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Francis Patrelle, Champion of the Story Ballet, Dies at 78

Francis Patrelle, Champion of the Story Ballet, Dies at 78

NYT > Arts, Jan 4, 2026 - 20:52

Founding his own company, he built a tightly knit community in New York around h...

Critics Choice Awards 2026: The Complete Winners List

Critics Choice Awards 2026: The Complete Winners List

NYT > Arts, Jan 4, 2026 - 18:51

“Sinners” led the nominations tally with 17 going into the ceremony, followed by...

Book Review: ‘Why We Drink Too Much,’ by Charles Knowles

Book Review: ‘Why We Drink Too Much,’ by Charles Knowles

NYT > Book Review, Jan 4, 2026 - 17:51

In a useful entry in the growing canon of “quit lit,” Charles Knowles blends sci...

Marina Viotti: The Opera Star With Heavy-Metal Chops

Marina Viotti: The Opera Star With Heavy-Metal Chops

NYT > Arts, Jan 4, 2026 - 17:51

The busy mezzo-soprano Marina Viotti has made a career out of versatility: “I th...

‘The Pitt’ Season 2: Behind the Scenes with Noah Wyle

‘The Pitt’ Season 2: Behind the Scenes with Noah Wyle

NYT > Arts, Jan 4, 2026 - 17:51

Noah Wyle and his castmates turned one harrowing day at an E.R. into an unforget...

Francis Patrelle, Founder of a Ballet Company, Dies at 78

Francis Patrelle, Founder of a Ballet Company, Dies at 78

NYT > Arts, Jan 4, 2026 - 17:51

A champion of the story ballet, he built a tightly knit community in New York ar...

History's most famous tapestry may have been viewed in unusual setting, new research suggests

History's most famous tapestry may have been viewed in ...

FOX News : Travel, Jan 4, 2026 - 15:52

A professor is challenging old assumptions about the iconic Bayeux Tapestry, pro...

$650,000 in Pop Star Memorabilia? These Superfans Know Few Limits.

$650,000 in Pop Star Memorabilia? These Superfans Know ...

NYT > Arts, Jan 4, 2026 - 00:24

For megafans of megastars like Madonna and Mariah Carey, obsessive collecting is...

This Playwright Has Seen the Future. It Isn’t Human.

This Playwright Has Seen the Future. It Isn’t Human.

NYT > Theater, Jan 3, 2026 - 18:22

In “Marjorie Prime” and other works, Jordan Harrison delivers sweet-bitter anato...

Review: The Met Opera Unveils ‘I Puritani’ on New Year’s Eve

Review: The Met Opera Unveils ‘I Puritani’ on New Year’...

NYT > Music, Jan 3, 2026 - 18:22

Charles Edwards’s deceptively traditional, exceptionally sung production of Bell...

Violinist on Will Smith’s Tour Files Wrongful Termination Lawsuit

Violinist on Will Smith’s Tour Files Wrongful Terminati...

NYT > Music, Jan 3, 2026 - 18:22

A lawyer for the musician, Brian King Joseph, says in the court papers that Mr. ...

Mohammad Bakri, Palestinian Whose Film Was Banned in Israel, Dies at 72

Mohammad Bakri, Palestinian Whose Film Was Banned in Is...

NYT > Movies, Jan 3, 2026 - 17:22

His 2002 documentary “Jenin, Jenin” exposed the often harsh realities of life ex...

On ‘Best Medicine,’ Josh Charles Has a Heart

On ‘Best Medicine,’ Josh Charles Has a Heart

NYT > Movies, Jan 3, 2026 - 17:22

After years of playing smarmy characters, the actor is stepping up as the lead i...

Five Horror Movies to Stream Now

Five Horror Movies to Stream Now

NYT > Movies, Jan 3, 2026 - 17:22

A new year brings thrillers galore, with evil emerging from a pandemic, a summer...

‘The Dutchman’ Review: André Holland Is Lost in New York

‘The Dutchman’ Review: André Holland Is Lost in New York

NYT > Movies, Jan 3, 2026 - 17:22

The actor stars along side Kate Mara in a psychological thriller that goes deep ...

Book Review: ‘Calamity Before Jane,’ by Noah Van Sciver

Book Review: ‘Calamity Before Jane,’ by Noah Van Sciver

NYT > Book Review, Jan 3, 2026 - 17:22

A new graphic novel both celebrates and demystifies the colorful frontier icon, ...

Book Review: ‘American Reich,’ by Eric Lichtblau

Book Review: ‘American Reich,’ by Eric Lichtblau

NYT > Book Review, Jan 3, 2026 - 17:22

In “American Reich,” the former New York Times journalist Eric Lichtblau dissect...

