More TV shows depict abortion but few resemble real life
Maude, Scandal, Jane the Virgin. The number of TV shows that have included abortion in the narrative has increased over the decades. But scripted TV’s...
Through art, ‘Smahtguy’ tells life story of former Rep. Barney Frank
Eric Orner’s book isn’t just a great story, it’s an enveloping visual experience crafted by a terrific artist; even if one paged through it without...
Dave Chappelle attacker charged with assault with a deadly weapon
23-year-old Isaiah Lee has been charged with assault with a deadly weapon.
Amber Heard takes the stand in her libel fight against Johnny Depp
Heard spoke on her own behalf after her legal team presented a clinical psychologist who said the actress was diagnosed with panic disorder and post-traumatic...
New ‘Staircase’ series emphasizes the tragedy behind the sensational true crime story
In 2001, Kathleen Peterson was found dead in her Durham, N.C., home. Her husband, Michael, was accused of her murder, and a Netflix documentary followed....
Alexander Skarsgård lost his voice — and found catharsis — as a Viking berserker
The Swedish actor describes himself as “quite a mellow guy.” Playing a Viking warrior in the film The Northman gave Skarsgård a chance to tap...
TV has brought the abortion debate home since the 1970s
Bea Arthur as Maude had an abortion in 1972. Jane the Virgin’s lead character made a different choice decades later.
On May the 4th, let’s remember the time NPR had a ‘Star Wars’ radio drama
Some of you may have forgotten (and some might not even know) that the network created three radio dramas based on George Lucas’ original three...
Dave Chappelle was physically attacked in the middle of his performance in LA
The incident comes months after Chappelle faced controversy over his 2021 Netflix special The Closer, in which he makes jokes about transgender women.
An intimate look at Jean-Michel Basquiat’s art, courtesy of his family
“Jean-Michel Basquiat: King Pleasure” opened recently in New York City. It features 200 never-before-seen and rare paintings, drawings and artifacts from Basquiat, who died in...
85-year-old bassist Ron Carter has no plans on slowing down
The roster of musicians Carter has worked with ranges from Ornette Coleman to Aretha Franklin, Roberta Flack and A Tribe Called Quest.