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Posted at 10:25 AM ET, 06/18/2013

Battle of the ridiculous: 'The Wolf of Wall Street' vs. 'Magna Carta Holy Grail'
By Jessica Goldstein and Cara Kelly
An analysis of who produced the most ridiculous video make rounds on the Internet.

By Jessica Goldstein and Cara Kelly  |  10:25 AM ET, 06/18/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Movies, Music

Posted at 09:24 AM ET, 06/18/2013

One Teen Story gets one new editor

By Ron Charles
Patrick Ryan, formerly of Granta magazine, will take over the monthly magazine of short fiction for young people.

By Ron Charles  |  09:24 AM ET, 06/18/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Books

Posted at 02:02 PM ET, 06/17/2013

Miss Utah and the dreaded Q&A brainfreeze
By Cara Kelly
Stress of competition and sleep deprivation can make the dreaded interview brainfreeze a reality for Miss USA contestants.

By Cara Kelly  |  02:02 PM ET, 06/17/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 09:46 AM ET, 06/17/2013

Hay-Adams Author Series begins its second chapter
By Ron Charles
John Taliaferro will discuss his biography of John Hay on June 27.

By Ron Charles  |  09:46 AM ET, 06/17/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Books

Posted at 10:48 AM ET, 06/14/2013

The Bling Ring: Nancy Jo Sales talks us through the crime timeline
By Jessica Goldstein
The journalist whose Vanity Fair article told the story of the crew explains the chain of events that inspired the movie.

By Jessica Goldstein  |  10:48 AM ET, 06/14/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Movies

Posted at 01:21 PM ET, 06/13/2013

#TBT: Music Festivals from Woodstock to Summer Jam

By Cara Kelly
From Summer Jam to Woodstock, we take a look at archive images of the hey-day of music festivals.

By Cara Kelly  |  01:21 PM ET, 06/13/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  #TBT, Music

Posted at 10:55 AM ET, 06/13/2013

Roger Ailes wows conservatives in accepting Bradley prize

By Paul Farhi
Fox News chief Roger Ailes wows conservatives in accepting Bradley Foundation prize.

By Paul Farhi  |  10:55 AM ET, 06/13/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Media

Posted at 10:22 AM ET, 06/13/2013

Karen Joy Fowler is completely beside herself

By Ron Charles
Her novel about a chimp appears just as new protections for the animals are proposed by the U.S. government.

By Ron Charles  |  10:22 AM ET, 06/13/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Books

Posted at 10:41 PM ET, 06/12/2013

Marc Cherry, TV producers tout advantages of cable at D.C. conference
By Emily Yahr
At the 2013 Cable Show in D.C., a trio of showrunners explain why it's easier to make TV for the cable world than broadcast

By Emily Yahr  |  10:41 PM ET, 06/12/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  TV, tv producers

Posted at 02:00 PM ET, 06/12/2013

Lego figures are getting angrier, according to science
By Caitlin Dewey
A new study finds that Lego characters' faces have gotten more aggressive since the early '90s -- which could hurt the kids playing with them.

By Caitlin Dewey  |  02:00 PM ET, 06/12/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:17 PM ET, 06/12/2013

J. Courtney Sullivan leaps from 'The Engagements' to her wedding
By Ron Charles
Exclusive photo of her own engagement ring.

By Ron Charles  |  01:17 PM ET, 06/12/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Books

Posted at 07:16 PM ET, 06/11/2013

James Cameron and submarine stop in DC
By Cara Kelly
The sub is on its way to the Hole Oceanographic Institute in Massachusetts.

By Cara Kelly  |  07:16 PM ET, 06/11/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:32 PM ET, 06/11/2013

Giuliana Rancic: Swim suit competition works for Miss USA
By Cara Kelly
The pageant co-host says the contestants are proud to be in bikinis.

By Cara Kelly  |  05:32 PM ET, 06/11/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  TV

Posted at 12:14 PM ET, 06/11/2013

Disclosure, Iamsu!: Critic's Notebook
By Chris Richards
Notable recordings from the world of pop music.

