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Jan 07, 2026

Ronny Chieng Remarks on Trump ‘DoorDash-ing' Maduro to Brooklyn
"The Daily Show" host quipped that after a surprise capture, Nicolás Maduro "will face justice in the best legal system in the world that we illegally kidnapped him to."

NYTimes Arts
Jan 07, 2026

Can Timothée Chalamet Break This Oscar Curse?
The best actor Oscar almost never goes to young men, though the 30-year-old has his best chance yet with "Marty Supreme."

NYTimes Arts
Jan 07, 2026

‘Hands in the Air, Butts on the Ground': Kes Heads to Lincoln Center
The band from Trinidad and Tobago will headline the Unity Jazz Festival this week, bringing "a sense of joy" and its genre-blending sound.

NYTimes Arts
Jan 07, 2026

His Plays Are Silent for a Reason: ‘Words Can Limit Things'
The Albanian Greek director Mario Banushi talks about his dreamlike "Mami," which leads the Under the Radar festival in New York this month.

NYTimes Arts
Jan 07, 2026

From ‘Star Trek' to ‘Stranger Things,' What Hive Minds Tell Us About Ourselves
Many people, one brain. It's a classic storytelling device, and it's showing up a lot more lately.

NYTimes Arts
Jan 07, 2026

The Cast and Creators of ‘KPop Demon Hunters' on How the Movie Came to Be
As the filmmakers, songwriters and actors tell it, their "wackadoo" concept evolved over nine years and eight versions of "Golden" into a global phenomenon.

NYTimes Arts
Jan 07, 2026

5 Minutes That Will Make You Love Dexter Gordon
The tall, debonair saxophonist known as the "Sophisticated Giant" had a seemingly effortless power in his playing. Hear 10 examples chosen by our experts.

NYTimes Arts
Jan 07, 2026

Want to Have Better Sex This Year? Here's How.
After 15 years teaching a class about sex, the most popular course at the University of Washington, this professor shares her most important takeaways.

NYTimes Arts
Jan 07, 2026

To Be or Not to Be: That Is the Question Filmmakers Can't Resist
The Shakespearean monologue that is featured twice in "Hamnet" has long informed the movies, often in surprising ways that can make us rethink the words.

NYTimes Arts
Jan 06, 2026

Béla Fleck Withdraws From Kennedy Center Concerts
"Performing there has become charged and political," the 18-time Grammy winner said.

NYTimes Arts
Jan 06, 2026

Bela Tarr, Titan of Slow-Moving Cinema, Is Dead at 70
Called his "masterpiece," one film, "Satantango," is seven hours long. A favorite of critics and film festivals, he focused on the "human dignity" of marginal characters.

NYTimes Arts
Jan 06, 2026

Rosa von Praunheim, 83, Dies; Captured Gay Life in Germany on Film
His first feature-length movie, in 1971, was called his country's "Stonewall moment," for jump-starting a gay-rights movement. He became a leading voice of it.

NYTimes Arts
Jan 06, 2026

Mickey Rourke Declines $100,000 in Donations After His Eviction
Rourke's landlord said in court documents that the actor owed nearly $60,000 in rent. Rourke said he had declined to pay rent after the home became uninhabitable.

NYTimes Arts
Jan 06, 2026

Readers Pick the Songs That Defined Their 2025
Stories behind tracks by Fontaines D.C., Beyoncé, Nina Simone and more.

NYTimes Arts
Jan 06, 2026

Venezuelan Opposition Leader Machado Will Publish a New Book
"The Freedom Manifesto," by María Corina Machado, will lay out the Nobel laureate's vision for a "new era," its publisher said.

NYTimes Arts
Jan 06, 2026

Bela Tarr, Titan of Slow-Moving Cinema, Dies at 70
The master Hungarian filmmaker's movies included "Satantango" and "Werckmeister Harmonies."

NYTimes Arts
Jan 06, 2026

Paris Opera Names Semyon Bychkov as Its Next Musical Director
Semyon Bychkov will be the musical director for a period when the opera's performance spaces are under renovation. It's a chance to add symphonic seasons like at La Scala.

NYTimes Arts
Jan 06, 2026

Modern American Opera Wouldn't Be the Same Without Her
Beth Morrison has shepherded dozens of new works into existence over the past 20 years. And her footprint continues to grow.

NYTimes Arts
Jan 06, 2026

Stephen Colbert Doubts Trump Can Run Two Countries at Once
"The Late Show" host said the president couldn't possibly run two nations, because "he can't even run."

