Sep 28 Michael Gambon, veteran British actor who played Dumbledore, dies at age 82 By Associated Press No matter what role he took on in a career that lasted more than five decades, Gambon was always instantly recognizable by the deep and drawling tones of his voice. Continue reading
Sep 27 David McCallum, star of hit series ‘The Man From U.N.C.L.E.’ and ‘NCIS,’ dies at 90 By Bob Thomas, Associated Press Actor David McCallum, who became a teen heartthrob in the hit series "The Man From U.N.C.L.E." in the 1960s and was the eccentric medical examiner in the popular "NCIS" 40 years later, has died. He was 90. Continue reading
Sep 27 An Italian grocer, a famous sandwich and a long-awaited comeback By Roby Chavez Hurricane Ida destroyed this 117-year-old Italian deli, a beloved hallmark of the French Quarter. Two years later, the owners are preparing to reopen. Continue reading
Sep 25 Watch 7:51 What’s next for Hollywood after writers and studios reach tentative deal to end strike By Geoff Bennett, Dorothy Hastings Writers and the major studios reached a tentative deal after nearly five months of striking. In the coming days, members of the Writers Guild of America will vote to approve the new contract, which includes pay increases to keep up… Continue watching
Sep 25 Watch 9:08 Sheila Johnson discusses her groundbreaking career and new memoir ‘Walk Through Fire’ By Amna Nawaz, Stephanie Kotuby, Ian Couzens, Satvi Sunkara Sheila Johnson made history as America's first Black female billionaire after co-founding BET. She broke barriers and found success as an entrepreneur, hotel mogul and co-owner of multiple professional sports teams. But that success came at a cost and masked… Continue watching
Sep 25 Watch 3:09 A Brief But Spectacular take on finding your voice By Steve Goldbloom, Katie Hodgman Writer Mary Otis' work grapples with issues of addiction, artistic purpose, and mother-daughter relationships. She recently performed excerpts from her debut novel, “Burst,” at Lincoln Center in New York City. She shares her Brief But Spectacular take on finding her… Continue watching
Sep 25 Writers Guild reaches tentative agreement with Hollywood studios to end strike By Andrew Dalton, Associated Press Actors remain on strike, but movement on the writers’ demands could mean that the actors will find a resolution soon as well. Continue reading
Sep 24 Watch 4:16 The life of Lydia Mendoza, the 1st queen of Tejano music By John Yang, Claire Mufson For Hispanic Heritage Month, as part of our “Hidden Histories” series, we look back on the life of Lydia Mendoza, a Mexican American singer whose music bridged styles and cultures to tell the stories of the working class. Continue watching
Sep 24 Usher to headline Super Bowl halftime show in 2024 By Jonathan Landrum Jr., Associated Press The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced Sunday that Usher would lead the halftime festivities from Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Feb. 11. Continue reading
Sep 22 Watch 9:06 How COVID lockdown helped save the Tedeschi Trucks Band By William Brangham The husband-and-wife creative duo behind the 12-member Tedeschi Trucks Band have been called two of the best roots musicians of their generation. But after a decade of success and touring, they hit a rough period after the death of a… Continue watching