition at the Autry Museum in Los Angeles and an earlier one at the Witte Museum in San Antonio reveal the roles of Black cowboys in the early American West.
April 22, 2025
Tina Knowles, Mother of Superstars, Owns Her Own Story
In “Matriarch,” a memoir out Tuesday, Beyoncé and Solange Knowles’s mom reveals she was diagnosed with breast cancer last year.
New Voices Help Museums Tell New (or Forgotten) Stories
Across the United States, younger curators work to broaden audiences and redefine not only what an exhibition can be but also what an artwork is.
April 22, 2025
As It Turns 100, ‘The Great Gatsby’ Takes Several Turns in the Spotlight
The book by F. Scott Fitzgerald is the subject of exhibitions in New York, Minnesota, New Jersey and South Carolina.
April 22, 2025
At Houston Grand Opera, ‘This Is a Good Time’
Driven by creative leadership and generous donors, the company, long a beacon of innovation, is bucking trends in the field.
On ‘Andor,’ All Is Fair in Love and ‘Star Wars’
They may not be Han and Leia, but the characters Syril Karn and Dedra Meero tell their own story — about power within a relationship and outside it.
April 22, 2025
A Picasso Show From Pablo’s Daughter
An exhibition at Gagosian includes never-before-seen works from the personal collection of Paloma Picasso, who helped organize the show.
April 22, 2025
The Frick Needs a New Piano. Which Would You Choose?
The pianist Jeremy Denk tests three Steinways that the Frick Collection is considering for its auditorium. Watch, listen and guess which the museum picked.
Jimmy Kimmel Praises Pope Francis for Going Out With a Mic Drop
“Is there anything more Catholic than waiting until Monday to die so you don’t upstage Jesus Christ?” Kimmel said.
April 22, 2025
Chuck Connelly, Combative Neo-Expressionist Artist, Dies at 70
His heavily textured paintings brought him renown in the 1980s. In the ’90s, Nick Nolte played a character inspired by him in a Martin Scorsese film.
April 21, 2025
How ‘Miss Chief’ Can Help Us Rethink Art History
Denver hosts the first U.S. museum survey of Kent Monkman, a member of the Fisher River Cree Nation whose large paintings are inspired in part by old masters.
April 21, 2025
A Painter Famed for Recreating What She Lost, in the Spotlight
In 1999 Ann Craven lost nearly everything in a studio fire. Since then, she has made “revisitation” paintings. Next month, these works will be shown across Maine.
April 21, 2025
Francine Tint Is Finally ‘Having Her Time’
At 82, the widely admired artist is getting the higher level of recognition she has sought for decades.
April 21, 2025
In Seattle, a Deep Dive into the Provocative and Creative World of Ai Weiwei
A show now at the Seattle Art Museum is the largest in the U.S. in the 40-year career of the renowned Chinese artist.
April 21, 2025
A Symbol of Hope in St. Louis Is Now One of Renewal, Too
The 19th-century Old Courthouse, part of the city’s downtown and Gateway Arch National Park, is set to reopen in May after a $27.5 million renovation.
April 21, 2025
Applications Open! The New York Times Illustration Portfolio Review
We’re inviting illustrators from around the world to share their work with art directors from The New York Times. Apply by June 1, 2025.
April 21, 2025
‘Andor’ Is Back. Here Is a Recap of Season 1.
The sophisticated and moody “Star Wars” prequel to “Rogue One” is returning for its second and final season. There’s a lot to remember.
April 21, 2025
10 TV Character Deaths That Shocked Fans Through History
The big twist in “The Last of Us” this week wasn’t the first to completely upend a TV show and its fandom. Here’s a look at some other notable exits.
April 21, 2025
The Magic of Ballet Captured by a Master’s Camera
Alexey Brodovitch, the transformative art director of Harper’s Bazaar, made one book, “Ballet,” a photographic landmark that has been reprinted for its 80th anniversary.
That ‘Last of Us’ Scene Stunned Gamers and Sapped the Games
Five years ago, the video game series that inspired the HBO show leaned into violence and pain, cutting short its exploration of love.
April 21, 2025
Goose Rules the Jam-Band Roost (Sorry, Haters)
The quartet earned the respect of its elders and scores of young fans by making their live sets, and themselves, super available. So why are some still not sold?
‘Étoile,’ Plus 8 Things to Watch on TV This Week
Amy Sherman-Palladino’s new dramedy, about ballet companies in New York and Paris, comes to Prime Video. And two sports documentaries air.
April 21, 2025
‘The Last of Us’ Season 2, Episode 2 Recap: Revenge
The major twist in this week’s episode is sure to have all kinds of fallout. One consequence is certain: The show will never be the same.
April 21, 2025
A New Conductor Isn’t Daunted by the Size of the Met
Joana Mallwitz is in calm, stylish command making her debut with Mozart’s “The Marriage of Figaro,” running in repertory with “The Magic Flute.”
‘Black Mirror’ Showed Us a Future. Some of It Is Here Now.
The long-running tech drama always felt as if it took place in a dystopian near future. How much of that future has come to pass?
April 20, 2025
Max Romeo, Leading Voice in the Heyday of Roots Reggae, Dies at 80
His early hits were filled with sexual innuendo. But he later switched to a soulful political message that resonated in 1970s Jamaica and beyond.
Trump’s American History Revolution
As the 250th anniversary of America’s independence approaches, the president is moving to put his stamp on how the nation’s story is told, in Washington and beyond.
April 19, 2025
Walton Goggins on the Song in His ‘White Lotus’ Character’s Head
The actor, also seen in “The Righteous Gemstones” and the new movie “The Uninvited,” on dirt biking, his father’s clothing advice and the music that makes him think of Rick Hatchett.
April 19, 2025
How ‘The Jennifer Hudson Show’ Took Over TikTok
Usher and Gwen Stefani are among the stars who have shimmied down a “spirit tunnel” on their way to Hudson’s couch. Clips with customized hype songs are a sensation online.
April 19, 2025
Under Trump, Kennedy Center Fires More Staff Members
At least a half-dozen workers were dismissed as the Trump administration strengthens its control of the cultural institution.
Mac Gayden, Stellar Nashville Guitarist and Songwriter, Dies at 83
Heard on Bob Dylan’s “Blonde on Blonde” among other albums, he also sang and was a writer of the perennial “Everlasting Love.”
Lana Del Rey’s Foreboding Lullaby, and 7 More New Songs
Hear tracks by Madison McFerrin, Ana Tijoux, Matmos and others.
New Pornographers Drummer Is Charged With Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Imagery
Joseph Seiders, who joined the band in 2014, is accused of recording boys who were using a restaurant bathroom.
In Upstate New York, Where Even the Opera Is Locavore
At Hudson Hall, the director R.B. Schlather leans on artists and musicians from the community. The results have made for better opera.
House Democrats Criticize Trump’s Smithsonian Order
In a letter to Vice President JD Vance, four U.S. representatives on a committee that oversees the cultural institution urged him to reject President Trump’s push to reshape it.
April 18, 2025
13 Songs You Didn’t Know Were Big Hits Right Now
A tour of the more surprising — and kind of anonymous — corners of the current Billboard Hot 100 singles chart.
Podcasts Want Their Own Version of the Oscars. Could It Be Any of These?
The iHeartPodcast Awards, the Ambie Awards and the Signal Awards want to represent the best in the industry. But some podcasters fear a “money grab.”
April 18, 2025
The Challenges of Opening Gleaming New Museums in a Fraught Art Landscape
As Thelma Golden and Lisa Phillips put finishing touches on their expanded buildings, they assess their legacies, and the cultural shift ahead.
April 18, 2025
Guidebooks to New York Tell How to Survive Among the Natives
A collection of indelible photographs, maps and “intimate guides” from 1807 to 1940 went beyond extolling the virtues of the city.
April 18, 2025
It’s All Rhythm: A New Festival Embraces Percussive Dance
The Uptown Rhythm Festival will mix styles, including tap, swing and flamenco, that are flourishing despite problems of rehearsal and performance space.
