Trump Names Richard Grenell Interim Leader of Kennedy Center
President Trump announced in a post on social media Monday that he was appointing Richard Grenell as the “interim executive director” of
Category: Entertainment
The Weeknd Hits No. 1 for a Fifth Time With ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’
The Weeknd has scored his fifth No. 1 album with “Hurry Up Tomorrow,” posting the biggest overall numbers on the Billboard chart
Watch Demi Moore Transform in ‘The Substance’
In “Anatomy of a Scene,” we ask directors to reveal the secrets that go into making key scenes in their movies. See
In ‘Festen,’ a Nightmare Birthday Becomes an Opera
Mark-Anthony Turnage has a habit of provoking stuffy opera fans. The revered British composer’s 1988 debut, “Greek,” appalled some audiences by transposing
How ‘The Lion King’s Resident Dance Supervisor Keeps the Musical in Motion
If there were a want ad for resident dance supervisor to “The Lion King,” it might read something like this: Must be
The Bangles, One of the Biggest All-Girl Bands, Want to Reclaim Their Legacy
The music industry pushed the group behind hits like “Manic Monday” and “Eternal Flame” hard, then pulled them apart. A new book
‘The White Lotus,’ Plus 9 Things to Watch on TV this Week
Between streaming and cable, there is a seemingly endless variety of things to watch. Here is a selection of TV shows and
Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Halftime Show: The Peak of All Rap Battles?
Of course he performed “Not Like Us.” In the lead-up to Kendrick Lamar’s headline performance at the Super Bowl LIX halftime show
Kendrick Lamar’s Bell Bottoms Steal the Super Bowl Halftime Show
Could it be that the lasting impact of Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show will be … the return of bell bottoms?
What to Know About the Karla Sofía Gascón and ‘Emilia Pérez’ Controversies
When “Emilia Pérez” premiered at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival last May, the reaction from critics in attendance and the jury was
‘Anora’ Wins Big at Producers and Directors Guild Awards
This tumultuous Oscar season has a certified front-runner. On Saturday night in Los Angeles, more than a month after “Anora” lost every
Susan Alcorn, Voyager on Pedal Steel Guitar, Dies at 71
Susan Alcorn, an experimental composer and musician who pushed the pedal steel guitar, an instrument more often associated with the country music
For Morris Chestnut, R&B Is Therapeutic
When Morris Chestnut first heard about “Watson,” a new CBS medical mystery set within the Sherlock Holmes mythology, he was interested. But
‘The Interview’: Denzel Washington Has Finally Found His Purpose
The legendary actor discusses the prophecy that changed his life, his Oscar snub and his upcoming role starring alongside a “complicated” Jake
How Going to Commercial During the Super Bowl Works
Television commercial breaks are the bane of every N.F.L. fan. They interrupt a game already riddled with stoppages, bombard viewers with come-ons
Critics Choice Awards 2025’s Unforgettable Looks: Ariana Grande, Demi Moore, and More
The question of what celebrities will wear to an awards show always looms large before any ceremony. But it took on new
Monica Getz, Advocate for Divorce Court Reform, Dies at 90
Monica Getz, whose tempestuous 24-year marriage to the jazz star Stan Getz was whipsawed by his addictions and who, after losing a
Tony Roberts, Nonchalant Fixture in Woody Allen Films, Dies at 85
His first movie with Mr. Allen was the comedy “Play It Again, Sam” (1972), written by Mr. Allen but directed by Herbert
‘The Fishing Place’ Review: A Village Under Suspicion
“The Fishing Place” is a visually arresting exploration of resistance, including that of its writer-director, Rob Tregenza. Set in a German-occupied Norwegian
In Ratmansky’s ‘Paquita,’ Worlds Collide to Make a Ballet Big Bang
It’s a test tube ballet: an experiment that at first glance might seem like pining for the past. But while Alexei Ratmansky’s
The Super Bowl Ads, Ranked
Here is my annual critical ranking of the Super Bowl commercials. This is the pregame edition, with all the available national ads
A 311-Year-Old Stradivarius Violin Sells for $11.25 Million at Sotheby’s
A 311-year-old Stradivarius violin sold for $11.25 million at Sotheby’s on Friday, in a closely watched auction that drew interest from investors,
Five International Movies to Stream Now
‘Slow’ Stream it on Mubi. Early in this Georgian feature, Dovydas (Kestutis Cicenas), a sign language interpreter, asks out Elena, a choreographer
5 Children’s Movies to Stream Now
For the entire 90 or so minutes of this movie based on the popular Nickelodeon series “Henry Danger,” my son was riveted.
How Kendrick Lamar’s Performances Led Him to the Super Bowl Halftime Show
Kendrick Lamar performs like someone parceling out a secret. On the 2015 single “King Kunta,” he stage-whispers, “I swore I wouldn’t tell,”
‘Smurfs’ Trailer Shows Rihanna as Smurfette and Promises New Music
Music superstar, beauty mogul, fashion designer and … Smurfette? Rihanna’s next big role may not be what you were expecting. On Thursday,
Review: Getting to the Essence of Camille A. Brown’s Artistry
These days, many people know Camille A. Brown from the worlds of theater and opera, where she has become a frequent collaborator
What to Know About Wendy Williams’s Guardianship
Wendy Williams, the former talk show host known for her catch phrase “How you doin’?” and being a staple on New York
Kanye West Announces He Was Diagnosed With Autism
Less than a week after his controversial appearance on the Grammy Awards red carpet, in which his wife stripped down to an
‘Apple Cider Vinegar’ Is a Scammer Docudrama With Bite
“Apple Cider Vinegar,” on Netflix, is the latest scammer docudrama, another galling true story zhuzhed up for maximum bingeyness. This one is
Daniel Barenboim Announces He Has Parkinson’s Disease
Daniel Barenboim, the eminent conductor and pianist who stepped back from engagements in recent years citing health concerns, said Thursday that he
Fun Things to Do in NYC in February 2025
‘Show and Tell With Liza Treyger’ Feb. 7 at 10 p.m. at Union Hall, 702 Union Street, Brooklyn; unionhallny.com. Hot off the
The Choreographer Chris Gattelli Sends Love Letters to His Dance Heroes
If Christopher Gattelli’s choreography looks familiar, that’s probably the point. A veteran of more than 20 Broadway shows and a devotee of
‘Parthenope’ Review: Goddess Worship – The New York Times
“Beauty is like war — it opens doors,” says the middle-aged American writer John Cheever (Gary Oldman) to Parthenope (Celeste Dalla Porta),
Stephen Colbert Is a Little Alarmed About Trump’s Gaza Proposal
Welcome to Best of Late Night, a rundown of the previous night’s highlights that lets you sleep — and lets us get
Irv Gotti, Famed Hip-Hop Music Executive, Dies
Irv Gotti, a music executive who co-founded Murder Inc. Records and built a hip-hop empire that produced some of the biggest rap
The Best Movies and TV Shows Coming to Netflix in February
Every month, Netflix adds movies and TV shows to its library. Here are our picks for some of February’s most promising new
Paul Plishka, Prolific Soloist at the Met, Dies at 83
Paul Plishka, an American singer acclaimed for his sonorous, liquid bass tones and near-perfect diction during a career at the Metropolitan Opera
Stephen Petronio Is Disbanding His Dance Company
A little more than 40 years after its founding, the Stephen Petronio Company is disbanding, it announced on Wednesday. The dance troupe
The Super Bowl Finally Embraced Rap. Is There Also Room for Country?
The Super Bowl halftime show was at a low point in 2019. Despite an unrivaled television audience, Rihanna turned down the National