Feb 19 Watch 7:08 Lucinda Williams channels earlier protest music era on new album By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport, Jenna Bloom Lucinda Williams has been making music for decades. With her new album, she's speaking and singing to this moment, calling it a battle cry and finding grit and grace in a world on edge. Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown sat… Continue watching
Feb 18 Watch 7:37 Ethan Hawke on his Oscar-nominated performance in 'Blue Moon' By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport, Jenna Bloom Ethan Hawke has been acting since he was a teenager. Now at 55, he has his first Oscar nomination for Best Actor for his role in “Blue Moon.” Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown sat down with Hawke for our arts… Continue watching
Feb 17 Watch 7:44 Namwali Serpell celebrates Toni Morrison's literary genius in 'On Morrison' By Geoff Bennett, Stephanie Kotuby, Alexa Gold, Satvi Sunkara In her new book, award-winning novelist Namwali Serpell takes on Toni Morrison, one of the towering figures in American literature. Serpell guides readers through Morrison’s extraordinary body of work, offering close readings that illuminate the depth of Morrison’s imagination, innovation… Continue watching
Feb 16 Watch 3:40 Remembering Robert Duvall and his storied career By Amna Nawaz, Azhar Merchant One of Hollywood’s most memorable legends, Robert Duvall, has died. The Academy Award winner enjoyed a long and storied career, carving out a lane as both an unorthodox leading man and a supporting player in some of the greatest films… Continue watching
Feb 16 Robert Duvall, Oscar-winning actor and 'Godfather' mainstay, dies at 95 By Bob Thomas, Associated Press He first gained notice for a small part as the reclusive neighbor in “To Kill a Mockingbird.” He won an Academy Award as best actor for portraying the over-the-hill country music singer in the 1983 film “Tender Mercies.”… Continue reading
Feb 13 Watch 6:34 'Forgotten Souls' explores the legacy of the missing Tuskegee Airmen By Geoff Bennett, Stephanie Kotuby, Alexa Gold Often overlooked in America’s history of World War II are the 27 Tuskegee Airmen who disappeared in combat. Geoff Bennett recently sat down with Cheryl W. Thompson, whose father was also an airman. She chronicles the lives of the missing… Continue watching
Feb 12 Watch 5:18 Ukrainian theater provides joy for children facing Russia's bombardment By Jack Hewson After four years of war in Ukraine, it may seem like there is little space for art or fun. But in the eastern city of Kharkiv, there is a small corner where children can learn the grace, discipline and joy… Continue watching
Feb 11 James Van Der Beek, star of 'Dawson's Creek' and 'Varsity Blues,' dies at 48 By Mark Kennedy, Associated Press Van Der Beek revealed in 2024 that he was being treated for colorectal cancer. Continue reading
Feb 10 Watch 7:19 Opera singer Denyce Graves takes her final bow on stage By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport, Jenna Bloom After singing on the world’s top opera stages for more than 40 years, acclaimed mezzo-soprano Denyce Graves took a final bow last month and is pivoting to teaching the next generation. Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown joined Graves in the… Continue watching
Feb 09 Watch 8:19 The cultural impact of Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show By Amna Nawaz, Jackson Hudgins Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show delivered a powerful message and made international headlines. The show was dense with symbolism, including messages of Puerto Rican pride and independence. But it also quickly became a magnet for criticism from President Trump. Continue watching