Stephen Colbert Translates Trump’s Italian Tariff Talk
“The Late Show” host said Italy’s prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, is “seen as something of a Trump whisperer” after she visited the White House on Thursday.
April 18, 2025
Francis Davis, Sharp-Eared Jazz Critic, Is Dead at 78
He wrote prolifically about various aspects of the arts and popular culture. But he kept his focus on jazz, celebrating its past while worrying about its future.
Nino Tempo, Who Topped the Charts With ‘Deep Purple,’ Dies at 90
He was a busy session saxophonist, but he is probably best known for the Grammy-winning pop hit that he sang in 1963 as half of a duo act with his sister, April Stevens.
‘The Rehearsal’ Is an Awkward, Dazzling Ride
For Season 2, Nathan Fielder’s focus is commercial airline safety, hardly a typical topic for comedy. But his approach is never typical.
April 17, 2025
Rashid Johnson Finds His Promised Land at the Guggenheim
The artist’s first major museum survey fills Frank Lloyd Wright’s spiral with a rich mix of media, a view of the polymathic flux of a 25-year career, and a sense of healing.
April 17, 2025
Robert E. McGinnis, Whose Lusty Illustrations Defined an Era, Dies at 99
In the 1960s and ’70s, his leggy femmes fatales beckoned from paperback covers and posters for movies like “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” and “Thunderball.”
April 17, 2025
Playboi Carti and His Offspring Ponder Life After Rage-Rap
As rap continues to move in chaotic directions, the Atlanta M.C. Ken Carson and the electro-pop singer 2hollis are harnessing the power of music that moves bodies.
Sculpture Museum in Dallas Names a New Director
Carlos Basualdo, a veteran curator who has spent most of his career at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, will take over the Nasher Sculpture Center next month.
April 17, 2025
The Hype at Coachella This Year? Billboards.
Some of the hottest advertising space is deep in the California desert, where Lady Gaga, Charli XCX, Djo, Post Malone and more generate buzz for their festival sets.
A Harlem Youth Center Still Thrives in an Uncertain Moment
Three years after opening its visual jolt of a new headquarters, the Brotherhood Sister Sol has become even more of a haven for the young people it serves.
April 17, 2025
Need a Small Treat? 21 Suggestions From Busy Creative Types
Bernadette Peters, Dichen Lachman, Delia Ephron and more share their tiny joys for tough days.
April 17, 2025
For This Artist, Doomscrolling Isn’t a Bad Thing
Jon Rafman’s liberal use of artificial intelligence is on full, dark display in an exhibition that features a kind of MTV warped by internet subcultures.
April 17, 2025
Stephen Colbert Defends PBS and NPR Against Trump’s Defunding Plan
Colbert said both public media entities are “already operating on a shoestring budget — Daniel Tiger can’t even afford to wear pants.”
April 17, 2025
Seth Rogen’s Trump Jokes Are Edited Out of Awards Broadcast
While presenting an award at the Breakthrough Prize ceremony this month, Mr. Rogen said President Trump had “single-handedly destroyed all of American science.”
April 16, 2025
‘Government Cheese’ Review: Moving on Up, to the Surreal Side
The comedy, starring David Oyelowo, straddles a border between the pioneering Black sitcoms of the 1970s and dreamy modern dramedies like “Lodge 49.”
April 16, 2025
The Concert Cold War in a Quiet Enclave
Designed to be an idyllic neighborhood more than a century ago, Forest Hills Gardens is now a hub for music — and noise complaints.
What’s So Funny About These Albums?
Jordan Firstman, Mae Martin, Cat Cohen and Kyle Mooney have joined a long list of comedians who make music, with songs that are vehicles for bits and earnestness.
Kids, Inc.
A pair of documentaries are calling attention to the dangers of child influencer content. But regulation can be difficult in an industry that blurs the line between work and home.
April 16, 2025
Where the Precious Things Are: Maurice Sendak’s Art Collection to Be Auctioned
From erotic drawings to Mickey Mouse on a motorcycle, works in the author’s home nurtured his creativity. They’ll star at Christie’s June sales.
April 16, 2025
Late Night Revels in Harvard’s Rejection of Trump’s Demand
“I don’t usually root for Harvard, because they’re Harvard. They’ve got everything. It’s like rooting for Jeff Bezos to win the lottery,” Ronny Chieng said on “The Daily Show.”
April 16, 2025
Wink Martindale, Popular and Durable Game Show Host, Dies at 91
He was involved in more than 20 game shows, most memorably as the host of “Gambit” and “Tic-Tac-Dough” in the 1970s and ’80s.
April 16, 2025
A Tax Day Jam Session
File your 1040 to tunes by Destiny’s Child, Dr. John, Big Tymers and more.
In ‘Towards Zero,’ Agatha Christie Gets Steamy
A new three-part TV mini-series streaming on BritBox amps up the themes of forbidden desire and psychological distress in the detective novelist’s 1944 book.
April 15, 2025
‘#1 Happy Family USA’ Is a Bittersweet Coming-of-Age Sitcom
This animated comedy, cocreated by Ramy Youssef, depicts a Muslim family in New Jersey during the fraught period after Sept. 11, 2001.
April 15, 2025
Lincoln Center Summer Festival to Bring Back Some Classical Music
Summer for the City will feature a dozen productions by the American Modern Opera Company, a Sanskrit epic, a celebration of Brazil and more.
Elsa Honig Fine, 94, Dies; Historian Promoted Black and Female Artists
As the founder of Woman’s Art Journal and the author of influential textbooks, she documented the work of many accomplished artists who had been ignored.
April 15, 2025
30 Years Later, a New Look at the Oklahoma City Bombing
A National Geographic docuseries recounts the experiences of those who went through the 1995 attack on the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building.
April 15, 2025
How Museums in Los Angeles Survived the Fires — and Have Prepared for the Quakes
Despite rumors that the Getty Villa had been destroyed by the fires in January, it survived. Officials credit that to their planning and preparations that can serve as models to other institutions.
April 15, 2025
The Harp Needs More Modern Music. That’s Easier Said Than Done.
Expanding my instrument’s repertoire takes months of practicing, experimentation and personal sacrifices. But it has made me believe in possibility.
A Danish Art Show Examines Our Awe, and Terror, of the Deep
“Ocean,” now on view on the coast of Denmark, fuses past with present, and art with science to raise urgent questions about our relationship with the sea.
April 15, 2025
How an Anime Master Perfects the Cool Guy Action Hero
The protagonists in the shows created by Shinichiro Watanabe have smooth style, eclectic moves and a sense of swagger.
April 15, 2025
Late Night Weighs In on Trump’s Perfect Physical
“The doctor said Trump’s BMI is 28,” Jimmy Kimmel said. “Right, and so is his next wife, by the way.”
April 15, 2025
Brad Holland’s Disruptive Vision
His work pushed the boundaries of political cartoons, expanding the possibilities of illustration everywhere.
April 14, 2025
In This French ‘Gypsy,’ Mama’s Got the Stuff. Daughter Too.
The soprano Natalie Dessay and her daughter, Neïma Naouri, team up to explore one of theater’s most toxic mother-daughter relationships.
One Giant Stunt for Womankind
Blue Origin’s all-female flight proves that women are now free to enjoy capitalism’s most extravagant spoils alongside rich men.
April 14, 2025
Dumbledore and Others Are Cast for ‘Harry Potter’ TV Series
John Lithgow will play the Hogwarts headmaster in the HBO show, with Paapa Essiedu filling the role of Severus Snape.
April 14, 2025
The Creator of ‘Cowboy Bebop’ Thinks Reality Is More Dystopian Than Sci-Fi
In an interview, Shinichiro Watanabe discusses his latest anime, “Lazarus,” a pharmaceutical mystery set in the near future.
April 14, 2025
‘White Lotus’ Star Aimee Lou Wood Criticizes S.N.L. For ‘Mean’ Sketch
The actress in HBO’s “The White Lotus,” said she had received thousands of messages of support after “Saturday Night Live” mocked her smile.
April 14, 2025
Isabela Merced Is Ready to Slay (and Not Just Zombies)
Her new role in “The Last of Us,” and a coming turn in “Superman,” show a fiercer version of the actress, more in line with how she sees herself.
