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Taylor Swift Heading to Disney+ and ‘Moana’ Sequel to Theaters

Disney is deploying Taylor Swift and Moana as part of a campaign to revitalize its entertainment lineup. The company said

Piano Transcription of Trees

Piano Transcription In the heart of artistic expression lies the inspiration drawn from nature’s grandeur. Trees, towering sentinels of the

‘Hors Pistes’ Is an Arts Festival About Sports, for People Who Don’t Like Sports

When it comes to the biggest sports show on earth, many Parisians have reached the stage of begrudging acceptance. The

Toby Keith’s Music and Politics Were More Complicated Than You Might Think

It is important to note right from the beginning that Toby Keith, when presented with the opportunity to become the

Toby Keith, Popular Country Music Singer-Songwriter, Dies at 62

Inspired by Merle Haggard and other artists of a populist bent, Mr. Keith made music reflecting his roots in the

Eileen Agar: Her Jewel-Like Paintings Stretched Surrealism

The history of art by women still has its secrets. Some recent revelations include the visionary abstract painter Hilma af

Best and Worst Moments From the 2024 Grammys:

The most awards at the 66th annual Grammys went to Phoebe Bridgers, who picked up three with her band boygenius

Grammys 2024 Live Updates: Red Carpet, What to Expect and Who’s Performing

Feb. 4, 2024, 5:01 p.m. ET Feb. 4, 2024, 5:01 p.m. ET SZA is the most nominated artist at the

Nikki Haley Appears on ‘Saturday Night Live’

“Saturday Night Live” resumed its election-season tradition of bringing on political candidates to play themselves, inviting Nikki Haley for a

Wayne Kramer, Influential MC5 Guitarist, Dies at 75

Wayne Kramer, whose explosive guitar playing with the influential Detroit band the MC5 in the late 1960s and early ’70s

After UMG Pulls Its Music, TikTok Users Encounter Silence

When TikTok users open the app these days, they encounter a platform stripped of music by many of their favorite

Don Murray, a Star in Films That Took on Social Issues, Dies at 94

Don Murray, the boy-next-door actor who made his film debut as Marilyn Monroe’s infatuated cowboy in “Bus Stop” in 1956

Grammys 2024: How to Watch, Time and Streaming

A guide to everything you need to know for the 66th annual awards on Sunday night.

Jennell Jaquays, Who Unlocked Fantasy Dungeons for Gamers, Dies at 67

Jennell Jaquays, who made luminous fantasy paintings, classic adventures for tabletop role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons, and distinctive levels

At 200, the Brooklyn Museum Looks Forward

Later in life, the great poet Walt Whitman recalled the events of the Fourth of July, 1825. At around 6

Stream These 11 Movies Before They Leave Netflix in February

‘Operation Finale’ (Feb. 19) Stream it here. Oscar Isaac is in fine form as a tough but sensitive Nazi hunter

Chita Rivera Lived to Entertain. Here Are 9 Memorable Performances.

Chita Rivera, who died on Tuesday at the age of 91, was known for her extraordinary artistry. Yet, it is

Minute-Long Soap Operas Are Here. Is America Ready?

When Albee Zhang received an offer to produce cheesy short-form features made for phones last spring, she was skeptical, and

The Women of ‘Feud: Capote vs. the Swans’ Are Birds of a Feather

The first season of Ryan Murphy’s “Feud” aired in 2017. A juicy survey of the bitter rivalry between Bette Davis

‘The Greatest Night in Pop’ Review: They Were the World

In late 1984 the singer and activist Harry Belafonte was both impressed and perturbed by “Do They Know It’s Christmas?,”

What’s on TV This Week: ‘Vanderpump Rules’ and the Grammys

Between network, cable and streaming, the modern television landscape is a vast one. Here are some of the shows, specials

Obie Awards, Sans Ceremony, Honor ‘Dark Disabled Stories’

The Obie Awards, a scrappy but venerable annual competition honoring the best theater staged Off and Off Off Broadway, has

Sundance Documentaries: ‘Eternal You,’ ‘Ibelin’ and More

Everyone from the academy to streaming services splits cinema into two buckets: movies (comedy, romance, horror, whatever) and documentaries, lumped

Kat Von D Inked a Tattoo of Miles Davis. Jurors Say She Did Not Violate Copyright Law.