By Chris Richards  |  12:14 PM ET, 06/11/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Critic's Notebook, Music

Posted at 09:10 AM ET, 06/11/2013

The biggest book of the year: 'Sheep in a Jeep'

By Ron Charles
Large-format children's books are rare, but they still find an audience in the e-book age.

By Ron Charles  |  09:10 AM ET, 06/11/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Books

Posted at 03:52 PM ET, 06/10/2013

Rain and mud dictate fashion at Governors Ball Music Festival
By Cara Kelly
Poncho-chic dominates, at least early on during the rainy weekend

By Cara Kelly  |  03:52 PM ET, 06/10/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Fashion, Music, MusicFest

Posted at 08:45 AM ET, 06/10/2013

10 coming-of-age novels for summer

By Ron Charles
Stories of young people solving crimes, casting spells and saving an alligator theme-park.

By Ron Charles  |  08:45 AM ET, 06/10/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Books

Posted at 03:20 AM ET, 06/10/2013

Complete list of Tony Award winners

By Michael Cavna and Caitlin Moore

By Michael Cavna and Caitlin Moore  |  03:20 AM ET, 06/10/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Theater

Posted at 07:58 PM ET, 06/08/2013

Kanye West promotes "Yeezus" with video projections in D.C. Saturday night
By Chris Richards
The bold marketing campaign for new album "Yeezus" comes to the seven different spots in the nation's capital

By Chris Richards  |  07:58 PM ET, 06/08/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Music

Posted at 11:01 AM ET, 06/06/2013

Slice Bookshelf joins a crowded field of virtual book sites
By Ron Charles
Google's Eric Schmidt is among the backers.

By Ron Charles  |  11:01 AM ET, 06/06/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Books

Posted at 07:35 AM ET, 06/06/2013

CMT Awards: Big winners, best performances, cringe-worthy moments
By Emily Yahr
Miranda Lambert and newcomer duo Florida Georgia Line took home the most trophies at the annual music video award show. Plus: Best and worst moments.

By Emily Yahr  |  07:35 AM ET, 06/06/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Music, TV

Posted at 12:17 PM ET, 06/05/2013

A.M. Homes wins Women's Prize

By Ron Charles
Hilary Mantel's "Bring Up the Bodies" among the finalists

By Ron Charles  |  12:17 PM ET, 06/05/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Books

Posted at 08:59 AM ET, 06/05/2013

Bazooka Joe turns 60

By Ron Charles
A new anthology brings together the old comics with historical essays about the world's most famous gum.

By Ron Charles  |  08:59 AM ET, 06/05/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Books

Posted at 01:02 PM ET, 06/04/2013

An ode to 'The Devil Wears Prada,' in gifs

By Cara Kelly
With the release of the sequel novel, a look at the lessons learned from the film.

By Cara Kelly  |  01:02 PM ET, 06/04/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Books, Movies

Posted at 10:57 AM ET, 06/04/2013

Eric Strickland, Eleanor Friedberger, Classixx: Critic's Notebook

By Chris Richards
Notable recordings from the world of pop music.

By Chris Richards  |  10:57 AM ET, 06/04/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Critic's Notebook, Music

Posted at 09:28 AM ET, 06/03/2013

Philipp Meyer's 'The Son' gets strong support from indie bookstores
By Ron Charles
His saga about Texas is No. 1 on the June "Indie Next List."

By Ron Charles  |  09:28 AM ET, 06/03/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Books

Posted at 10:25 AM ET, 06/01/2013

'Wicked Plants' author Amy Stewart on the dangers of ricin-tainted letters
By Ron Charles
FBI continues to investigate suspicious letters sent to President Obama and Mayor Bloomberg.

By Ron Charles  |  10:25 AM ET, 06/01/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Books

Posted at 12:14 PM ET, 05/31/2013

Adam Smith sees his stock rise fast

By Ron Charles
"The Wealth of Nations" -- from 1776 -- jumps onto The Washington Post bestseller list.