April 14, 2025
A Natural Landscape That Lends Itself to Art
At the Tippet Rise Art Center in Montana, the philanthropists Cathy and Peter Halstead are creating a new model of sculpture park where the arts and nature can enhance each other.
April 14, 2025
Saving Art from Climate Disasters
As storms and fires are on the rise, experts are under pressure to do more to protect collections in museums, galleries and even private homes from destruction.
April 14, 2025
‘WrestleMania 41,’ Plus 8 Things to Watch on TV this Week
John Cena continues his farewell tour, and ‘Abbott Elementary’ concludes its fourth season.
April 14, 2025
‘The Last of Us’ Season 2, Episode 1: Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch
It seems this season will be driven by one simple idea: that when Joel saved Ellie at the end of Season 1 and then lied to her, he made a mess.
April 14, 2025
Nicky Katt, Character Actor on TV and in Film, Dies at 54
He began his career as a child actor and later played tough guys and henchmen. He was best known for “Boston Public” and “Dazed and Confused.”
April 13, 2025
Jean Marsh, Actress Who Co-Created ‘Upstairs, Downstairs,’ Dies at 90
She not only helped develop the hit 1970s show, but also acted in it, and had a decades-long career in film, TV and theater.
April 13, 2025
‘The Last of Us’ Review: On the Road Again
Season 2 of HBO’s zombie drama begins with Joel and Ellie safe and settled. One guess how long that lasts.
April 13, 2025
‘S.N.L.’: Laughing All the Way to Financial Chaos
Among the sources of all the fun is ‘The White POTUS,” a parody that casts members of the administration in their own twisted playground for the privileged.
April 13, 2025
Brad Holland, 81, Dies; His Subversive Art Reinvented Illustration
His stark and stunning work for Playboy, The New York Times and Manhattan’s underground papers heralded a new era of conceptual illustration.
April 13, 2025
At the Met Roof Reopening, These Sculptures Must Be Heard
Along the Manhattan skyline, Jennie C. Jones turns Minimalist sculptures into sonic ‘wind’ instruments. It’s the last Roof Garden commission until 2030.
April 13, 2025
Standing Up for Invasive Species
Artists and scientists are finding ways to highlight troublesome plants and animals, tell their stories and, in some cases, use them as raw materials.
April 13, 2025
Near Bangkok, a Sprawling Forest Where Art Seems to Grow on Trees
In February, the Khao Yai Art Forest opened to the public. The patron behind the project has opened a space in Bangkok, too — and that’s just the start.
April 13, 2025
Sean Combs Incarcerated: Bed Checks, Monotony and Jailhouse Lasagna
The music mogul also known as Puff Daddy and Diddy is now inmate 37452-054 at the Brooklyn detention center where he awaits his trial, which begins next month.
Max Kozloff, Art Critic Who Became an Artist Himself, Dies at 91
He wrote extensively about the New York art scene in the 1960s and ’70s, then shifted to become a prominent street photographer.
April 12, 2025
‘The Last of Us’: What to Remember Ahead of Season 2
Where did we last leave Joel and Ellie? Well, it was a little complicated. It was also over two years ago. Here’s a refresher.
April 12, 2025
An Unfinished Opera Is Finished in Time to Be Newly Resonant
Mussorgsky’s “Khovanshchina” has been added onto by Rimsky-Korsakov, Stravinsky and Shostakovich. Now, another composer gets to have his say.
A Masterpiece Doesn’t Have to End at the Borders of the Frame
An artist finds there’s more to admire if you approach everything in a museum with an eye for things beyond the art.
April 12, 2025
With Nature as a Partner, an Artist Explores Humanity
Giuseppe Penone’s principal materials are trees, wood, leaves, plants and rocks. A new solo show in London brings together works from his long career.
April 12, 2025
What’s It Like to Inhabit Saya Woolfalk’s World of Plant-Human Hybrids?
Step into the artist’s fantastical “Empathic Universe” at the Museum of Arts and Design in New York, where everything seems moving and alive.
April 12, 2025
A Focus on Flowers Allows This London Exhibition to Bloom
The Saatchi Gallery is displaying over 500 works that have used nature as inspiration and even included floral material.
April 12, 2025
Efforts to Resentence Menendez Brothers Can Proceed, Judge Says
The men, who killed their parents in 1989, are pursuing several efforts to be released after decades in prison.
April 12, 2025
Soulja Boy Is Ordered to Pay $4 Million in Sexual Assault Case
The rapper, known for songs like “Crank That (Soulja Boy),” was found liable of assaulting a woman who said she was his assistant over two years.
From ‘The Last of Us’ to ‘The Walking Dead,’ How Well Do You Know Your TV Zombies?
“The Last of Us” returns on Sunday, the latest in TV’s lumbering horde of zombie shows. Can you tell one from another?
April 11, 2025
‘Yellowjackets’ Season 3 Finale Recap: The Wilderness Is Hungry
The episode finally revealed the full story behind the show’s very first scene. It also revealed even darker truths about Shauna.
April 11, 2025
Pulp, Stereolab and Turnstile Return: Hear 10 New Songs
Listen to tracks by Bon Iver, Valerie June, Rauw Alejandro and others.
Alice Tan Ridley, Subway Singer on ‘America’s Got Talent,’ Dies at 72
The mother of the actress Gabourey Sidibe, she spent decades singing full time as an underground busker in New York City.
April 11, 2025
Miami Art Dealer Is Charged With Selling Fraudulent Warhols
The dealer, Leslie Roberts of Miami Fine Art Gallery, was accused of using fake invoices and forged authentication documents to make the works appear legitimate.
April 11, 2025
Review: Dance Theater of Harlem, Reshaped and Back at City Center
Robert Garland, the company’s artistic director, has created his first work for the dancers since taking over in 2023.
‘The Pitt’ Is Concerned About Your Health, America
The Max hospital drama, which just concluded its first season, is a TV throwback with an of-the-moment message about systems pushed to the breaking point.
April 11, 2025
At the Architecture Biennale, the U.S. Says ‘Come Sit by Me’
To heal a nation, the U.S. Pavilion in Venice showcases the surprising permutations of the porch.
Josh Johnson Might Tell You a Joke, but He’ll Never Tell You a Lie
He doesn’t have a tight five minutes like most stand-ups, but his up-to-the-moment, thoughtful sets are winning legions of fans.
April 11, 2025
Late Night Taps Into Trump’s Preoccupation With Water Pressure
Jimmy Fallon said the good news is that “more powerful shower heads are on the way. Bad news: They’re all made in China.”
April 11, 2025
Has Disney+ Changed ‘Doctor Who’? U.S. and U.K. Fans Discuss.
The show has a bigger budget since the streaming behemoth got involved. Has that pleased its devotees?
April 11, 2025
More European Opera Houses Welcome Back Anna Netrebko
The star soprano, who lost work after Russia invaded Ukraine because of her past support of President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia, will return to the stage in Zurich and London.
Michael Hurley, a Singer Both Eccentric and Inspirational, Dies at 83
A folk troubadour with an eclectic style, he built a devoted following for his songs about love, death, drinking and a particularly sad werewolf.
Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts Names Next Director
Pierre Terjanian, the museum’s current chief of curatorial affairs and conservation, will start in his new role in July.
April 10, 2025
Dismissed Players Take Aim at New York Philharmonic Misconduct Inquiry
Matthew Muckey and Liang Wang, who were fired by the orchestra last fall, filed amended complaints saying an investigation by the Philharmonic was biased against them.
‘Her Majesty’ Is Glamorous and Salty Fun
A badly behaving princess is suddenly forced to take on more responsibility than she is ready for in this cynical Spanish comedy.
April 10, 2025
Gerald Luss, Master of Midcentury-Modern Design, Dies at 98
His work on the interiors of the Time-Life Building helped set the tone for postwar office style and provided a model for the set of “Mad Men.”
April 10, 2025
Canceled Humanities Grants to Help Pay for Trump’s ‘Garden of Heroes’
The National Endowment for the Humanities, which supports museums and historical sites, will redirect funds to the president’s planned patriotic sculpture garden.
