Pop Culture

Amalia Ulman mocks trend chasers in her new film, 'Magic Farm'

A Martínez

Olivia Hampton

Amalia Ulman's new film Magic Farm follows an American TV crew chasing a viral story that, through a series of misunderstandings, ends up in the wrong town in the wrong country.
National

Rapper Tory Lanez is hospitalized after being stabbed in a California prison

Rachel Treisman

The rapper's Instagram account says his lungs collapsed after he was stabbed 14 times, but he is "in good spirits." Lanez is serving a 10-year sentence for shooting Megan Thee Stallion in 2020.
Too many great sci-fi shows go unnoticed. I hope 'Murderbot' won't be the next

Eric Deggans

The new Apple TV+ show starring Alexander Skarsgård features a mix of special effects-laden action, deadpan humor and social commentary. It deserves a big audience.
The Spirit Tunnel is unapologetic celebrity worship — and extremely fun

Aisha Harris

Celebrity guests on The Jennifer Hudson Show — Michelle Obama, Usher, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Tina Knowles to name a few — have all caught a ride through this viral backstage ritual.
Oaklee, Oakley, Oakleigh: Parents branch out to oak-based names, especially in red states

Neda Ulaby

Olivia and Liam are the most popular baby names now, but Social Security Administration data shows oak-based names are gaining popularity, particularly in conservative parts of the country.
Economy

Trump's plan for movie tariffs leads to global confusion

Mandalit del Barco

Production in Hollywood has been suffering. But it's unclear how a 100% tariff on movies produced outside the United States would work – or who it would help.
'Tailoring Black style' is the theme of the 2025 Met Gala. Here's what to know

Andrew Limbong

Expect to see a focus on menswear: jackets, trousers, suits, hats, and maybe a cane or two.
I do think we should be having more TV weddings

Linda Holmes

As we enter wedding season, culture critic Linda Holmes suggests that we bring back the splashy TV wedding at full power.
Over three years after on-set tragedy, 'Rust' is in theaters and available to rent

Mandalit del Barco

A fatal on-set shooting killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins in 2021. Hutchins' husband became a producer as part of a settlement.
International

Violinist Esther Abrami uncovers 'hidden treasure' of music by women

Olivia Hampton

French violinist and social media influencer Esther Abrami releases her new album, Women, featuring music by female composers in a bid to redress historic biases.