She became the national youth poet laureate at age 16; six years later, she read her poem at Joe Biden’s and Kamala Harris’ historic swearing-in.
Fresh from her breakout performance at the inauguration, poet Amanda Gorman bonds with Anderson Cooper over “Hamilton” and their shared speech impediments.
“I was just ... trying to keep warm,” Sen. Bernie Sanders tells Seth Meyers of the viral moment of him looking cold and uncomfortable at the inauguration.
Joe Exotic, star of the hit Netflix series ‘Tiger King,’ went into attack mode Wednesday after being denied a presidential pardon from Donald Trump.
Inauguration 2021
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With the virtual “Parade Across America” and the “Celebrating America” concert special, President Biden signaled the arts’ return of the White House.
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Deprived of the normal pomp surrounding Inauguration Day, President Biden gave a speech that felt more like a heart-to-heart between friends than an inaugural address. And it was just what we needed.
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A-listers from Katy Perry to Bruce Springsteen performed on Inauguration Day, but the COVID-19 crisis, and the darkness of the Trump years, muted the celebration.
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Combining the familiar and the novel, the inauguration of President Biden and Vice President Harris sought to reassure the nation — and then to forge ahead.
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The national youth poet laureate read her galvanizing poem, ‘The Hill We Climb,’ just after Joe Biden was inaugurated as the 46th U.S. president.
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Same stage, different script: For a theater critic watching President Biden’s inauguration, the most notable part of the performance is its humility.
Comedian Dave Chappelle has tested positive for the coronavirus and has canceled his upcoming shows. He’s asymptomatic and quarantining.
My family has spent 308 days together in the house. Which brings us to “Jurassic Quest,” the drive-thru dinosaur experience now touring the country.
Shine On Collective pivoted from immersive theater to puzzle-box experiences during the pandemic. It’s one example of how gaming is a growing aspect of new theater works.
Veteran Bay Area comedian Lisa Geduldig went to visit her mother in Florida in March 2020 — and never came home, instead launching a monthly comedy showcase via Zoom with Mom as the novice warm-up act.
Lights at the reflecting pool of the Lincoln Memorial honor those who have died from COVID-19. Buildings across the U.S. glow amber in tribute too.
Le Petit Cirque is like a mini Cirque du Soleil for kids. How the Inglewood circus studio has adapted to stay open during the COVID-19 pandemic.
There are always bad drivers in L.A., but these days we can’t blame the tourists. After months of staying at home, we’re all driving like tourists.
The nation’s overlapping crises have sparked the notion that audiences want to be uplifted, more than anything else. I disagree.
Latest stories
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“Saturday Night Live” returns with new episodes at the end of January with John Krasinski, Dan Levy and Regina King announced as hosts.
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He’s a postman no more: Nathan Evans, whose “Wellerman” rendition birthed the sea-shanty TikTok sensation, says he’s been signed by Polydor Records.
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Charles Wheelan’s “We Came, We Saw, We Left” charts the Wheelan family’s frantic global “gap year” — infections, iffy street food, tantrums and all.
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TV highlights for Jan. 24-30 include the Syfy series “Resident Alien” and a special one-off episode of “Euphoria.”
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A gay Muslim doctor in Weho looks for love in the endearing romantic comedy ‘Breaking Fast.’
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The Renaissance portrait is estimated at $80 million, according to reports, but the pool of potential bidders may be surprisingly large.
Randy Rainbow, Wynton Marsalis and Elvis Costello support a storied jazz club. Musical fans are invited to a “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend” watch party.
An 1859 painting by a prominent Black artist plays an important role in the Biden inauguration.
Composer Peter Boyer talks about the call to write “Fanfare for Tomorrow,” which will be played Wednesday by the United States Marine Band.
President Trump actively disdained culture during his term while deploying it as a weapon. His call for a National Garden of American Heroes is a final shot across the bow.
Ex-NBA star Junior Bridgeman bought the Black magazines. Now the first interview with a new CEO, who feels empowered by a legacy — not burdened by it.
The overdue creation of a Cabinet-level Secretary of Culture would give the country a lift we all crave. Here’s who I think would rise to the challenge.
What the acquisition of Williams’ archive could reveal about the little-studied architect. Plus, “Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical” and Kennedy Center Honors in our weekly arts newsletter.
Writer Kemp Powers and star Leslie Odom Jr. explain the decision to turn a lost Sam Cooke performance into one of the film’s most resonant, hopeful moments.
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Netflix executive Vernā Myers shares how the streamer improved Black representation at the company and the efforts it is making to improve diversity on its shows and staff.
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CNN is the most watched network on Inauguration Day.
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Here’s a look at how the emerging right-wing TV channel covered the transition of power.
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John David Washington and Zendaya star in Sam Levinson’s self-defeating two-hander about a relationship on the rocks.
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Amjad Abu Alala’s “You Will Die at 20,” Sudan’s first-ever Oscar submission, follows the spiritual and earthly awakenings of a young man prophesied for an early demise.
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In the drama “Identifying Features,” a mother in Mexico searches for her son who left to find work in the United States. Directed by Fernanda Valadez.
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Find a flick with our guide to new and classic movies playing outdoors at L.A.-area drive-ins, pop-ups and rooftops.
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Country star Dolly Parton says her brother and singing partner Randy Parton has died of cancer.
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Holed up in the English countryside, the producer, musician and visual artist has been busy reinventing Zoom and falling in love with music again.
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Having Brooks on stage was a way to reach out to the entire country, including his fans in red states.
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Actress-singer Jennifer Lopez injects some Latin pride — and “Let’s Get Loud” — into Biden-Harris inauguration with a familiar passage in Spanish.
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Movies on TV this week: Jan. 24: “Stand by Me” on Encore; “Citizen Kane” on TCM; “Finding Nemo” on Freeform and more
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Reporters’ glee over a non-abusive press secretary is understandable. But Psaki is no TV character, and she’ll shape the narrative the way her boss wants.
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What’s on TV tonight, Friday, Jan. 22: “Magnum P.I.” on CBS; “Painting With John” on HBO
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“Saved by the Bell” alum Dustin Diamond is battling Stage 4 small-cell carcinoma that has metastasized to his lungs, according to the actor’s rep.
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The president of historically Black Morgan State was so captivated by inaugural poet Amanda Gorman’s reading that he offered her a job on Twitter.
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A new collection of old Didion essays, called “Let Me Tell You What I Mean,” has been published. Here’s where to rediscover the essay “Why I Write,” a spark of earnest hope behind the writer’s distant cool.
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“Let Me Tell You What I Mean,” a new collection of old essays, offer a chance to reassess the writer’s politics and privilege.
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Annette Gordon-Reed, Ayad Akhtar, Héctor Tobar, Martha Minow, David Kaye and Jonathan Rauch discuss the Jan. 6 riot and what we do about it.