April 10, 2025
Making Sparks Fly at the New York Philharmonic
Guest conductors and the firebrand soloists Patricia Kopatchinskaja and Alisa Weilerstein brought welcome energy to David Geffen Hall.
Jon Hamm Finds His Way Back to the Hilltop
For the actor, the decade since “Mad Men” ended has been a period of personal change and mixed professional success. Suddenly, he is everywhere again.
April 10, 2025
Hania Rani’s Music Is Tranquil. Please Don’t Call It ‘Soothing.’
The Polish musician is a mainstay of streaming playlists with names like “Calm Vibes.” But she bristles at the notion that her music is therapeutic.
Why Wasn’t Anyone Traumatized in the ‘White Lotus’ Finale?
After a violent climax to the third season of the hit HBO show, everyone seems A-OK. Was it a Hollywood ending, or a natural trauma response?
April 10, 2025
Live From London, It’s Saturday Night!
A British version of the television sketch comedy program “Saturday Night Live” is set to debut in 2026.
April 10, 2025
‘Black Mirror’ Creator Nibbles the Hand That Feeds Him
The new season, premiering Thursday on Netflix, includes the show’s most blatant satire of streaming services yet.
April 10, 2025
Put Your Phone Down and Dance!
Social media seemed to hold enormous promise for the dance field. So why are some dancers and companies choosing to disconnect?
Martin Wong, Medici of the Aerosol Art Set
A patron saw the beauty in graffiti when most of the world thought it was mere nuisance. Now the writing (of Lee Quiñones, Rammellzee, Futura and others) is on the museum wall.
April 10, 2025
With Secrets in Every Room, This Manor Mystery Enthralls
Blue Prince follows in the storied tradition of mystery house games while mixing in logic riddles, word games, math problems and many codes and passwords.
April 10, 2025
Late Night Finds Trump to Be His Own Worst Enemy
“Yeah, Trump was, like, ‘I just saved the economy from me. You’re welcome,’” Jimmy Fallon said on “The Tonight Show.”
April 10, 2025
Tracy Schwarz, Mainstay of the New Lost City Ramblers, Dies at 86
He was the last surviving member of a retro-minded string trio whose celebration of prewar songs of the rural South put them at the heart of the folk revival.
Singer Sues Met Opera Over Firing for Post-Pregnancy Vocal Problems
The mezzo-soprano Anita Rachvelishvili, who suffered vocal problems during and after pregnancy, is suing the opera company — and the union that represented her — after she lost work.
5 Songs by Rubby Pérez, the Merengue Singer Lost in the Roof Collapse
The musician, 69, got his break in the 1980s and continued releasing albums through 2022.
John Nelson, Conductor Who Got France to Cherish Berlioz, Dies at 83
He revived interest in a “problem child” in the pantheon of high romantic composers, bringing Berlioz overdue recognition as one of France’s greatest composers.
Pop Songs, ‘Hamilton’ and Windows 95 Chime Join National Registry
The recordings, along with works by Tracy Chapman, Elton John and the rock band Chicago, are among the 25 selected for preservation by the Library of Congress.
It’s Springtime in Paris for David Hockney
A huge new exhibition at the Louis Vuitton Foundation is a late-career retrospective with a sense of new beginnings.
April 9, 2025
At Dance Theater of Harlem, ‘Mr. G Has a Plan’
Robert Garland has built the company’s season on the idea that varied works can be in conversation with each other — and with dancers’ bodies.
The Classical Music Our Critics Can’t Stop Thinking About
Watch and listen to recent highlights, including Nicole Scherzinger on Broadway, a pair of Janacek operas and Cécile McLorin Salvant.
Trumpeters. Friends. Rivals. 60 Years Ago, the Pair Made Jazz History.
Over two nights in Brooklyn, two musicians at a crossroads — Freddie Hubbard and Lee Morgan — went head-to-head in a pair of sizzling gigs.
Late Night Frantically Tries to Keep Up With the Tariffs
“I’d say he’s like a bull in a china shop, but at 104 percent, I can’t afford to say that,” Desi Lydic said of President Trump on “The Daily Show.”
April 9, 2025
American Library Association Sues to Stop Trump Cuts
The group argues that efforts to dismantle the Institute of Museum and Library Services imperil the nation’s libraries and violate the law.
April 8, 2025
Getting Loud With Sleigh Bells and Beyond
Hear songs from the duo’s latest album, “Bunky Becky Birthday Boy,” plus predecessors and protégés.
Madonna and Elton John Make Up. (Yes, They Were Feuding.)
They made peace backstage at “Saturday Night Live.” You’d be forgiven for forgetting that their decades-old dispute had remained unresolved.
Pierre Boulez Was a Titan of 20th-Century Music. What About Now?
The legacy of this composer and conductor may not be in his rarely performed works, but in how we think about music itself.
Is the Yokossance Finally Here?
A new biography and film about Yoko Ono offer more opportunities to assess her contributions to culture. Two pop music critics debate if they’re worthy of their subject.
Soaking in the Swamps and Myths of South of Midnight
Fascinating characters and an emotional story lift a magical realism adventure that’s set in the American South.
April 8, 2025
Jon Stewart Can’t Stomach Trump’s Stock Market ‘Medicine’
The “Daily Show” host said America’s economy was “in the midst of a beautiful metamorphosis, turning from a simple caterpillar into a dead caterpillar.”
April 8, 2025
Global Art Sales Fell by 12% Last Year, Report Says
“Geopolitical tensions, economic volatility and trade fragmentation” drove the market down, according to the Art Basel and UBS Global Art Market Report.
April 8, 2025
Clem Burke, Versatile, Hard-Driving Drummer for Blondie, Dies at 70
He provided both the explosive percussion on “Call Me” and the laid-back rhythm on the reggae-influenced “The Tide Is High.”
She Knocks the Cobwebs Off the Violin Repertory
Patricia Kopatchinskaja, making her New York Philharmonic debut this week, has become one of music’s quirkiest stars by breathing new life into standards.
‘The White Lotus’: Walton Goggins Knows It Had to End This Way
“I realized that there was really no other conclusion,” the actor said in an interview on Monday about the season finale.
April 7, 2025
She’s Martha Graham. Who Are You?
At 99, the Graham company continues to grapple with the legacy of its founder with reimagined lost works and commissions.
Doechii! NewJeans! Ye! Answering Your Pop Music Questions
For Popcast’s listener mailbag, we address some of the most urgent music topics of the moment, including Doechii’s rise and NewJeans’ K-pop struggle.
‘The White Lotus’: Jason Isaacs Has Tricks Up His Sleeves
The actor discussed accents, the awkwardness of onscreen nudity and his character’s surprising fate in the season finale.
April 7, 2025
Fighting Monsters of American Folklore to Battle Trauma
A young woman searching for her mother is drawn to an ancient magical tradition in South of Midnight, a video game with haints, rougarous and a talking catfish.
April 7, 2025
The Makeup Artist Who Gives the Stars More Than a Touchup
Debi Young is a behind-the-scenes presence who has become a trusted voice to many A-list stars.
April 7, 2025
‘Your Friends and Neighbors,’ Plus 9 Things to Watch on TV this Week
The AppleTV+ show starring Jon Hamm premieres. ‘Black Mirror’ returns for an eighth season.
April 7, 2025
‘The White Lotus’ Season 3 Finale Recap: Bloodshed and Sacrifice
Some characters got happy endings, while some decidedly did not. But there were enough twists to keep viewers guessing until the end.
April 7, 2025
Jay North, Child Star of ‘Dennis the Menace,’ Dies at 73
He was best known for playing the towheaded Dennis Mitchell on a sitcom that ran on CBS from 1959 to 1963.
April 7, 2025
Marcia Marcus, Painter Rediscovered in Her Last Decade, Dies at 97
A popular downtown artist in the 1960s, she worked in obscurity after art world trends left her behind. Now her startlingly fresh work is on view again.
April 6, 2025
John Peck, Underground Cartoonist Known as The Mad Peck, Dies at 82
Among many other accomplishments, he illustrated a scholarly work on the history of comic books and wrote record reviews in four-panel comic-strip form.
