Ye Arrives at Sean Combs Trial in Support of Music Mogul

The rapper formerly known as Kanye West has been one of the few celebrities to publicly defend Mr. Combs, who is charged with sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy.

The Musical Mysteries Brian Wilson Left Behind

The Beach Boys mastermind has been the subject of pop scholarship and major boxed sets, but some corners of his oeuvre remain unreleased.

Graham Gund, Playful Architect Who Mixed Past and Present, Dies at 84

A noted art collector as well as a designer, he brought a personal, history-minded approach to his work around Boston and on college campuses.

Wayne Lewis, Singer With the R&B Mainstay Atlantic Starr, Dies at 68

The group reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1987 with the ballad “Always” and went on to leave a lasting impression on modern-day artists.

Remembering Sly Stone and Brian Wilson

A conversation about two pop visionaries whose lives, careers and legacies only grew more complex over time.

Can Video Art Bring Young Audiences to Galleries? A New Venue Hopes So.

A museum veteran and a financier are planning Canyon, an organization on the Lower East Side that will focus on video, audio and performance art when it opens next year.

Heels, Flesh and Fashion: A Dancer, Wild and Free, Finds Her Way

Lexee Smith, who works closely with Addison Rae, is an outlier: a commercial dance artist with an experimental bent.

Stolen From Buddhist Monks, Sacred Painting Is Returned by Chicago Museum

Korean officials discovered the painting in the Smart Museum’s collection at the University of Chicago. It was stolen from a temple nearly 35 years ago.

Late Night Reviews Trump’s Night at the Theater

Jimmy Kimmel said that Trump “going to see ‘Les Misérables’ right now is like Kanye going to ‘Fiddler on the Roof.’”

Review: Macheath, Polly and the Gang Wash Up in Five Points

At Little Island, “The Counterfeit Opera” falls short of its wildly successful historical models.

‘And Just Like That …’ Season 3, Episode 3 Recap: An Expensive Date

Carrie flies to Virginia for a lunch with her “boyfriend,” Aidan. Seema tags along. It is unclear why either is really going.

Rigmor Newman, Behind-the-Scenes Fixture of the Jazz World, Dies at 86

She was a concert promoter, a nightclub impresario and the producer of an award-winning 1992 film about the Nicholas Brothers dance duo.

‘The Survivors’ Is a Polished and Potent Murder Mystery

Based on the book by Jane Harper, this six-part Australian drama takes place in a coastal Tasmanian town, where the bodies keep surfacing.

Trump’s New ‘Apprentice’ Boardroom: The Oval Office

The stately room has long been a site of diplomacy. But the reality-star president often does not come there to make friends.

James Lowe, Rock Outsider With the Electric Prunes, Dies at 82

His band’s output ranged from the 1966 psychedelic hit “I Had Too Much to Dream (Last Night)” to what he called a “Catholic Mass done in rock veneer.”

Brian Wilson Wrote the California Dream, but He Didn’t Live It

An artist nearly synonymous with Los Angeles made his name crafting songs playing up his home state’s beachy vibes. His inner life, however, was anything but sunny.

Ananda Lewis, an MTV Star in the 1990s, Dies at 52

She rose to fame on “Hot Zone” and other shows before being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2019. She said last year that her cancer had progressed to Stage 4.

Paul McCartney, Carole King and Others Pay Tribute to Brian Wilson

Wilson, whose death was announced on Wednesday, leaves behind an immense musical legacy that spans several decades.

The Met Opera’s ‘Diva Whisperer’ Takes Her Last Bow

Suzi Gomez-Pizzo, who is retiring as a wardrobe supervisor at the opera house after 18 years, has been a confidante and cheerleader to the stars.

Sean Combs’s Ex ‘Jane’ Ends Grueling Testimony With Hugs for Both Sides

The woman who dated the mogul until his arrest concluded more than 24 hours on the stand in which she spoke about unwanted sex and an at-times loving relationship.

Brian Wilson and Sly Stone: Pop World Builders Dogged by Darkness

Two of music’s powerful visionaries died this week. The songs they meticulously constructed offered an escape their makers struggled to realize in their own lives.

A Mecca for Black History Turns 100

The New York Public Library’s Schomburg Center celebrates its beginnings, at a moment when Black history is under attack.

Lovable Misfits Make an Unfinished Game So Satisfying

The first chapter of Deltarune was released in 2018, and there are still more to come. But speeding to a quick ending is not the point.

Diane Arbus, Everything Everywhere All at Once

How do you show 450 Arbus photos? In a maze of an exhibit at the Park Avenue Armory. Our critic suggests taking them on one at a time.

Turning VHS Tapes of Gay Men’s Choruses Into a Powerful Celebration

Matthew Leifheit’s “No Time at All,” culled from recordings made at the height of the AIDS crisis, plays through speakers nestled in the New York City AIDS Memorial.

Mario Kart World’s Journeys Are Smooth and Unremarkable

There’s an exciting new endurance race that combines several tracks and eliminates drivers after each checkpoint. But it’s a racing world without any oil drips or skid marks.

Documenting Life on Both Sides of the South African Color Line

David Goldblatt photographed the societal warping that apartheid inflicted, drawn to “the quiet and commonplace where nothing ‘happened’ and yet all was contained.”

Late Night Pokes Fun at Trump’s Mangled Idiom

Hosts ripped into his comment during a speech to troops about former President Joe Biden never having been “the sharpest bulb.”

How the Beach Boys’ ‘Pet Sounds’ Entered the Pop Music Pantheon. (Eventually.)

Brian Wilson’s 1966 masterpiece is now considered a crowning achievement of music. The album’s reputation grew over time.

Brian Wilson: A Life in Pictures

The Beach Boys leader was one of pop music’s most acclaimed visionaries, whose creative success was tempered by personal battles.

Did Bob Dylan Help Announce an Album From MGK?

The pop-punk star’s trailer for “Lost Americana” features a familiar voice narrating about a “quest to reclaim the authentic essence of American freedom.”

Brian Wilson: 12 Essential Songs

The Beach Boys leader, whose death was announced on Wednesday, was a brilliant writer, arranger and producer whose ambitions propelled his band — and contemporaries like the Beatles — into the future.

Paul Marantz, Lighting Designer of 9/11 Memorial and Studio 54, Dies at 87

Using neon, searchlights — or even shadows — he dramatically shaped the look of prominent spaces in almost every corner of the world.

Brian Wilson, Pop Auteur and Leader of the Beach Boys, Dies at 82

A hitmaker elevated and burdened by the label of genius, he transcended the breezy surf genre to create complex harmonies and intricate soundscapes in the studio.

‘Families Like Ours’ Review: Emptying Denmark

In Thomas Vinterberg’s series on Netflix, climate change forces a country to close, and everyone has to leave.

To Stoke Soccer Fans, Men in Blazers Will Host Shows at World Cup Sites

Borrowing a page from ESPN’s “College GameDay,” the podcast company will have live pregame coverage from eight U.S. host cities during the 2026 World Cup.

Latest Trial Takeaways: Combs’s Lawyers Challenge Ex on Escort Sex

The music mogul’s lawyers walked his former girlfriend through a voluminous history of text and audio messages in an effort to suggest she willingly engaged in sex sessions he organized.

The Thrilling Evidence of Jane Austen’s Imagination

Spirited (and gossipy) letters and manuscripts at the Morgan Library and Museum puncture myths about the writer’s rise to literary fame.

A Gem of Himalayan Art Gleams in a New Setting

The Rubin Museum Tibetan Buddhist Shrine Room is reopening at the Brooklyn Museum, where it features both familiar treasures and some not seen in 10 years.

The Pint-Size Singers Hoping to Be Opera Stars

The Metropolitan Opera Children’s Chorus has long been an elite training ground for young singers. Getting in requires grit, personality and a soaring voice.

Brandee Younger Has a New Secret Weapon: Alice Coltrane’s Harp

The harpist, composer and bandleader plays it on her latest album, “Gadabout Season,” a persuasive argument for the vast potential of her instrument.

Jimmy Kimmel Calls Trump an ‘Arsonist With a Hose’

The L.A.-based host said the city’s problem was the president, not the protests: “We have more so-called ‘unrest’ here when one of our teams wins a championship.”

After Dancer Complaints, Hamburg Ballet’s Artistic Director Leaves

Dancers had accused Demis Volpi of creating a “toxic working environment” in his 10 months at the company, and five principal dancers had resigned.

BTS Members RM and V Are Discharged From the Military

RM and V of BTS emerged from a base in Chuncheon, South Korea, and gave fans a brief saxophone performance.

‘Taskmaster’ Is a Mischievous, Unpredictable British Panel Show

The American comedian Jason Mantzoukas is a contestant this season, and his gleeful maniac persona fits perfectly.

K-Pop Fans’ Wait Is Almost Over as BTS Members Leave the Army

RM and V emerged from a base in South Korea on Wednesday in fatigues. Three other members of the hugely popular boy band will finish their national service this month.

Touch Grass With an Unexpected 10-Song Nature-Bathing Playlist

Explore the outdoors however you see fit with a soundtrack of Doechii, Remi Wolf, Erykah Badu and more.

The Most Open-Eared Festival in America Is Ojai

Birds joined in for the blissed-out sounds of concerts organized by the adventurous flutist Claire Chase at the Ojai Music Festival in California.

Doechii Criticizes Trump While Accepting BET Award

The rapper drew attention to the president deploying the military against protesters in Los Angeles and said it was her responsibility as an artist to speak up for all oppressed people.

How the Bay Area Shaped Sly Stone

One of the key figures in American music in the late ’60s got his professional start in the Bay Area. These are some of the spots that were crucial to his career.

Combs’s Defense Depicts Ex-Girlfriend as Willing Sex Partner: Trial Takeaways

In her fourth day on the stand, the woman who dated Sean Combs until his arrest recalled fond times in their relationship, as well as jealousy and unwanted escorts.

Sly Stone and the Sound of an America That Couldn’t Last

The influential musician, who died on Monday at 82, forged harmony — musical and otherwise — that he wasn’t able to hold together on his own.

Pierre Huyghe’s Bracing Dark Mirror of A.I. Has Its U.S. Debut

The lauded French artist’s A.I.-generated videos, on view at the Marian Goodman Gallery, portray a human-machine connection through otherworldly imagery.

The Best Songs of 2025, So Far

Ten tracks that push boundaries, uncork emotions and can get the block party started.

Jon Stewart to Los Angeles: ‘Is Your City Ever Not on Fire?’

The “Daily Show” host said “a heavy-handed MAGA migrant-trawling operation” had provoked the protests in “our most flammable city.”

In Challenge to Trump, Smithsonian Says It Controls Personnel Decisions

The Smithsonian says it retains the authority over personnel such as the director of the National Portrait Gallery, whose firing the president had announced.

Sly Stone, Maestro of a Multifaceted Hitmaking Band, Dies at 82

Leading Sly and the Family Stone, he helped redefine the landscape of pop, funk and rock in the late 1960s and early ’70s.

How a Girlfriend Became a Government Witness: Sean Combs Trial Takeaways

A woman who dated the mogul testified about drug-fueled sex with escorts and being shocked by seeing her experiences mirrored in Casandra Ventura’s lawsuit.