By Ron Charles  |  12:14 PM ET, 05/31/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Books

Posted at 12:06 PM ET, 05/31/2013

Folger Shakespeare Library looks toward a brighter future

By Ron Charles

By Ron Charles  |  12:06 PM ET, 05/31/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Books

Posted at 02:34 PM ET, 05/30/2013

Post Hunt: Hangout with Tom Shroder, Gene Weingarten and Dave Barry

By Cara Kelly
Give us your burning Post Hunt questions, and we'll hopefully return with answers during our live video chat.

By Cara Kelly  |  02:34 PM ET, 05/30/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:22 AM ET, 05/29/2013

National Book Critics Circle announces new award category

By Ron Charles
For the first time, the membership at large will pick the winner.

By Ron Charles  |  07:22 AM ET, 05/29/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Books

Posted at 12:05 PM ET, 05/28/2013

The Devil, Little Mix, the Underachievers: Critic's Notebook

By Chris Richards
Notable recordings from the world of pop music.

By Chris Richards  |  12:05 PM ET, 05/28/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Critic's Notebook, Music

Posted at 11:10 AM ET, 05/25/2013

'The Great Gatsby' should be the new 'Rocky Horror Picture Show'

By Ron Charles
I know, Luhrmann’s “Gatsby” doesn’t have the music or the jokes, but a new generation needs this!

By Ron Charles  |  11:10 AM ET, 05/25/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Books

Posted at 01:03 PM ET, 05/24/2013

10 things you can do with your Borders gift cards

By Ron Charles
A federal judge says those cards are worthless, but we know better.

By Ron Charles  |  01:03 PM ET, 05/24/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Books

Posted at 12:55 PM ET, 05/24/2013

Politics & Prose Bookstore offers free shipping over Memorial Day weekend

By Ron Charles
Indie booksellers keep trying to find new ways to compete with Amazon.

By Ron Charles  |  12:55 PM ET, 05/24/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Books

Posted at 12:36 PM ET, 05/24/2013

My night with Liberace

By Annie Groer

By Annie Groer  |  12:36 PM ET, 05/24/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:10 PM ET, 05/24/2013

Nollywood intro: Five film trailers to watch

By David Beard
Nigeria's $500 million movie business churns out hundreds of films a year, second in production behind India's Bollywood.

By David Beard  |  12:10 PM ET, 05/24/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Movies

Posted at 10:23 AM ET, 05/23/2013

Ryan Gosling, Robert Redford quietly make their marks on screen at Cannes Film Festival

By Ann Hornaday
Big stars stay mostly silent in their new films premiering at the 66th annual festival.

By Ann Hornaday  |  10:23 AM ET, 05/23/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Movies

Posted at 09:30 AM ET, 05/23/2013

Harlequin to disrobe new Cosmo Red-Hot Reads

By Ron Charles
Bestselling author Sylvia Day was paid at least $1 million to launch this new series of e-novellas.

By Ron Charles  |  09:30 AM ET, 05/23/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Books

Posted at 01:26 PM ET, 05/22/2013

Michelle Obama visits slave quarters

By Krissah Thompson
Obama reflected on the importance of preserving and sharing the stories of the enslaved people who once lived there.

By Krissah Thompson  |  01:26 PM ET, 05/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:40 PM ET, 05/22/2013

JIF vs. GIF: Make your case
By Marie Elizabeth Oliver
How do you pronounce 'GIF'?

By Marie Elizabeth Oliver  |  12:40 PM ET, 05/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Media

Posted at 09:33 AM ET, 05/22/2013

Stephen Brumwell wins George Washington Book Prize

By Ron Charles
British historian receives $50,000 award for new biography of George Washington

By Ron Charles  |  09:33 AM ET, 05/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:40 PM ET, 05/21/2013

Cannes Film Festival: Oscar Isaac talks 'Llewyn Davis' and Noah Emmerich talks retro roles

By Ann Hornaday

By Ann Hornaday  |  05:40 PM ET, 05/21/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Movies

Posted at 11:22 AM ET, 05/21/2013

Roomrunner, Tree, Patty Griffin: Critic's Notebook
By Chris Richards
Notable recordings from the world of pop music.

