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Jubilant Sykes, Celebrated Opera Singer, Is Stabbed to Death

After the police found the Grammy-nominated performer in his home with fatal wounds, his son was taken into custody, the authorities said.

Donald Glover Says He Had a Stroke That Prompted Him to Cancel His Tour in 2024

The rapper and actor, who performed in Los Angeles on Saturday, said doctors had also discovered a hole in his heart, prompting him to cancel…

SAG Awards Changes Its Name to the Actor Awards

The annual awards, started three decades ago by the Hollywood union SAG-AFTRA, has begun to reach a global audience through livestreaming on Netflix.

Todd Snider, Folk Singer With a Wry Wit, Dies at 59

Mentored by the likes of Jimmy Buffett and John Prine, his big-hearted ballads told of heartache even as his humor revealed a steadfast optimism.

Hollywood Bowl Names Its Stage for John Williams

The celebrated venue dedicated its stage to the composer for “Star Wars,” “Jurassic Park” and other blockbusters, a first in the bowl’s 103 years.

Rod Wave, Hip-Hop Artist, Arrested on Drug and Weapons Charges

The rapper, whose real name is Rodarius Green, was released on an $8,000 bond. His lawyers said he had been “unjustly profiled.”

Defunct Upper West Side Movie Theater May Reopen in 2028

The landmark Metro Theater is being renamed Uptown Film Center and will include five screens and about 470 seats.

Eric Lu, an American, Wins International Chopin Piano Competition

In Warsaw, a 27-year-old pianist from Massachusetts beat out 181 competitors to win what some call the Olympics of the piano world.

Five Great Diane Keaton Performances to Stream

The actress, who died on Saturday at 79, was known for both her dramatic heft and her comedic gifts. Here are some of the highlights.

Kristi Noem Attacks Zach Bryan’s New Lyrics About ICE

After the homeland security secretary called the lyrics “disrespectful,” Bryan, a country music star, said they had been “misconstrued.”