Ethan Hawke and Maya Hawke have a running joke about 'Wildcat,' their Flannery O'Connor movie
Ethan Hawke and his daughter Maya Hawke have a running joke about their Flannery O'Connor movie.
Paul Auster, prolific and experimental man of letters and filmmaker, dies at 77
Paul Auster, a prolific, prize-winning man of letters and filmmaker known for such inventive narratives and meta-narratives as ''The New York Trilogy'' and ''4 3 2 1,'' has died at age 77.
Jessica Lange is among the Minnesotans nominated for 2024 Tony Awards
Lange got the nod for playing the title role in Paula Vogel's "Mother Play." "Lempicka," "Suffs" and "The Who's Tommy," all with strong Minnesota ties, are also nominated.
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Brittney Griner says she thought about killing herself during first few weeks in Russian jail
WNBA star Brittney Griner said she thought about killing herself during her first few weeks in a Russian jail after her 2022 arrest on drug-related charges.
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How to be a 'Fall Guy': Stunt performers on their rough-and-tumble life
There are two things to keep in mind while being burned alive for a movie scene.
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Alicia Keys, Brian d'Arcy James, Daniel Radcliffe and more react to earning Tony Award nominations
Singer Alicia Keys says she was unable to speak after her semi-autobiographical show ''Hell's Kitchen'' earned 13 nods when the nominations for the 2024 Tony Awards were announced Tuesday.
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Ralph Lauren goes minimal for latest fashion show, with muted tones and a more intimate setting
Ralph Lauren has been known for many a grand fashion show over the years: taking over Central Park for a sumptuous anniversary celebration, for example, or staging a runway show amid his eye-popping classic car collection.
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'Shardlake' is a Tudor-era mystery series. It's also a win for disabled characters, its star says
Matthew Shardlake steps out of the pages of the late C.J. Sansom's popular historical mystery novels and into a new show, bringing with him disability representation.
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Today in History: April 30, Vietnam War ends with fall of Saigon
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The Rolling Stones show no signs of slowing down as they begin their latest tour with Texas show
Time marches on and all good things must come to an end. But don't tell that to The Rolling Stones.
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This summer, John Krasinski makes one for the kids with the imaginary friend fantasy 'IF'
John Krasinski doesn't usually fret about reviews. But for his new film ''IF,'' he is terrified of the response from two people: His 7 and 10-year-old daughters.
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Book Review: Rachel Khong's new novel 'Real Americans' explores race, class and cultural identity
In 2017 Rachel Khong wrote a slender, darkly comic novel, ''Goodbye, Vitamin,'' that picked up a number of accolades and was optioned for a film. Now she has followed up her debut effort with a sweeping, multigenerational saga that is twice as long and very serious.
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Celebrity birthdays for the week of May 5-11
Celebrity birthdays for the week of May 5-11:
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C.J. Sansom, bestselling British author of Tudor crime thriller series, dies at 71
British author C.J. Sansom, best known for his historical crime novels featuring the Tudor lawyer and investigator Matthew Shardlake, has died, his publisher said Monday. He was 71.
Business
Revival of vinyl records in Brazil spares a 77-year-old singer – and others – from oblivion
It took almost a half century for Brazilian singer Cátia de França to find her audience, but she finally has — with the help of a near-obsolete audio technology.
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Stage & Arts
Broadway actor quits CTC's 'A Year With Frog and Toad' 2 days before opening night
Jay Goede originated the role of Frog at the theater in 2002, and played it on Broadway the following year.
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Today in History: April 27, Magellan killed in the Philippines
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What to stream this weekend: A Bon Jovi documentary, Idris Elba in 'Knuckles' and 'Anyone But You'
The Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell romantic comedy ''Anyone But You'' hitting Netflix and an album by Brazil superstar Anitta are some of the new television, movies, music and games headed to a device near you.
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Countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo to become general director of Opera Philadelphia
Anthony Roth Costanzo was hired Thursday as general director and president of Opera Philadelphia and will continue his career as a leading countertenor while taking over an ambitious company dealing with post-pandemic economic challenges.
TV & Media
Caitlin Clark helps KARE 11 and Fox 9 reporters bond with their daughters
Lou Raguse and Paul Blume teamed up to coach a winning basketball team.
Music
Review: Taylor Swift's 'Tortured Poets Department' needed an editor
Despite high points, the 31-song double album is verbose, suffering from sonic sameness.
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John Lithgow takes on the role of the new kid in school for a PBS special celebrating arts education
At 78, John Lithgow's acting career is not slowing down. He appeared in the best picture nominee ''Killers of the Flower Moon'' and starred with Jeff Bridges in the FX series ''The Old Man." Recently, the two-time Academy Award nominee and multiple Emmy, Tony and Golden Globes-winning actor played the new kid in school. He learned dance, ceramics, silk-screen printing and vocal jazz ensemble with Los Angeles-area high school students. It was filmed for ''Art Happens Here with John Lithgow,'' airing Friday on PBS with the goal of promoting arts education.
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