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NYTimes Arts
May 19, 2025

The Best of ‘S.N.L.' Season 50: Trump, Biden and Domingo
The just-completed 50th season of "Saturday Night Live" was dominated by anniversary hype, but the new episodes managed to create some memorable moments, too.

NYTimes Arts
May 19, 2025

Up Next at the Sean ‘Diddy' Combs Trial: Dawn Richard and Former Employees
After four days with Casandra Ventura, known as Cassie, on the stand, prosecutors will be seeking to corroborate her testimony with additional witnesses.

NYTimes Arts
May 19, 2025

‘The Order,' ‘The Outrun' and More Streaming Gems
A handful of last year's best (yet overlooked) indies are among this month's hidden treasures on your subscription streamers.

NYTimes Arts
May 19, 2025

New York's Spring Auctions Aimed for Trophies. They Got Troubles.
Performing below their low estimates, the auction houses bet on a "flight to quality" but found little interest from bidders on top lots.

NYTimes Arts
May 19, 2025

4 Audiobooks To Listen To Now
Lauren Christensen, an editor at the New York Times Book Review, recommends four of her favorite audiobooks.

NYTimes Arts
May 19, 2025

The Ex-Marine Who Counteracts Boot Camp With Ballet
Before he served in Iraq, Román Baca was a ballet dancer. Now he helps other veterans deal with their trauma — through dance.

NYTimes Arts
May 19, 2025

‘We Are Gathered' Promises to Love, Honor and Cherish
At Arena Stage in Washington, a new play by Tarell Alvin McCraney has actors and real couples exchanging marriage vows onstage.

NYTimes Arts
May 19, 2025

Warm-Up Rituals: How Actors, Comedians and Musicians Get Ready
We asked creative professionals how they prepare for their gigs. Jeff Daniels says "budda-gudda" a lot.

NYTimes Arts
May 19, 2025

‘Sirens,' Plus 7 Things to Watch on TV this Week
A mini series starring Meghann Fahy comes to Netflix. Two HBO shows wrap up their seasons.

NYTimes Arts
May 18, 2025

‘The Last of Us' Season 2, Episode 6 Recap: Like Father
A series of flashbacks traced the evolution of Joel and Ellie's relationship in Jackson, Wyo., filling in some blanks about her current state of mind.

NYTimes Arts
May 18, 2025

‘The Last of Us' Season 2, Episode 6: Like Father
A series of flashbacks traced the evolution of Joel and Ellie's relationship in Jackson, Wyo., filling in some blanks about her current state of mind.

NYTimes Arts
May 18, 2025

‘Creditors' Review: Who Pays the Price for a Bankrupt Marriage?
Liev Schreiber stars in an update of the bleak Strindberg classic about a husband and wife and the man who seeks to destroy them.

NYTimes Arts
May 18, 2025

Kristen Stewart's ‘The Chronology of Water' Wins Praise, But She's Ready for Battle
Her directorial debut, "The Chronology of Water," has earned good notices, but after fighting to get it made, the filmmaker wouldn't mind a battle with reviewers.

NYTimes Arts
May 18, 2025

Review: A Game of Light and Shadow in Gounod's ‘Faust'
Sara Holdren's new production for Heartbeat Opera takes its lead from Bulgakov's Faustian novel "The Master and Margarita."

NYTimes Arts
May 18, 2025

Jennifer Lawrence Gets Her First Cannes Premiere. (It's a Risky One.)
In "Die My Love" with Robert Pattinson, she plays a mother with postpartum depression. She was four months pregnant then and the hormones helped a lot.

NYTimes Arts
May 18, 2025

On ‘S.N.L.', Bad Bunny and Scarlett Johansson Have a Couples' Feud
This weekend's broadcast, hosted by Scarlett Johansson and featuring the musical guest Bad Bunny, began with a sendup of President Trump's recent visit to Saudi Arabia and Qatar.

NYTimes Arts
May 18, 2025

Jason Sudeikis, Spike Lee and Fans Cheer on WNBA Champions New York Liberty
Fans including Jason Sudeikis, Spike Lee and Robin Roberts cheered the reigning W.N.B.A champions to victory during an exciting weekend for New York sports.

NYTimes Arts
May 17, 2025

Austria Wins Eurovision 2025 Song Contest With JJ's ‘Wasted Love'
Austria's entrant, JJ, took the prize after a tense count that was neck-and-neck until the last votes were revealed.