Raw and Untamed, a Paul Taylor Dance Gets a Second Chance

The Taylor company revives “Churchyard,” a forgotten gem from 1969 that shifts from angelic to ferocious as it cycles from life to death.

‘Call Her Alex,’ Plus 7 Things on TV this Week

The series about the podcast host Alex Cooper airs, alongside a slew of new documentaries.

‘Guntram’ Review: In Concert at Carnegie, Strauss’s First Opera

Leon Botstein’s American Symphony Orchestra dusts off “Guntram,” and singers unveil the beauties and flaws of a 19th-century epic fail.

‘The Holy Blues’ Review: Finding the Spiritual in the Secular at BAM

Jawole Willa Jo Zollar’s new work for Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at Brooklyn Academy of Music moves between church and twistin’ the night away.

Misty Copeland Broke a Ballet Barrier and Became a Star

Copeland, the first Black female principal at American Ballet Theater, has announced she’s retiring. She made history, and then made it count.

Trump Cuts Leave Few Caretakers for a Massive Federal Art Collection

The shrunken staff remains responsible for the 26,000 artworks entrusted to the General Services Administration that are housed in hundreds of buildings around the country.

Roger Nichols, Songwriter Behind Carpenters Hits, Dies at 84

With Paul Williams, he wrote enduring 1970s pop classics like “We’ve Only Just Begun” and “Rainy Days and Mondays.”

Ferris Bueller’s Vest Hits the Auction Block. ‘Anyone, Anyone?’

Worn by Matthew Broderick in “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,” the vest could fetch several hundred thousand dollars, according to Sotheby’s.

Why Beyoncé and BET Keep Calling Jesse Collins

“Not only is he an artist, he also knows how to execute,” Oprah Winfrey said. On Monday night, the television producer’s 25th BET Awards will honor Mariah Carey and Jamie Foxx.

An ‘S.N.L.’ Secret Weapon Retires After 50 Years

Stephen DeMaria has overseen the building of “Saturday Night Live” scenery since the show began. At 87, he finally hung up his hammer.

Andy Bell of Erasure’s Magical Mystery World

The frontman, whose first solo album in 15 years recently arrived, explains why he’s a fan of gems, psychics and snails.

Jillian Sackler, Philanthropist Who Defended Husband’s Legacy, Dies at 84

Though the Sackler name was tarnished over Purdue Pharma’s role in the opioid crisis, Arthur Sackler’s should not be, she insisted; a company leader, he died well before the trouble began.

Lil Wayne Gets Earnest With Bono, and 9 More New Songs

Hear tracks by Sabrina Carpenter, Ethel Cain, Sudan Archives and others.

‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ Keeps Pushing Back TV’s Fourth Wall

Reality TV had long advised casts to pretend the cameras (and producers) weren’t there. But for the Mormon influencers of MomTok, the business of being on camera is central to the plot.

‘Drugs for Days’ and Unprotected Sex: Sean Combs’s Ex-Girlfriend Testifies

Using a pseudonym in court, the woman described long “hotel nights” with escorts and said Mr. Combs told her to continue one sexual encounter after vomiting.

Watch Five Highlights From the Met Opera Season

Memorable performances included a pair of Strauss operas, a suave villain, a star soprano in “Fidelio” and a new conductor in “Le Nozze di Figaro.”

Everything Millennial Is Cool Again

JNCO Jeans, big hair, “Sex and the City” and recession pop: Peak Millennial is back and the era’s trends are taking on a new life.

30 Shows to Watch This Summer

New series in the worlds of “Alien,” “Bosch” and “Outlander,” and the returns of “Wednesday,” “The Bear,” “King of the Hill” and Lena Dunham.

Decades of N.B.A. Champions, Framed for Eternity

The photographer Nathaniel Butler reflects on his enduring images of stars like Bill Russell, Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant.

Late Night Revels in Trump and Musk’s Public Feud

Stephen Colbert indulged in schadenfreude as he described the back-and-forth as a “full-scale flame war” between “the world’s most famous besties.”

‘And Just Like That …’ Season 3, Episode 2 Recap: Textual Relations

Carrie’s long-distance “situationship” with Aidan becomes frustrating in ways she didn’t anticipate.

Jimmy Buffett’s Widow Sues in Battle Over $275 Million Estate

Jane Buffett wants a court to replace her co-trustee, claiming that he mistreated her and neglected to provide key financial information.

‘Màkari’ Is a Sun-Dappled Italian Mystery

Set in Sicily, this sumptuous series, based on books by Gaetano Savatteri, is like a leisurely day at the beach, but with murders.

What to See in N.Y.C. Galleries in June

This week in Newly Reviewed, Will Heinrich covers a New York art institution, Alice Adams’s minimal grandeur and a group show spurred by our heated political moment.

‘Love Island’ Contestant Leaves Show After Racist Comments Surface

Yulissa Escobar, 27, was abruptly dropped during Episode 2 after clips of her using a slur in a podcast were resurfaced. The season’s debut week also saw tech issues.

The Classical Music Our Critics Can’t Stop Thinking About

Watch and listen to recent highlights, including a Shostakovich festival in Germany, the Cleveland Orchestra’s Strauss and Nina Stemme’s Isolde.

Lorna Simpson: Painting as a Weapon of Freedom

In a small but haunting survey at the Met, a celebrated conceptual artist shifts gears, with meteoric results.

‘And So It Goes’ Traces Billy Joel’s Dramatic Early Days: 5 Takeaways

The first half of the HBO documentary premiered at the Tribeca Festival on Wednesday night. Joel, who is fighting a brain disorder, sent a message via its directors.

Judge Rebukes Combs for Nodding at the Jury: Latest Trial Takeaways

Sean Combs was admonished for reacting to questioning of a witness who accused him of violence. An ex-girlfriend also took the stand to start days of anticipated testimony.

What to Do in New York City in June

Looking for something to do in New York? Circuslike antics abound with abstract clowning, a celebration of magic and acts of awe with emotional weight.

At City Ballet, Casting, Coaching and Dances Worth Watching

The spring season of New York City Ballet didn’t seem to warrant much excitement — until it did, with a rush of dynamic debuts.

What the Switch 2 Marketing Tells Us About Nintendo

After spending the past two decades cultivating a market for casual gamers, Nintendo is relying on star power in its latest advertising campaign. Zachary Small, a culture reporter for The New York Times, analyzes Nintendo’s marketing over the years and what it tells us about the company

Punk, Monet and Puerto Rico: New Photography From Elle Pérez

A show at the American Academy of Arts and Letters highlights the delicate art of refusing to play the game of identity politics.

They Led the 2000s Indie-Rock Boom. Now They’re Vying for Oscars.

As Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross continue to spotlight film music, members of Dirty Projectors, Grizzly Bear, Interpol and Animal Collective have been joining the field.

Returning to Nintendo Games Helped Heal My Inner Child

To be perceived as tough in a hypermasculine society, I gave up cartoony video games like Pokémon as a teenager. Then the Nintendo Switch showed me the power of kind places.

Stephen Colbert Wonders if Elon Musk’s Ketamine Has Worn Off

It’s the only explanation the “Late Show” host can think of for the tech mogul’s apparent disenchantment with the Trump administration.

Excerpt: Shostakovich’s Fourth Symphony

Andris Nelsons leading the Gewandhaus Orchestra in the opening concert of the Shostakovich Festival Leipzig. Produced by Accentus Music and ZDF/Arte.

Nintendo Has Something to Sell You

The marketing campaigns for the Switch 2 and its previous video game consoles provide a window into the company’s business strategy.

Morten Harket, a-ha’s Lead Singer, Reveals Parkinson’s Diagnosis

Harket, best known for his band’s infectious 1985 synth-pop hit “Take on Me,” revealed his illness in an interview on a-ha’s website.

Orien McNeill, Artist Who Made Mischief on the Water, Dies at 45

He was the pied piper of a loose community of DIY artists homesteading on New York City’s waterways, which he used as his canvas and stage.

Alf Clausen, Who Gave ‘The Simpsons’ Its Musical Identity, Dies at 84

He created the music for hundreds of episodes over 27 seasons, spanning jazz, rock, blues and musicals. He won two Emmys and was nominated for 28 more.

A Black Brazilian Artist Who Wields Poetry and Persistence

Allegorical forest creatures meet ethnographic archives in Rosana Paulino’s art — influential in Brazil, and now on view in New York.

Ready for Their Reboot: How Galleries Plumb Art History’s Forgotten Talent

Call it the ‘‘rediscovery industrial complex”: Art advisers and dealers are turning to the past to discover tomorrow’s blue-chip stars.

A Woman Says Sean Combs Held Her Over a Balcony: Latest Trial Takeaways

Bryana Bongolan, a friend of the mogul’s former girlfriend Casandra Ventura, said she was traumatized by the incident. His lawyers pressed her on details of the account.

It’s President Trump Again, This Time in Full Frame

The official photograph of the president’s second term has the gloss of his 1980s architecture, but its A.I.-like haze is pure 2025.

Sean Combs, Defendant: Gestures to His Family, Sticky Notes to His Lawyers

With no cameras in the courtroom, few have glimpsed the music mogul as he helps direct his defense, facing charges that could put him in prison for the rest of his life.

At 85, Annea Lockwood Isn’t Done Listening to the Earth

Lockwood, a composer who spins music from the sounds of the natural world, is sharing with and learning from a new generation of artists.

Adrien Brody Feels for the Rats

In his first art exhibition in nearly a decade, the actor and painter draws from the frenetic energy of his youth, and from the empathy of his mother, the photographer Sylvia Plachy.

5 Minutes That Will Make You Love Ella Fitzgerald

Explore the catalog of “The First Lady of Song” with tracks chosen by Valerie June, Yaya Bey, Imani Perry and 13 more writers and musicians.

Late Night Hopes Trump and Musk Can Patch Things Up

“Oh, no, not my two favorite people fighting!” said the “Daily Show” host Michael Kosta. “Don’t make me choose who I love more.”

On Broadway, Her Set Designs Get a Round of Applause

In a male-dominated field, Rachel Hauck has made a name for herself with wildly ambitious stage designs, including her huge, Tony-nominated ship at the heart of the musical “Swept Away.”

‘Mr. Loverman’ Is a Rich, Stylish and Riveting Mini-Series

The British series, which earned multiple BAFTA awards, offers a sublime and moving exploration of love and loyalty.

Taylor Swift Never Rerecorded ‘Reputation.’ Thank God.

After buying back her master recordings, the superstar says she has no plans to finish remaking her sixth album — her most inventive, shocking and risky yet.

Smithsonian’s Reaction to Trump’s Firing of Its Museum Director: Silence

Four days after the president said he was dismissing the head of the National Portrait Gallery, the Smithsonian has yet to accept or challenge his authority.

Did That Clint Eastwood Interview Happen? Yes, Kind Of.

Eastwood, 95, accused a small Austrian publication of running a “phony” Q. and A. with him. It turns out the quotes were aggregated from previous interviews.

After Trump Takeover, Kennedy Center Ticket Sales Fall Sharply

The Kennedy Center disputed the relevance of the data, part of an analysis by employees, saying that it had started its annual subscription campaign later than usual.

