The New York Times – Music:
The enigmatic R&B singer returns with an intimate LP made her way. Inspired by ’80s sounds, it draws on her connections to Babyface, Stevie Wonder and Prince.
Author: Melena Ryzik
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Fontaines D.C. Feels Its Way Out of the Darkness
The New York Times – Music:
After losing a beloved manager, and ahead of releasing the most anticipated album of its career, the Irish band works its way through despair.
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The Dollywood Theme Park Captured the Essence of Its Founder
The New York Times – Music:
Her idea to create a “fantasy city” that celebrated her home region turned into a billion-dollar attraction that maintained its authentic feel.
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Dolly Parton: A Life in Pictures
The New York Times – Music:
Parton made her mark in the country arenas of Nashville, and then crossed over into the pop world, Hollywood and beyond.
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Sam Smith Shows a New Side on “Hazel Eyes”
The New York Times – Music:
After rising to global pop star status with songs about heartbreak, Smith returns with an album about pointedly queer “requited love,” made exactly how and where made them happiest.
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Christopher Nolan on ‘The Odyssey’ and IMAX Technical Challenges
The New York Times – Film:
He and the cinematographer Hoyte van Hoytema combined new inventions (like fire-mimicking lights they developed) with century-old techniques.
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She Grew Up Loving ‘Legally Blonde.’ Now She’s Elle Woods.
The New York Times – Film:
Lexi Minetree beat out 5,000 other actors to play the teenage heroine of “Elle,” a prequel series. She shares many qualities with her can-do character.
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Christopher Nolan on the Anxiety of Filming ‘The Odyssey’ in IMAX
The New York Times – Film:
Filming entirely in IMAX meant new engineering and actor ingenuity. It was only halfway through the six-country shoot that he felt he could pull it off.
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The ‘Becky Shaw’ Star Who ‘Does Horrible Things’ Oh So Well
The New York Times – Film:
The Tony nominee Alden Ehrenreich has been making audiences cry at this Broadway comedy in which he portrays a cynical money manager.