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Feb 05, 2026

Jimmy Kimmel Hints ‘Melania' Box Office Was a ‘Rigged Outcome'
Late night hosts were skeptical of a $7 million opening weekend for the new Amazon film about the first lady.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 05, 2026

Outside the Art World's Echo Chamber, at Art Basel Qatar
More than half the exhibited artists were from the Middle East, North Africa or South Asia, giving visitors an opportunity to discover fresh voices.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 05, 2026

One Episode of ‘Wonder Man' Points a Way Forward for the Marvel Universe
Marvel's character-driven show on Disney provides an intriguing alternative to the company's big-screen spectacles.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 05, 2026

Who Is That Masked Man? The Orchids Aren't Telling.
Mr. Flower Fantastic, guest designer for the New York Botanical Garden's Orchid Show, lets his art speak for itself, never showing his face.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 05, 2026

‘DWI: Drinking With Instruments': Experiments in Tipsy Music Making
In "DWI: Drinking With Instruments," musicians played some thorny new music twice: the first sober, the second under the influence.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 05, 2026

The Churn of Fast Fashion, Slowed Down
A group exhibition at Pioneer Works in Brooklyn takes an idiosyncratic look at the global textile trade.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 05, 2026

A Stunning ‘King Lear' That Reveals, Finally, a King in Full
Ten actors wear the crowns in Karin Coonrod's production, which is rich with twilight revelation, at La MaMa in Manhattan.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 05, 2026

How Trump Brought the Fight Over American History to Philadelphia
The administration took a crowbar to a site that focused on George Washington and slavery. But can the contradictions of the Founding Era be erased?

NYTimes Arts
Feb 05, 2026

At the Bronx Biennial, the Promise of New Voices
This group show is less self-conscious than slicker surveys, but its offerings are just as worthwhile.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 05, 2026

Save the ‘Sistine Chapel of the New Deal' in the Cohen Federal Building
The rare murals in the Cohen Federal Building celebrate vital American values of dignity and community. Now they could meet the same fate as the White House's East Wing.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 05, 2026

‘Pillion' Review: An Opposites-Attract ‘Dom-Com'
A shy young man is captivated by a hunky biker in this bold, funny and achingly tenderhearted B.D.S.M. romance.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 05, 2026

‘The President's Cake' Review: Party Politics
Shot in Iraq, this period piece depicts a young girl's efforts to prepare for a celebration of Saddam Hussein's birthday.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 05, 2026

‘Kokuho' Review: Over Decades, an Artist's Life
This nearly three hour historical drama became Japan's highest grossing live action film of all time, and for mostly good reason.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 05, 2026

‘Dracula' Review: Fangs and a Lot of Fragrance
Luc Besson's extravagantly silly twist on the timeless monster, played by Caleb Landry Jones, is deliciously operatic but ultimately a letdown.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 05, 2026

‘Jimpa' Review: In Search of a Queer Education
A nonbinary teenager pays a visit to their grandfather, a gay professor, in this intergenerational story that slips from sweet into cloying.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 05, 2026

‘Calle Málaga' Review: Living an Even Better Life
The Spanish actor Carmen Maura shines as a widow forced to sell her childhood home in Morocco in this film by Maryam Touzani.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 05, 2026

Bad Bunny Means a Breakthrough for Puerto Rican Athletes, Too
Puerto Rican football players are thrilled that Spanish will resound at the Super Bowl. "The stage is bigger than the N.F.L. itself," one lineman said.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 05, 2026

Best One-Night Stand Romance Books, According to Hannah Bonam-Young
The best-selling author Hannah Bonam-Young recommends swoon-worthy love stories with spicy beginnings.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 05, 2026

Rethinking Shakespeare in Shanghai
A recent production of "Othello" proves that small creative flowers can grow between the dreary slabs of cultural concrete laid by the Communist Party.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 04, 2026

Blanche Marvin, 100, Dies; Critic Was, Maybe, ‘Streetcar' Inspiration
She was a ubiquitous presence at London theaters and claimed to have inspired the name — and final words — of Tennessee Williams's Blanche DuBois.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 04, 2026

Alvin Ailey Company to Get $10 Million Endowment to Fund Top Job
The gift from Daria Wallach, a retired leader in the financial services industry, is to endow the company's artistic director.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 04, 2026

Libby Howes, a Promising Young Actress, Left New York in 1981 and Disappeared. What Happened?
Libby Howes was an imposing presence onstage with the Wooster Group. But after abruptly leaving New York in 1981 she became a theater world mystery. What happened?