15 Surprising Show-Tune Covers for Broadway’s Big Night

Get ready for the Tony Awards with songs from Sylvester, Diana Ross & the Supremes, Queensrÿche and more.

Per Norgard, Daring Symphonic Composer, Dies at 92

Considered the father of Danish contemporary music, he aspired to works in which “everything came out of a single note,” he said, “like the big bang.”

Lakota Music Project Merges Two Traditions for One Common Cause

For almost 20 years, the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra has been collaborating with Native artists, aiming to address a history of racial tension.

Gotham Television Awards 2025: The Complete Winners List

“Adolescence” picked up three wins, including the award for breakthrough limited series.

He Reinvigorated the Met Opera’s Chorus. Next Stop, Chicago.

The Chicago Symphony Orchestra has hired Donald Palumbo, 76, the former chorus master of the Metropolitan Opera, to lead its chorus.

A $100,000 Payment for Assault Footage: Latest Combs Trial Takeaways

Sean Combs has been accused of using a brown bag filled with cash to buy surveillance video of him beating Casandra Ventura in a hotel hallway in 2016.

Late Night Mines Laughs From Trump’s Outlandish Biden Replacement Theory

“You’re saying that the Joe Biden who doesn’t even know where he is, is actually an incredibly advanced cloned robot? How much ketamine are you on?” Jon Stewart asked.

TikTok Made Addison Rae Famous. Pop Made Her Cool.

The onetime social media superstar has re-emerged as the most surprising rookie pop star of the year.

For the Artist Sam Moyer, Inspiration Was Set in Stone

“She is one of the masters of playing with materials in our moment,” a curator said of Moyer, who has made glass look like brick and fabric look like rock.

What to Know About the Nintendo Switch 2

Those not lucky enough to snag a preorder may be waiting in long lines this week if they want to play Mario Kart World.

Herbert Migdoll, 90, Dies; Joffrey Ballet Photographer for Half-Century

His photos and graphic design for the Chicago-based company cemented its artistic reputation. He also painted and served as Dance Magazine’s art director.

Whitney Museum Suspends Program After Dispute Over Gaza Event

A prestigious study program will not welcome students next academic year after a clash between museum officials and young artists who said they were censored.

Exploring the Palatial Relics of Gatsby’s Long Island

Exploring the Palatial Relics of Gatsby’s Long Island

Jonathan Joss, ‘King of the Hill’ Voice Actor, Is Fatally Shot by Neighbor, Police Say

A neighbor in San Antonio who opened fire on the actor during a dispute was charged with murder, the authorities said. Mr. Joss also appeared in “Parks and Recreation.”

A New Opera Shines Light on Ukrainian Families Separated by War

The Metropolitan Opera, hoping to revive support for Kyiv, released an excerpt from “The Mothers of Kherson,” about abducted Ukrainian children and their relatives.

Marc Maron’s ‘WTF’ Podcast to End After Nearly 16 Years

The comedian has spent more than 1,600 episodes talking with celebrities like Barack Obama and Robin Williams. The show’s final episode will air this fall.

Combs Lawyers Question Assistant’s Abuse Allegations: Latest Trial Takeaways

Sean Combs’s former assistant, testifying under a pseudonym, said she hadn’t come forward with accusations of abuse because she “wanted to die with this.”

Hear the Sound of a New Generation of South Korean Musicians

Unsuk Chin, the curator of the Seoul Festival in Los Angeles, shares music by some of her favorite young composers and performers.

When Robert Rauschenberg Found a Home in Dance

A Trisha Brown company tour recalls a time when Rauschenberg, one of the country’s most influential artists, was changing and being changed by American dance.

‘Love Island USA,’ Plus 7 Things to Watch on TV this Week

This reality competition show picks back up for its seventh season, and the Tony Awards celebrate Broadway on Sunday.

Renée Victor, Actress Who Voiced Abuelita in ‘Coco,’ Dies at 86

She had many memorable roles in her decades-long career, including Lupita in the television series “Weeds.”

Guy Klucevsek, Multi-Genre Accordion Virtuoso, Is Dead at 78

He elevated his instrument’s often-maligned reputation with deft musicianship, and by writing and commissioning a wide range of music.

Vienna’s Musical Message to Aliens: One, Two, Three. One, Two, Three.

Voyager craft have carried galaxies of information to and from space since 1977. Earthlings in Vienna are finally correcting one cultural omission.

Al Foster, Master of the Jazz Drums, Is Dead at 82

He was probably best known for his long tenure with Miles Davis, who praised his ability to “keep the groove going forever.”

These Fans Love ‘Pride & Prejudice’ a Billion Times Over

The soundtrack for Joe Wright’s film adaptation of the Austen novel has long been a hit. At a 20th-anniversary ball, people got to hear it live.

The Best Movies and TV Shows Coming to Disney+, Amazon, Max, AMC+ and More in June

“Phineas and Ferb,” ”The Bear” and “The Gilded Age” are coming back, and “We Were Liars,” “Hell Motel” and “Stick” debut.

With Music and Movies, the Tribeca Festival Plays a Successful Mix

The festival has more than 20 music events this year — its highest number yet — including documentaries, music videos and podcasts.

8 Comics to Read This Pride Month

These comic books and graphic novels include a couple of biographical tales: one about coming out as gay, the other about transitioning.

Valerie Mahaffey, Actress Who Played Quirky Villains, Dies at 71

She had memorable roles on TV shows like “Desperate Housewives” and “Northern Exposure,” and in the dark comedy film “French Exit.”

Peter David, Comic Book Writer Who Repopularized the Hulk, Dies at 68

His long run with that venerable character was the highlight of a career that also encompassed Spider-Man, Aquaman and best-selling “Star Trek” novels.

This ‘Mountainhead’ Star Only Looks Like a Nihilist

In this film by Jesse Armstrong (“Succession”), Cory Michael Smith plays a tech god who thinks that destroying the world would be pretty funny.

5 Animated Political Satire Series to Stream

From Ramy Youssef’s latest to a long-running series from Seth MacFarlane, these shows tackle the hot topics of their time.

The Billionaire Behind Japan’s Art Islands Has One Final Jewel in His Crown

Benesse Art Site Naoshima, a sprawling art constellation on three islands, adds a 10th museum by the star architect Tadao Ando that caps the cultural quest of Soichiro Fukutake.

Four Generations of Quilts Come Out of the Family ‘Treasure Chest’

The work of the African American quilters Laverne Brackens and Sherry Byrd, who continue the thread of the family tradition, will be on view at the Berkeley Art Museum.

Smokey Robinson Faced a Sexual Assault Allegation in 2015

No charges were filed because of what the authorities said was insufficient evidence. The singer has been accused in a lawsuit of sexually abusing four women, which he denies.

Yasunao Tone, Composer Whose Métier Was ‘Anti-Music,’ Dies at 90

A Japanese-born multimedia artist whose associates included John Cage and Yoko Ono, he pushed digital music past its breaking point.

Trump Says He Fired Director of National Portrait Gallery, Citing D.E.I.

Kim Sajet, the director of the Smithsonian museum for more than 12 years, has tried to bring in more contemporary artists.

The Best Movies and TV Shows Coming to Netflix in June

Among other highlights for U.S. subscribers, “Squid Game” is coming back (already) for its third and final season.

Peter Seiffert, Acclaimed Star of Wagner’s Operas, Is Dead at 71

A German tenor, he was admired for his clear, powerful voice and his exceptional stamina during hourslong performances.

Nathan Fielder, Creator of ‘The Rehearsal,’ Calls the F.A.A. ‘Dumb’

In a CNN interview to discuss the recent season’s focus on pilot safety, Fielder responded to a Federal Aviation Administration statement and criticized training standards.

Lorde’s Anthem of Transformation, and 9 More New Songs

Hear tracks by Miley Cyrus featuring Brittany Howard, Thom Yorke, Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith and others.

Charles Wadsworth, Pianist and Champion of Chamber Music, Dies at 96

As the founder, director and genial host of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, he helped drive the chamber music boom of the 1970s.

It’s Still South by Southwest, but This Time It’s in London

The music, tech and film festival, long known for being in Austin, Texas, expands to Europe for the first time.

‘Mountainhead’ Review: While We Go Down, They Bro Down

The creator of “Succession” skewers tech billionaires in a dark comedy that is intelligent but feels a bit artificial.

Waiting for Gustavo Dudamel, the Philharmonic Is Doing Just Fine

Between music directors this season, the orchestra has been sounding fresh, engaged and more cohesive.

Taylor Swift Buys Back Rights to Her First 6 Albums

The master recordings to the pop superstar’s earliest work were sold to Scooter Braun in 2019, and acquired a year later by the investing firm Shamrock Capital.

London Brings Its Own Musical Touch to South by Southwest

The festival, which has a long association with music, presents an opportunity for London acts to perform on a bigger stage.

We Watched ‘Mission: Impossible’ With a Former Spy

Being a spy is like watching paint dry. And they don’t have to be in the best shape. The tooth capsule thing? Real. A former spy tells us what Tom Cruise gets right and wrong in the franchise.

Trump Says He’d ‘Look at the Facts’ of Combs Case: Latest Trial Takeaways

President Trump discussed if he would consider a pardon for Sean Combs, while in court, an ex-assistant testified about sexual abuse. Mr. Combs denies sexually assaulting anyone.

Russell Brand Pleads Not Guilty to Rape and Sexual Assault Charges

The comedian, actor and YouTuber is now scheduled to face a trial in June 2026.

‘Good Night, and Good Luck’ Remembers When TV Had a Conscience, and a Spine

A TV critic looks at George Clooney’s play about CBS News standing up to political pressure, even as its current ownership might succumb to it.

In Paris, a Reminder of French Ballet History and Style

Manuel Legris, a former étoile, returns to Paris Opera Ballet to stage his version of “Sylvia.”

When the Met Renovated, It Listened to Villagers 9,000 Miles Away

The Ceremonial House Ceiling, a map of mythical knowledge, had hung a particular way over the Rockefeller Wing for decades. Then the Kwoma people of Papua New Guinea had their say.

The Best True Crime to Stream: Dramatizations That Deliver

Across television, film and podcast, here are four picks that successfully give well-known true-crime stories the scripted treatment.

Destructive Driving, Artisanal Creepiness and Lovecraftian Rituals

Our critics check out the recent games Deliver at All Costs, The Midnight Walk and The Horror at Highrook.

Elden Ring’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Fortnite

After fighting bosses together in the cooperative game Elden Ring Nightreign, three New York Times critics discussed how the fast-tempo sessions altered the franchise’s spirit.

‘And Just Like That …’ Season 3 Premiere Recap: Outlook Good

The new season opener found most of the women prioritizing their men’s needs over their own. That didn’t seem likely to last.

‘Malditos’ Is a Brooding, Operatic French Drama

Set amid a traveler community in southern France, the Max series is a fresh and surprising story about family, superstition and a legacy of violence.

Chicago Museum Director to Return to Work After Airplane Incident

The Art Institute of Chicago had opened an independent investigation after James Rondeau, the director, stripped off his clothes during a flight to Germany.

Review: Ayodele Casel Links Tap to Her Hip-Hop Beginnings

The tap choreographer and dancer returns to the Joyce Theater with “The Remix,” a glorious gathering of artists, sound and soul.