Kat Von D, a celebrity tattoo artist, won a legal battle in federal court on Friday when a jury ruled

Gordon Ramsay Isn’t Going Anywhere

Ramsay’s explanation may not entirely account for his enduring infamy as an explosive TV tyrant — it wasn’t Oliver, after

Jo-El Sonnier, Who Sparked a Revival of Cajun Music, Dies at 77

“We were sharecroppers, got up real early and would play for about 15 or 20 minutes, then walk across the

‘Godzilla Minus One’ Stomps Into ‘Oppenheimer’ Territory

I wasn’t expecting to cry as much as I did at “Godzilla Minus One.” The strong word-of-mouth made it sound

What to Watch This Weekend: Something Hot

Documentaries about niche subcultures abound: dog dancing, science fairs, yo-yos. Few if any include as much on-screen vomiting as the

Whitney Biennial Names 71 Artists to Probe Turbulent Times

The last time the Whitney Biennial came around, in 2022, its production had been extended an extra year by the

Carl Andre, Austerely Minimalist Sculptor, Is Dead at 88

Carl Andre, one of the most influential and ascetic pioneers of Minimalist sculpture, whose career was overshadowed by the accusation

Chris Young Arrested Following Altercation at Nashville Bar

Chris Young, the country music singer, was arrested on charges of disorderly conduct, assaulting an officer and resisting arrest after

WWE’s ‘Raw’ to Move to Netflix in $5 Billion Deal

Netflix reached a multibillion-dollar, 10-year deal for exclusive rights to W.W.E.’s flagship weekly wrestling show, “Raw,” as the streaming giant

Late Night Bids Adieu to G.O.P. Dropout Ron DeSantis

“The state of Florida, you know, the state banned all books about Churchill after they decided the name Winston sounded

Mocked as ‘Pokémon With Guns,’ Palworld Becomes an Instant Hit

A video game once ridiculed for putting machine guns into the hands of cute creatures, eerily similar to the ones

David Gail of ‘Beverly Hills, 90210’ Is Dead at 58

David Gail, who played Dr. Joe Scanlon on the ABC soap opera “Port Charles” and appeared on “Beverly Hills, 90210,”

Recap: Jacob Elordi Hosts ‘Saturday Night Live’

With 2024 underway and the presidential race in full swing, it was time for “Saturday Night Live” to get back

Tanya Berezin, Behind-the-Scenes Off Broadway Force, Is Dead at 82

By the mid-1980s, Tanya Berezin had gone far as a New York stage actress. She had collected glowing reviews for

Sundance Film Festival: ‘Freaky Nights’ Is the Hot Ticket

The third wild film I saw at the Eccles on Friday was “Sasquatch Sunset,” a wordless comedy that follows a

‘American Fiction,’ ‘Origin’ and the Pressures Black Writers Face

“We younger Negro artists who create now intend to express our individual dark-skinned selves without fear or shame,” a young

Sleater-Kinney ‘Little Rope’ Review: 11th Album Born From Tragedy

Nearly 20 years ago, when Sleater-Kinney released its towering seventh album, “The Woods,” there was a convincing case to be

Late Night Chides Donald Trump for a Lack of Self-Control

Welcome to Best of Late Night, a rundown of the previous night’s highlights that lets you sleep — and lets

The Winter Show Arrives at the Armory

As it has done every year for the past seven straight decades, the Winter Show, the venerable arts and antiquities

Jimmy Fallon Ribs Vivek Ramaswamy for Embracing Trump

Welcome to Best of Late Night, a rundown of the previous night’s highlights that lets you sleep — and lets

8 Upcoming Albums to Get Excited About

2. Sheer Mag: “Playing Favorites” The punky, energetic rock band Sheer Mag has been a staple in the Philadelphia indie

Lawsuit Claims James Dolan Pressured Woman Into Sex

A woman filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday accusing James L. Dolan, the entertainment and sports mogul behind Madison Square Garden

The Emmys Signal the End of the Peak TV Era

As “Succession” cast members marched up to the Emmy stage on Monday night to grab their statues for the show’s

75th Emmy Awards Ceremony: ‘Succession’ Wins Emmy for Best Drama and ‘The Bear’ Best Comedy

Jan. 15, 2024, 10:54 p.m. ET Jan. 15, 2024, 10:54 p.m. ET Credit…Valerie Macon/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images It may

National Gallery of Art Receives Major Gift of Works by Joseph Cornell

Joseph Cornell, who died in 1972 at the age of 69, belongs to the tradition of the homebody-artist. A gray

What’s on TV This Week: Emmy Awards and ‘Fargo’

Between network, cable and streaming, the modern television landscape is a vast one. Here are some of the shows, specials

Opera Greets the Morning at the Prototype Festival

“These people are not drunk,” a choir in quirkily customized blue robes sang on Saturday, “because it’s nine in the

Peter Crombie, Actor Known for ‘Seinfeld’ Appearances, Dies at 71

Peter Crombie, the actor who was probably best known for playing the role of “Crazy” Joe Davola on five episodes

Reggie Wells, 76, Dies; Makeup Artist for Oprah Winfrey and Other Black Stars

Reggie Wells, who parlayed a background in fine art into a trailblazing career as a makeup artist for Oprah Winfrey,

Larry Collins, Rockabilly Guitar Prodigy, Is Dead at 79

Larry Collins, the prodigious child guitarist who worked with his sister Lorrie as the exuberant 1950s rockabilly duo the Collins

Ariana Grande’s House-Groove Kiss-Off, and 9 More New Songs

Ariana Grande returns with a thumping, crimson-lipped kiss-off on “Yes, And?,” a feather-light confection safely — but still enjoyably —

‘Lift’ Review: Kevin Hart Is a Hero in This Flimsy Action Film

This poorly written action vehicle pits Kevin Hart as a hero against an eco-terrorist villain.