By Chris Richards  |  11:22 AM ET, 05/21/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Critic's Notebook, Music

Posted at 09:26 AM ET, 05/21/2013

'Apocalypse Cow,' by Michael Logan
By Ron Charles
In Logan's absurdist first novel, sex-crazed zombie bovines threaten the earth.

By Ron Charles  |  09:26 AM ET, 05/21/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Books

Posted at 03:32 PM ET, 05/20/2013

Miguel kicks, Bieber gets booed and more Billboard Music Awards moments

By Veronica Toney
Five top moments from the 2013 Billboard Music Awards.

By Veronica Toney  |  03:32 PM ET, 05/20/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Music, TV

Posted at 12:53 PM ET, 05/20/2013

Billboard Music Awards fashion: Ke$ha, Taylor Swift and more
By Cara Kelly
Style seen at the show was disjointed, ranging from expect from Taylor Swift to Ke$ha's revealing mini.

By Cara Kelly  |  12:53 PM ET, 05/20/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Fashion, Music

Posted at 12:27 PM ET, 05/20/2013

'Inside Llewyn Davis' and 'Ain't Them Bodies Saints' highlight weekend at Cannes
By Ann Hornaday
New films from the Coen Brothers and David Lowery highlight a busy weekend at the 66th annual film festival

By Ann Hornaday  |  12:27 PM ET, 05/20/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Movies

Posted at 09:37 AM ET, 05/20/2013

Two thumbs up! (I hated it)
By Ron Charles
What do the blurbs on book jackets really mean?

By Ron Charles  |  09:37 AM ET, 05/20/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Books

Posted at 11:22 AM ET, 05/19/2013

Adam Mansbach at the Gaithersburg Book Festival

By Ron Charles
The fourth annual book fair offered 100 authors and a dozen workshops.

By Ron Charles  |  11:22 AM ET, 05/19/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Books

Posted at 06:15 PM ET, 05/17/2013

Sheila E., an inspiration to drummers of all ages and genders
By Lauren McEwen
Once a protege of Prince in the '80s, she's now inspiring new generations

By Lauren McEwen  |  06:15 PM ET, 05/17/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Music

Posted at 02:54 PM ET, 05/17/2013

'SNL,' 'House of Cards' costume designer on Zoe Barnes' hoodie and D.C. style
By Cara Kelly
The experienced designer talks about his long run with the sketch comedy show, Zoe Barnes' hoodies and styling for Washington.

By Cara Kelly  |  02:54 PM ET, 05/17/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Fashion, TV

Posted at 10:26 AM ET, 05/17/2013

Cannes Film Festival: Still waiting for a stunner
By Ann Hornaday
There have been plenty of estimable efforts, but no single standout at the 66th annual film festival

By Ann Hornaday  |  10:26 AM ET, 05/17/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Movies

Posted at 10:13 AM ET, 05/17/2013

'The Office' finale: 'There's a lot of beauty in ordinary things'

By Hank Stuever
Like all real-life office workers, the characters in "The Office" may yet discover the real meaning of air family now that they are largely apart.

By Hank Stuever  |  10:13 AM ET, 05/17/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  TV

Posted at 10:00 AM ET, 05/17/2013

Politico pulls Josh Holmes ad in new ad campaign

By Paul Farhi
Politico's latest house ads raised a few eyebrows around Washington this week when a new batch of promotions featured Josh Holmes, chief of staff to Senate minority leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.)

By Paul Farhi  |  10:00 AM ET, 05/17/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Media

Posted at 01:35 PM ET, 05/16/2013

Trend Report: Thinking in color
By Janet Bennett Kelly
Thanks to spring runways from Gucci and Paul Smith, men can reveal their true colors.