Ben Shahn’s Social Realist Art Feels Relevant Again in Landmark Survey

An old master of the Great Depression painted a portrait of America as it still may be.

An Intimate, Intergenerational Opera That Is Also a Family Affair

Ricky Ian Gordon and Lynn Nottage tell the story of three generations in a Harlem home. Enter a second Nottage generation, her daughter, on the creative team.

Ex-Combs Assistant Says She Feared His Wrath: Latest Takeaways From the Trial

Sean Combs’s former assistant, testifying under the pseudonym Mia, said she was subjected to violent outbursts and sexual assault while in his employ.

5 Classical Music Albums You Can Listen to Right Now

Brooklyn Rider’s exploration of the four elements, miniatures by Kurtag and the Anzû Quartet’s debut recording are among the highlights.

‘Dept. Q’ Review: Netflix’s Nordic-British-American Noir

Matthew Goode plays a traumatized Edinburgh detective in a complicated cold-case series that’s less than the sum of its influences.

A $335 Million Park at Lincoln Center Would Right Old Wrongs

Tearing down a garage wall to renovate a park at the performing arts complex may help heal a civic wound and transform a neighborhood.

Pride Events in New York: Here’s How to Celebrate

A month of parades, protests, dance parties and drag shows galore.

A Young Rockefeller Vanished in 1961. The Met’s New Wing Celebrates His Memory

Mary Rockefeller Morgan, daughter of Nelson and Michael’s twin, was determined to honor her family of collectors, and Indigenous art.

Smokey Robinson Accuses Housekeepers of Defamation in Countersuit

Four of Mr. Robinson’s former employees had sued the Motown singer, saying he sexually assaulted them for many years. He argues their anonymity is a reason to dismiss their suit.

‘White Lotus’ Creator Is Returning to ‘Survivor’ for Its 50th Season

Mike White, a noted reality-television aficionado, first competed on the show in 2018.

The Ballet Kids of ‘Midsummer’ Bring Magic to the Bugs

It could be that the youngest dancers are the real stars of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” at New York City Ballet.

Beatings, Arson and a Denied Mistrial: Latest Takeaways From the Combs Trial

A stylist told jurors Casandra Ventura wanted to escape from the music mogul over a hotel balcony, and Los Angeles authorities testified about calls to Kid Cudi’s home.

What It’s Like on the Ground at the Sean Combs Trial

Now entering its third week, the complex case can only be experienced directly by those at the courthouse each day. Our reporters break it down.

‘The Counterfeit Opera’ Comes Together Like a Madcap Caper

Little Island’s season opens with a musical, inspired by “The Beggar’s Opera” and “The Threepenny Opera,” that has had a fast and furious gestation.

What I Learned From Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, a Sublime Voice

The baritone Benjamin Appl remembers his teacher at 100, as one of the 20th century’s greatest singers and a complicated, conflicted man.

The Most Wondrous Art in the World in 1,726 Objects

The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Michael C. Rockefeller collection from Africa, the Ancient Americas and Oceania reopens with a pantheon of historic art stars.

‘Duck Dynasty’ Is Coming Back to a Changed America

The family reality comedy, being revived on A&E, was a lighthearted entertainment — that anticipated a decade’s worth of cultural politics.

The Vexing Art of Duchamp, Picasso and FromSoftware

When the video game Bloodborne dropped players into the deep end and ignored their cries for help, it joined a tradition of challenging work that outraged audiences.

Rick Derringer, Rocker Known for ‘Hang On Sloopy’ and Other Hits, Dies at 77

A Zelig-like guitarist, singer and songwriter, he collaborated with the likes of Barbra Streisand and Peter Frampton and composed Hulk Hogan’s theme “Real American.”

‘Adults’ Is ‘Friends’ for a More Anxious Generation

A new FX comedy follows a crew of aimless 20-somethings living together in Queens.

Stream These Movies and TV Shows Before They Leave Netflix in June

A handful of great titles are leaving as early as the first weekend of the month. Catch them while you can.

Harry, Hermione and Ron Are Cast for HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’

After tens of thousands of auditions, three newcomers were selected to play the television show’s leading roles.

Jussie Smollett Donates $50,000 to Arts Center to Settle Chicago’s Lawsuit

Although the actor’s conviction for filing a false police report was overturned because of a previous deal with prosecutors, the city wanted him to pay for its hate crime investigation.

Looking Back at Lollapalooza 1995

Revisit a peak music festival with songs by Hole, Beck, Elastica and more.

Robert Campbell, Architecture Critic in Love With Boston, Dies at 88

A Pulitzer Prize winner, he wrote with humanity and zest for The Boston Globe for more than 40 years.

Why Isn’t My Favorite Composer More Popular?

I love the operas of Leos Janacek. So do audiences — when they go to see them. But the works remain stubbornly on the outskirts of the repertory.

After Curator’s Death, Venice Biennale Will Realize Her Vision

Koyo Kouoh had spent nearly seven months preparing the art event’s main exhibition before she died this month. Her team will complete the work and open the show in May 2026.

A Former Employee Testifies Sean Combs Threatened to Kill Kid Cudi

Capricorn Clark, who worked for the music mogul for years, said he kidnapped her while seeking revenge on the rapper, a romantic rival. The defense denies she was kidnapped.

On ‘Will Trent,’ Ramón Rodríguez Shoots and Scores

After years of typecasting and smaller roles, the actor has broken through as the damaged but gifted title character of “Will Trent,” a popular ABC procedural.

Pulp Took a 24-Year Break. Here’s What Brought Jarvis Cocker and Co. Back.

“Someone said, oh, that’s very age appropriate,” the frontman recalled, of a listen to the band’s new album. “I took it as a compliment.”

Building a Home From 100 Miles of Cord

Chiharu Shiota, a Berlin-based artist, has conjured a multitude of immigrant stories in “Home Less Home,” her largest museum show in the U.S.

What Is Swedish Culture? An Attempt to Answer Stirs Debate.

Is it Abba? Saunas? Plays by Strindberg? A government initiative to define an official cultural canon has unsettled many in the arts scene.

If You Want a Seat at the Trial of Sean Combs, Leave Yesterday

Without any livestreaming of the often graphic testimony, securing space inside the federal courtroom has meant long lines and long waits.

Free Concerts, Festivals and Events in New York This Summer

When the weather gets warm, there are hundreds of ways to have a good time in the city without laying down any cash. Here are some of our favorites.

Why I Find Comedy in Difficult Places. Like My Dad’s Stroke.

Mike Birbiglia’s father didn’t want him to become a comedian. But after writing a comedy special about him, he understands his dad better.

Ute Lemper Still Sings Songs of Rebellion. The Stakes Are Still High.

The German-born cabaret performer’s latest album celebrates the 125th anniversary of Kurt Weill’s birth, yoking classics to the language of today’s music.

There Are Problems for Sure. But ‘Étoile’ Has Humor and Heart.

Amy Sherman-Palladino’s new series, created with her husband, takes ballet somewhere it doesn’t usually go: the world of comedy.

How a High Line Curator Keeps Up With Art in Multiple Cities

Cecilia Alemani works on public art for the popular greenway in addition to curating shows in New York and Santa Fe. This is what a few days in her life look like.

‘The Rehearsal’ Argues That Cringe Comedy Can Save Lives

Times critics discuss the second season of Nathan Fielder’s docu-comic series, which proposed a link between plane crashes and social discomfort and used cloned dogs, giant puppets and more to explore it.

As George Lucas’s ‘Starship’ Museum Nears Landing, He Takes the Controls

The ‘Star Wars’ director parted ways with the museum’s top boss and is clearly calling the shots as his Museum of Narrative Art in Los Angeles approaches completion.

The ‘Summer House’ Reunion, Plus 9 Things to Watch on TV This Week

The ninth season of the Bravo show wraps up, and Jesse Armstrong’s movie “Mountainhead” airs on HBO.

Phil Robertson, ‘Duck Dynasty’ Patriarch, Dies at 79

He founded the duck-call business that became the foundation of his family’s reality television empire.

‘The Last of Us’ Season 2 Finale Recap: The Monster at the End

Dina learns the truth. Ellie learns a hard lesson about the unintended consequences of vengeance.

‘Queen of Spades’ Review: A Fiery Soprano Breaks Through

At the Metropolitan Opera’s season premiere of Elijah Moshinsky’s production, it was the women who led, while a strong cast carried the patchwork plot.

These Founding Fathers Were Frenemies. Maybe We Can Learn Something.

Can the fraught relationship between Thomas Jefferson and John Adams help heal our own hyper-polarized politics? Monticello is betting yes.

The Greatest Sports Photo Ever Made Turns 60

When Muhammad Ali knocked down Sonny Liston on May 25, 1965, a 22-year-old photographer named Neil Leifer was ringside. Decades later, the image he captured still has our attention.

Two Decades After Her Death, Celia Cruz Lives On for Her Fans

Whether minted on a U.S. coin, captured as a bobblehead or painted in a new Miami mural, the late “Queen of Salsa” continues to draw attention to her musical legacy 100 years after her birth.

What We Know About ‘The Paper,’ the Upcoming ‘Office’ Spinoff

It takes place at a small newspaper in Toledo, Ohio, and at least one original cast member will return from the hit NBC sitcom.

5 Podcasts That Revisit the Past Through Oral Histories

These compelling shows dig into momentous political and cultural moments through the voices of the people who were there.

Daniel Sunjata on the Photo With Michael Jordan He Treasures

“Every time I look at it, it makes me feel like I touched greatness and maybe a little rubbed off,” the “High Potential” actor said about picture day with the Chicago Bulls.

Israel’s Campaign to Win Eurovision Went All the Way to the Top

Government social media accounts and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu joined a campaign to encourage people to vote for Israel’s entrant.

Sebastião Salgado: A Life in Pictures

The celebrated Brazilian photojournalist depicted the world in stark contrasts, from the depths of human suffering to the monumental grandeur of nature.

Criticism of Trump Was Removed From Documentary on Public Television

A segment in a documentary about the cartoonist Art Spiegelman was edited two weeks before it was set to air on public television stations across the country.

Karol G’s Ode to Curves, and 7 More New Songs

Hear tracks by Alejandro Sanz and Shakira, St. Vincent, Stereolab and others.

Sebastião Salgado, Acclaimed Brazilian Photographer, Is Dead at 81

Known for his powerfully impactful images of nature and the human condition, he was widely regarded as one of the most important documentary photographers of his time.

Yuri Grigorovich, Giant of Soviet Ballet, Is Dead at 98

Among the 20th century’s most significant choreographers, he led the Bolshoi Ballet for more than 30 years, creating epic ballets like “Spartacus.”

Billy Joel Announces Brain Disorder and Cancels All Concerts

Joel said he had normal pressure hydrocephalus, which has led to “problems with hearing, vision and balance.”

Review: Dudamel Unveils a Love Letter to the Philharmonic

Kate Soper’s tender, whimsical “Orpheus Orchestra Opus Onus,” a tribute to the orchestra, had its premiere on Thursday with its composer as soloist.

Two Miss Austens, Asterix & Obelix and Robot Chambermaids

New international series include a drama about Jane Austen and her sister, a Netflix reboot of a French institution and a whimsical sci-fi anime.