NYTimes Arts
May 17, 2025

Austria Wins Narrow Victory Over Israel in Eurovision Song Contest
Austria's entrant, JJ, took the prize after a tense count that was neck-and-neck until the last votes were revealed.

NYTimes Arts
May 17, 2025

The winner is a classically trained singer.


NYTimes Arts
May 17, 2025

Now it's time to vote.


NYTimes Arts
May 17, 2025

France's Eurovision act, Louane, wants to tell her mom she's OK.


NYTimes Arts
May 17, 2025

Kaj: A Finnish band, representing Sweden.


NYTimes Arts
May 17, 2025

To stay in the competition, Malta had to change the lyrics.


NYTimes Arts
May 17, 2025

Finland's Eurovision entry, Erika Vikman, shows her ‘sexual power.'


NYTimes Arts
May 17, 2025

Claude, representing the Netherlands, is a refugee turned pop star.


NYTimes Arts
May 17, 2025

JJ hits some high notes for Austria.


NYTimes Arts
May 17, 2025

Yuval Raphael, Israel's Eurovision Entrant, Survived the Hamas Attacks of Oct. 7
Not long after the attacks, Yuval Raphael said, she resolved to follow her long-held dream of becoming a professional singer.

NYTimes Arts
May 17, 2025

Estonia's entry, ‘Espresso Macchiato,' brewed trouble in Italy.


NYTimes Arts
May 17, 2025

Which act is the safest bet?


NYTimes Arts
May 17, 2025

The 7 steps to winning Eurovision.


NYTimes Arts
May 17, 2025

Whatever happened to Joost Klein, last year's jilted Eurovision star?


NYTimes Arts
May 17, 2025

Switzerland's 2024 winner hoped to help nonbinary people.


NYTimes Arts
May 17, 2025

When Celine Dion won Eurovision for Switzerland.


NYTimes Arts
May 17, 2025

Why Eurovision can't escape politics.


NYTimes Arts
May 17, 2025

Basel swaps high art for high camp.


NYTimes Arts
May 17, 2025

Eurovision 2025 live coverage and highlights


NYTimes Arts
May 17, 2025

Theater to Stream: The Tony-Nominated ‘Yellow Face,' ‘Vanya' and More
Watch the Tony nominee Daniel Dae Kim in David Henry Hwang's comedy, and take in cabaret at 54 Below, all from your living room.

NYTimes Arts
May 17, 2025

2 Books to Bring Key West to Life
A poet's letters; a collection of reminiscences.

NYTimes Arts
May 17, 2025

Eiza González Says Legend of Zelda Changed How She Looks at Life
"At first glance you'd be like, ‘Oh, it's a simple game,'" said the star of the new movie "Fountain of Youth." "But it's so much more deep than anyone could imagine."

NYTimes Arts
May 17, 2025

‘Love on the Spectrum' Delivers on the Promise of Reality TV
The Netflix series, which follows a group of autistic people as they search for love in their hometowns, feels good to watch, but don't just call it feel-good TV.

NYTimes Arts
May 17, 2025

What to Expect in a ‘Final Destination' Movie
We have a premonition of the (mostly terrible, often funny) things you're likely to see in any of the films from the long-running horror franchise. Follow along below, and beware.

NYTimes Arts
May 16, 2025

Combs Defense Seeks to Undermine Cassie's Rape Allegation as Testimony Ends
The singer spent four days on the stand recounting what she described as an 11-year relationship in which she came to feel more like a sex worker than a girlfriend.

NYTimes Arts
May 16, 2025

Michael Flynn, a Trump Ally, Sponsors Beethoven at the Kennedy Center
Following the president's overhaul of the center, Mr. Flynn, the former national security adviser, has made a substantial gift to the National Symphony Orchestra.

NYTimes Arts
May 16, 2025

Thaddeus Mosley Shapes Universes in Wood
In a spectacular exhibition at Karma Gallery, the 98-year-old artist makes hardwood sculptures that burst with vitality and variation.

NYTimes Arts
May 16, 2025

Key Moments From Cassie's Last Day of Testimony in the Sean Combs Trial
Casandra Ventura testified that she had been abused and raped by Mr. Combs, while his lawyers sought to challenge her account by questioning her recollections and motives.