NYTimes Arts
Feb 04, 2026

A.I. Loves Fake Images. But They've Been a Thing Since Photography Began.
An exhibition at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam reminds us that photography has always had a complicated relationship with the truth.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 04, 2026

The Real Story Behind Jennette McCurdy's Novel ‘Half His Age'
McCurdy's new book is a work of fiction, but writing it helped her work through some complicated memories from her own life.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 04, 2026

In ‘Nadja,' Dracula's Daughter Goes Downtown
This triumph of low-budget filmmaking will shimmer for a week at Brooklyn Academy of Music.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 04, 2026

The Bedazzling, Wild Designs of Modernism's Forgotten Genius
The architect Bruce Goff built a mind-blowing array of eccentric, occasionally campy buildings, which are featured in a joyful new show.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 04, 2026

10 Composers, 2 Directors, 1 Opera: ‘Complications in Sue'
Opera Philadelphia's latest premiere is like an exquisite corpse, with a libretto by Michael R. Jackson and starring Justin Vivian Bond.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 04, 2026

In Mona Hatoum's Art, a Warning for a Wobbling World
Mona Hatoum's work riffs on themes of conflict and displacement to highlight the instability of our times.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 04, 2026

‘You Wanna Be on Top?' Lifting the Veil on ‘America's Next Top Model'
A new documentary, "Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model," about the TV series from the 2000s aims to lift the veil on the show. These moments helped define its thorny legacy.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 04, 2026

‘America's Next Top Model': Unhinged Moments That Helped Define the Show's Legacy
A new documentary, "Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model," about the TV series from the 2000s aims to lift the veil on the show. These moments helped define its thorny legacy.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 04, 2026

How Miss Piggy Went From Minor Muppet to TV's Top Hog
Miss Piggy began as a bit player, but a sassy attitude and a karate chop carried her to the pinnacle of pop culture. A new Muppets special premieres on Wednesday.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 04, 2026

‘Starman' Review: What's Really Out There?
The theories laid out by the aerospace engineer Gentry Lee in this new documentary may blow your mind.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 04, 2026

5 Minutes That Will Make You Love Impulse! Records
Listen to our experts' selections from one of jazz's great labels, with tracks from Sonny Rollins, Archie Shepp, Gato Barbieri and more.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 04, 2026

‘Bridgerton' Is Built on Romance. But Its Backbone Is Dance.
"There's so much in the pomp and circumstance and the rules of the world that comes through dance," said Tom Verica, a director of the Netflix series.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 04, 2026

Stellan Skarsgard on ‘Sentimental Value' and His Wide-Ranging Career
After a stroke four years ago, the actor has changed how he approaches performances, including the one he's become an awards favorite for.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 04, 2026

Talk Talk's Experiment ‘Spirit of Eden' Was a Flop. And a Cult Favorite.
The English band recorded a year of improvised sessions, then cut-and-pasted them into six songs. The result alienated its label, but enchanted fans for decades.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 04, 2026

Harry Melling Went From PG ‘Harry Potter' to B.D.S.M. ‘Pillion'
The actor Harry Melling shed his image as Harry's cruel cousin, Dudley Dursley — and his clothes — to star in the queer romance "Pillion."

NYTimes Arts
Feb 04, 2026

Michael Kosta Blasts the Super Bowl Halftime Alternative
"Man, that is a real who's who of ‘Who?'" Kosta mused about Turning Point USA's concert as opposed to the halftime show led by Bad Bunny.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 03, 2026

Chuck Negron, Hitmaking Singer With Three Dog Night, Dies at 83
His tenor anchored generational hits like "Joy to the World" and "One" by one of pop music's commercial powerhouses of the early 1970s.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 03, 2026

The Best Movies and TV Shows Coming to Netflix in February
A new series from the creator of "Derry Girls" and an inside look at the world of competitive ice dancing are among the highlights this month.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 03, 2026

Tom Britt, Designer of Larger-Than-Life Interiors, Dies at 89
A master of the grand gesture, he was as theatrical as his rooms, which were inspired by French chateaus and Italian palazzos. As he put it, "Why be ordinary?"