At the Combs Trial, the Elusive Victim-3 and Other Unsettled Questions

The major outlines of the prosecution of the music mogul Sean Combs have taken shape in a Manhattan courtroom. But several issues at the core of the case remain unanswered.

Jimmy Kimmel Digests Trump’s Crypto Dinner

“Listen, he’s only corrupt in his free time, guys,” Kimmel said of the president. “When he’s in the Oval Office, he’s by the book. This is all completely on the up and up.”

The Year’s Most Addictive Mobile Game Is Delightfully Absurd

The strange mash-ups in What the Clash?, which could require sliding slot cars past insouciant black cats, are reminiscent of WarioWare microgames.

6 Very Different Specials Worth Your Time on the Long Holiday Weekend

New hours from Sarah Silverman, Mike Birbiglia, Jerrod Carmichael and others range widely in subject and style. But they all provide laugh-out-loud moments.

Pee-wee’s Legacy: A Network of Ambitious Weirdos

Paul Reubens’s performance as Pee-wee Herman gave fans “license to be weird.” At an underground cabaret, he cheered on his community of renegades.

For the Creators of ‘Adults,’ Maturity Is Overrated

Despite their parents’ best efforts, they both chose careers in comedy. Now they have their own show, a “Friends”-inspired sitcom for a new generation.

A ‘Chicano Hieronymus Bosch’ Has an Unflinching Vision of America

Vincent Valdez depicts moments from the country’s past and present that many would prefer to forget.

He Has One Last Chance to Leave It All on the Dance Floor

The New York City Ballet principal Andrew Veyette is retiring after 25 years: “My path had a lot of peaks and valleys. Some very deep and some very high.”

My 5 Favorite Works of Art in Mexico City

Our critic Jason Farago shares what you shouldn’t miss in a city imprinted with seven centuries of cultural history.

Judith Hope Blau, Who Turned Bagels Into Art, Dies at 87

She began selling necklaces strung with mini-bagels on a dare from her husband. Bagelmania (and a career as a toy designer) ensued.

Are You Smarter Than a Billionaire?

The difference between two similar looking paintings can be millions of dollars. Can you spot the most expensive ones from New York’s recent auction week?

‘Sirens’ Is a Poppy Summer Getaway

The new Netflix series, starring Meghann Fahy, Milly Alcock and Julianne Moore, isn’t breaking any boundaries, but it is often entertaining.

Toyin Ojih Odutola Is Drawing Up Worlds

The Nigerian American artist takes pencil and pastel to monumental scale. Her newest works are her most personal yet, and her most universal.

How ‘The Queen of Spades’ Brought Two Tchaikovsky Brothers Together

The composer’s brother Modest long wanted to collaborate. They eventually got their chance, to bring Pushkin to the opera stage.

From Mozambique: Masks, Jump Rope and Risqué Moves

This year’s DanceAfrica festival at BAM features Song & Dance Company of Mozambique, which a member likened to a mirror for the nation.

Mexico City to Welcome a New Frida Kahlo Museum

The future museum, adjacent to the famed Casa Azul, will be in a private residence acquired by Kahlo’s parents.

A New View of John Singer Sargent’s American Socialites

The rich expatriates Sargent painted in London were dismissed as “dollar princesses.” A new exhibition looks beyond that label to their achievements and inner lives.

Kid Cudi Recalls His Porsche Being Torched as Witness at Sean Combs Trial

The rapper testified on Thursday about the chaotic aftermath of Mr. Combs discovering his relationship with Casandra Ventura.

Late Night Thinks Trump’s ‘White Genocide’ Video Was a Bit Much

“The guy who couldn’t find South Africa on a map of Africa” subjected its leader to an extremely dubious video about his own country, Jimmy Kimmel said.

Review: ‘Pee-wee as Himself’ Finds the Man Behind the Man-Child

This fascinating though incomplete documentary tells Paul Reubens’s story despite the subject’s doubts about the project.

The Relentlessness of Jeff Goldblum

In a wide-ranging interview on Popcast, the actor and musician insisted that the immutable Jeff Goldblum persona is “not a performance” — it’s his lifeblood.

Candida Alvarez’s Full Life in Living Color

After mentoring a generation of artists, the seasoned “Diasporican” painter has a career in bloom, with a solo show and a bold dialogue with Bob Thompson.

Salt-N-Pepa Demands Its Master Recordings in Lawsuit

The rap group accused Universal Music Group of ignoring federal copyright law by not giving up the original copies of its earliest work.

Springsteen Releases EP Including Remarks That Angered Trump

After Bruce Springsteen criticized the Trump administration on tour, the president said he should “KEEP HIS MOUTH SHUT.” Instead, Mr. Springsteen included his comments on a new release.

Morgan Wallen Retreats Into Sadness, While His Protégés Party On

The country superstar’s “I’m the Problem” is a despondent self-portrait. But a generation of singers blending Southern rap and Nashville songwriting are thriving.

Hans Noë, Architect, Sculptor and Proprietor of a Famed Bar, Dies at 96

He designed innovative houses and sculptures, but his most visible role in New York City’s cultural life was as an accidental restaurateur, running the venerable Fanelli Cafe.

The Monster-Slaying Game You Can Play Almost Anywhere

For decades, tech enthusiasts have made the 1993 video game Doom playable on screens of all sizes, including treadmills, calculators and pregnancy tests.

Can Shoplifting Be Justified? This Artist Wants You to Decide.

Dries Verhoeven has constructed a replica grocery store for his latest provocative performance.

At Sean Combs Trial, Details of a Raid That Found Guns and Baby Oil

In an effort to present Mr. Combs as the leader of a criminal enterprise, an investigator testified about the drugs, guns and other items found in his Florida mansion.

Ronny Chieng Tackles Kristi Noem’s Takes on Immigration

“We’re going to have to take you out of U.S.A.,” the “Daily Show” host said after the homeland security chief couldn’t correctly define habeas corpus and suggested a game show for citizenship.

The Art Collective Superflex Wants to Change the World and Thinks You Can Too

The Danish artists have pushed beyond the gallery and into the outside world, making works designed to serve communities — human and otherwise.

Embracing the Soft Power of Art

Across the globe, more and more cities and countries are investing in the arts, with the aim of driving economic growth — and burnishing their images.

Celebrating Centennials, Two Visionary Artists Still Hold Sway

Foundations for Joan Mitchell and Robert Rauschenberg are among the most influential grant-makers at a time when private funding for artists is more important than ever.

Everybody Knew His Name: ‘Norm!’

George Wendt of “Cheers,” who died on Tuesday, could walk into a bar and imply his character’s entire life outside it.

Fortnite’s Darth Vader Is A.I.-Powered. Voice Actors Are Rebelling.

The actors’ union that began striking against video game companies last summer has filed an unfair labor practice charge against Epic Games, the creator of Fortnite.

George Wendt, a.k.a. Norm From ‘Cheers,’ Is Dead at 76

A burly, easygoing Chicago native, he became a staple of living rooms across the country for more than a decade as one of America’s favorite barflies.

Unlocking the Mysteries of Antony Gormley’s Art

The British artist, whose early lead works are on display at a London gallery, explains the discoveries that drew him to sculpture and his use of his own body as his model.

State of the Arts in 2025: Precarious, Promising, or a Bit of Both?

At the Art for Tomorrow conference in Milan, participants faced sobering financial and geopolitical realities, while still finding reasons for hope and joy.

‘Pernille’ Is a Brilliant Norwegian Dramedy

The series, about an endearingly ordinary woman who works in child welfare, is a lot like Pamela Adlon’s spirited FX dramedy “Better Things.”

A 7-Song, 130-Minute Jam Band Primer

Listen to noodling tracks by Dave Matthews Band, Grateful Dead, Goose and more.

Coming to City Center: A Flurry of Dance From Around the World

Fall for Dance will have its most international lineup since the pandemic; and the center’s 2025-26 season will feature Paris Opera Ballet and Dutch National Ballet.

Shane Doyle, Founder of a Storied East Village Venue, Dies at 73

An Irish expatriate, he created Sin-é, a bare-bones cafe that became an unlikely magnet for stars like Sinead O’Connor, Bono of U2 and Iggy Pop.

How Grace Potter Lost (and Found) a Solo Album, and a New Life

The Grace Potter and the Nocturnals frontwoman made an LP with T Bone Burnett that got held. Sixteen years later, after a twisting tale of love and music, it’s arriving.

Breuer Building Gets Landmark Status Before Sotheby’s Moves In

The modernist former home of the Whitney Museum of American Art had its interior designated for protection by the Landmarks Preservation Commission.

Late Night Is Concerned About (the Truth Behind) Biden’s Health

“They used to say it’s not the crime, it’s the cover-up, but it’s starting to feel like politics is all cover-up,” Jon Stewart said.

With a New Fair in Qatar, Art Basel Branches Out in the Mideast

Because of its enormous wealth, the Persian Gulf has long been viewed by the international art trade as a prime market for expansion.

Cassie’s Mother Testifies at Sean Combs’s Trial About Bruises and a Payment

Casandra Ventura’s mother said she tried to pay the mogul to ensure her daughter’s safety, and an escort known as Punisher described engaging in up to a dozen “freak-offs.”

The Weirdo Talk Show That Has Suddenly Found Its Way

“Everybody’s Live With John Mulaney” understands what’s wrong with the genre. Still, it took time to hit on the ambitious free-for-all it is now.

An ‘Opera Camp’ Flourishes in the New Mexico Desert

Nearly 70 years old, the Santa Fe Opera and its summer season draw singers, directors, designers, conductors and apprentices from across the globe.

When Opera Companies Team Up, Everybody Wins

Co-productions can help companies across the globe save money, collaborate artistically and ensure that lesser-known works are seen by more audiences.

A Soprano With Many Roles On and Off the Stage

Sonya Yoncheva discusses her turn as Lisa in “The Queen of Spades” at the Metropolitan Opera, her summer concerts, her production company and more.

‘Book of Marvels’ at the Morgan, Oddities From Cannibals to Giant Snails

At the Morgan Library, 15th-century illuminated atlases embody the medieval appetite for wonder and myth.

Met Museum Surrenders Artifacts Thought Looted From Iraq

The Manhattan district attorney’s office said the objects had been identified as illicit during an investigation of an art dealer suspected of having trafficked in stolen antiquities.

Review: A New Opera Gives Music to the Unsaid and Unsayable

Unsuk Chin’s “The Dark Side of the Moon,” a reinterpretation of the Faust myth, reflects a restless mind with constant musical invention.

Lincoln Center Plans a $335 Million Makeover of Its Western Edge

The center in Manhattan aims to attract new audiences, as it takes down a wall on Amsterdam Avenue and revamps Damrosch Park.

Review: With Last-Minute Conductor Swap, Philharmonic Soldiers On

Brett Mitchell led the New York Philharmonic in the local premiere of a song cycle by Kevin Puts, featuring the soprano Renée Fleming.

The Best of ‘S.N.L.’ Season 50: Trump, Biden and Domingo

The just-completed 50th season of “Saturday Night Live” was dominated by anniversary hype, but the new episodes managed to create some memorable moments, too.

Dawn Richard Recalls Witnessing Sean Combs’s Violence Against Cassie

After four days of testimony from Casandra Ventura, the mogul’s former girlfriend, prosecutors are questioning collaborators and friends about their relationship.

