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The Auburn University sophomore and Olympic gold medalist said she was dealing with a "non-gymnastics health related issue" involving her kidneys but didn't rule out a bid for the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Saturday, March 25, 2023 at 4 p.m. on KPBS 2 / Watch now with KPBS Passport! Gain a glimpse into the life of Cecile McLorin Salvant, a talented jazz singer who developed an inimitable vocal style and earned three Grammy Awards before the age of 30. Chronicling her childhood as a Haitian-American in Miami, her studies at the Sorbonne in Paris, and her 2010 victory at the prestigious Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition.

Philip Gefter's Cocktails with George and Martha traces the evolution of Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? — from Broadway sensation, to Oscar-winning film starring Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton.

A return visit from French-born composer/guitarist Stéphane Wrembel – one of the most highly regarded guitarists in the world specializing in the style of iconic gypsy jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt. Learning his craft among the Gypsies at campsites in the French countryside, Stéphane has had a remarkable career, touring the world & releasing 16 albums. His band includes: Josh Kaye guitar, Ari Folman-Cohen bass, Nick Anderson drums, & special guest Daisy Castro violin. Stephane's original compositions have been featured in three of Woody Allen’s movies including Vicki Cristina Barcelona & Midnight in Paris. The New York Times says "Perhaps the most creative improviser in Gypsy jazz today, Mr. Wrembel plays the guitar with a rich and colorful lyricism." Follow on Social Media! Facebook + Instagram

When it comes to Black women, Hollywood is "limited in its thinking" Ross says — so here's how she makes her roles her own.

Kevin Kaarl is a singer-songwriter from Mexico, and his melancholic and wistful folk tunes, like "Vamonos a Marte” or “San Lucas”, have made his homeland audiences swoon. In 2023 he will tour the USA for the first time, including a stop in San Diego on March 12! Don't miss it. STAY SOCIAL! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Painter and sculptor Anselm Kiefer was born in war-ravaged Germany in 1945. Wim Wenders' new film conveys the beauty, bleakness and moral weight of Kiefer's art.

This weekend in the arts, a west coast premiere of Mason Bates' latest composition, futuristic art from Pinar Yoldas, photography and beauty through a Black lens, Labyrinth-inspired music and dance, live music picks and more local arts and culture.

With a long career playing among jazz and R&B greats, he remains one of the most in-demand drummers in New Orleans.

Each week, Pop Culture Happy Hour guests and hosts share what's bringing them joy. This week: 5-Second Films, an eye-opening Melrose Place article, the song "Ça plane pour moi" and rewatching 30 Rock.