April 6, 2025
Review: Reclaiming the Past in a Dance of Simmering Power
The choreographer Reggie Wilson premieres his latest, “The Reclamation,” a stark, formal dance for seven, at NYU Skirball.
‘S.N.L.’: Trumpeting Tariffs and Predicting a ‘Great’ Depression
Cheeseheads and cheesecakes join the punchlines and headlines, and an enthusiastic audience gets a mild scolding for slipping past the censors. Temporarily.
April 6, 2025
At Milan Design Week, Collections Probe Childhood Joys and Dark Futures
The annual festival of furnishings and household objects showcases pieces inspired by ancient Anatolia, cauliflower, electronic dance music and more.
April 6, 2025
Testing New Twists on Unexpected Materials at Milan Design Week
Whether for sustainability or just for show, designers are playing with unusual materials in unconventional ways.
April 6, 2025
‘The White Lotus’: 7 Questions for the Season 3 Finale
As this season heads into its supersized conclusion on Sunday night, here are a few questions that need answers.
April 6, 2025
A Design Showcase Takes It to the Streets of Workaday Milan
This year, Convey, an exhibition of products by emerging companies, will drop the items into commercial spaces where fairgoers rarely set foot.
April 6, 2025
A Milanese Design Gallery Owner on Her Remarkable Staying Power
Nina Yashar, a longtime design tastemaker, said that, when it comes to those she collaborates with, “roughly 60 percent of the time, I interfere.”
April 6, 2025
This English Design Company Embraces a Reset
Founded 20 years ago, Established & Sons has had serious setbacks. Now it has new stakeholders and products.
April 6, 2025
Lounging and Reflecting at Milan Design Week
The designers of these inventive spots to sit are honoring the past while looking to the future.
April 5, 2025
Shining Bright at Milan Design Week
Light plays a starring role in many collections being presented at the annual furniture festival.
April 5, 2025
What Is Elon Musk’s I.Q.?
The questionable measure of intelligence has now been uncoupled from any test and loosed into the discourse to justify Silicon Valley’s power.
April 5, 2025
The Trump Administration’s Department of Homeland Publicity
A cabinet member’s social feed is one example of the administration’s turn to reality-TV tactics — slick, showy, sometimes cruel — as a means of government.
April 5, 2025
How Trump’s Administration Draws From TV Shows
Since before his first term, President Trump has told his top aides to approach each day as if it were an episode of a TV show—a concept he understands well, drawing on tactics from his time as a reality TV star. One administration member who seems to excel at this is Kristi Noem, who has transformed her social media pages into a short-form reality show. James Poniewozik, the chief TV critic at The Times, explains.
April 5, 2025
In Milan, a Celebration of Design in Uncertain Times
Salone del Mobile will open against a backdrop of global issues such as strained economies and international tariffs.
April 5, 2025
Charlie Cox Thought He Missed His Superhero Shot. Then Came ‘Daredevil.’
“I’m still pinching myself if I’m honest,” the actor said, before extolling the virtues of cold plunges, TSA PreCheck and avoiding social media.
April 5, 2025
You Can Live Like the (Out of Touch) Guests of ‘The White Lotus’
The hit HBO series satirizes luxury vacationers’ privilege. That hasn’t slowed demand for branded collaborations that sell the show’s lavish lifestyle.
April 5, 2025
Furnishings That Draw From Pedro Almodóvar’s Colorful Style
Roche Bobois reintroduces classic pieces that reflect the Spanish filmmaker’s palette.
April 5, 2025
Following a Nigerian Thread, a Designer Unwraps an African Region
Lani Adeoye brings her Nigerian heritage and global perspective to a West African crafts display at Salone del Mobile.
April 5, 2025
Head of African American Museum Departs as Trump Targets Smithsonian
Kevin Young, who has led the National Museum of African American History and Culture since 2021, went on leave before the president criticized the institution in an executive order.
April 4, 2025
States Challenge Trump’s Effort to Dismantle Library Agency
In a lawsuit, 21 state attorneys general argued that the steep cuts to the Institute of Museum and Library Services violate the Constitution and other federal laws related to spending.
April 4, 2025
Tracy Chapman Wants to Speak for Herself
For years, the singer and songwriter has avoided the spotlight. But she is breaking her silence to look back on her self-titled debut and its powerful hit “Fast Car.”
Miley Cyrus’s Apocalyptic Pop, and 9 More New Songs
Hear tracks by Bruce Springsteen, Elton John and Brandi Carlile, Wet Leg and others.
For Pierce Brosnan, the World Is Just Enough
There has always been more to this actor than meets the eye. But if James Bond is still all you see, he’s OK with that.
April 4, 2025
Sean Combs Faces New Sex-Trafficking Charge Ahead of Trial
Weeks before the music mogul is scheduled to stand trial, prosecutors added a more serious charge involving a woman they refer to as “Victim-2.”
The Best Movies and TV Shows Coming to Netflix in April
“Black Mirror” and “You” are back this month, alongside a bunch of promising new titles.
April 4, 2025
‘Yellowjackets’ Season 3, Episode 9 Recap: Motive
Teen Shauna tightens her grip on power. Poor Melissa feels the squeeze.
April 4, 2025
Russell Brand Is Charged With Rape and Sexual Assault in U.K.
British prosecutors said that they had charged the comedian and actor with offenses between 1999 and 2005, involving four women.
April 4, 2025
‘Dying for Sex’ Review: She’s Not Looking for Love
In this new series, based on a true story, Michelle Williams plays a terminally ill woman who wants to devote her remaining days to sexual exploration.
April 4, 2025
A 270-Year-Old Scottish Folk Fiddle Makes Its Carnegie Hall Debut
The ornately decorated fiddle belonged to the dance master who taught Robert Burns. At Carnegie, it will cap “Scotland’s Hoolie in New York.”
Hiding ‘Girl With a Pearl Earring’ From the Nazis
Vermeer’s masterpiece and many other important artworks survived Nazi looting and destruction with the help of hideaways and some clever diplomacy.
April 4, 2025
Ruth Asawa’s Astonishing Universe Began at Her Door
As the artist’s posthumous retrospective opens at SFMOMA, a reporter visits her family home and studio in Noe Valley, the center of her pioneering sculpture practice.
April 4, 2025
Stephen Colbert Likens Trump’s Tariffs to an Economic Infection
“Has anyone thought about injecting our money with bleach?” Colbert said after President Trump’s new tariffs tanked the stock market on Thursday.
April 4, 2025
Trump Administration Moves to Cut Humanities Endowment
Grant recipients have been told that funds from the National Endowment for the Humanities would be redirected to furthering “the president’s agenda.”
April 3, 2025
Leonardo Patterson, 82, High-Flying Antiquities Dealer Brought Low, Dies
Born into rural poverty, he climbed to the top of the art market. But he fell after being convicted of selling fake and stolen items.
April 3, 2025
‘Lazarus’ Is a Dark and Kinetic Adventure
This anime series on Adult Swim is filled with fantastic fight sequences but also deeper musings about the nature of existence and divinity.
April 3, 2025
What to See in N.Y.C. Galleries in April
This week in Newly Reviewed, Will Heinrich covers a group painting show, Joe Brainard’s charming Nancy interventions, Pierre Obando’s print-like paintings and John Miller’s disappearing totalitarian.
April 3, 2025
Paul McDonough, Whose Photographs Evoked Street Life, Dies at 84
His candid black-and-white images, prosaic yet provocative, captured the faces of a wide range of New Yorkers. He also took occasional side trips to the West.
April 3, 2025
In ‘The Bondsman,’ Kevin Bacon Goes to Hell and Back
The actor stars as the title character in this new horror comedy series, playing a man charged with tracking down escaped demons.
April 3, 2025
Judge Declines to Revoke Young Thug’s Probation After Social Media Post
The district attorney’s office in Fulton County, Ga., had cited a post in which the rapper referred to a gang investigator as the “Biggest liar in the DA office.”
Bruce Springsteen Will Release Seven ‘Lost Albums’ in June
The singer and songwriter announced a boxed set featuring 83 songs, of which 74 have never been officially released in any form.
