Maya Salam
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‘The Persian Version’ Director Has Always Lived in the In-Between
In her new film, Maryam Keshavarz finds both gravity and levity in the struggle to reconcile her Iranian heritage and her life in the United...
Jada Pinkett Smith on Will Smith, Chris Rock and Her New Book, ‘Worthy’
In her new memoir, “Worthy,” she answers big questions, poses others to readers and sets the record straight on her marriage to Will Smith.
The Best True Crime Podcasts and Documentaries to Stream Now
By and large, women and girls are the victims of violent crimes, not the perpetrators. But not always. Here are four picks across TV, film...
The Best True Crime Podcasts and Documentaries to Stream Now
Four picks across television, film and podcast that will take American viewers and listeners to places with vastly different systems and understandings of justice.
The Best True Crime to Stream Now
Four picks across television, documentary and podcast that do a lot more than rehash what we already know about notorious killers.
Elton John Warns of ‘Growing Swell of Anger and Homophobia’ in U.S.
“We seem to be going backwards,” the pop superstar warned as he lamented the curtailing of L.G.B.T.Q. rights in the United States, particularly in Florida.
Celine Dion Cancels the Remainder of Her World Tour
The pop star, who announced in December that she was suffering from a rare neurological condition, said she was “working really hard to build back...
‘Hot Ones’ Was a Slow Burn All Along
This YouTube talk show’s premise is simple: Disarm celebrities with deep-cut questions and scorchingly spicy wings. Nearly 300 episodes later, the recipe still works.
Viola Davis Reaches EGOT Status With a Grammy Win
The actress picked up her trophy for best audio book, narration, and storytelling recording at the event’s preshow ceremony on Sunday.
Austin Butler on His Oscar Nomination: ‘I Wish Lisa Marie Was Here Right Now’
The “Elvis” star said his best actor nomination capped an emotional few weeks: “It’s been a roller coaster lately.”