New York’s Spring Auctions Aimed for Trophies. They Got Troubles.

Performing below their low estimates, the auction houses bet on a “flight to quality” but found little interest from bidders on top lots.

The Marine Veteran Who Counteracts Boot Camp With Ballet

Before he served in Iraq, Román Baca was a ballet dancer. Now he helps other veterans deal with their trauma — through dance.

Warm-Up Rituals: How Actors, Comedians and Musicians Get Ready

We asked creative professionals how they prepare for their gigs. Jeff Daniels says “budda-gudda” a lot.

‘Sirens,’ Plus 7 Things to Watch on TV This Week

A mini-series starring Meghann Fahy comes to Netflix. Two HBO shows wrap up their seasons.

‘The Last of Us’ Season 2, Episode 6: Like Father

A series of flashbacks traced the evolution of Joel and Ellie’s relationship in Jackson, Wyo., filling in some blanks about her current state of mind.

Review: A Game of Light and Shadow in Gounod’s ‘Faust’

Sara Holdren’s new production for Heartbeat Opera takes its lead from Bulgakov’s Faustian novel “The Master and Margarita.”

‘S.N.L.’: A Lucrative Middle East Trip

This weekend’s broadcast, hosted by Scarlett Johansson and featuring the musical guest Bad Bunny, began with a sendup of President Trump’s recent visit to Saudi Arabia and Qatar.

Austria Wins Narrow Victory Over Israel in Eurovision Song Contest

Austria’s entrant, JJ, took the prize after a tense count that was neck-and-neck until the last votes were revealed.

Now it’s time to vote.

France’s act wants to tell her mother she’s OK.

Kaj: A Finnish band, representing Sweden.

To stay in the competition, Malta had to change the lyrics.

Finland’s entry shows ‘her sexual power.’

Claude, representing the Netherlands, is a refugee turned pop star.

JJ hits some high notes for Austria.

Israel’s Entrant Survived the Hamas Attacks of Oct. 7

Not long after the attacks, Yuval Raphael said, she resolved to follow her long-held dream of becoming a professional singer.

Estonia’s entry, ‘Espresso Macchiato,’ brewed trouble in Italy.

Which act is the safest bet?

The 7 steps to winning Eurovision.

Whatever happened to Joost Klein, last year’s jilted Eurovision star?

Switzerland’s 2024 winner hoped to help nonbinary people.

When Celine Dion won Eurovision for Switzerland.

Why Eurovision can’t escape politics.

Basel swaps high art for high camp.

The winner is a classically trained singer.

‘Love on the Spectrum’ Delivers on the Promise of Reality TV

The Netflix series, which follows a group of autistic people as they search for love in their hometowns, feels good to watch, but don’t just call it feel-good TV.

Combs Defense Seeks to Undermine Cassie’s Rape Allegation as Testimony Ends

The singer spent four days on the stand recounting what she described as an 11-year relationship in which she came to feel more like a sex worker than a girlfriend.

Michael Flynn, a Trump Ally, Sponsors Beethoven at the Kennedy Center

Following the president’s overhaul of the center, Mr. Flynn, the former national security adviser, has made a substantial gift to the National Symphony Orchestra.

Thaddeus Mosley Shapes Universes in Wood

In a spectacular exhibition at Karma Gallery, the 98-year-old artist makes hardwood sculptures that burst with vitality and variation.

Artist Known for Scaling Buildings Was Arrested at His Show’s Opening

Isaac Wright took a vertiginous photograph of the Empire State Building after he climbed to the top of its spire — evidence the police used to arrest him.

Review: Bill T. Jones Creates a Dance for America, Right Now

The Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company’s season at New York Live Arts features the premiere of “Curriculum III: People, Places & Things.”

For Some Immigrant Artists, This Is No Time to Retreat

An exhibition in the Bronx offers community support to Latino artists, undaunted by a hostile climate.

Bruce Springsteen’s Rowdy ‘Repo Man,’ and 11 More New Songs

Hear tracks by S.G. Goodman, the Lemonheads, Rihanna, Lido Pimienta and more.

Who Is Dawn Richard, the Singer Who Will Soon Testify at Sean Combs’s Trial?

The musician performed in two of the mogul’s best-known recent acts, Danity Kane and Diddy — Dirty Money. She sued him last year, alleging threats and groping.

A Museum of Migration Celebrates People on the Move

A new institution in the harbor of Rotterdam, the Netherlands, combines art and artifacts to underscore that migrant journeys are part of a universal human experience.

The defense is expected to continue grilling Cassie on the hotel assault.

5 Takeaways From Cassie’s Final Day of Testimony in the Sean Combs Sex-Trafficking Case

Casandra Ventura, the singer known professionally as Cassie, ended four days of sometimes grueling testimony about being abused by Mr. Combs.

How to Watch the Eurovision Song Contest Final

It has never been easier, no matter where in the world you are.

Who Are the Favorites to Win Eurovision?

KAJ, representing Sweden with an ode to the sauna, is the bookmakers’ favorite, but singers from France, Austria, the Netherlands and Finland are also causing a stir.

In ‘Sirens,’ Meghann Fahy Sounds the Alarm

This former “White Lotus” supporting actress takes the lead in a new Netflix series, as a woman bringing chaos to a wealthy enclave.

Stephen Colbert on the President’s Trumped-Up Birthday Plans

A military parade marking the anniversary of the Army’s founding will be held on the president’s birthday. “He wants overwhelming force,” Stephen Colbert said.

Chris Brown Ordered to Remain in Custody After Arrest in England

The singer was charged with grievous bodily harm over a 2023 incident in London. He was ordered to remain in custody until June 13.

Ex-Girlfriend of Sean Combs is Confronted by His Lawyer Over ‘Freak-Offs’

During cross-examination, the defense team depicted Casandra Ventura as fully engaged in staging and participating in the marathon sex sessions she says were abusive.

Springsteen, in England, Blasts Trump Administration as ‘Treasonous’

His remarks, delivered to an audience abroad, stood out at a time when other superstar artists have seemed to mute their criticism of the president.

‘Rotten Legacy’ Is a Soapy Spanish Succession Story

The premise of this foreign Netflix drama makes it sound a lot like “Succession,” but it isn’t trying to be. It’s brighter and pulpier than that.

Smokey Robinson Faces Criminal Investigation After Assault Allegations

The Motown legend, who was accused in a lawsuit earlier this month of sexually assaulting four former housekeepers, is being investigated by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.

Alarmed by Trump, Kennedy Center Workers Push to Unionize

Employees say they are concerned by the Trump administration’s efforts to “dismantle mission-essential departments and reshape our arts programming.”

‘Doctor Odyssey’ Wraps Up Its Sexy, Shameless First Season

The ABC series is only sort of a doctor show. It is better understood as a fantasy.

At Theatertreffen Festival, Bodies Do the Talking

Choreographer-led works at the annual German theater event range from the transgressive to the melancholic.

Video: An Event to Celebrate Asian American Culture

The event marked the culmination of The New York Times series focusing on the rising effect of the A.A.P.I. community on American culture.

Luigi Alva, Elegant Tenor With a Lighthearted Touch, Dies at 98

A Peruvian-born international star, he made a specialty of roles in operas by Donizetti, Rossini and Mozart, becoming one of their pre-eminent interpreters.

Sean Combs’s Lawyers Work to Establish Cassie’s Agency in ‘Freak-Offs’

On the first day of cross-examination, a defense lawyer asked Casandra Ventura about messages she wrote to the music mogul ahead of their sex sessions.

BAM Announces a Women-Led Next Wave and Fall Season

The arts institution, which has shrunk its programming in recent years, unveiled its fall lineup.

How Much Does It Cost to See Beyoncé? It Depends.

Some fans who paid top dollar for the star’s Cowboy Carter Tour are feeling miffed as prices drop. Other procrastinators are reaping the benefits.

A Frenzied Franchise Takes the Fight Up Close

Doom: The Dark Ages replaces double jumps and dashes with an emphasis on raw power and slow, strategic melee combat.

What to Expect From the Cross-Examination of Casandra Ventura

Lawyers for Sean Combs are expected to focus on moments of her agency in the relationship and on jealousy related to infidelities.

Combs’s family has been supportive since his arrest.

Sean Combs is being held in a Brooklyn jail during the trial.

4 Takeaways From Cassie’s Third Day of Testimony

For the first time, Casandra Ventura was questioned by Sean Combs’s defense lawyers, who confronted her with many messages from their relationship.

In Her Botanical Paintings, Hilma af Klint Hurtles Back to Earth

At the Museum of Modern Art, a watercolor herbarium from 1919 and 1920 flaunts the literal side, and even the preachiness, of abstraction’s superheroine.

Billy Woods Is Scary Good at Rapping

His 12th solo album, “Golliwog,” arrives at a peak in his career as a verbally inventive, independent hip-hop artist. It’s also full of horror stories.

Amy Sherald’s Blue Sky Vision for America

At the Whitney, her pristine and color-drenched paintings of neighbors and dreamers and a kid on a slide challenge the conventions of portraiture.

A Pussy Riot Artist Is Back in Prison (This Time, by Design)

Nadya Tolokonnikova previews her stamina-testing performance in a mock prison cell at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles.

Christy Moore, Ireland’s Folk Music Legend, Is Still Writing History

Even though he just turned 80 and doesn’t leave the country, Moore finds himself at a surprising career peak, performing for generations of fans with an intense connection to his music.

Seth Meyers Thinks Trump Shouldn’t Be So Set on That Jet

“We are, as of this taping, still a democracy with a rule of law,” Meyers said. “The president shouldn’t have a flying gold-plated party palace.”

How to Win Eurovision in 7 Easy Steps

It pays to be spectacular, inspiring and just weird enough. But, please: no key changes.

Cassie Ventura Says Sean Combs Used Sex Videos as Blackmail Tools

Ms. Ventura, Mr. Combs’s ex-girlfriend, said he threatened to use tapes of their sexual encounters, known as “freak-offs,” to control her behavior.

Anatomy of a $70 Million Auction Flop

Why did the star lot of the spring season, a bronze head by the master sculptor Alberto Giacometti, fail to sell at Sotheby’s on Tuesday?

Casandra Ventura ends an emotional day of testimony with dramatic revelations.

Cassie Settled Lawsuit Against Sean Combs for $20 Million

Casandra Ventura testified in federal court about her 2023 lawsuit against Mr. Combs, whom she had accused of years of physical abuse and sexual coercion.

Nora Aunor, Singer-Actress Called ‘the Superstar’ in Philippines, Dies at 71

Her fans were called Noranians for their devotion to a performer who had enthralled her country — onscreen and on the concert stage — since she was a teenager.

Joe Louis Walker, Free-Ranging Blues Explorer, Is Dead at 75

A product of the San Francisco rock crucible of the 1960s, he fashioned his own brand of the blues, blending gospel, soul, rock and other genres.

Can Eurovision Avoid Politics in Neutral Switzerland?

The competition is run by an opaque Swiss organization that wants to sidestep controversies that could spoil the fun.

Morris, Alligator of ‘Happy Gilmore’ Fame, Dies at 80 (or More)

The 640-pound, 11-foot gator memorably played a golf-ball-stealing, hand-chomping terror in the 1996 Adam Sandler film.