What to Do in New York City in April
Looking for something to do in New York? Catch a comedy double header with John Oliver and Seth Meyers, or get to know the living at Green-Wood Cemetery.
April 3, 2025
Trump’s Order Puts the Smithsonian’s Chief in the Hot Seat
The president’s executive order demanding change at the institution presents a perilous test for Lonnie G. Bunch III, its secretary, whom the White House calls a partisan Democrat.
April 3, 2025
Everything We Ask of Art Is in These Marbles
The 2,000-year-old Torlonia collection of Roman sculptures, now at the Art Institute of Chicago, has the urgency of the greatest contemporary art.
April 3, 2025
Olga Smirnova, a da Vinci of Ballet, Settles Into a New Life, New Rep
The former Bolshoi star, the most high-profile dancer to leave Russia, is making a career at the Dutch National Ballet, where she is refining her intensity.
The ‘Monstrous Beauty’ of Pretty Porcelains
A show at the Met offers a feminist revision of Chinoiserie, a decorative style that swept through Europe in the age of empires and seeded stereotypes of Asian women.
April 3, 2025
What’s His Age Again? Blink-182’s Mark Hoppus (Now 53) Looks Back.
The band’s singer and bassist recounts his personal struggles and the dramatic ins and outs of the trio’s history in a new memoir, “Fahrenheit-182.”
Late Night Debriefs After a ‘Tariff-fying’ Day at the White House
Stephen Colbert said that, thanks to President Trump, “America is finally free from the tyranny of being able to buy stuff from other countries.”
April 3, 2025
A 600-Year-Old Masterpiece Gets Some Much-Needed Love
After three doctors fell in love with a fresco by Fra Angelico, they pledged to restore it so it could get its due when a blockbuster exhibition opens this fall.
April 3, 2025
Joe DePugh, Speedball Pitcher in Springsteen’s ‘Glory Days,’ Dies at 75
A gifted athlete, he gave a clumsy teenage Bruce Springsteen his first nickname, Saddie. Years later, the Boss returned the favor, memorializing him in a song.
‘Adolescence’ Stars Discuss Their Father-Son Bond, and Questions of a Sequel
In an interview, the actors Owen Cooper and Stephen Graham explore the social and personal impact of the Netflix hit about a teenager accused of murder, including Cooper’s newfound schoolyard stardom.
April 2, 2025
Little Island Welcomes an Ambitious Sophomore Season
The summer lineup will include eight premieres, including new works by Suzan-Lori Parks, Whitney White and Bobbi Jene Smith.
In Ed Atkins’s World, the Uncanny Is Realer Than the Real
The British artist is being honored with a major retrospective. His eerie avatars aren’t quite lifelike, but they show what it means to be human.
April 2, 2025
Rare Beatles Audition Tape Surfaces in a Vancouver Record Shop
The recording appears to be from the band’s 1962 audition for Decca Records, which notably rejected the group.
‘Truelove’ Explores Truth, Love and Endings
This thoughtful British mini-series explores the complex bonds among a group of aging friends who are determined not to let one another suffer.
April 2, 2025
Sara Mearns and Jamar Roberts Know This: Dance Is Tough Love
Two of the art form’s best join forces in a program curated by Mearns at City Center that features a new work by Roberts, “Dance Is a Mother.”
5 Minutes That Will Make You Love Billie Holiday
“God Bless the Child.” “I’ll Be Seeing You.” And of course, “Strange Fruit.” Ten writers and musicians share what they love about the artistry of Lady Day.
Hello From a French Village That Recalls the U.S. as a Staunch Ally
French visitors are coming to Washington with an old U.S. battle flag and a plan to rekindle memories of the American soldiers who rescued their region during World War I.
April 2, 2025
David Hockney Wants His Biggest Ever Show to Bring You Joy
The artist is 87 now and under constant medical care. But he was determined to make it to Paris for the exhibition of his life.
April 2, 2025
Late Night Is Expecting Tariffs With a Side of Drama
New tariffs will be unveiled at the White House Rose Garden — because “when you elect a reality TV star, you get all your economic policy via rose ceremony,” said Stephen Colbert.
April 2, 2025
DOGE Demands Deep Cuts at Humanities Endowment
The National Endowment for the Humanities, which supports museums, scholarship and historical sites, could see grants curtailed and staffing slashed by up to 80 percent.
April 1, 2025
Kathan Brown, Acclaimed Fine Art Printmaker, Dies at 89
She helped revive the centuries-old tradition of intaglio printing in the U.S., producing fine-art etchings with artists like Chuck Close and Sol LeWitt.
April 1, 2025
A Pack of April Fools
A survey of the many fools who have been immortalized in song, featuring Aretha Franklin, Bow Wow Wow, the Stone Roses and more.
Three New Works of Theater to Share One Trait: Hope
The Fisher Center at Bard has announced a wave of works by artists including Suzan-Lori Parks, Courtney Bryan, Barrie Kosky and Lisa Kron.
April 1, 2025
The Best Movies and TV Shows Coming to Disney+, Amazon, Max, Apple TV+ and More in April
“Étoile,” “Government Cheese” and an Oklahoma City bombing documentary arrive, and “Hacks” and “The Handmaid’s Tale” return.
April 1, 2025
Martha Argerich, the Elusive, Enigmatic ‘Goddess’ of the Piano
At 83, the Argentine-Swiss pianist is at the peak of her powers. But she doesn’t want to talk about it.
A Concept Album About Dennis Hopper? The Waterboys Made One.
The latest addition to Mike Scott’s eclectic catalog features Fiona Apple, Bruce Springsteen, Steve Earle and more exploring the life of the actor and director.
At the New Frick, Magicians Come Out of the Woodwork
Textile weavers, tassel-makers, lighting restorers, cabinet makers and muralists forged new traditions at the sumptuous Beaux-Arts museum.
April 1, 2025
Jon Stewart: Trump Is ‘Trying to Order Off-Menu From the Constitution’
President Trump says there are “methods” by which he could get a third term. “I think you tried one a few years ago,” the “Daily Show” host quipped.
April 1, 2025
Taking Aim at Smithsonian, Trump Wades Into Race and Biology
His executive order faulted an exhibit which “promotes the view that race is not a biological reality but a social construct,” a widely held position in the scientific community.
March 31, 2025
Why Morgan Wallen’s Abrupt ‘S.N.L.’ Exit Is Being Dissected
The pop-country superstar followed his departure from the stage with a social media post about needing to get “to God’s country.”
March 31, 2025
Trump Administration Moves to Shutter Library Agency
The staff of the independent Institute of Museum and Library Services, the largest source of federal funding for museums and libraries, were put on leave.
March 31, 2025
Review: A Kronos Quartet Glow Up: New Players, Newly Lustrous Sound
The venerable quartet returned to Zankel Hall with a typically eclectic program and a newfound emotional intensity.
New York City Ballet’s New Season: Premieres, a Revival, a Retirement
The 2025-26 season, which includes a Balanchine revival and premieres by Justin Peck and Alexei Ratmansky, will also see the retirement of Megan Fairchild in spring.
Time to Get Over Eurovision? ‘Hell No!’ a Jilted Contestant Says.
Joost Klein was thrown out of last year’s contest after being accused of threatening a camerawoman. On a new album, he’s still stuck in that moment.
Danspace Project Pulls the Past Into the Present
As part of its 50th anniversary, the East Village institution presents reimagined dances by Ishmael Houston-Jones and Fred Holland, Donna Uchizono and Bebe Miller.
My Friend’s Show Was Kind of Terrible. What Do I Say When I See Them?
You can always consider telling the truth, but it may not be advisable in this case.
March 31, 2025
‘Dying for Sex,’ Plus 7 Things to Watch on TV this Week
The Hulu show starring Michelle Williams premieres, and the third season of “White Lotus” wraps up.
March 31, 2025
‘The White Lotus’ Season 3, Episode 7: Lovers and Fighters
“The White Lotus” tells us only enough about the characters’ pasts to explain some of the choices they make. Sometimes this works; sometimes it doesn’t.