NYTimes Arts
May 16, 2025

5 Takeaways From Cassie's Final Day of Testimony in Sean ‘Diddy' Combs Trial
Casandra Ventura, the singer known professionally as Cassie, ended four days of sometimes grueling testimony about being abused by Mr. Combs.

NYTimes Arts
May 16, 2025

5 Takeaways From Cassie's Final Day of Testimony in the Sean Combs Sex-Trafficking Case
Casandra Ventura, the singer known professionally as Cassie, ended four days of sometimes grueling testimony about being abused by Mr. Combs.

NYTimes Arts
May 16, 2025

Overlooked No More, Walasse Ting, Who Bridged Cultures With Paint and Prose
His style as a poet and artist was informed by his upbringing in Shanghai and his years in Paris. He then joined the Pop-fueled studios of New York.

NYTimes Arts
May 16, 2025

Artist Known for Scaling Buildings Was Arrested at His Show's Opening
Isaac Wright took a vertiginous photograph of the Empire State Building after he climbed to the top of its spire — evidence the police may have used to arrest him.

NYTimes Arts
May 16, 2025

Live Updates: Cassie Ends Four Days of Grueling Testimony in Sean Combs Sex-Trafficking Trial
Casandra Ventura testified that she had been abused and raped by Mr. Combs, whose lawyers sought to challenge her account by questioning her recollections and motives.

NYTimes Arts
May 16, 2025

The Broadway Best of Charles Strouse
The composer's musicals, including "Annie" and "Bye Bye Birdie," captured essential elements of American culture. Here are five of his most memorable songs.

NYTimes Arts
May 16, 2025

Ari Aster's ‘Eddington' Polarizes Critics at Cannes Film Festival
Set in the pandemic's early days, the noted horror director's Covid comedy satirizes the national mood during lockdown. Reactions have been polarizing.

NYTimes Arts
May 16, 2025

Live Updates: Sean Combs's Lawyers End Cross-Examination of Cassie in Sex-Trafficking Trial
Prosecutors began a redirect after defense lawyers challenged Casandra Ventura with reams of text messages from her long relationship with Mr. Combs.

NYTimes Arts
May 16, 2025

Review: Bill T. Jones Creates ‘Curriculum III' for Right Now
The Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company's season at New York Live Arts features the premiere of "Curriculum III: People, Places & Things."

NYTimes Arts
May 16, 2025

For Some Immigrant Artists, This Is No Time to Retreat
An exhibition in the Bronx offers community support to Latino artists, undaunted by a hostile climate.

NYTimes Arts
May 16, 2025

Bruce Springsteen's Rowdy ‘Repo Man,' Plus 11 More New Songs
Hear tracks by S.G. Goodman, the Lemonheads, Rihanna, Lido Pimienta and more.

NYTimes Arts
May 16, 2025

‘Is Betty Buckley Still Alive?' Trump Asked. She Certainly Is.
"What's happening these days," the singer said at the start of a Joe's Pub residency, "is weird, and not cool."

NYTimes Arts
May 16, 2025

Live Updates: Cassie Spars With Sean Combs's Lawyers as Sex-Trafficking Trial Continues
Mr. Combs's lawyers cross-examined Casandra Ventura about the drug-fueled sex sessions that he called "freak-offs," and about their long relationship.

NYTimes Arts
May 16, 2025

At the Cannes Film Festival, the Mood Is Uncertain and Unsettled
The threat of tariffs and the struggles of Hollywood have dampened what is usually an international party. Even the early standouts are somber.

NYTimes Arts
May 16, 2025

Yiyun Li's New Book Is No Ordinary Grief Memoir
Only by writing could the acclaimed novelist Yiyun Li grapple with the suicides of her two sons. But her new book is no ordinary grief memoir.

NYTimes Arts
May 16, 2025

Who is Dawn Richard, the Danity Kane Singer Who Will Testify at Sean ‘Diddy' Combs's Trial?
The musician performed in two of the mogul's best-known recent acts, Danity Kane and Diddy — Dirty Money. She sued him last year, alleging threats and groping.

NYTimes Arts
May 16, 2025

Five Action Movies to Stream Now
This month's picks include a deadly train, a Blaxploitation-coded revenge tale, a serial killer seeking justice, and more.