Janet Fish, Painter of Luminous Still Lifes, Dies at 87

Janet Fish, Painter of Luminous Still Lifes, Dies at 87

NYT > Art & Design, Jan 3, 2026 - 17:22

From her student days, she stubbornly refused to follow popular artistic trends....

Gone in 2025: A Yearlong Procession of Giants

Gone in 2025: A Yearlong Procession of Giants

NYT > Art & Design, Jan 3, 2026 - 17:22

Marquee names all, they found international fame in the arts, politics, the scie...

Gabriele Münter, an Overshadowed Pillar of Modern Art, Gets a Spotlight

Gabriele Münter, an Overshadowed Pillar of Modern Art, ...

NYT > Art & Design, Jan 3, 2026 - 17:22

“Contours of a World” at the Guggenheim Museum includes paintings as well as pho...

Angie Katsanevas Went From Real Housewives Outsider to the Center Snowflake

Angie Katsanevas Went From Real Housewives Outsider to ...

NYT > Arts, Jan 3, 2026 - 17:22

Angie Katsanevas has carved her own path through life, and her deadly quips on “...

Julie Halston Sees Herself in Dorothy Parker

Julie Halston Sees Herself in Dorothy Parker

NYT > Arts, Jan 3, 2026 - 17:22

She stole the show in “And Just Like That …,” but theater is where the actress’s...

Stephen Schwartz Criticizes Kennedy Center, Saying He Won’t Host Gala

Stephen Schwartz Criticizes Kennedy Center, Saying He W...

NYT > Arts, Jan 3, 2026 - 17:22

The Washington National Opera said the “Wicked” composer was scheduled to host i...

Colossal Athletes Fill These Modern Arenas

Colossal Athletes Fill These Modern Arenas

NYT > Arts, Jan 3, 2026 - 17:22

Cosm, a company once focused on planetarium displays, is immersing sports fans w...

For Some Nazi Loot, Value Is Measured on a Different Scale

For Some Nazi Loot, Value Is Measured on a Different Scale

NYT > Arts, Jan 3, 2026 - 17:22

Heirs of families that suffered in the Holocaust have gotten back precious items...

Stuck inside? What people are doing instead of crowding into trendy, seasonal events

Stuck inside? What people are doing instead of crowding...

FOX News : Travel, Jan 3, 2026 - 16:51

People are ditching crowded holiday events and attractions for quiet, home-based...

Hawaii's 'climate' cash grab hits wall as court blocks hefty new tourist tax

Hawaii's 'climate' cash grab hits wall as court blocks ...

FOX News : Travel, Jan 3, 2026 - 16:51

Hawaii's new 11% cruise tax has been temporarily blocked by a federal court afte...

Dolly Parton unveils favorite Nashville destinations amid new travel stop partnership

Dolly Parton unveils favorite Nashville destinations am...

FOX News : Travel, Jan 3, 2026 - 16:51

Country music queen Dolly Parton shares her favorite Nashville spots, including ...

'Unexpected' Roman-era discoveries unearthed in biblical city mentioned in Book of Revelation

'Unexpected' Roman-era discoveries unearthed in biblica...

FOX News : Travel, Jan 3, 2026 - 16:51

A rare Roman-era marble bathtub and statue fragment were recently discovered in ...

The Best Movies and TV Shows Coming to Netflix in January

The Best Movies and TV Shows Coming to Netflix in January

NYT > Arts, Dec 31, 2025 - 17:50

The first month of 2026 includes the latest Harlan Coben adaptation and the retu...

Mohammad Bakri, 72, Outspoken Palestinian Actor and Director, Dies

Mohammad Bakri, 72, Outspoken Palestinian Actor and Dir...

NYT > Arts, Dec 31, 2025 - 15:22

His work, including the 2002 documentary “Jenin, Jenin,” exposed the often harsh...

Richard Smallwood, 77, Choral Leader and Composer of Gospel Hits, Dies

Richard Smallwood, 77, Choral Leader and Composer of Go...

NYT > Arts, Dec 31, 2025 - 13:53

He sold millions of albums with the Richard Smallwood Singers, and his songs, ma...

Great New Historical Fiction

Great New Historical Fiction

NYT > Book Review, Dec 31, 2025 - 12:52

These novels usher readers into fascinating, long-ago worlds.

‘When You Listen to This Song,’ by Lola Lafon, Details Her Night in Anne Frank’s House

‘When You Listen to This Song,’ by Lola Lafon, Details ...