NYTimes Arts
Jan 05, 2026

The Best Movies and TV Shows Coming to Disney , Amazon, HBO Max, Peacock and More in January
"The Pitt" Season 2, "Star Trek: Starfleet Academy," "The Beauty," "Wonder Man," "Shrinking" Season 3 and more arrive.

NYTimes Arts
Jan 05, 2026

Georgian National Ballet Brings Country's Folk Dance to New York
The Georgian National Ballet Sukhishvili brings its blazing version of the country's folk dances to New York.

NYTimes Arts
Jan 05, 2026

The Most Anticipated Book Adaptations of 2026: Movies and TV Shows
"People We Meet on Vacation," "Wuthering Heights" and "Project Hail Mary" are some of this year's most anticipated adaptations.

NYTimes Arts
Jan 05, 2026

Dance Moves From the Street, City Edition
Dancers from Detroit, Chicago and Philadelphia demonstrate the fundamentals of their styles, revealing deep historical roots.

NYTimes Arts
Jan 05, 2026

I'm New to Jazz. Where Do I Start?
A Gen Z reader wants to get into the genre but wonders, "Who should I listen to?"

NYTimes Arts
Jan 05, 2026

‘The Pitt,' Plus 10 Things to Watch on TV This Week
The series, set in a Pittsburgh emergency room and starring Noah Wyle, returns. And a new group of players enter a castle in Scotland for "The Traitors."

NYTimes Arts
Jan 05, 2026

Robert Heide, Daring Playwright and Warhol Collaborator, Dies at 91
He helped create the Off Off Broadway theater scene, wrote and acted in Andy Warhol's films, and turned his fascination with collectible Americana into books.

NYTimes Arts
Jan 04, 2026

Francis Patrelle, Champion of the Story Ballet, Dies at 78
Founding his own company, he built a tightly knit community in New York around his classes. His "Nutcracker," set in the city in 1895, was his most popular production.

NYTimes Arts
Jan 04, 2026

Robert Heide, Angsty Playwright and Warhol Collaborator, Dies at 91
He helped create the Off Off Broadway theater scene, wrote and acted in Andy Warhol's films, and made his apartment into a singular exhibit of Americana.

NYTimes Arts
Jan 04, 2026

Critics Choice Awards 2026: The Complete Winners List
"Sinners" led the nominations tally with 17 going into the ceremony, followed by "One Battle After Another" with 14.

NYTimes Arts
Jan 04, 2026

Francis Patrelle, Founder of a Ballet Company, Dies at 78
A champion of the story ballet, he built a tightly knit community in New York around his classes at Ballet Academy East and his company, Dances Patrelle.

NYTimes Arts
Jan 04, 2026

‘The Pitt' Season 2: Behind the Scenes with Noah Wyle
Noah Wyle and his castmates turned one harrowing day at an E.R. into an unforgettable season of television. Can they do it again?

NYTimes Arts
Jan 04, 2026

Marina Viotti: The Opera Star With Heavy-Metal Chops
The busy mezzo-soprano Marina Viotti has made a career out of versatility: "I think generally people should not do only one thing in their lives."

NYTimes Arts
Jan 04, 2026

Kevin O'Leary on ‘Marty Supreme' and Notes He Gave Josh Safdie
When it came to his film acting debut, the"Shark Tank" investor had some notes for the director Josh Safdie.

NYTimes Arts
Jan 04, 2026

$650,000 in Pop Star Memorabilia? These Superfans Know Few Limits.
For megafans of megastars like Madonna and Mariah Carey, obsessive collecting is an emotional, not a financial, investment. The tradition dates to ancient Rome.

NYTimes Arts
Jan 03, 2026

Julie Halston Sees Herself in Dorothy Parker
She stole the show in "And Just Like That …," but theater is where the actress's heart lies.

NYTimes Arts
Jan 03, 2026

Colossal Athletes Fill These Modern Arenas
COSM, a company once focused on planetarium displays, is immersing sports fans with giant screens and desirable angles.

NYTimes Arts
Jan 03, 2026

Angie Katsanevas Went From Real Housewives Outsider to the Center Snowflake
Angie Katsanevas has carved her own path through life, and her deadly quips on "The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City" have made her a breakout star.

NYTimes Arts
Jan 02, 2026

Stephen Schwartz Criticizes Kennedy Center, Saying He Won't Host Gala
The Washington National Opera said the "Wicked" composer was scheduled to host its annual event at the center this spring.