NYTimes Arts
May 16, 2025

Live Updates: Cassie Questioned by Sean Combs's Lawyers as Sex-Trafficking Trial Continues
Mr. Combs's lawyers cross-examined Casandra Ventura about the drug-fueled sex sessions that he called "freak-offs," and about their long relationship.

NYTimes Arts
May 16, 2025

Fenix, a Museum of Migration, Opens in Rotterdam
A new institution in the harbor of Rotterdam, the Netherlands, combines art and artifacts to underscore that migrant journeys are part of a universal human experience.

NYTimes Arts
May 16, 2025

Chris Brown Ordered to Remain in Custody After Arrest in England
The singer was charged with grievous bodily harm over a 2023 incident in London. He was ordered to remain in custody until June 13.

NYTimes Arts
May 16, 2025

The defense is expected to continue grilling Cassie on the hotel assault.


NYTimes Arts
May 16, 2025

Jamaican Homes That Showcase the Island's Creative History
The hotelier Sally Henzell helped bring reggae to the world. More than 50 years later, history continues to echo through her houses.

NYTimes Arts
May 16, 2025

Eurovision 2025 Final: Time, Running Order and How to Watch
It has never been easier, no matter where in the world you are.

NYTimes Arts
May 16, 2025

Who Are the Favorites to Win Eurovision?
KAJ, representing Sweden with an ode to the sauna, is the bookmakers' favorite, but singers from France, Austria, the Netherlands and Finland are also causing a stir.

NYTimes Arts
May 16, 2025

Theater to Stream: ‘Yellow Face,' Joaquina Kalukango and More
Watch the Tony nominee Daniel Dae Kim in David Henry Hwang's comedy, and take in cabaret at 54 Below, all from your living room.

NYTimes Arts
May 16, 2025

Five Free Movies to Stream Now
In films like "Embrace of the Serpent," you'll find stories about history and power. Here's a rundown of what's currently on Tubi, Plex and PlutoTV.

NYTimes Arts
May 16, 2025

6 New Movies Our Critics Are Talking About This Week
Whether you're a casual moviegoer or an avid buff, our reviewers think these films are worth knowing about.

NYTimes Arts
May 16, 2025

In ‘Sirens,' Meghann Fahy Sounds the Alarm
This former "White Lotus" supporting actress takes the lead in a new Netflix series, as a woman bringing chaos to a wealthy enclave.

NYTimes Arts
May 16, 2025

‘Thunderbolts' Director Discusses Movie Ending and Changes Made During Testing
The filmmaker Jake Schreier explains how a test of the film led to a change in the ending and other developments.

NYTimes Arts
May 16, 2025

Darren Criss Does the Robot
He trained as a movement actor. Now he's leaning into physical theater as a Helperbot in the Tony-nominated "Maybe Happy Ending."

NYTimes Arts
May 16, 2025

Tonys 2025 Predictions: Who Will Win? And Who Should?
Our chief theater critic looks at this year's nominees and weighs in on the plays, musicals and artists he thinks will — and should — take home trophies on June 8.

NYTimes Arts
May 16, 2025

Eight teamLab Sensory Playgrounds to Visit on Your Next Vacation
The group's psychedelic sensory playgrounds of light, sound, stars, bubbles, birds and more are expanding around the globe, dazzling millions of visitors a year.

NYTimes Arts
May 16, 2025

Stephen Colbert on the President's Trumped-Up Birthday Plans
A military parade marking the anniversary of the Army's founding will be held on the president's birthday. "He wants overwhelming force," Stephen Colbert said.

NYTimes Arts
May 15, 2025

Chris Brown Arrested in Connection With 2023 Assault, British Authorities Say
The R&B singer is charged with grievous bodily harm.

NYTimes Arts
May 15, 2025

Cassie Confronted by Sean ‘Diddy' Combs's Lawyer Over ‘Freak-Offs' During Trial
During cross-examination, the defense team depicted Casandra Ventura as fully engaged in staging and participating in the marathon sex sessions she says were abusive.

NYTimes Arts
May 15, 2025

Key Moments in the Fourth Day of the Sean Combs Sex-Trafficking Trial
Casandra Ventura had testified that Mr. Combs physically coerced her into "freak-offs," but defense lawyers tried to suggest that jealousy and drug use caused his aggression.