By Janet Bennett Kelly  |  01:35 PM ET, 05/16/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Fashion

Posted at 10:06 AM ET, 05/16/2013

'Great Gatsby' opens Cannes, while 'Heli' shows the grim reality of modern Mexico
By Ann Hornaday
A report from the 66th annual film festival

By Ann Hornaday  |  10:06 AM ET, 05/16/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Movies

Posted at 06:02 PM ET, 05/15/2013

Topless Bea Arthur still controversial after all these years

By Caitlin Dewey
A naked portrait of the former Golden Girl got several Daily Beast editors locked out of Facebook, 30 years after critics called for its boycott

By Caitlin Dewey  |  06:02 PM ET, 05/15/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:46 PM ET, 05/15/2013

Get Zoe Saldana's look from the 'Star Trek' LA premiere
By Cara Kelly
Tips on recreating the actress' beauty and hairstyles from the red carpet.

By Cara Kelly  |  04:46 PM ET, 05/15/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Fashion, Movies

Posted at 04:19 PM ET, 05/15/2013

Watch: Eight great 'Office' moments, chosen by Angela Kinsey

By Monica Hesse
As we prepare for the series finale of NBC's long-running sitcom on Thursday night, who better to ask for a detailed list of her favorite moments from the show?

By Monica Hesse  |  04:19 PM ET, 05/15/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  TV

Posted at 11:05 AM ET, 05/15/2013

Cannes Film Festival: New markets on the mind of filmmakers

By Ann Hornaday
As the film industry descends on France for the 66th annual festival, a mix of the modern and traditional

By Ann Hornaday  |  11:05 AM ET, 05/15/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Movies

Posted at 09:33 AM ET, 05/15/2013

Timothy Egan wins Chautauqua Prize for "Short Nights of the Shadow Catcher"
By Ron Charles
Egan's biography of American West photographer Edward Curtis garners $7,500 and a week at the summer program in New York State.

By Ron Charles  |  09:33 AM ET, 05/15/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Books

Posted at 10:19 AM ET, 05/14/2013

Randy Rogers Band, Britta Persson, Chapin Sisters: Critic's Notebook

By Chris Richards
Notable recordings from the world of pop music.

By Chris Richards  |  10:19 AM ET, 05/14/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Critic's Notebook, Music

Posted at 04:30 PM ET, 05/13/2013

Paul Muldoon fed and feted at Irish ambassador's residence
By Ron Charles
The Irish poet will speak tonight at the Folger Library

By Ron Charles  |  04:30 PM ET, 05/13/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Books

Posted at 12:16 PM ET, 05/10/2013

Q&A: 'The Great Gatsby' and its great mania

By Veronica Toney
The Post's Ann Hornaday and Jonathan Yardley weigh in on “The Great Gatsby” and its impact on film and literature.

By Veronica Toney  |  12:16 PM ET, 05/10/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Movies

Posted at 04:31 PM ET, 05/09/2013

Neil Patrick Harris and the Tony Awards: Looking through the years

By Haley Crum
Neil Patrick Harris is hosting the Tony Awards - again. Here's a look at the host throughout the years.

By Haley Crum  |  04:31 PM ET, 05/09/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:29 PM ET, 05/08/2013

How 'House of Cards' shed light on Mark Sanford's victory
By Cara Kelly
A South Carolina ex-pat finds an explanation for former governor Mark Sanford's political victory.

By Cara Kelly  |  02:29 PM ET, 05/08/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  TV

Posted at 12:58 PM ET, 05/08/2013

Ahoy! 'Moby Dick, or, The Card Game'

By Ron Charles
The Kickstarter campaign raised more than $65,000 in a single week.

By Ron Charles  |  12:58 PM ET, 05/08/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Books

Posted at 12:41 PM ET, 05/07/2013

Met Gala 2013: Anne Hathaway, Miley Cyrus embrace punk

By Cara Kelly
The punk theme was a side note for many celebrity attendees, while others embraced the edgy exhibit.

By Cara Kelly  |  12:41 PM ET, 05/07/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Fashion

Posted at 09:00 PM ET, 05/06/2013

Mikal Cronin, R.L. Grime, Little Boots: Critic's Notebook
By Chris Richards
Notable recordings from the world of pop music.