NYT > Book Review, Dec 31, 2025 - 12:52

Lola Lafon’s book “When You Listen to This Song” is a hit in its native France. ...

The Top Movies of 2025, According to Times Readers: ‘Marty Supreme’ and More

The Top Movies of 2025, According to Times Readers: ‘Ma...

NYT > Arts, Dec 31, 2025 - 12:52

We asked you to vote on the best films of the year. The results ranged from big ...

Women Directed Fewer Box Office Hits in 2025, Report Finds

Women Directed Fewer Box Office Hits in 2025, Report Finds

NYT > Arts, Dec 31, 2025 - 12:52

The number of female filmmakers dropped to 8.1 percent this year from 13.4 perce...

6 Splendid Games You May Have Missed in 2025

6 Splendid Games You May Have Missed in 2025

NYT > Arts, Dec 31, 2025 - 12:52

Check out a beat-’em-up roguelite, a superhero corporate comedy and a museum sim...

Isiah Whitlock Jr., Scene-Stealing Character Actor in ‘The Wire,’ Dies at 71

Isiah Whitlock Jr., Scene-Stealing Character Actor in ‘...

NYT > Arts, Dec 30, 2025 - 22:23

In one of his most enduring roles, he played a corrupt state senator known for h...

Perry Bamonte, Guitarist and Keyboardist in the Cure, Dies at 65

Perry Bamonte, Guitarist and Keyboardist in the Cure, D...

NYT > Arts, Dec 30, 2025 - 17:24

A former roadie, he joined the band in 1990, played on five albums and in hundre...

Melanie Watson Bernhardt, ‘Diff’rent Strokes’ Actress, Dies at 57

Melanie Watson Bernhardt, ‘Diff’rent Strokes’ Actress, ...

NYT > Arts, Dec 30, 2025 - 16:52

Her four episodes on the sitcom marked a rarity: a disabled actress onscreen.

Our Favorite Beauty Stories of 2025

Our Favorite Beauty Stories of 2025

NYT > T Magazine, Dec 30, 2025 - 14:24

In-depth guides and insider tips on how to best care for your hair, skin and nails.

Popcast’s Top 10 Music Moments of the Year

Popcast’s Top 10 Music Moments of the Year

NYT > Music, Dec 30, 2025 - 14:24

Counting down some personal favorites, including a major rap tour, the sublime b...

When Sammy Davis Jr. Knocked Out Broadway

When Sammy Davis Jr. Knocked Out Broadway

NYT > Theater, Dec 30, 2025 - 14:24

The entertainer, who would have turned 100 this month, reinvented himself by sta...

In ‘Ann Lee,’ Dance Is the Fuel for a Godly 18th-Century Rave

In ‘Ann Lee,’ Dance Is the Fuel for a Godly 18th-Centur...

NYT > Dance, Dec 30, 2025 - 14:24

“The Testament of Ann Lee,” starring Amanda Seyfried, tells the story of the Sha...

Dragons, Sex and the Bible Drove Book Sales in 2025

Dragons, Sex and the Bible Drove Book Sales in 2025

NYT > Book Review, Dec 30, 2025 - 14:24

Nonfiction and Y.A. are hurting, but genre fiction and the Good Book are booming...

Book Review: ‘Radical Universalism,’ by Omri Boehm

Book Review: ‘Radical Universalism,’ by Omri Boehm

NYT > Book Review, Dec 30, 2025 - 14:24

Omri Boehm’s new book argues that both the left and the right must abandon divis...

Her Nordic Noir Is Belatedly Capturing New York

Her Nordic Noir Is Belatedly Capturing New York

NYT > Art & Design, Dec 30, 2025 - 14:24

Beloved in Finland, Helene Schjerfbeck is just becoming hot in Manhattan, where ...

At the Met Opera, It’s Traditional Puritans for New Year’s Eve

At the Met Opera, It’s Traditional Puritans for New Yea...

NYT > Arts, Dec 30, 2025 - 14:24

The Metropolitan Opera’s new production of Bellini’s “I Puritani,” directed by C...

The Musicians We Lost in 2025

The Musicians We Lost in 2025

NYT > Arts, Dec 30, 2025 - 14:24

Listen to songs by pop visionaries, neo-soul luminaries, country-adjacent outlaw...

9 Podcasts That Made Us Stop and Really Listen in 2025

9 Podcasts That Made Us Stop and Really Listen in 2025

NYT > Arts, Dec 30, 2025 - 14:24

In an ever-growing podcast universe, our writers select the shows that stood out.