Entertainment

The Entertainment category offers vibrant coverage of the creative arts, celebrity culture, and cultural events that shape public imagination. Through feature stories, reviews, and interviews, we explore the dynamic world of film, music, theater, and digital media, highlighting trends, controversies, and the evolving nature of global entertainment.

Alison Bechdel’s ‘Spent’ Explores the Complexities of Progressive Life in Rural Vermont

Alison Bechdel’s graphic novel ‘Spent’ offers a witty and introspective look at ethical living and progressive ideals within a privileged, rural community.

Par Leo Maxwell • 20 May 2025 • 3 MIN

Alison Bechdel’s ‘Spent’ Explores the Complexities of Progressive Life in Rural Vermont

The Santa Fe Opera, renovated in 1998, remains a vibrant platform for emerging artists and innovative productions in a theater that seats roughly 2,100 while embracing the natural surroundings.

Santa Fe Opera: A Desert Sanctuary for Emerging Talent and Rare Premieres

For nearly seven decades, the Santa Fe Opera has nurtured global talent and showcased unique operatic works in its iconic open-air theater nestled in New Mexico’s high desert.

Par Fatima Ahmed • 3 MIN

The Mitford sisters in 1935: Jessica, Nancy, Diana, Unity, and Pamela, daughters of David Freeman-Mitford, 2nd Baron Redesdale, and Sydney Bowles.

Inside the Lives of the Six Mitford Sisters: Jewelry, Politics, and a New TV Drama

Explore how jewelry subtly shaped the public images of the Mitford sisters, whose controversial lives are now captured in the upcoming series 'Outrageous.'

Par Leo Maxwell • 3 MIN

An Unconventional Tale of Art and Women’s Wrestling in 1970s New York

Rosalyn Drexler’s 1972 novel “To Smithereens” vividly intertwines two distinct 1970s New York subcultures—art and women’s wrestling—through the story of two unlikely lovers.

Par Chloe Dubois • 3 MIN

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The Sesame Street cast on location at Kaufman Studios in Astoria, Queens, 2018.

‘Sesame Street’ Secures New Distribution Deals with Netflix and PBS Amid Financial Challenges

Facing financial difficulties, Sesame Workshop has reached new agreements with Netflix and PBS to broaden ‘Sesame Street’s’ reach while navigating a changing media landscape.

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Román Baca leads a dance rehearsal on the flight deck of the Intrepid, a historic aircraft carrier now serving as a museum along the Hudson River.

From Battlefield to Ballet: A Veteran’s Journey Healing Through Dance

Román Baca, once a ballet dancer before his military service in Iraq, now uses dance to help veterans process trauma and transform their wartime experiences.

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Yü-Ge Wang of Christie’s conducting the sale of Marlene Dumas’s “Miss January,” which sold for $13.6 million including fees.

Spring Auction Season in New York Falls Short of Expectations Amid Market Uncertainty

Major New York auction houses struggled to meet conservative sales estimates this spring as global economic uncertainty dampened demand for high-profile art pieces.

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Lucille Ball, Vivian Vance, Desi Arnaz, and William Frawley captured in a 1955 scene from the iconic show ‘I Love Lucy.’

Lessons from Desi Arnaz: Pioneering Diversity in Early Television

Seventy-five years ago, Desi Arnaz and Lucille Ball challenged Hollywood norms, breaking barriers with their groundbreaking television partnership and paving the way for greater diversity in entertainment.

3 MIN

Yiyun Li Confronts Profound Loss in Her Poignant Memoir

In her memoir "Things in Nature Merely Grow," Yiyun Li reflects on the devastating suicides of her two sons, exploring grief without consolation and embracing a relentless commitment to daily life and writing.

3 MIN

Rediscovering Khadejha McCall: The Forgotten Fashion Icon of the 1960s

Once a rising star in New York's fashion scene, Khadejha McCall's vibrant designs and boutique left a lasting impact before fading into obscurity.

3 MIN

Walasse Ting captured in Hong Kong, 1953.

Walasse Ting: The Artistic Visionary Who United East and West Through Color and Verse

A Shanghai-born artist and poet, Walasse Ting blended Chinese brushwork with vibrant Western pop influences, bridging cultures across Shanghai, Paris, and New York.

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Isaac Wright was taken into custody by New York Police Department officers at the Robert Mann Gallery during the opening of his exhibition.

Photographer Known for Scaling Skyscrapers Arrested at Gallery Opening

Isaac Wright, famed for his daring climbs of iconic buildings, was detained by police during the debut of his solo exhibition after ascending the Empire State Building’s spire.

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Alison Bechdel’s ‘Spent’ Explores the Complexities of Progressive Life in Rural Vermont

Santa Fe Opera: A Desert Sanctuary for Emerging Talent and Rare Premieres

Inside the Lives of the Six Mitford Sisters: Jewelry, Politics, and a New TV Drama

An Unconventional Tale of Art and Women’s Wrestling in 1970s New York

More in This Category

‘Sesame Street’ Secures New Distribution Deals with Netflix and PBS Amid Financial Challenges

From Battlefield to Ballet: A Veteran’s Journey Healing Through Dance

Spring Auction Season in New York Falls Short of Expectations Amid Market Uncertainty

Lessons from Desi Arnaz: Pioneering Diversity in Early Television

Yiyun Li Confronts Profound Loss in Her Poignant Memoir

Rediscovering Khadejha McCall: The Forgotten Fashion Icon of the 1960s

Walasse Ting: The Artistic Visionary Who United East and West Through Color and Verse

Photographer Known for Scaling Skyscrapers Arrested at Gallery Opening

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