NYTimes Arts
Feb 03, 2026

7 Great Grammy Winners You Didn't Hear on TV
Standouts from the preshow ceremony including Turnstile, I'm With Her, Durand Bernarr and more.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 03, 2026

Woodie King Jr., a Driving Force in Black Theater, Dies at 88
His New Federal Theater in New York provided a rare stage for Black playwrights and emerging actors, among them Denzel Washington, Phylicia Rashad and Chadwick Boseman.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 03, 2026

Chuck Negron, Singer With Three Dog Night, Is Dead at 83
His tenor anchored generational hits like "Joy to the World" and "One."

NYTimes Arts
Feb 03, 2026

10 Movies to Stream for Black History Month
Watch these selections that highlight the range and evolution of Black film.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 03, 2026

Before a Rape Trial, a Theater Piece Passes Its Own Judgment
A new work by the director Lorraine de Sagazan looks at a high-profile case that will soon be heard in a French court.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 03, 2026

Review: This is Your Grandparents' ‘Muppet Show,' Fortunately
Nobody put too much thought into reinventing the gonzo variety classic for its revival. That's what makes it a delight.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 03, 2026

Trump's Kennedy Center Shutdown Plan Jolts Workers and Performers
The administration's announcement to shut the center for a major overhaul led to a swirl of confusion and anxiety among performers and patrons about its future.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 03, 2026

Jewish Heirs Say Met Museum Pissarro Was Sold Under Nazi-Era Duress
The museum says a Jewish art dealer received a fair price for the work in 1941. The heirs say sales from that time are considered to have been forced and void under French law.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 03, 2026

At a Charged Time for Jewish Culture, Stand-ups Confront the Moment
Not so fast. A new special from Raanan Hershberg shows how charged times can make for funnier jokes involving anxiety over Israel, Gaza and antisemitism.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 03, 2026

Sean Hayes Suffers Writer's Block and More Horrors in ‘The Unknown'
In David Cale's "The Unknown," the actor plays 11 characters including a writer suffering the horrors of writer's block and an unraveling mind.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 03, 2026

At City Ballet, Alexei Ratmansky's Morality Tale Is Wrapped in Farce
"The Naked King," based on "The Emperor's New Clothes," debuts Thursday. "I've been dealing with what I've been experiencing in life and in the news," Ratmansky said.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 03, 2026

My 5 Favorite Places for Art in Los Angeles
Our critic Jason Farago shares what you shouldn't miss in a city with as much culture off the silver screen as on it.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 03, 2026

Jon Stewart Can't Believe Elon Musk's Choice of Holiday Party Venue
"You're asking if Jeff Epstein has got any parties planned on the island on Christmas Day?" Stewart asked on Monday's "Daily Show."

NYTimes Arts
Feb 03, 2026

John Forté, Who Forged a Hip-Hop Redemption Tale, Dies at 50
He seemed destined for a glittering career, working with the Fugees and solo, and then landed in prison. After a presidential pardon, he clawed his way back.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 02, 2026

From ‘Hamilton' to Issa Rae to Philip Glass: Here's a List of Kennedy Center Cancellations
More than two dozen musicians, dancers, theater companies and other creative groups have pulled out of performing at the Kennedy Center since President Trump returned to the White House.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 02, 2026

Trump Says He's Only Renovating the Kennedy Center
Even though President Trump held a movie premiere for his wife's new film there last week, he said the state of the building was "actually sort of dangerous."

