- BooksReview
‘Yonder’ is a vital addition to our literature about slavery
"Yonder" is a vital addition to our literature about slavery.
By Evangeline LawsonFebruary 4, 2022 - Review
In the galleries: Artist’s imagery examines community-building in the aftermath of trauma
Choichun Leung’s decade-long Young Girl Project focuses on a show of solidarity.
By Mark JenkinsFebruary 4, 2022 - Pop CultureAnalysis
How did the new characters in ‘And Just Like That...’ fit into the ‘Sex and the City’ world? It’s complicated.
“And Just Like That…” added four characters of color — Che, Seema, Nya and LTW — to its crew, but not all their story lines got the screen time they deserved.
By Helena Andrews-DyerFebruary 4, 2022 - Pop CultureAnalysis
The celebs have gone crypto
Matt Damon, Tom Brady, Paris Hilton and other celebs are peddling NFTs and cryptocurrency. Of course they are.
By Sonia RaoFebruary 4, 2022 What to watch on Friday: ‘Reacher’ premieres on Prime Video
Friday, Feb. 4, 2022 I "Suspicion," starring Uma Thurman, debuts on Apple TV Plus.
By Hau ChuFebruary 4, 2022
From the wires
Fox News host Shannon Bream has new book out in March
The author of the bestselling “The Women of the Bible Speak” has a followup book coming out this spring
By Associated PressFebruary 2, 2022Review: Michael Jackson musical is some thriller, lots bad
An altogether baffling musical about Michael Jackson opened Tuesday on Broadway called “MJ,” says Associated Press critic Mark Kennedy
By Mark Kennedy | APFebruary 1, 202210 movies you'll want to see from the Sundance Film Festival
Dispatches from the Sundance Film Festival are usually accompanied by descriptions of the looming mountains, snowy premieres and frantic bus shuttles
By Lindsey Bahr and Jake Coyle | APJanuary 31, 2022
Style Conversational Week 1474: Send in the Clowner — stat!
The Empress of The Style Invitational on this week's Hyphen the Terrible neologism contest, and the results of another new-word challenge.
By Pat MyersFebruary 3, 2022- BooksReview
In ‘Vladimir,’ a woman’s desire takes her to dangerous places
The subject of Julia May Jonas's novel is unmistakable: desire.
By Marion WinikFebruary 3, 2022 A man in a ‘Star Wars’ costume gives free masks to travelers. Meet ‘The Maskalorian.’
A Mandalorian costume complete with a baby Yoda helps 'the Maskalorian' promote coronavirus safety.
By Hannah SampsonFebruary 3, 2022- Theater & DanceReview
Keegan’s ‘Trans Am’ is an absorbing autobiographical show of transgender experience, enhanced by a rock score
Production is the in-person premiere for Lisa Stephen Friday’s solo show.
By Celia WrenFebruary 3, 2022 Jimmy Johnson, Chicago blues master, dies at 93
Although he bought his first guitar when he was 28, he came to be regarded as one of the best electric blues guitarists and singers of the late 20th century.
By Phil DavisonFebruary 3, 2022Shelly Lowe confirmed as chair of the National Endowment for the Humanities
Lowe is the first Native American to lead the federal agency.
By Peggy McGloneFebruary 3, 2022- FoodReview
The best barbecue joints in the D.C. area
Some of the finest smoked meats in the area demand a drive. And who doesn't need a road trip right now?
By Tim CarmanFebruary 3, 2022 Style Invitational Week 1474: Hyphen the Terrible
This week's contest: Make a new word by combining parts of hyphenated terms. Plus winning 'prefix' neologisms.
By Pat MyersFebruary 3, 2022The best things to do in the D.C. area the week of Feb. 3-9
Explore portraits of Nollywood stars, celebrate the Lunar New Year or try yoga in one of the most stunning settings in D.C.
By Fritz Hahn and Anying Guo and Chris Kelly and Stephanie Williams and Thomas FloydFebruary 3, 2022John Mellencamp still has plenty of fight left in him
With the release of John Mellencamp's latest album, “Strictly A One-Eyed Jack,” the songwriting icon continues to amplify American life.
By Erin OsmonFebruary 3, 2022Why artists are leaving Spotify
Spotify has faced backlash since rocker Neil Young announced he would leave the platform due to concerns about covid misinformation being spread by podcast star Joe Rogan. Here's what to know about why Young and other artists are departing.
By Travis Andrews and Gerrit De VynckFebruary 3, 2022- Review
Is acclaimed sculptor Charles Ray losing his magic touch?
The Los Angeles artist is the subject of a major show at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, two shows in Paris and one at Glenstone Museum.
By Sebastian SmeeFebruary 3, 2022 What to watch on Thursday: ‘Murderville’ premieres on Netflix
Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022 I The latest season of "Project Runway" concludes on Bravo.
By Hau ChuFebruary 3, 2022AFI Docs is hitting pause on programming
After two years of pandemic uncertainty, the Washington documentary festival will take this summer off and temporarily merge with AFI Fest in the fall.
By Ann HornadayFebruary 2, 2022Four men arrested in connection with overdose death of Michael K. Williams, Justice Department says
Actor Michael K. Williams, known for his role as Omar Little in "The Wire," died of an accidental drug overdose last fall.
By Sonia RaoFebruary 2, 2022