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The first, or maybe the second thing to be said about "The Artist," a six-part comedy written and directed by Aram Rappaport, is that it streams from the Network, a free ad-supported streami…
Christmas movies, especially in our modern streaming era, exist on a different plane than other forms of filmed entertainment. We look to these movies not for innovation, but for comfort. Th…
By The Associated Press George Clooney playing a dashing movie star with nagging midlife regrets in "Jay Kelly" and Zac Brown Band returning with fresh tunes are some of the new television, …
The Courant's arts picks for Nov. 30 through Dec. 6 also include comedy from Steve Martin, Martin Short, Jess Hilarious, Dave Attell and Pete Davidson.
DETROIT " Jack White's Thanksgiving Day halftime performance at the Detroit Lions game, which featured a surprise appearance by Eminem, has been released as a single to streaming services. "…
LOS ANGELES " R&B singer Ray J was arrested early Thanksgiving morning, according to jail records and a police spokesman. The 44-year-old artist " whose legal name is Willie Norwood " wa…
By CIARÃN FAHEY BERLIN (AP) " Rare photographs of Ireland from 1963 show a world about to disappear, a country before it took its first steps toward modernity. Black and white images capt…
By JILL LAWLESS LONDON (AP) " A rare crystal and diamond Fabergé egg crafted for Russia's ruling family before it was toppled by revolution is going up for auction, valued at more than 20 m…
By The Associated Press Acclaimed architect Robert A.M. Stern, a prominent figure in American architecture who designed notable museums, libraries and residences, died Thursday, according to…
LOS ANGELES " True Whitaker wanted to nail her audition for "I Love LA," or, at the time, the "Untitled Rachel Sennott Project." She felt a strong connection to the role and had dreamed of w…
He continues to juggle a dizzying number of tasks from his perch in New Haven, Connecticut.
That "Zootopia 2" is as fresh, funny and densely packed as the first film feels like a miracle, but the truth is that there's nothing miraculous about it: it's just made by humans who put a …
By HILLEL ITALIE NEW YORK (AP) " Writers in U.S. prisons will have a new path to getting their work seen through a website managed by PEN America that includes information on publishers, age…
LOS ANGELES " Ryan Coogler was deep into writing "Sinners" when he realized the movie was missing something: He needed a moment that would jolt the audience and plunge them into a different …
Atlanta R&B star Summer Walker's searing music could be the perfect soundtrack to a binge-worthy reality show. It's entertainingly messy and satisfyingly authentic. Her 2019 debut album …
By MARIA SHERMAN NEW YORK (AP) " 'Tis the season to put on some brand-new holiday music. The best way to get festive is to sing along to Christmas classics new and old. But don't know what t…
The exhibit covers the British/Guyanan artist's career from his painted photographs to detailed model houses to brightly adorned boats and melted plastic sculptures.
The annual holiday show gets another facelift: Two scenes have been removed, two others have been rewritten and restored plus there's a brand new actor in the cast.
Henrik Ibsen's classic will be director's swan song as he prepares to step down as artistic director of the Yale Repertory Theatre and dean of the David Geffen School of Drama at Yale.
LOS ANGELES " Back in 2024, Universal conjured a pink and green tornado that swept pop culture. From themed drinks at Starbucks and dolls of Elphaba and Glinda, to joint appearances by stars…
By The Associated Press Bong Joon Ho's "Mickey 17," a new batch of "Stranger Things'" final season and Kevin Hart debuting a new comedy special on Netflix are some of the new television, fil…
The Courant's arts picks for Thanksgiving week includes Christmas shows, musical gatherings and nostalgic acts.
The two went from adversaries to friends during the AIDS crisis.
By JOSEPH B. FREDERICK and PHILIP MARCELO NEW YORK (AP) " A beloved Christmas tree tradition is returning to Manhattan for the holiday season next week. No, it's not the towering spruce at R…
Construction is expected to take about a year, with the expansion calling for a major addition that will increase the size of the arts venue by 50%.