March 31, 2025
When the Biggest Series Were Mini, Richard Chamberlain Was TV’s Mega Star
The actor, who died at 90, was the most compelling face of a maximalist, soapy television era.
March 30, 2025
A Conductor’s Intensity on the Podium Matches Her Approachability Off
Joana Mallwitz, one of Germany’s fastest rising stars, makes her Metropolitan Opera debut in “The Marriage of Figaro” on Monday.
Linda Williams, 78, Dies; Took a Scholarly Approach to Pornography
One of the first to write seriously about a fraught subject, she also played a major role in developing the field of film studies and feminist film theory.
March 30, 2025
Richard Chamberlain, TV Heartthrob Turned Serious Actor, Dies at 90
An overnight star as Dr. Kildare in the 1960s, he achieved new acclaim two decades later as the omnipresent leading man of mini-series.
March 30, 2025
‘S.N.L’: Live From New York, It’s More Military Secrets.
Mikey Madison hosts and Luigi Mangione, Squidward and Ashton Hall make appearances.
March 30, 2025
After 120 Years Stored in a Museum, an Indigenous Shrine Returns Home
Taken from a First Nation community in Canada, the shrine recently began a more than 3,000-mile journey back from the American Museum of Natural History in New York.
March 30, 2025
What to Know About Trump’s Order Taking Aim at the Smithsonian
The president’s order called for curbing the independence of the sprawling network of museums and urging it to promote “American greatness.”
March 29, 2025
Last Tango in the Guggenheim
Members of the dance company Ballet Hispánico weren’t the only ones who swirled amid the art in the museum’s rotunda during a recent presentation and tango class.
March 29, 2025
5 Podcasts Where Truth Is Stranger Than Fiction
These twist-filled shows can offer a real-world escape from the drumbeat of news.
March 29, 2025
Lucy Dacus on the Art of Frames (and Busting Out of Them)
The singer and songwriter chats about the movies (“Paris, Texas”), music (SZA) and books (“Healing Back Pain”) that shape her world as she releases her fourth LP.
Maren Morris Lifts Herself Up, and 10 More New Songs
Hear tracks by Mumford & Sons, Mon Laferte, the Swell Season and others.
MoMA’s Hunt for a New Director Ends With the Ascension of an Insider
The Museum of Modern Art in New York is promoting Christophe Cherix, the chief curator of its drawings and prints department. It will be his first time leading an institution.
March 28, 2025
Trump Calls on Smithsonian Institution to Promote ‘American Greatness’
The president complained in an executive order that the Smithsonian had advanced “narratives that portray American and Western values as inherently harmful and oppressive.”
March 28, 2025
‘Yellowjackets’ Season 3, Episode 8 Recap: ‘Eat It’
A familiar face comes back into the picture, but it’s a face with a different name. And questionable motives.
March 28, 2025
10 Wild Clips to Help You Understand Andy Kaufman’s Greatness
The standup, who’s the subject of a new documentary, expanded the ambition of comedy. These videos show how far ahead of his time he was.
March 28, 2025
Through Tears, ‘Mid-Century Modern’ Makes Them Laugh
Partway through filming Season 1, the beloved cast member Linda Lavin died. To honor her, the remaining cast and crew decided the show must go on.
March 28, 2025
3 Video Games You May Have Missed in March
Karma: The Dark World takes inspirations like BioShock and “Severance” to the next level with creepily surreal and bizarrely utopian set pieces. Expelled! and Centum also delight.
March 28, 2025
The Best True Crime to Stream: 1970s and ’80s Kidnappings
Across television, film and podcasting, here are five stories of child abductions that left Americans shaken.
March 28, 2025
Who Even Knows What Famous Means These Days? They Do.
As viral stars cross into the mainstream, the hosts of the “Who? Weekly” podcast consider: Is Addison Rae an actual celebrity? Yes. Brittany Broski? Definitely not.
March 28, 2025
Jimmy Kimmel Updates the Never-Ending Signal Story
“There are many books and stories to come,” Kimmel said of the Trump administration’s leaky-group-chat scandal, comparing it to the Harry Potter saga.
March 28, 2025
Bobby Sherman, Former Teen Idol, Has Stage 4 Cancer, His Wife Says
The 81-year-old is known for his breakout role on the 1960s television series “Here Come the Brides” and hits that included “Little Woman.”
March 27, 2025
Armand LaMontagne, Meticulous Sculptor of Sports Greats, Dies at 87
Working in wood, he captured the zeal of New England sports with his exacting, lifelike renderings of Hall of Famers like Ted Williams and Larry Bird.
March 27, 2025
California Man Sentenced in Scheme to Steal Pricey Violins and Rob a Bank
Prosecutors said that the man persuaded music stores to lend him violins worth tens of thousands of dollars on a trial basis, which he did not return.
March 27, 2025
‘Fight for Glory’ Is an Ecstatic Treat
This three-part documentary about the 2024 World Series has an interesting task: Retell a story that is already pretty good and pretty legible.
March 27, 2025
Pilar Viladas Dies at 70; Journalist Chronicled Trends in Design
Schooled in art history, she brought authority and a human perspective to her writing and editing for Architectural Digest, HG, The Times and other publications.
March 27, 2025
Leonard Polonsky, Philanthropist Who Supported the Arts, Dies at 97
After making a fortune in financial services, he funded the arts and made historical artifacts and documents widely available to the public.
March 27, 2025
David M. Childs, Skyline-Shaping Architect, Dies at 83
He was the chief architect of 1 World Trade Center, which soared in the wake of 9/11. As chairman of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, he left a mark on New York.
March 27, 2025
PS21, a Hub for Forward-Looking Art Upstate, Names a New Director
Vallejo Gantner, a longtime arts administrator in New York City, has taken over as artistic and executive director at PS21 in Chatham, N.Y.
Under Trump, Kennedy Center’s Classical Offerings Will (Mostly) Go On
The center’s opera company and orchestra are planning typical seasons. But one opera was withdrawn from the lineup by the artists who created it, who objected to the president’s takeover.
Jazzed About Abstraction: Jack Whitten’s Show Is a Peak MoMA Moment
Over nearly six decades, this fantastically inventive artist experimented with paint, turning it into a sculptural medium. Our critic calls his survey “scintillating and sweeping.”
March 27, 2025
5 Classical Music Albums You Can Listen to Right Now
A new take on Wynton Marsalis’s “Blues Symphony,” a piano cycle by Gregory Spears and Rosa Feola’s solo debut are among the highlights.
Scowl Made Hardcore Purists Angry. Now the Band Is Doubling Down.
The punk band fronted by Kat Moss wound its way from a local scene to national attention. Its second album, “Are We All Angels,” unpacks the pain of the journey.
A Showcase for Formerly Incarcerated Artists Grows in Brooklyn
The nonprofit Center for Art and Advocacy, designed as a steppingstone to the art world, opens a public exhibition and education space in Bedford-Stuyvesant.
March 27, 2025
Is It a Mirror or a ‘Mirror’? Ask Joseph Kosuth.
A deconstructed retrospective for the pioneer of Conceptual art shows off both the exhilarating highs and the sterile dead-ends of making ideas into artworks.
March 27, 2025
Atomfall’s Nuclear Disaster Has a Toxic Element: Tedium
An alternative history of the worst nuclear event in British history is burdened by narrative tropes and uninspired characters.
March 27, 2025
Late Night Can’t Quit the Group Chat
“This operation was about as secretive as a Fortnite Twitch stream,” Jimmy Kimmel said of U.S. officials’ leaked discussion of a plan to attack Yemen.
March 27, 2025
Herb Greene, 82, Dies; His Photographs Captured the San Francisco Sound
One of the first to shoot the Grateful Dead, he also memorably chronicled many of the other bands that were on the scene in the late 1960s.
Eddie Adcock, Virtuoso Who Pushed Bluegrass Forward, Dies at 86
A master improviser on banjo, he understood the genre’s roots but was also in the forefront of the later “newgrass” movement.
Review: Can Hubbard Street Dance Chicago Find a New Voice?
On a program with three New York premieres, the company seems stuck in an international style, though there are flickers of something more distinctive.
