The New York Times – Music:
After the hit song from “KPop Demon Hunters” made Oscars history, a snare drum and a crashing cymbal mercilessly drowned out the winners.
Author: Derrick Bryson Taylor
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Quentin Tarantino Plans ‘Swashbuckling’ Play for London’s West End
The New York Times – Film:
“The Popinjay Cavalier,” written and directed by Tarantino, will open next year. It is described as a “rambunctious comedy of deception” set in 1830s Europe.
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Bill Kurtis to Leave NPR’s ‘Wait Wait … Don’t Tell Me!’
The New York Times – Film:
As the irreverent quiz show’s judge and scorekeeper, Kurtis, a former news anchor known for his rich voice, has helped find comedy in current events since 2014.
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Photographer Nick Ut Sues Netflix Over ‘Napalm Girl’ Documentary
The New York Times – Film:
Nick Ut, the freelancer long credited for the award-winning photo from the Vietnam War, says a Netflix documentary questioning his work has defamed him.
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Shia LaBeouf Charged With Battery in New Orleans
The New York Times – Film:
The actor, best known for his roles in “Transformers” and “Megalopolis,” was arrested early Tuesday after reportedly assaulting two people, the authorities said.
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Why an A.I. Video of Tom Cruise Battling Brad Pitt Spooked Hollywood
The New York Times – Film:
A 15-second clip created by an artificial intelligence tool owned by the Chinese technology company ByteDance appears more cinematic than anything so far.
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Bad Bunny’s Halftime Show Isn’t Authentic Without These Everyday People
The New York Times – Music:
A priest from Sacramento. A bar owner from New York. A taquero from Los Angeles. Puerto Rico came alive at the Super Bowl because of hundreds of non-famous performers.
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Green Day Condemns ICE as Part of Super Bowl Festivities
The New York Times – Music:
The band’s frontman, Billie Joe Armstrong, urged Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to quit their jobs, warning that the Trump administration would inevitably abandon them.
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Brad Arnold, Rocker Who Fronted 3 Doors Down, Dies at 47
The New York Times – Music:
He wrote the band’s breakout hit, “Kryptonite,” in a high school math class, and would go on to be nominated for three Grammy Awards.