NYTimes Arts
Jan 02, 2026

Overlooked No More: Pamela Colman Smith, Artist Behind a Famous Tarot Deck
She hand-painted around 80 illustrations for the Rider-Waite deck, which is still used around the world to predict destinies.

NYTimes Arts
Jan 02, 2026

Violinist on Will Smith's Tour Files Wrongful Termination Lawsuit
A lawyer for the musician, Brian King Joseph, says in the court papers that Mr. Joseph was fired after reporting sexual harassment.

NYTimes Arts
Jan 02, 2026

Five Horror Movies to Stream Now
A new year brings thrillers galore, with evil emerging from a pandemic, a summer camp and a rideshare app.

NYTimes Arts
Jan 02, 2026

On ‘Best Medicine,' Josh Charles Has a Heart
After years of playing smarmy characters, the actor is stepping up as the lead in a comedy about a grumpy but charming doctor.

NYTimes Arts
Jan 02, 2026

Gabriele Münter, an Overshadowed Pillar of Modern Art, Gets a Spotlight
"Contours of a World" at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum includes paintings as well as photography that suggests an alternate path.

NYTimes Arts
Jan 02, 2026

This Playwright Has Seen the Future. It Isn't Human.
In "Marjorie Prime" and other works, Jordan Harrison delivers sweet-bitter anatomies of human connection mediated through technology destined to supersede us.

NYTimes Arts
Jan 02, 2026

9 European Exhibitions Worth Traveling For in 2026
With Björk, Parisian photography, and beauty and ugliness in the Renaissance, it's shaping up to be an innovative year in art on the continent.

NYTimes Arts
Jan 02, 2026

Mohammad Bakri, Palestinian Whose Film Was Banned in Israel, Dies at 72
His 2002 documentary "Jenin, Jenin" exposed the often harsh realities of life experienced by his fellow Arabs in Israel.

NYTimes Arts
Jan 01, 2026

Art Gallery Shows to See in January
This week in Newly Reviewed, Will Heinrich covers Jana Euler's delightful absurdity, Lotty Rosenfeld's portraits of the Pinochet dictatorship and Erich Heckel's eerie dream world.

NYTimes Arts
Jan 01, 2026

Janet Fish, Painter of Luminous Still Lifes, Dies at 87
From her student days, she stubbornly refused to follow popular artistic trends. Instead, she spent decades exploring the effects of light on glass.

NYTimes Arts
Jan 01, 2026

Review: The Met Opera Unveils ‘I Puritani' on New Year's Eve
Charles Edwards's deceptively traditional, exceptionally sung production of Bellini's "I Puritani" makes space for its stars.

NYTimes Arts
Jan 01, 2026

‘Stranger Things' Has Ended. What Happened in the Series Finale?
There was a lot to tie up after five seasons and nearly 10 years, and the show gave itself another two hours to do it. Here are the major events.

NYTimes Arts
Jan 01, 2026

He's Chevy Chase, and He's Still Like That
The famously prickly comedian found a sympathetic adversary in the director of a CNN documentary about him. Their conversation with a reporter was … spirited.

NYTimes Arts
Jan 01, 2026

24 Fun Things to Do in NYC in January 2026
Welcome to a new year. It promises Ian McKellen, fresh jazz, free exhibitions, restored films and comedy with latkes.

NYTimes Arts
Jan 01, 2026

‘We Bury the Dead' Review: A Down Under Twist on the Zombie Flick
Daisy Ridley plays a woman who hopes her husband will spring back to life after a tragedy annihilates the population of Tasmania.

NYTimes Arts
Jan 01, 2026

‘The Mother and the Bear' Review: Dating for Her Daughter
This Korean Canadian soap opera is a moderately charming, if blandly earnest, drama about the dissonance and frictions between immigrant parents and their children

NYTimes Arts
Jan 01, 2026

‘The Dutchman' Review: André Holland Is Lost in New York
The actor stars along side Kate Mara in a psychological thriller that goes deep into the Black Arts archives.

NYTimes Arts
Jan 01, 2026

8 Things Our Critics Are Looking Forward to in 2026
Christopher Nolan goes (even more) epic, Lisa Kudrow makes another "Comeback" and Marcel Duchamp gets an overdue retrospective.

NYTimes Arts
Jan 01, 2026

‘The Night Manager' Season 2: Evoking John le Carré
After nearly a decade, a second season to the popular spy show is out this month. The showrunners explain how they created a sequel without a novel to draw from this time.