When the Wild Child Egon Schiele Grew Up
Some of the artist’s most psychologically insightful work came in the final years of his life — a mature period cut short by a pandemic.
March 26, 2025
‘Common Side Effects’ Is a Stylish and Trippy Animated Thriller
Filled with smart dialogue, specificity and visual wonder, this Max series is a good choice to help fill the “Severance”-shaped hole in your heart.
March 26, 2025
New A.I. Project Explores Mysteries of Delacroix, Master of Romanticism
Eric and Wendy Schmidt and the Sorbonne will fund a new program to digitize Delacroix’s papers and identify other artists who may have contributed to his murals and paintings.
March 26, 2025
With ‘The Studio,’ Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg Grow Up. Sort Of.
Creative partners since they were teenagers, the comedy duo’s new series, “The Studio,” pokes fun at the Hollywood system that practically raised them.
March 26, 2025
Bon Iver Is Happy (and Sexy) Now. It Took a Lot of Work.
The singer and songwriter Justin Vernon’s fast success led to unexpected opportunities and emotional depletion. His next LP, “Sable, Fable,” is a moment of reinvention.
Late Night Is Still Reeling Over the Government’s ‘War by Emoji’
“Signal might be a good app for you and me and our local drug dealer, but it’s not for the Pentagon to plan wars on,” Ronny Chieng said on Tuesday’s “Daily Show.”
March 26, 2025
The Artist Behind the Portrait Trump Hates Defends Her Work
A portrait of President Trump was removed from the Colorado Capitol after he criticized it as “truly the worst.” The woman who painted it said the incident had hurt her business.
March 25, 2025
6 (Up-tempo) New Songs You Should Hear Now
Get your blood pumping with the latest tracks from Chappell Roan, J Noa, Illuminati Hotties and more.
‘The Studio’ Review: He Is Decades Too Late for His Close-Up
Seth Rogen plays a stressed-out movie bigwig in a satire of an industry in decline.
March 25, 2025
Girls to the Front: Punk Pioneers Are Coming to Lincoln Center
The institution’s annual American Songbook series honors “singer outsiders” including Fanny and Poly Styrene in events curated by Kathleen Hanna and Tamar-kali.
‘Severance’ Fans Celebrate With Lumon Cosplay and Waffles
In Kingston, two restaurants that appeared in the series hosted a watch party for the Season 2 finale.
March 25, 2025
Opera Has a Sustainability Problem. One Company Wants to Fix It.
The Dutch National Opera in Amsterdam has made dramatic moves to go green, from the materials it uses in productions to the food it serves.
Branford Marsalis and Steve Lehman Rethink the Jazz Cover Album
Marsalis leads a take on Keith Jarrett’s 1974 LP “Belonging,” and Lehman interprets “The Music of Anthony Braxton,” revealing fresh lessons.
Jon Stewart Thinks He May Be in the ‘Bomb Yemen’ Chat Group
The “Daily Show” host suspects that he, too, might have been invited to a discussion of secret war plans by a bumbling official in the Trump administration.
March 25, 2025
Dressing Like an Artist? There’s an Art to That.
An exhibition at the Louvre-Lens in France examines centuries of interplay between art and fashion, including what the sartorial choices of artists revealed about their place in society.
March 25, 2025
Conan O’Brien Receives Mark Twain Prize at the Kennedy Center
The ceremony honoring Conan O’Brien with the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor was the first high-profile event at the Kennedy Center since President Trump ousted its top leaders and installed himself as chairman.
March 24, 2025
NewJeans Had Planned a Rebirth. The Performance Ended in Tears.
K-pop’s most imaginative group has been battling its powerhouse label. Our critic watched as its first concert in months was upended by a court ruling.
‘Adolescence’ Has People Talking. Its Writer Wants Lawmakers to Act.
The Netflix hit has touched off debates about smartphone use by children and, in Britain, fed into calls for a social media ban.
March 24, 2025
Fred Eversley, Sculptor of Otherworldly Discs, Is Dead at 83
With his engineering background, he thought about his work differently from how other artists did. His abiding interest was in energy, in the scientific sense.
March 24, 2025
A Festival Displays the Expressive Power of Tuning in Music
The Los Angeles collective Wild Up brought its Darkness Sounding festival to New York, with some of the event’s appeal lost in transit.
Library Advocates Rally as Trump Targets Federal Funding
An executive order has demanded that the Institute of Museum and Library Services be eliminated to the maximum extent allowed by law.
March 24, 2025
Lionizing Mark Twain, Conan O’Brien Subtly Skewers Trump
In accepting the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, the comedian mounted a bristling political attack artfully disguised as a tribute.
March 24, 2025
Performa 2025 Biennial Announces New Commissions
Artists from around the world will converge in New York this fall for a program of live spectacles, combining music, sound, sculpture and commedia dell’arte.
March 24, 2025
Leading Ballet Students With Grace, Mercy and Hard-Won Experience
Jenifer Ringer, the celebrated New York City Ballet principal, is back at the School of American Ballet in a new role: teacher and guiding light.
Angelina Jolie Wants to Pick Up Where Warhol and Basquiat Left Off
The actress is building a community of artists, thinkers and doers of all kinds, in a storied building in downtown Manhattan.
March 24, 2025
‘Mid Century Modern,’ Plus 8 Things to Watch on TV this Week
A new comedy starring Nathan Lane and Matt Bomer comes to Hulu, and this season of “The Bachelor” wraps up.
March 24, 2025
At the Kennedy Center, Conan O’Brien Gets Honored, and the Trump Jokes Are Plentiful
The star-studded Mark Twain Prize for American Humor ceremony was the most notable event at the Washington arts center since the president installed himself as its chairman.
March 24, 2025
‘The White Lotus’ Season 3, Episode 6 Recap: The Morning After
Drinks were drunk, decisions were made. This week’s episode was all about the consequences.
March 24, 2025
‘Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light’ Review: No Century for Old Men
In the long-awaited sequel to “Wolf Hall,” Henry VIII’s royal fixer pays the price for success. (It’s his head.)
March 23, 2025
Brian James, Pioneer of Punk Rock, Is Dead at 70
As the guitarist and main songwriter for the Damned, he helped spark an explosion on the British music scene in the 1970s.
Marty Callner, Director of Comedy Specials and Music Videos, Dies at 78
At HBO in the late 1970s, he established the template for presenting stand-up on the small screen. He then became a mainstay of MTV in its early days.
March 23, 2025
The Brooklyn Academy of Music Is Fighting to Regain Its Mojo
The performing arts venue does not draw the attention or audiences it once did. Now it has lost another leader as it works to adjust to an uncertain future for cultural institutions.
March 23, 2025
Mariah Carey Did Not Copy Her Christmas Hit From Another Song, Judge Rules
Two songwriters had filed a $20 million lawsuit accusing her of infringing on their copyright of a song with the same name: “All I Want for Christmas Is You.”
‘Severance’ Finale: Which Theories Were Correct?
Some fans correctly predicted some of the episode’s biggest revelations. But other mysteries remain, and many more were introduced.
March 22, 2025
The ‘Severance’ Actress Who Has Milk and Cookies for Dinner
“That’s the great thing about being an adult,” says Sydney Cole Alexander, who plays Natalie, the liaison with a wide smile and a cold gaze on the hit workplace thriller.
March 22, 2025
In Taipei, a Mother and Daughter Reflect on the Island’s Art Scene
Over the years, the Taiwanese art world has blossomed, thanks partly to the gallerists Tina Keng and Shelly Wu, who have championed Chinese and Taiwanese artists.
March 22, 2025
‘This Is Our Pompeii’: Altadena Artists Picking Up the Pieces
Neighbors on Mariposa Street in Altadena, Calif., say artworks can be remade, but how do you restart a community?
March 22, 2025
Mayhem Has the Wildest Story in Black Metal. Somehow, It’s Turning 40.
The Norwegian band’s early years were punctuated by headlines about death and church burnings. It went on to become a beacon of experimentation in the genre.
The Power of ‘Two’: An Anniversary Playlist
Celebrate two years of this newsletter with songs by Dolly Parton, Stacey Q, Mitski and more.