Franz Welser-Möst to Leave the Cleveland Orchestra

Born in Upper Austria as Franz Leopold Maria Möst — the stage name came later, with “Welser” taken from his

At Trial, Sotheby’s Says Russian Oligarch Was Sloppy in Buying Art

As the opening witness in a civil art fraud trial this week, Mikhail Sazonov testified that his employer, a Russian

To Run the British Museum, You’ll Get $275,000 and a Host of Problems

Wanted: Someone to restore trust in one of the world’s most visited museums after an embarrassing scandal, handle restitution claims

‘Fargo’ Season 5, Episode 9 Recap: Cowboy Hitler

Of all the fine casting choices this season, Jon Hamm may be the savviest, because memories of “Mad Men” have

What Role Will the Israel-Hamas War Play in Hollywood’s Awards Season?

As Hollywood heads into the heart of its awards season — a three-month orgy of frothy self-celebration and pop culture

Vinie Burrows, Acclaimed Actress Who Became an Activist, Dies at 99

Vinie Burrows, a Harlem-born stage actress who made her mark on Broadway in the 1950s, but who grew frustrated by

Safdie Brothers Are Done Making Movies Together

The Safdie brothers, the filmmaking duo behind “Uncut Gems” (2019) and “Good Time” (2017), are splitting up. Benny Safdie confirmed

Martha Diamond, Painter Who Captured New York Vistas, Dies at 79

Martha Diamond, a painter’s painter who captured the endlessly changing face of New York’s buildings, streets and light-filled vistas with

Boy, 13, Is Believed to Be the First to ‘Beat’ Tetris

Ms. Cox bought her son a version of a Nintendo console called a RetroN, which used the same hardware as

Best Movies and TV Shows Streaming in January: ‘Echo,’ ‘True Detective’ and More

‘Echo’Starts streaming: Jan. 9 The television arm of the Marvel Cinematic Universe is going through changes, moving away from having

‘Fargo’ Season 5, Episode 8 Recap: Rude Awakenings

Season 5, Episode 8: ‘Blanket’ When Dot was kidnapped early in the season and then she simply returned home as

‘The Color Purple’ | Anatomy of a Scene

“My name is Blitz Bazawule. And I’m the director of ‘The Color Purple.’” [SNAPPING] “So, this scene is where Shug

Ana Ofelia Murguía, Mexican Actress and Voice in Coco,’ Dies, 90

Ana Ofelia Murguía, one of Mexico’s most acclaimed actresses, whose voice acting as Mama Coco in the animated movie “Coco”

America Ferrera and the ‘Barbie’ Monologue We All Talked About

The key moment in the smash hit went through many revisions: “We ended in tears. It ended in laughter, it

Murder Most Unromantic in a New ‘Carmen’ at the Metropolitan Opera

“I needed space, I needed freedom,” Akhmetshina said. “I’m half Tatar, half Bashkir. If you look at the history of

Three Great Documentaries to Stream

The proliferation of documentaries on streaming services makes it difficult to choose what to watch. Each month, we’ll choose three

Jermaine Jackson Is Accused of Sexual Assault in Lawsuit

Jermaine Jackson, one of Michael Jackson’s older brothers and a founding member of the Jackson 5, was accused of sexual

12 Key Music Collections, From Future to the Who

This monumental collection — 534 well-chosen songs with an encyclopedic book — covers more than half a century of blues

Her Sculptures Were Ignored for 33 Years. Then She Got a New Roommate.

Hanna Eshel waited more than 40 years for a stroke of luck in her art career. The pivotal event, when

‘The Three Musketeers’ and the Joy of Old-School Blockbusters

“The Three Musketeers” is to France what Mickey Mouse is to America — a cultural force with a lock on

2023 Obituaries: A Host of Consequential, and Very Long, Lives Lost

In February 1961, The New York Times, citing a study by the American Medical Association, ran a brief article reporting

Pope.L, Provocative Performance Artist, Dies at 68

Pope.L, an uncompromising conceptual and performance artist who explored themes of race, class and what he called “have-not-ness,” and who

Sondheim Was a Critical Darling. Since His Death, He’s a Hitmaker, Too.

