Arts Mar 25 In new Tina Turner doc, the legend wonders how to 'bow out slowly' The directors behind “Tina” said they wanted to retell Turner’s story through the eyes of the larger-than-life performer, not the public perception of her.
Arts Mar 23 This dish has gotten chef Gabriela Cámara through the pandemic For chef Gabriela Cámara, the recipe she’s been turning to the most during the pandemic is a fresh tuna pasta with tomatoes and capers.
Nation Mar 18 Author Viet Thanh Nguyen on the 'deep well' of anti-Asian racism in the U.S. "The Committed" author talked about his own experience as a refugee in America, how we’ve seen anti-Asian violence through history, and some of the ways he thinks people can help their communities.
Arts Mar 18 You will stan this modern retelling of 'Beowulf' Maria Dahvana Headley, whose new translation of “Beowulf” came out last year, wanted to build onto the thousand-year-old poem’s long history. Part of its staying power, Headly said, is how its themes — heroes and villains, how to ensure safety,…
Arts Mar 12 WATCH: How Yuh-Jung Youn's memories of her own great-grandmother inspired her 'Minari' role Youn said she drew from her own experiences as a grandmother for the film, but also built the character of Soonja in "Minari" by relying on memories of her own great-grandmother, who was alive until Youn was 10 years old.
Nation Mar 01 Making the case for a national day of remembrance for those lost to COVID-19 One of the most prominent voices advocating for a national day of remembrance for those lost to COVID-19 is Kristin Urquiza. She co-founded the advocacy group, Marked By COVID, after she lost her father to the pandemic last year. She…
Arts Mar 01 Andra Day on portraying Billie Holiday's signature voice and power In "The United States vs. Billie Holiday,” Andra Day’s performance reminds viewers of the power of the late singer's voice.
Nation Feb 26 A year into pandemic, support swells for March 1 as COVID remembrance day Days after the COVID-19 death toll in the U.S. surpassed 500,000, an Arizona congressman is pushing to designate a national day of remembrance for victims and survivors.
Arts Feb 22 Why we need COVID memorials now -- and for the future How will we, as a nation, acknowledge the immense toll from COVID-19?…
Arts Feb 02 WATCH: This Mary Chapin Carpenter song is like 'good medicine' In her song "Farther Along and Further In," Mary Chapin Carpenter offers the gentlest of reminders that the act of becoming is beautiful.