NYTimes Arts
Jan 01, 2026

For Some Nazi Loot, Value Is Measured on a Different Scale
Heirs of families that suffered in the Holocaust have gotten back precious items: not treasured art, but the keepsakes of dead relatives.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 31, 2025

The Best Movies and TV Shows Coming to Netflix in January
The first month of 2026 includes the latest Harlan Coben adaptation and the return of "Bridgerton."

NYTimes Arts
Dec 31, 2025

T Magazine's Most-Read Art and Culture Features From 2025
A look at Japan's microseasons, a retrospective on Gen X and more: These were readers' 15 favorite stories.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 31, 2025

Mohammad Bakri, 72, Outspoken Palestinian Actor and Director, Dies
His work, including the 2002 documentary "Jenin, Jenin," exposed the often harsh realities of life experienced by his fellow Arabs in Israel.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 31, 2025

Richard Smallwood, 77, Choral Leader and Composer of Gospel Hits, Dies
He sold millions of albums with the Richard Smallwood Singers, and his songs, many influenced by classical music, were recorded by stars like Whitney Houston.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 31, 2025

Women Directed Fewer Box Office Hits in 2025, Report Finds
The number of female filmmakers dropped to 8.1 percent this year from 13.4 percent in 2024, according to a study from the University of Southern California.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 31, 2025

The Top Movies of 2025, According to Times Readers: ‘Marty Supreme' and More
We asked you to vote on the best films of the year. The results ranged from big box office hits to small art-house indies.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 31, 2025

6 Splendid Games You May Have Missed in 2025
Check out a beat-'em-up roguelite, a superhero corporate comedy and a museum simulator.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 30, 2025

Isiah Whitlock Jr., Scene-Stealing Character Actor in ‘The Wire,' Dies at 71
In one of his most enduring roles, he played a corrupt state senator known for his ability to fashion an expletive into an outstretched catchphrase.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 30, 2025

How to Put a Celebrity at Ease? Make a Pizza.
Times Cooking's Pizza Interview series introduces a note of nostalgia to encourage stars to open up.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 30, 2025

The Musicians We Lost in 2025
Listen to songs by pop visionaries, neo-soul luminaries, country-adjacent outlaws and more.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 30, 2025

Carmen de Lavallade, Dancer Whose Career Spanned the Arts, Dies at 94
Over six decades she worked in theater, opera, film and television alongside luminaries like Alvin Ailey, Lena Horne, Agnes de Mille and Harry Belafonte.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 30, 2025

At the Met Opera, It's Traditional Puritans for New Year's Eve
The Metropolitan Opera's new production of Bellini's "I Puritani," directed by Charles Edwards, is "a retro move," said Peter Gelb, the Met's general manager.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 30, 2025

9 Podcasts That Made Us Stop and Really Listen in 2025
In an ever-growing podcast universe, our writers select the shows that stood out.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 30, 2025

Popcast's Top 10 Music Moments of the Year
Counting down some personal favorites, including a major rap tour, the sublime bridge in a breakup song and Timothée Chalamet's rapping.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 30, 2025

In ‘Ann Lee,' Dance Is the Fuel for a Godly 18th-Century Rave
"The Testament of Ann Lee," starring Amanda Seyfried, tells the story of the Shakers and their feminist leader. Dance and music are its vital, mystical language.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 30, 2025

Charles Mackerras Carried Janacek's Music to the Future
Charles Mackerras, born 100 years ago, had a vast and versatile repertoire. But he also left an indelible mark on the legacy of at least one composer.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 30, 2025

When Sammy Davis Jr. Knocked Out Broadway
The entertainer, who would have turned 100 this month, reinvented himself by starring in the musical version of Clifford Odets's prizefighting drama "Golden Boy."

NYTimes Arts
Dec 30, 2025

Her Nordic Noir is Belatedly Capturing New York
Beloved in Finland, Helene Schjerfbeck is just becoming hot in Manhattan, where a show of paintings at the Met Museum is likely to leave you awe-struck.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 30, 2025

25 New Books to Read in January: George Saunders, Jennette McCurdy, Karl Ove Knausgaard and More
Fiction by George Saunders, Karl Ove Knausgaard and Laura Dave; a bracingly honest divorce memoir; Jennette McCurdy's debut novel; and more.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 30, 2025

Dragons, Sex and the Bible Drove Book Sales in 2025
Nonfiction and Y.A. are hurting, but genre fiction and the Good Book are booming. Here's how book sales looked in 2025.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 30, 2025

