Five late-night hosts will debut podcast to benefit striking writers
All the proceeds from “Strike Force Five” will benefit the late-night shows’ workers who are affected by the strikes, Spotify said.
By Praveena SomasundaramNeil Patrick Harris will direct Kennedy Center’s ‘Tick, Tick ... Boom!’
Kennedy Center stages Jonathan Larson musical, “Tick, Tick ... Boom!” directed by Neil Patrick Harris, starting Jan. 26.
By Peter MarksThe inspiring story of the first Black Ivy League president
Ruth Simmons’s memoir is a love letter to everyone who helped her make her way out of poverty.
By Stacia L. BrownGermany drops sexual assault investigation of Rammstein lead singer
Prosecutors said there was no evidence of sexual assault and the women quoted in a number of press accounts had not reported to the public prosecutor.
By Kate BradyA heart-wrenching novel for fans of Emily St. John Mandel and Ted Chiang
In “Terrace Story,” Hilary Leichter invites us to explore a layered set of interlocking stories.
By Annie BerkeFrom the wires
For ‘Last of Us’ composer Gustavo Santaolalla, silence is key to drawing the audience in
“The Last of Us” composer Gustavo Santaolalla says he never felt like he was “just writing music” for a video game
By Leslie Ambriz | AP‘Gran Turismo' and ‘Barbie’ are neck-and-neck at the box office
“Gran Turismo: Based on a True Story” and “Barbie” are in a dead heat for the box-office crown, with the video game adaptation just edging Greta Gerwig’s pop sensation, according to studio estimates Sunday
By Jake Coyle | APJason Mraz is feeling free and curious — in music and in love
Two-time Grammy winner Jason Mraz released his latest album “Mystical Magical Rhythmical Radical Ride” in June, a pop record that’s a turn from his balladeering, acoustic persona
By Gary Gerard Hamilton | APThe newest TV shows and movies to stream right now
What’s available on Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max, Prime Video and more in May and June.
By Washington Post StaffLéa Garcia, Brazilian actress known for ‘Black Orpheus,’ dies at 90
She was credited with helping to expand the opportunities available to Black Brazilian actors on the stage and screen.
By Harrison Smith‘Bottoms’: Campy tale of high school losers comes out on top
Rachel Sennott and Ayo Edebiri star in “Bottoms,” an irreverent yet politically relevant queer-centric high school farce.
By Olivia McCormackHe spent 7 years hand-painting a video game set inside Monet’s eye
Pat Naoum spent years painting every part of “The Master’s Pupil,” a puzzle platforming game set inside the eye of the impressionist master.
By Gene ParkEarthquake (the comedian) is ready to shake things up
Nathaniel Stroman, a Southeast Washington native who performs standup comedy under the name Earthquake, celebrates 30 years of comedy after a breakthrough year.
By Alexis P. WilliamsFor Jennifer Weiner, biking is a coping mechanism — and a plot point
On a Saturday in D.C., Weiner shows how committed she is to one of her favorite pastimes while talking about her new book, “The Breakaway.”
By Stephanie MerryFour impressive short-story collections
New short-story collections from Kate Doyle, Jamel Brinkley, Alexandra Chang and LaToya Watkins.
By Annie BerkeBob Barker gave us the grand prize of feeling a little bit better
Longtime broadcaster and “Price Is Right” host Bob Barker’s legend is evident in the continued, unaltered success of the CBS game show.
By Hank StueverHollywood writers are still on strike. Here’s where WGA, studios stand.
They have differences over residuals for streaming shows, the use of AI, the number of writers that shows must use and lengths of employment.
By Erica WernerMonster hunters descend on Scotland for biggest Loch Ness search in 50 years
These monster hunters have drones and a hydrophone. They’re not just people “with binoculars and a tub of sandwiches,” an organizer says.
By Jennifer Hassan and Adela SulimanBob Barker, unflappable ‘Price is Right’ emcee, dies at 99
The suave and self-assured master of ceremonies moved easily from radio in the late 1940s to television during its infancy and was a daytime star well into the Internet age.
By Adam Bernstein and Robin Webb‘Talk to Me’ speaks to everyone
The A24 horror isn’t this summer’s blockbuster, but its underlying themes speak to the moment while delighting the genre’s fans.
By Bethonie ButlerA loving tribute to Ernie Bushmiller, cartoonist of ‘Nancy’
In his graphic biography “Three Rocks,” Bill Griffith traces the rise of the man who created one of the most beloved comic strip characters of all time.
By Michael CavnaCan you belong to a place that never belonged to you?
Artist Shelley Niro’s people once lived along the Mohawk River. Mine too.
By Philip KennicottNetflix will send 10 extra DVDs to customers, and now says you can keep them
Netflix is shutting down its DVD business. But some fans and enthusiasts are getting some surprise copies.
By Herb Scribner