Why Tot Celebrity Ms. Rachel Waded Into the Gaza Debate

Facing criticism, Rachel Accurso defends making the plight of children in Gaza a primary focus on her social media feeds.

Cassie Says of Sean Combs Abuse: ‘You Treat Me Like You’re Ike Turner’

Casandra Ventura’s second day of testimony included her blunt response to the mogul about his pattern of physical abuse and details of her fear of blackmail.

Seven Takes on Opera’s Most Lurid Dance

In Strauss’s “Salome,” is the Dance of the Seven Veils a seduction? A striptease? A cry for help? Watch some memorable versions from its long history.

What Are the ‘Freak-Offs’ at the Core of the Sean Combs Case?

Casandra Ventura, the mogul’s former girlfriend, has described them as marathon sexual encounters that he directed, involving drugs and hired male prostitutes.

Cassie will continue testimony about the videotaped hotel assault in 2016.

The R&B singer Cassie is at the heart of the government’s case.

Will Sean Combs testify?

4 Takeaways From Cassie’s Second Day of Testimony

Casandra Ventura testified that Sean Combs was frequently abusive to her and others.

‘Andor’ Finale Recap: Friends Everywhere

The final three episodes include major deaths, callbacks and one last swashbuckling adventure rooted in the idea that every soldier counts in a fight for freedom.

Onscreen, Robots Are the Most Interesting People

“Murderbot,” a sci-fi comedy about a binge-watching killing machine, introduces TV’s latest fascinating cyberbeing for an age of A.I. angst.

‘A Priceless Inheritance’: Preserving Memories of Black Life in Memphis

Curators in the music mecca have begun the painstaking process of saving a trove of 75,000 photographs. The images capture decades of middle- and working-class life.

Late Night Is Glad President Trump Has Left the Country

Jordan Klepper suggested that someone lock the doors while President Trump is in the Middle East this week.

Cassie testifies that freak-offs made her feel ‘worthless’ and ‘humiliated.’

April Showers Bring May Flowers, the Playlist

Hear songs by Lana Del Rey, SZA, Waxahatchee and more.

Read the full opening statements by the defense.

Read the full opening statement by the prosecution.

Review: A New ‘Antony and Cleopatra’ Opera Sags at the Met

John Adams’s Shakespeare adaptation has been trimmed since its premiere, but still struggles with setting a flood of dense Elizabethan verse.

Cassie Recounts ‘Violent Arguments’ and ‘Physical Abuse’ by Sean Combs

The singer began testifying before a federal jury in the sex-trafficking and racketeering case against the music mogul.

Jazz at Lincoln Center’s New Season Highlights Ties to Africa

From July through June 2026, the new season will showcase works by John Coltrane, the South African pianist Abdullah Ibrahim and more.

Cassie is expected to testify about her relationship with Sean Combs.

Dancing to the Beating Heart of a Library’s Collection

In “Lunch Dances,” which tells fictional stories of regular people pursuing personal research, Monica Bill Barnes and Company invades the New York Public Library.

A witness to violence and voyeuristic sex retook the stand.

Sean Combs is also facing dozens of lawsuits alleging sexual abuse.

The Combs trial is keeping podcasters, filmmakers and armchair analysts busy.

4 Takeaways From Cassie’s Opening Testimony at Sean Combs’s Trial

Casandra Ventura testified about drug-fueled sex sessions with male prostitutes that were orchestrated by Mr. Combs and made her feel “disgusting” and “humiliated.”

Cassie’s Trip From Star to Star Witness May Spell Trouble for Sean Combs

The music mogul’s former girlfriend accused him of years of abuse in a bombshell 2023 lawsuit. Now she’s taken the stand at his federal trial.

In ‘Duster,’ the Cars Are in the Driver’s Seat

This homage to high-octane 1970s shows like “Starsky and Hutch” required plenty of cars to drive, race and crash. Here’s how they found them.

Stephen Colbert Thinks the Nickname ‘Lady Giuliani’ Suits Jeanine Pirro

Colbert said President Trump’s latest appointment from the Fox News roster “drank a whole bottle of champagne, and then someone told her the news.”

With Guarantees Galore, Christie’s Has a Rocky Start to Auction Week

There was little excited bidding on the art collection of the Riggio family, who built their fortune on the Barnes & Noble bookstore chain — a caution flag for the art market.

The testimony of one woman who has accused Combs is uncertain.

Here are the charges against Sean Combs.

The office prosecuting Sean Combs is led by an interim Trump appointee.

Sean Combs’s lawyer says he committed violence, but not sex trafficking.

The prosecution depicts Sean Combs as a serial abuser, and outlines three key witnesses.

The Frick’s Gift to New York: A Superb New Concert Hall

There’s a crackling aliveness to music in the 220-seat, subterranean yet airy auditorium, which was put through its paces in a burst of six concerts.

He Spent $12,495 to Be Gene Simmons’s Roadie (and Got More Than Expected)

A father-son pair ponied up for the V.I.P. experience last week and got a glimpse behind the scenes of a rock ’n’ roll show, and into a notorious star’s heart.

Who’s who on Sean Combs’s defense team.

La Scala Taps South Korean Maestro as Music Director

Myung-whun Chung will be the first Asian, and one of the first conductors born outside Italy, to serve as music director in the opera house’s 247-year history.

The lead prosecutors have experience in complex racketeering cases.

Twelve jurors and six alternates were sworn in.

Read the Indictment in the Sex Trafficking Case Against Sean Combs

Federal prosecutors issued an indictment against Sean Combs that accused the music mogul known as Diddy and Puff Daddy of running a criminal enterprise that included sex trafficking, forced labor and coercion and enticement to engage in prostitution.

A relatively new unit is handling the Sean Combs trial.

Who is the judge?

Who is Sean Combs?

Sean Combs Trial Begins With Explicit Accounts of Sex and Violence

Prosecutors accused the music mogul of running a criminal enterprise to coerce women into sex. His lawyers acknowledged episodes of violence but denied he was a sex trafficker.

The Opera Built From Pyramids, Old Hollywood and Beyoncé

The inspirations behind the staging of “Antony and Cleopatra,” which imagines a world in which celebrities can be tantamount to gods.

In ‘Mincemeat,’ the Crack Timing of Being Up or Going Down Together

In the Tony-nominated musical “Operation Mincemeat,” five performers play a slew of roles. The choreography onstage and off is fast, elaborate and exacting.

Can These Six Artists Predict the Fate of the Art Market?

These bellwether artworks in the spring auctions this week may indicate whether a recovery is likely, after years of declining profits and high rollers.

‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,’ Plus 6 Things to Watch on TV This Week

The reality show returns to Hulu, while Apple TV+ debuts a new sci-fi series.

‘The Last of Us’ Season 2, Episode 5 Recap: Once Upon a Time

Dina fills in some blanks about her past. Ellie finds the first of her intended targets.

Johnny Rodriguez, Country Music Star, Dies at 73

The first popular Mexican American country artist, he was best known for the 1970s hits “I Just Can’t Get Her Out of My Mind” and “Ridin’ My Thumb to Mexico.”

‘S.N.L.’: Toasting Moms and Toasted Trump Appointees

Cecily Strong returns as Jeanine Pirro, Walt Goggins shows off his clogging, and a dope new pope appears in the 50th season’s penultimate episode.

A Soprano Jumped Into the ‘Ring.’ Now the Role Is Entirely Hers.

The Welsh-Ukrainian singer Natalya Romaniw was a late addition to a new “Die Walküre” in London, but she has become a highlight of the production.

25 Ways to Get in on Dance Music’s Renaissance

Where to club, which artists to follow, five songs you’ve got to hear and more.

Dance Music Is Booming Again. What’s Different This Time? A Lot.

Fans emerged from pandemic lockdowns primed to hit the floor. Now online platforms are bringing fresh sounds and budding stars to bigger audiences worldwide.

Koyo Kouoh, Prominent Art World Figure, Is Dead at 57

Ms. Kouoh had recently been named to oversee next year’s Venice Biennale. She died just days before she was scheduled to announce its theme and title.

William L. Porter, Designer of Classic American Cars, Dies at 93

As a senior designer at G.M., he helped create the exuberant, elongated shape of 1960s and ’70s cars like the Pontiac GTO, the Bonneville and the Trans Am.

After Allegations, Smokey Robinson Show Goes On as Planned

The 85-year-old Motown star performed for an adoring crowd and made no mention of the claims against him at his first concert since being named in a lawsuit.

A Small West African Country Has Big Artistic Dreams

Guinea-Bissau, where there are virtually no art galleries, no art schools and little government funding for the arts, has just staged its first biennale.

8 Literary ‘Classics’ to Enjoy With Your Spring Allergies

A tale of pollen and prejudice, and more. (Achoo!)

David Oyelowo Considers Oprah ‘Chosen Family’

They met years ago while working on “The Butler,” the “Government Cheese” star said. Now, “I call her Mom O, she calls me Son O.”

He Faced Decades Behind Bars for His Art. Now He Has a Show in N.Y.C.

For years, Isaac Wright found that scaling bridges and buildings, and making photos on the summits, helped curb his PTSD. Now he has a real career putting himself on the line.

Jack Katz, Pioneer of the Graphic Novel, Is Dead at 97

Hailed as a visionary (if a difficult one), he drew inspiration for his multivolume work “The First Kingdom” from no less a model than Homer.

Rediscovered Thomas the Tank Engine Pilot Is Released

The episode, from 1983, was found in storage by accident. It was restored and made available for viewing for the first time on Friday.

Ava DuVernay Defends a Smithsonian Under Fire From Trump

In accepting an award at the National Museum of American History, the filmmaker alluded to recent moves by the White House to reshape the Smithsonian’s programming.

George Lee, Trailblazing Chinese Ballet Dancer, Dies at 90

He is believed to have been the first Asian to dance with New York City Ballet when he was cast in George Balanchine’s production of “The Nutcracker.”

Fiona Apple’s Statement About Jailed Mothers, and 8 More New Songs

Hear tracks by Kali Uchis, Moses Sumney and Hayley Williams, I’m With Her and others.

Kendrick Lamar and SZA Bring Storms and Celebrations to the Stadium Stage

The rapper and R&B star are taking victory laps for smash hits and albums. But their co-headlining tour is still threaded with angst and reflection.

Judge Delays Sean Combs Jury Selection, Concerned About ‘Cold Feet’

Judge Arun Subramanian said he feared jurors might grow uneasy over the weekend and drop off the panel before the trial begins on Monday.

A Panorama of New Designs

A look at new design-world events, products and developments.

They Came to See a Band Reunion. And Eat Biscuits.

A new North Carolina festival founded by the musician Rhiannon Giddens highlighted Black string music and flaky treats.

Updating ‘The Futurist Cookbook,’ One Meal at a Time

How two men consumed with Filippo Tommaso Marinetti’s classic critique of food and culture found themselves with a checkerboard blanket in a New York park.

Late Night Celebrates the First American Pope

“We have an American pope and a Russian president,” Jimmy Kimmel said, calling it “an historic era.”

James Foley, 71, Dies; Directed ‘Glengarry Glen Ross’ and ‘House of Cards’

A veteran New York City-born filmmaker, he also directed the sequels to “Fifty Shades of Grey.”