Idris Elba is Knighted as Part of King Charles's New Year Honors List
The actors were among more than 1,000 people honored by King Charles III in an annual tradition celebrating professional excellence and community service.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 29, 2025

New Year's Eve Concerts at Kennedy Center Are Canceled After Trump's Renaming
The jazz drummer Billy Hart said the decision was "evidently" connected to President Trump's name being added to the arts center.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 29, 2025

Gone in 2025: A Yearlong Procession of Giants
Marquee names all, they found international fame in the arts, politics, the sciences and beyond.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 29, 2025

New Year's Eve Concerts at Kennedy Center Are Canceled
The jazz drummer Billy Hart said the decision was "evidently" connected to President Trump's name being added to the arts center.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 29, 2025

Deaths in 2025: A Yearlong Procession of Giants
Marquee names all, they found international fame in the arts, politics, the sciences and beyond.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 29, 2025

More Kennedy Center Performances Are Canceled After Trump's Renaming
A dance company withdrew from two performances next year, and the arts center's website says two New Year's Eve jazz concerts have been canceled.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 29, 2025

Idris Elba and Cynthia Erivo Make King Charles's New Year Honors List
Mr. Elba received a knighthood and Ms. Erivo was also honored in an annual British tradition celebrating professional excellence and community service.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 29, 2025

Melanie Watson Bernhardt, ‘Diff'rent Strokes' Actress, Dies at 57
Her four episodes on the sitcom marked a rarity: a disabled actress onscreen.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 29, 2025

2025 Showed Us the Global Power of Anime
The medium has been bigger than niche for a long time. That became apparent to everyone in 2025.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 29, 2025

Want to Build a Better World? The São Paulo Bienal Has Some Tips.
"Not All Travelers Walk Roads," the 36th edition of the exhibition, sees art as a guide for connecting with one another and with the earth.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 29, 2025

A Bold Alliance Ends as Innovative Opera Director Bows Out in Detroit
Yuval Sharon will leave the financially strained Detroit Opera after this season. In March, he brings his unorthodox vision to Wagner at the Metropolitan Opera.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 29, 2025

Three Great Documentaries to Stream
In this month's picks, Sydney Pollack on Frank Gehry, Rob Reiner on Albert Brooks and Mike Figgis on Francis Ford Coppola.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 29, 2025

5 Operas You Can Watch at Home Now
Recent stagings of classics like "La Traviata" and rarities like "Intermezzo" are among the highlights.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 29, 2025

‘Try/Step/Trip' Is a Story of Hip-Hop Rehabilitation, Told in Step
Dahlak Brathwaite's "Try/Step/Trip," part of the Under the Radar festival, uses the language of step to express the liberating and restricting power of groups.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 29, 2025

Who Says Rock Is Dead?
In 2025, rock was still hanging in. As artificial intelligence infiltrates music, the genre's handmade imperfections are more crucial than ever.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 29, 2025

London's 2025 Theater Highlights
Critics look back on a year when the balcony scene in "Evita" became a social media phenomenon and audiences swooned for the bear in "Paddington: The Musical."

NYTimes Arts
Dec 29, 2025

Q-UP's Competitive Coin Flip League Has a Satisfying Payoff
Q-UP, the spiritual successor of the video game Universal Paperclips, is a savage critique and a loving appreciation of esports culture.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 29, 2025

New Year's Eve Specials, Plus 4 Things to Watch on TV This Week
CNN, CBS and ABC ring in 2026, and a new reality show set in Palm Beach begins.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 28, 2025

Five Brigitte Bardot Movies to Stream
The actress, who died at 91, had what can't be taught: charisma and attitude onscreen. Here are some highlights.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 28, 2025

Vienna's Ball Season Traditions of Waltzes and White Ties
The annual Vienna Philharmonic Ball anchors a winter calendar of some 450 dances across the city that open a window into Viennese tradition, then and now.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 28, 2025

A Star Conductor Brings Sparkle to Vienna's New Year's Concert
For the first time, Yannick Nézet-Séguin will lead the Vienna Philharmonic's most-watched event of the year: its annual concert on New Year's Day.

NYTimes Arts
Dec 28, 2025

Vienna to Stage Gender-Bending, Jazz Age Comedy Once Banned by Franco
MusikTheater an der Wien will stage Pablo Luna's "Benamor," a rarely seen example of the Spanish zarzuela genre from the Roaring Twenties in Madrid.

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