

Maya Salam
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Extra Extra!The End Times, Onscreen
When the world as we know it ends in films and on television, newspapers are often used to convey what was known in those final...

The Menendez Brothers: How True Crime Is Re-Examining Old Cases
A thriving genre built on podcasts and documentaries, coupled with younger generations’ more skeptical worldview, helped revitalize interest in this case and others like it.

Janet Jackson Repeats False Claims About Kamala Harris’s Race
After Ms. Jackson told The Guardian that Ms. Harris is “not Black,” her representatives said a man who apologized on her behalf was not authorized...

Fashion True Crime Documentaries to Stream
Four picks across television, film and podcasting that examine dark stories about some of the most trendy clothing brands.

With New FX Sitcom ‘English Teacher,’ Brian Jordan Alvarez Takes Another Leap
In his new FX sitcom, the actor and comedian Brian Jordan Alvarez hopes to show that airing out cultural rifts doesn’t have to be serious...

‘The Blair Witch Project’ Brings Up a Riddle That Looms 25 Years Later
Twenty-five years ago, the indie horror blockbuster compelled audiences to ask, “Was that real?” The question now permeates our age of misinformation.

Pop Stars and Musicians Show Support For Kamala Harris on Social Media
Charli XCX, John Legend and other musicians posted messages supporting the vice president’s nomination, while fans remixed an old speech into pop hits on TikTok.

Jack Black Ends Tenacious D Tour After Bandmate Jokes About Trump Shooting
At a concert in Australia, Kyle Gass made a comment suggesting that he wished the shooter had not missed former President Trump during an assassination...

The Best True Crime to Stream: Truly Random Crimes
Four picks across television, film and podcasting that highlight a fundamental human fear: complete lack of control.

‘Inside Out 2’ Passes $1.25 Billion Mark and Pixar’s Biggest Movie Ever
The animated film about a young teenage girl and her complex emotions has passed the $1.25 billion mark globally and is expected to keep growing.