NYTimes Arts
Feb 02, 2026

Woodie King Jr., Impresario of Black Theater, Dies at 88
His New Federal Theater in New York provided a rare stage for Black playwrights and emerging actors, among them Denzel Washington, Phylicia Rashad and Chadwick Boseman.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 02, 2026

John Forté, Hip-Hop Redemption Tale, Dies at 50
He seemed destined for a glittering career, working with the Fugees and solo, then landed in prison. After a presidential pardon, he clawed his way back.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 02, 2026

Cher's Luther Vandross Grammys Gaffe Joins a Long List of Award Show Flubs
"I don't do this part very well," the singer said, just before she seemed to award a Grammy to Luther Vandross, who died in 2005. Plenty of celebrities have made similar goofs.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 02, 2026

Billy Bass Nelson, Original Bassist for Funkadelic, Dies at 75
George Clinton, while working as a barber, recruited him. Mr. Nelson went on to name the group and, with his bandmates, to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 02, 2026

Kid Rock to Headline TPUSA Alternate Halftime Show
Turning Point USA, the advocacy group founded by Charlie Kirk, will present a streamed concert that will go up against Bad Bunny's performance at the Super Bowl.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 02, 2026

Stars Bring ‘ICE OUT' Pins and Fiery Speeches to a Political Grammys
Bad Bunny, Billie Eilish and Kehlani made strong statements about immigration on Sunday, while the host Trevor Noah drew President Trump's ire.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 02, 2026

At the U.S.-Mexico Border, a Children's Opera Sings to the Moment
"Pancho Rabbit and the Coyote," performed on both sides of the border, offers an allegory about migrants, immigration agents and President Trump.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 02, 2026

When the Clowns Went to Church
Every February, clowns pack into a London church to honor Joseph Grimaldi, a pioneering 19th-century clown. Hundreds of onlookers come for the merriment, too.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 02, 2026

Justin Bieber at the Grammys: A Stripped-Down, Perspective-Shifting Performance
The pop star stripped down his music and himself for a vulnerable but assured solo performance of "Yukon" on Sunday.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 02, 2026

What to Know About the Kennedy Center and Trump's Campaign to Remake It
The center opened in 1971 and is one of America's top cultural institutions. President Trump says he plans to transform the center to create a "new and spectacular" entertainment complex.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 02, 2026

Best and Worst Moments From the 2026 Grammys
Addison Rae tapped into 2000s pop energy, Justin Bieber stripped things down and Bad Bunny got choked up at the 68th annual awards.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 02, 2026

Slumping in the West, the Art Trade Eyes the Gulf
The new Art Basel Qatar fair is a chance for dealers to make inroads with wealthy residents. It's an alluring alternative to saturated markets elsewhere.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 02, 2026

Emil Sands's Fascination With the Mystery of the Human Form
"I've spent my whole life looking at other people's bodies," says the painter Emil Sands. "I'm trying to work out why they're different from mine."

NYTimes Arts
Feb 02, 2026

What's With That Voice People Use When Reciting Poetry?
It's been described as embarrassing, clichéd or "unhelpful singsong." Many poets dislike it too, but it's a style they've learned from each other.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 02, 2026

‘Solo Mio' Review: Wishful Thinking in Italy
After being left at the altar, Matt (Kevin James) finds himself alone in Rome. But don't worry, he'll quickly find an Italian woman to fall for him.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 02, 2026

The Utah High School Drill Teams Who Dance With Intense Precision
Two traditions, military dance and a game resembling Simon Says, make drill team distinct in Utah.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 02, 2026

Trump Assails Grammys and Threatens to Sue Trevor Noah Over Epstein Joke
President Trump declared the awards ceremony "virtually unwatchable" and accused Mr. Noah of defamation over a joke he made that appeared to tie the president to Jeffrey Epstein.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 02, 2026

Popcast: Grammys Instant Reactions! Bad Bunny Owns the Night
Popcast breaks down the show's major moments in a live reaction episode immediately following the ceremony.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 02, 2026

Super Bowl LX, Plus 6 Things on TV This Week
The Olympic Games in Milan and Cortina begin, and the Seattle Seahawks face the New England Patriots.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 02, 2026

Grammy Awards Highlights: Bad Bunny Takes Album of the Year in Groundbreaking Win
He is the first Spanish-language artist to win the ceremony's top prize. Kendrick Lamar with SZA took record of the year, and Billie Eilish won song of the year. Lady Gaga, Olivia Dean and Lola Young were also honored.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 02, 2026

