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Why the Best Writing Advice Is Often the Weirdest
“Three six five,” a new collection of writing exercises by the writer Lucy Ives, belongs to a venerable tradition of goofy, esoteric, and avant-garde guides…
The Redemption of “Vanessa,” a Neglected Operatic Masterpiece
Samuel Barber’s 1958 opera was in disrepute for decades. A remarkable new production is the latest evidence of its rightful resurgence.
‘Late Show’ no more: Late-night TV’s future uncertain as Colbert bows out
It’s almost lights out at “The Late Show,” as Stephen Colbert gets ready to say goodbye this week, and he may not be the last….
Senate GOP expresses frustration, anger, sadness as Trump snubs Cornyn in Texas
President Trump’s decision Tuesday to snub Sen. John Cornyn and endorse state Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate Republican primary was met with…
The Memo: Newsom, other big-name Democrats urge party to name ‘villains’
Big-name Democrats urged their party to get more pointed in its attacks — naming “villains” rather than casting arguments in abstract terms — during a…
Will corruption claims turbocharge Democratic midterm gains?
There was a persistent, false claim about former President Obama that got started in the shadier parts of the right side of the internet. Then,…
4 hurdles facing Senate crypto bill after key vote
A cryptocurrency regulation bill cleared a key early hurdle after advancing out of the Senate Banking Committee last week, but the legislation still faces several…
Mullin wins some praise for his quieter style at DHS
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin has scored positive reviews from Republican lawmakers who were less pleased with the performance of his predecessor. Mullin has been…
Blake Lively, Known Fashion Maximalist, Embraces Neutrals
More one for a pizza-shaped purse and sherbet-toned ballgown than quiet luxury or CBK-coded basics, Blake Lively tried out a more minimalist approach.
Andrey Zvyagintsev Hails Return To Cannes With ‘Minotaur’ As One Of The Best Things To Happen To Him In Nearly A Decade
Exiled Russian director Andrey Zvyagintsev has expressed his pleasure at being back at the Cannes Film Festival with Palme d’Or contender Minotaur after a near…