The musicals of Stephen Sondheim often struggled at the box office during his lifetime, but since his death several have

Former Dixie Chicks Member Laura Lynch Dies

Laura Lynch, a founding member of the country music group the Dixie Chicks, died on Friday in a car crash

‘Down in the Delta’ at 25: When Maya Angelou Considered Reverse Migration

Consumed by fears of inner-city violence and the traumatic effects of the crack epidemic, “Down in the Delta” didn’t lead

Kamar de los Reyes, ‘One Life to Live’ Actor and ‘Call of Duty’ Voice, Dies at 56

Kamar de los Reyes, a Puerto Rican actor best known for playing the police officer Antonio Vega in the soap

Best TV Episodes of 2023

Great TV series can run for dozens or hundreds of hours, but we still experience them a piece at a

‘The Boys in the Boat’ Review: Taking Up Oars

“The Boys in the Boat,” directed by George Clooney, is an old-fashioned movie about old-fashioned moxie. Based on a section

Jacob Elordi, Emma Stone, Lizzo and Others Return to Red Carpets

When the actors’ union went on strike, many could not promote their projects. The future of red carpets quickly became

What Lies Beneath the Vatican of the Zapotecs?

An archaeological expedition in Mexico seeks what’s left of the sprawling, centuries-old catacombs hidden below the ruins of Mitla.

13 Songs We (Nearly) Missed in 2023

A well-timed holiday remix that doubles as shameless Oscar campaigning? Yes, they Ken! Ryan Gosling and Mark Ronson’s “Barbie” showstopper

A Playlist to Remember the Musicians We Lost in 2023

10. Astrud Gilberto: “Berimbau” The 83-year-old Brazilian bossa nova singer Astrud Gilberto, who died on June 5, was best known

Vin Diesel Is Accused of Sexually Assaulting a Former Assistant

A former assistant to Vin Diesel, one of Hollywood’s most bankable action stars, filed a sexual battery lawsuit against the

Rirkrit Tiravanija’s Pad Thai Diplomacy at MoMA PS1

“Having been labeled as the cook of the art world,” Rirkrit Tiravanija said, “I think people come to see my

Cari Beauchamp, Who Chronicled the Women of Early Hollywood, Dies at 74

Cari Beauchamp, a political adviser turned historian who documented the overlooked story of women in early Hollywood, when the film

‘Maestro’ and the Fake Nose Hall of Fame

“Maestro” isn’t the first time a supersize sniffer set off a whiff of controversy. Here’s a look at the most

‘Fargo’ Season 5, Episode 6 Recap: Deadbeats and Broken Dreams

Season 5, Episode 6: ‘The Tender Trap’ To the many reversals of Coen character types in this season of “Fargo”

Tenement Museum to Feature a Black Family’s Apartment for the First Time

For the past 35 years, the Tenement Museum has told the stories of immigrants and migrants who lived in New

Review: Sarah Paulson Makes a Horrible Discovery in “Appropriate”

Think of the worst person you know: the kind who blabs people’s secrets, mocks their diction, dismisses their pain while

What’s on TV This Week: Holiday Films and the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball

The star-studded concert comes to small screens. “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” “The Polar Express” and “A Christmas Carol” air

In Surreal Portraits, Rafael Silveira Plunges Into the Mysteries of the Human Psyche — Colossal

Art #oil painting #painting #plants #portraits #Rafael Silveira #surreal December 17, 2023 Jackie Andres “Extravaso.” All images © Rafael

In a Neighborly Portrait Series, Ashraful Arefin Turns His Gaze Toward Four-Legged Passersby — Colossal

Photography #animals #Ashraful Arefin #portraits #street photography December 14, 2023 Grace Ebert All images © Ashraful Arefin, shared with

A Reissued Book Reveals Hundreds of Photos from Frida Kahlo’s Personal Collection — Colossal

Art History Photography #art history #black and white #books #Frida Kahlo December 16, 2023 Grace Ebert Adolfo Best Maugard,

Two Newly Discovered (and Very Tiny) Rembrandt Paintings Are On View for the First Time in 200 Years — Colossal

Art #art history #painting #portraits December 15, 2023 Grace Ebert Rembrandt portraits Jan and Jaapgen. All images courtesy of

Meticulous Embroideries by Cécile Davidovici Bring Objects to Life and Evoke the Passing of Time — Colossal

Art Craft #Cécile Davidovici #embroidery #portraits #still life December 15, 2023 Jackie Andres All images © Cécile Davidovici, shared

Uncanny Woven Portraits by Jason Chen Splice Two Moments in Time — Colossal

Colossal Releases Two New Limited-Edition Prints with Jon Ching — Colossal

“Sanguines.” All images © Jon Ching, shared with permission We’re thrilled to announce our next limited-edition print release with Jon

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