Dec 23 Joan Didion, revered author and essayist, dies at 87 By Colleen Long, Associated Press Joan Didion, the revered author and essayist whose provocative social commentary and detached, methodical literary voice made her a uniquely clear-eyed critic of a uniquely turbulent time, has died. Continue reading
Dec 22 Watch 7:04 Artist Shimon Attie uses urban, contemporary inspirations to tell refugee stories By Mike Cerre Artists have often used different media to draw attention to global events. In his recent work, Shimon Attie focuses on the refugee crises. Special correspondent Mike Cerre looks at how art can be a source of reflection for both those… Continue watching
Dec 21 Watch 7:08 How this Black theater group is using art as a tool to ‘awaken’ people By Jeffrey Brown, Sam Lane In the months since the police killing of George Floyd, cultural institutions nationwide have grappled with their identities and missions. But for the Penumbra Theatre, just miles from the site of Floyd’s murder, that re-examination began long before May, 2020. Continue watching
Dec 21 How we built new traditions during the pandemic By Joshua Barajas, Lizz Bolaji Nearly two years into the pandemic, we've created new traditions – not only out of necessity, but out of creativity and resilience, too. Despite our separations, we found ways to forge new connections. Continue reading
Dec 21 Denzel Washington on directing: ‘I’m still learning’ By Jocelyn Noveck, Associated Press Denzel Washington the actor has some 60 films under his belt, plus two Oscars, and at 66 is universally regarded as one of the all-time greats. Continue reading
Dec 21 Chris Noth out at CBS show amid sex assault claims By News Desk Chris Noth will no longer be part of the CBS series "The Equalizer" in the wake of sexual assault allegations against the actor. Continue reading
Dec 18 Watch 8:24 Guster, My Morning Jacket, other musicians unite to make concert tours more sustainable By Tom Casciato From gas-guzzling tour buses to concession stands loaded with single-use plastic water bottles, concert tours aren’t exactly easy on the environment. But now, a movement to make touring more climate-friendly is empowering musicians to not only talk about issues like… Continue watching
Dec 18 ‘SNL’ ditches audience, limits cast and crew amid omicron By Associated Press The long-running sketch comedy show announced on social media Saturday afternoon that the night's episode would tape without a live audience and with only limited cast and crew “due to the recent spike in the Omicron variant and out of… Continue reading
Dec 18 Hollywood bard, muse and reveler Eve Babitz dies at 78 By Hillel Italie, Associated Press One of Hollywood’s greatest bards, Eve Babitz, has died at age 78. With love and candor, Babitz chronicled the excess of her native world in the 1960s and 1970s and became a cult figure to generations of readers. Continue reading
Dec 17 Watch 8:00 Grammy nominee Brandi Carlile on her comeuppance and the industry barriers she still faces By Jeffrey Brown, Alison Thoet, Anne Azzi Davenport Brandi Carlile received five Grammy nominations this year, including record and song of the year. The star of American roots and country music is expected to win big at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards. But not so long ago, things… Continue watching