‘Reformed’ Is a Charming Show About a Young Rabbi

Sitcom shenanigans nestle alongside philosophical musings in this French dramedy on Max.

Building Blocks for Disaster Relief

At the architecture biennale, a small part of the French Pavilion will be devoted to a possibility for war-torn Ukraine.

At the Biennale in Venice, a Fantasy Island Imported from Mexico

The floating farms known as “chinampas” may have something to teach Venetians and the world.

Trump Nominates Former N.E.A. Chair to Head Embattled Arts Agency

The president nominated Mary Anne Carter to lead the National Endowment for the Arts, which his budget calls for eliminating and which has been withdrawing grants from arts groups.

‘Superfine’ Brings Radiant Black Style to the Met

Heritage meets gumption at the Costume Institute’s big spring exhibition, where pathbreaking pieces join anonymous garments to build a moving history.

5 (More) Art Fairs to Welcome Spring

With Frieze Week comes an explosion of art, from the behemoth TEFAF to Esther (the newest), and the Other, which boasts of affordability.

8 Standout Booths at Independent

The art fair has completed its transition from boutique outlier to art world institution.

Frieze New York Is Smaller but Still Packs a Global Punch

Our critic samples booths from 25 countries and picks her seven favorites, including Chicago, Los Angeles, Paris, London and Seoul — and two nonprofits.

Encompassing the Diaspora at the 1-54 Fair

A critic’s pick of galleries from Africa and the Caribbean offer exciting and haunting work.

Spring/Break May Be a Little Older, but It Still Parties On

The show that started as a messy upstart sibling to the traditional fairs has grown up a bit, though it’s still packed with zany charms.

The Classical Music Our Critics Can’t Stop Thinking About

Watch and listen to five recent highlights, including Metropolitan Opera performances, the posthorn solo in Mahler’s Third and music by Tomeka Reid.

Sympathy for the Devil, er Boss: In ‘The Studio,’ the Powerful Are on Defense

Seth Rogen’s cringe-y Hollywood honcho is well-intentioned but ineffectual. The actor’s awkward laugh has never been put to better use.

‘Forever’ Explores the Timelessness of Teen Romance (and Sex)

A new Netflix series adapts Judy Blume’s 1970s novel with a contemporary Black cast, flipping the gender roles but preserving its emotional innocence.

‘Poker Face’ Returns With New Mysteries and Old Friends

For the second season of the comic crime show, Natasha Lyonne called on her closest pals to guest star as victims or suspects.

Playing With Food Is a Life’s Work for This Couple

For more than 20 years, the performance artists known as honey & bunny have served up giddy lessons on consumption.

A Gilded Age for Glass

An expert in the lustrous decorative glass technique known as verre églomisé, Miriam Ellner shows off her talents in a new book.

Late Night Anxiously Awaits the Unveiling of Trump’s Big News

“The Daily Show” host Desi Lydic said it “could be anything from ‘I’ve achieved peace in the Middle East’ to ‘I just tried bucatini, and I’m never going back to regular spaghetti.’”

Tate Modern Is the Museum of the Century (Like It or Not)

The London institution, which turns 25 this week, encouraged its peers to look beyond the West. But its greatest impact was to remake the art museum into a kind of theme park.

Some ‘Les Misérables’ Cast Members Plan to Skip Trump Kennedy Center Gala

Several members of the “Les Misérables” cast are said to be planning to boycott a gala performance at the Kennedy Center, which President Trump took over as chairman.

Smokey Robinson’s Victory Lap Upended by Allegations of Sexual Assault

The Motown legend, 85, was touring to support a new album when he was sued and accused of sexually assaulting four women. His lawyer said the accusations were “false” and “vile.”

Liam Payne Left a $32.3 Million Estate and No Will, Reports Say

Mr. Payne, a former member of the boy band One Direction, died after falling from a third-story hotel balcony in October.

Michael Pitt, ‘Boardwalk Empire’ Actor, Is Arrested on Sex Abuse Charges

Mr. Pitt faces numerous charges, including assault and strangulation, based on encounters in 2020 and 2021. He has pleaded not guilty.

Review: At Gibney, a New Lucinda Childs Stands Out (No Surprise)

Gibney Company brings an uneven trio of new works to the Joyce: a deft premiere by Childs and dances by Roy Assaf and Peter Chu.

A Patron of the Arts in Denver Who Was ‘Saved by Collecting’

About 10 years ago, Amanda Precourt turned her attention to buying art. She now sponsors shows and is opening an exhibition space in an old cookie factory.

Frieze New York Couldn’t Happen Without Scores of People Behind the Scenes

Security for art and attendees are among the roles that are crucial to the success of the fair.

New Restaurants in New York City with Standout Design

Visitors should at least peek into some of these spots, including a sushi restaurant with a 2D interior and a Baz Luhrmann-designed joint with major medieval vibes.

Review: Embracing the Humor in Handel’s ‘Giulio Cesare’

The English Concert, under the conductor Harry Bicket, returned to Carnegie Hall with one of Handel’s greatest hits.

With Telescoping Crutches and Hexapod Legs, Dance Goes New Places

A new work by Axis Dance Company, “Kinematic/Kinesthetic,” uses mobility technologies to reshape ideas about moving and about the devices themselves.

‘Andor’ Season 2, Episodes 7-9: Deaths and Births

This week’s episodes hinge on events that are so shocking — and happen so fast — the main characters aren’t sure how to interpret them.

5 Minutes That Will Make You Love Sonny Rollins

Joshua Redman, Jack DeJohnette, Gary Giddins and more musicians and writers highlight their favorites from the “saxophone colossus.”

In Mexico, Redefining the Meaning of ‘Farm to Table’

Fernando Laposse turns agricultural crops into furniture, and everyone wins, including the bats.

A Troubled Homeland Embodied in a Bag of Chickpeas

“I started exploring it as a kind of landscape,” the Lebanese-born designer Jessy Slim said of the ravaged surfaces of her legume creations.

Which Came First, the Chicken or the Exquisitely Finished Cabinet?

How designers are rediscovering the decorative potential of eggshells.

After Wandering, a Trumpeter Hones His Sound at Home

Brandon Woody refined his songs in shows around his hometown Baltimore and channeled the city’s lessons on his debut album, “For the Love of It All.”

A Spectacular R.P.G. Has Balletic Combat and Powerful Twists

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, about an attempt to free a Paris-like city from a disturbing ritual, has challenging turn-based combat and an emotionally powerful narrative.

Late Night Doesn’t Mind Canada Putting Trump in the Friend Zone

The president was firmly told that Canada won’t join the United States, though he says it would be a “wonderful marriage.” “People were, like, ‘How would he know?’” Jimmy Fallon said.

A Rarely Seen Angel With a Lesson From History

Paul Klee’s “Angelus Novus,” which inspired Walter Benjamin, Laurie Anderson and Wim Wenders, will go on show to commemorate the 80th anniversary of World War II’s end.

Color, Form and Geometry Are the Through Lines in Robert Mangold’s Career

At 87, the abstract artist Robert Mangold will exhibit 19 recent paintings and works, including one of his largest in decades.

Christo and Jeanne-Claude, Legendary Artists, Are Back in Spirit

Known for their outsized and revolutionary art projects, the couple’s work is seen again in Florida, New York and Germany.

At Frieze New York, Performance Art Takes Center Stage

This year, Frieze New York will offer three pieces by artists who approach performance “in radically different ways.”

Frank Lloyd Wright Skyscraper Sells After Canceled Auction

Price Tower, the architect’s only realized vision for a skyscraper, is going to a company that says it will restore the Oklahoma building for use as a hotel and residences.

Curtis Yarvin, MAGA Court Philosopher, Lands at Harvard

A debate between Yarvin, who argues America should be ruled by a techno-monarchy, and the scholar Danielle Allen drew a crowd — and questions about whether it should be happening at all.

Lulu Roman, Who Brought Big-Hearted Sass to ‘Hee Haw,’ Dies at 78

Obesity was a source of trauma for her, but also of her comedy, which she showcased, along with gospel singing, on the long-running down-home variety show.

Trump’s Kennedy Center Would Get $257 Million in House Republican Plan

A House committee proposed a huge increase in federal funding to repair and restore the center, which President Trump took over in February. Democrats have questions.

Sean Combs’s Trial: What to Know

The music mogul known as Puffy and Diddy is facing federal charges of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking. He has pleaded not guilty.

Going Back to Pavement’s Gold Sounds

Hear 11 songs to prep for the band’s bizarro documentary, “Pavements.”

‘The Class’ Is a Poignant Docuseries About Covid and College

The PBS series is a both a coming-of-age story and a historical document, about the lasting effects on young people of the pandemic shutdown.

Theo Von, Andrew Schulz, Joe Rogan: A ‘Manosphere’ Just Asking Questions

A conversation about the comedians and podcasters who have created a new media mainstream for actors, musicians and politicians.

National African American Museum Faces Uncertainty Without Its Leader

At a time when it is under scrutiny from the White House, the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture is without its director, who stepped down last month.

Melissa Toogood Named New Director of Juilliard’s Dance Division

A member of Merce Cunningham’s final company, Toogood brings to the job years of experience as a dancer and educator.

A Beloved Soprano to Lead Opera Theater of St. Louis

Patricia Racette, who has a recent history of performing in and directing productions with the company, will begin as its artistic director this fall.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla Unveil Their Coronation Portraits

A painting of the monarch in the regalia of the crowning ceremony is a royal tradition.

An Operatic ‘Diamond on the Side of the Road’ Catches Light Again

The South Dakota Symphony Orchestra is making a fresh case for Douglas Moore’s “Giants in the Earth,” a Pulitzer Prize-winning but long obscure opera.

Turnstile, Hardcore Punk’s Breakout Band, Can’t Be Contained

The Baltimore group toiled in the underground until its 2021 LP blew up. With a new album, “Never Enough,” it’s testing the limits of a genre and a fandom.

As LACMA Gets a New Look, the Art Inside Will Change, Too

Four curators at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art reveal how they’re filling the new galleries.

Late Night on Trump, the Constitution and Playing With Dolls

On “Meet the Press” and social media, President Trump gave the hosts a lot of material to choose from, even by his standards.

Amid Trump Cuts, Officials Resign From the National Endowment for the Arts

Senior officials announced their resignations after the Trump administration withdrew grants from arts organizations around the country.

‘I’m a Little Nervous Today’: Jury Selection in Sean Combs Trial Begins

Mr. Combs has pleaded not guilty to charges of racketeering and sex trafficking. Potential jurors were asked about their exposure to details of the accusations.

The Last Surrealist

Jean-Claude Silbermann joined André Breton’s acolytes at 18. Now 90, he’s showing paintings at Independent, the art fair, and says Surrealism is “an attitude toward the world.”

Trump and Harvard Both Want ‘Viewpoint Diversity.’ What Does It Mean?

The administration has accused the university of lacking viewpoint diversity. Harvard is fighting its demands, but embracing the vague term.

Sean Combs Jury to Decide if He Led an Entourage or a Criminal Enterprise

Selection of jurors is to begin Monday in a federal case that accuses the music mogul of deploying his employees to help him commit crimes.