NYTimes Arts
May 15, 2025

Takeaways From Cassie's 3rd Day of Testimony in Sean ‘Diddy' Combs Trial
For the first time, Casandra Ventura was questioned by Sean Combs's defense lawyers, who confronted her with many messages from their relationship.

NYTimes Arts
May 15, 2025

Springsteen, in England, Blasts Trump Administration as ‘Treasonous'
His remarks, delivered to an audience abroad, stood out at a time when other superstar artists have seemed to mute their criticism of the president.

NYTimes Arts
May 15, 2025

Charles Strouse, Composer of ‘Annie' and ‘Bye Bye Birdie,' Dies at 96
He wrote some of the most enduring musical theater numbers of his era and earned three Tony Awards, a Grammy and an Emmy.

NYTimes Arts
May 15, 2025

‘Hurry Up Tomorrow' Review: The Weeknd's Overextended Music Video
A filmic companion to the Weeknd's latest album, this meta psychological thriller is all style and no substance.

NYTimes Arts
May 15, 2025

Live Updates: Sean Combs's Lawyers Link His Drug Use to Violence Toward Cassie
Casandra Ventura has testified that Mr. Combs physically coerced her into "freak-offs," but defense lawyers are suggesting that jealousy and drug use caused his aggression.

NYTimes Arts
May 15, 2025

CNN to Livestream George Clooney's ‘Good Night, and Good Luck'
In June, the news network is planning to broadcast one of the last performances of "Good Night, and Good Luck."

NYTimes Arts
May 15, 2025

‘Doctor Odyssey' Wraps Up Its Sexy, Shameless First Season
The ABC series is only sort of a doctor show. It is better understood as a fantasy.

NYTimes Arts
May 15, 2025

‘Rotten Legacy' Is a Soapy Spanish Succession Story
The premise of this foreign Netflix drama makes it sound a lot like "Succession," but it isn't trying to be. It's brighter and pulpier than that.

NYTimes Arts
May 15, 2025

Smokey Robinson Faces Criminal Investigation After Assault Allegations
The Motown legend, who was accused in a lawsuit earlier this month of sexually assaulting four former housekeepers, is being investigated by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.

NYTimes Arts
May 15, 2025

Kennedy Center Employees, Alarmed by Trump, Push to Unionize
Employees say they are concerned by the Trump administration's efforts to "dismantle mission-essential departments and reshape our arts programming."

NYTimes Arts
May 15, 2025

Live Updates: Explicit Messages Between Cassie and Sean Combs Dominate Trial
Casandra Ventura, who has testified that Mr. Combs physically abused her and coerced her into marathon sex sessions, is being cross-examined by his defense team.

NYTimes Arts
May 15, 2025

Cannes Film Festival 2025: Is This an Early Front-runner for the Palme d'Or?
"Sound of Falling," which tracks four German girls over the course of a century, drew early raves. But it might not go the distance.

NYTimes Arts
May 15, 2025

‘Doctor Odyssey' Is a Dream Boat Doctor fantasy
The sexy ABC series, the first season of which ends on Thursday, is only sort of a doctor show. It is better understood as a fantasy.

NYTimes Arts
May 15, 2025

Live Updates: At Sean Combs's Trial, His Lawyers Press Cassie About Desire for ‘Freak-Offs'
Casandra Ventura, who has testified that Mr. Combs physically abused her and coerced her into marathon sex sessions, is being cross-examined by his defense team.

NYTimes Arts
May 15, 2025

Diddy's Lawyers Work to Establish Cassie's Agency in Freak-Offs
On the first day of cross-examination, a defense lawyer asked Casandra Ventura about messages she wrote to the music mogul ahead of their sex sessions.

NYTimes Arts
May 15, 2025

Joe Don Baker, Actor Who Found Fame With ‘Walking Tall,' Dies at 89
His performance as a crusading Southern sheriff made him a star after a decade under the radar in character parts. He went on to play a wide range of roles.

NYTimes Arts
May 15, 2025

BAM Announces a Women-Led Next Wave and Fall Season
The arts institution, which has shrunk its programming in recent years, unveiled its fall lineup.

NYTimes Arts
May 15, 2025

At Theatertreffen Festival, Bodies Do the Talking
Choreographer-led works at the annual German theater event range from the transgressive to the melancholic.

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