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Trump’s Kennedy Center Shutdown Plan Jolts Workers and Performers
The administration’s announcement to shut the center for a major overhaul led to a swirl of confusion and anxiety among performers and patrons about its future.
Jewish Heirs Say Met Museum Pissarro Was Sold Under Nazi-Era Duress
The museum says a Jewish collector received a fair price for the work in 1941. The heirs say sales from that time are considered to have been forced and void under French law.
My 5 Favorite Places for Art in Los Angeles
Our critic Jason Farago shares what you shouldn’t miss in a city with as much culture off the silver screen as on it.
Is the Golden Era of Jewish Comedy Coming to an End?
Not so fast. A new special from Raanan Hershberg shows how charged times can make for funnier jokes involving anxiety over Israel, Gaza and antisemitism.
Can a Solo Show Be Frightening? Sean Hayes Is Up for the Challenge.
In David Cale’s “The Unknown,” the actor plays 11 characters including a writer suffering the horrors of writer’s block and an unraveling mind.
At the U.S.-Mexico Border, a Children’s Opera Sings to the Moment
“Pancho Rabbit and the Coyote,” performed on both sides of the border, offers an allegory about migrants, immigration agents and President Trump.
From ‘Hamilton’ to Issa Rae to Philip Glass: Here’s a List of Kennedy Center Cancellations
More than two dozen musicians, dancers, theater companies and other creative groups have pulled out of performing at the Kennedy Center since President Trump returned to the White House.
Review: This is Your Grandparents’ ‘Muppet Show,’ Fortunately
Nobody put too much thought into reinventing the gonzo variety classic for its revival. That’s what makes it a delight.
At City Ballet, Alexei Ratmansky’s Morality Tale Is Wrapped in Farce
“The Naked King,” based on “The Emperor’s New Clothes,” debuts Thursday. “I’ve been dealing with what I’ve been experiencing in life and in the news,” Ratmansky said.
7 Great Grammy Winners You Didn’t Hear on TV
Standouts from the preshow ceremony including Turnstile, I’m With Her, Durand Bernarr and more.
Cher’s Grammy Flub Joins a Pantheon of Award-Show Gaffes
“I don’t do this part very well,” the singer said, just before she seemed to award a Grammy to Luther Vandross, who died in 2005. Plenty of celebrities have made similar goofs.
Stars Bring ‘ICE OUT’ Pins and Fiery Speeches to a Political Grammys
Bad Bunny, Billie Eilish and Kehlani made strong statements about immigration on Sunday, while the host Trevor Noah drew President Trump’s ire.
How Justin Bieber Forced the Grammys to Stop and Simply Feel
The pop star stripped down his music and himself for a vulnerable but assured solo performance of “Yukon” on Sunday.
The High School Dancers Who Transform Into Warriors
Two traditions, military dance and a game resembling Simon Says, make drill team distinct in Utah.
The Best Movies and TV Shows Coming to Netflix in February
A new series from the creator of “Derry Girls” and an inside look at the world of competitive ice dancing are among the highlights this month.
Tom Britt, Designer of Larger-Than-Life Interiors, Dies at 89
A master of the grand gesture, he was as theatrical as his rooms, which were inspired by French chateaus and Italian palazzos. As he put it, “Why be ordinary?”
Chuck Negron, Hitmaking Singer With Three Dog Night, Dies at 83
His tenor anchored generational hits like “Joy to the World” and “One” by one of pop music’s commercial powerhouses of the early 1970s.
10 Movies to Stream for Black History Month
Watch these selections that highlight the range and evolution of Black film.
Before a Rape Trial, a Theater Piece Passes Its Own Judgment
A new work by the director Lorraine de Sagazan looks at a high-profile case that will soon be heard in a French court.
In Under 500 Words, a Judge Weaponized Wit to Free the Child Detained by ICE
Our critic annotates the barbed wordplay of a decision challenging the Trump administration’s theory of executive power.
Jon Stewart Can’t Believe Elon Musk’s Choice of Holiday Party Venue
“You’re asking if Jeff Epstein has got any parties planned on the island on Christmas Day?” Stewart asked on Monday’s “Daily Show.”
‘I’m Not Ripping It Down’: Trump Says He’s Only Renovating the Kennedy Center
Even though President Trump held a movie premiere for his wife’s new film there last week, he said the state of the building was “actually sort of dangerous.”
Woodie King Jr., a Driving Force in Black Theater, Dies at 88
His New Federal Theater in New York provided a rare stage for Black playwrights and emerging actors, among them Denzel Washington, Phylicia Rashad and Chadwick Boseman.
John Forté, Who Forged a Hip-Hop Redemption Tale, Dies at 50
He seemed destined for a glittering career, working with the Fugees and solo, and then landed in prison. After his sentence was commuted, he clawed his way back.
Billy Bass Nelson, Original Bassist for Funkadelic, Dies at 75
George Clinton, while working as a barber, recruited him. Mr. Nelson went on to name the group and, with his bandmates, to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Conservative Group to Stage Alternate Halftime Show With Kid Rock
Turning Point USA, the advocacy group founded by Charlie Kirk, will present a streamed concert that will go up against Bad Bunny’s performance at the Super Bowl.
Do You Know Where in the Country These Books Are Set?
Test your knowledge of both popular thrillers and U.S. geography with this short quiz.
When the Clowns Went to Church
Every February, clowns pack into a London church to honor Joseph Grimaldi, a pioneering 19th-century clown. Hundreds of onlookers come for the merriment, too.
What to Know About the Kennedy Center and Trump’s Campaign to Remake It
The center, which opened in 1971, is one of America’s top cultural institutions. President Trump says he plans to transform the center to create a “new and spectacular” entertainment complex.
Best and Worst Moments From the 2026 Grammys
Addison Rae tapped into 2000s pop energy, Justin Bieber stripped things down and Bad Bunny got choked up at the 68th annual awards.
Slumping in the West, the Art Trade Eyes the Gulf
The new Art Basel Qatar fair is a chance for dealers to make inroads with wealthy residents. It’s an alluring alternative to saturated markets elsewhere.
An Artist’s Fascination With the Mystery of the Human Form
“I’ve spent my whole life looking at other people’s bodies,” says the painter Emil Sands. “I’m trying to work out why they’re different from mine.”
What’s With That Voice People Use When Reciting Poetry?
It’s been described as embarrassing, clichéd or “unhelpful singsong.” Many poets dislike it too, but it’s a style they’ve learned from each other.
‘Solo Mio’ Review: Wishful Thinking in Italy
After being left at the altar, Matt (Kevin James) finds himself alone in Rome. But don’t worry, he’ll quickly find an Italian woman to fall for him.
Trump Assails Grammys and Threatens to Sue Trevor Noah Over Epstein Joke
President Trump declared the awards ceremony “virtually unwatchable” and accused Mr. Noah of defamation over a joke he made that appeared to tie the president to Jeffrey Epstein.
Grammys Instant Reactions! Bad Bunny Owns the Night
Popcast breaks down the show’s major moments in a live reaction episode immediately following the ceremony.
Super Bowl LX, Plus 6 Things on TV This Week
The Olympic Games in Milan and Cortina begin, and the Seattle Seahawks face the New England Patriots.
Bad Bunny Caps a Huge Year With the Grammys’ Top Album Prize
One week before his Super Bowl halftime set, the Puerto Rican superstar won album of the year, defeating Lady Gaga, Kendrick Lamar and others.