2026 Grammys Takeaways: Bad Bunny and Kendrick Lamar Take Top Awards
On a night marked by explicit political statements, Bad Bunny became the first Spanish-language artist to win the ceremony's top prize, while Kendrick Lamar is now the winningest rapper in Grammy history.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 01, 2026

Bad Bunny Wins Grammy for Album of the Year With ‘Debí Tirar Más Fotos'
One week before his Super Bowl halftime set, the Puerto Rican superstar won album of the year, defeating Lady Gaga, Kendrick Lamar and others.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 01, 2026

Grammys 2026 Winners List: Bad Bunny, Kendrick Lamar, Olivia Dean and More
A complete rundown of the artists, albums, songs and videos that took home trophies at the 68th annual awards.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 01, 2026

Kendrick Lamar Wins 2nd Record of the Year Grammy for ‘Luther' With SZA
The rapper took the category last year with "Not Like Us." This time, he shared the honor with SZA for their duet "Luther."

NYTimes Arts
Feb 01, 2026

Cher returns to the Grammys stage.


NYTimes Arts
Feb 01, 2026

Grammy Awards Live Updates: Billie Eilish's ‘Wildflower' Wins Song of the Year
Kendrick Lamar, Olivia Dean and Lady Gaga were among the other winners. Billie Eilish and Bad Bunny condemned ICE from the stage, while others wore pins in protest.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 01, 2026

Billie Eilish Wins Song of the Year Grammy for ‘Wildflower,' Her 3rd in the Category
"Wildflower" beat tracks by Bad Bunny, Lady Gaga and Doechii.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 01, 2026

‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' Season 1, Episode 3 Recap: Waking the Dragon
Dunk makes a powerful new enemy. Egg makes his true self known.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 01, 2026

Kehlani, Justin Bieber and More Wear ‘ICE Out' Pins and Support Immigrants at Grammys
Bad Bunny joined Gloria Estefan, Shaboozey, Kehlani and others in speaking up for communities that are being targeted by ICE across the United States.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 01, 2026

Bad Bunny Says ‘ICE Out' in Grammys Acceptance Speech
After winning the award for best música urbana album, the Puerto Rican superstar took aim at the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 01, 2026

Trump Says Kennedy Center Will Close for 2-Year Reconstruction Project
The president's announcement came after the center has been rocked by cancellations and boycotts by performers, contributors and audience members.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 01, 2026

Justin Bieber breaks his public performance pause at the Grammys.


NYTimes Arts
Feb 01, 2026

Grammy Awards Live Updates: Olivia Dean Wins Best New Artist
Kendrick Lamar, with four wins on Sunday, including best rap album, now has more career Grammys than any other rapper. Bruno Mars, Rosé and Sabrina Carpenter have all performed.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 01, 2026

Olivia Dean Caps a Rocket-Ship Year With a Best New Artist Grammy
The "Man I Need" singer defeated a fellow British vocalist, Lola Young, as well as Leon Thomas, Addison Rae and others.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 01, 2026

‘KPop Demon Hunters' is inspiring fans to learn Korean.


NYTimes Arts
Feb 01, 2026

Kehlani and Other Stars Speak Out Against ICE Ahead of Grammys Ceremony
Gloria Estefan, Shaboozey and Kehlani took an opportunity to speak up for communities that are being targeted by ICE across the United States.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 01, 2026

With six nods, Leon Thomas is ready for a Grammy spotlight.


NYTimes Arts
Feb 01, 2026

Kendrick Lamar, ‘KPop Demon Hunters' and Leon Thomas lead early Grammy wins.


NYTimes Arts
Feb 01, 2026

Who might make history? Kendrick Lamar, Bad Bunny and Rosé.


NYTimes Arts
Feb 01, 2026

Grammy Awards Live Updates: Kendrick Lamar and Leon Thomas Win Early Awards
"Golden" from "KPop Demon Hunters" and "Abracadabra" by Lady Gaga also took prizes this afternoon in a nontelevised event. The main ceremony will begin at 8 p.m. Eastern time.

NYTimes Arts
Feb 01, 2026

‘Golden' gives K-pop its first ever Grammy.


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Feb 01, 2026

Who's nominated, performing and hosting?


NYTimes Arts
Feb 01, 2026

Meet the 8 nominees for best new artist.


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