By Chris Richards  |  09:00 PM ET, 05/06/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Critic's Notebook, Music

Posted at 12:14 PM ET, 05/05/2013

Benjamin Alire Saenz receives PEN/Faulkner Fiction Award

By Ron Charles
First Latino writer to win the prize in its 33-year history

By Ron Charles  |  12:14 PM ET, 05/05/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Books

Posted at 06:13 PM ET, 05/03/2013

Steve Madden on wedge sneakers, Betsey Johnson and DC style
By Cara Kelly
We caught up with the shoe designer before his upcoming event at Tysons

By Cara Kelly  |  06:13 PM ET, 05/03/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Fashion

Posted at 12:01 PM ET, 05/03/2013

Slayer guitarist Jeff Hanneman -- mourning a musician fixated on death
By Chris Richards
The world of metal says goodbye to trailblazer who played "impossibly fast."

By Chris Richards  |  12:01 PM ET, 05/03/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Music

Posted at 05:31 PM ET, 05/02/2013

Chris Kelly of Kris Kross dies: A look at his enduring place in hip-hop

By Bethonie Butler
Chris Kelly, one half of rap duo Kris Kross, died Wednesday at the age of 34. He left a lasting impression on many fellow artists.

By Bethonie Butler  |  05:31 PM ET, 05/02/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Music

Posted at 11:54 AM ET, 05/02/2013

U.S. Poet Laureate Natasha Trethewey: Poetry still matters

By Ron Charles
Her final lecture in the Library of Congress concludes an extraordinarily popular term.

By Ron Charles  |  11:54 AM ET, 05/02/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Books

Posted at 09:29 AM ET, 05/01/2013

Michelle Obama coming to Politics & Prose Bookstore

By Ron Charles
The first lady continues to promote healthy eating and home gardening with her book “American Grown.”

By Ron Charles  |  09:29 AM ET, 05/01/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:00 PM ET, 04/29/2013

Charli XCX, Lori McKenna, Iggy and the Stooges, Allison Miller: Critic's Notebook
By Chris Richards
Notable recordings from the world of pop music.

By Chris Richards  |  10:00 PM ET, 04/29/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Critic's Notebook, Music

Posted at 12:38 PM ET, 04/26/2013

Brother Ah on playing with John Coltrane, Thelonious Monk, Sun Ra and more
By Chris Richards
The WPFW DJ talks about working with some of the biggest names in jazz.

By Chris Richards  |  12:38 PM ET, 04/26/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Music

Posted at 12:42 PM ET, 04/24/2013

Alexandria, Virginia: the most well-read city in America

By Jessica Goldstein

By Jessica Goldstein  |  12:42 PM ET, 04/24/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:45 AM ET, 04/24/2013

The Totally Hip Book Review of Claire Messud's 'The Woman Upstairs'

By Ron Charles
It's just such a shame that it's so shrill and bitter....

By Ron Charles  |  10:45 AM ET, 04/24/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Books

Posted at 02:29 PM ET, 04/23/2013

Kitten Bowl: Playful competition for Super Bowl Sunday's cute counter-programming
By Maura Judkis
The Hallmark Channel is copycatting Animal Planet's successful Puppy Bowl, which will celebrate 10 years in 2014.

By Maura Judkis  |  02:29 PM ET, 04/23/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  cats, TV

Posted at 09:56 AM ET, 04/23/2013

Phoenix, Colin Stetson, GrandeMarshall: Critic's Notebook
By Chris Richards
Notable recordings from the world of pop music.

By Chris Richards  |  09:56 AM ET, 04/23/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Critic's Notebook, Music

Posted at 02:39 PM ET, 04/22/2013

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum celebrates 20th anniversary

By Lonnae O'Neal Parker and Katherine Boyle
Called "a living memorial to the Holocaust," and hailed as groundbreaking,the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum unsparing narrative--populated with artifacts, oral and video histories, and conversations with survivors --has attracted nearly 35 million visitors.

By Lonnae O'Neal Parker and Katherine Boyle  |  02:39 PM ET, 04/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Museums

Posted at 02:21 PM ET, 04/22/2013

To My Lawyer, Saxonberg: the genius of E.L. Konigsburg

By Monica Hesse
Children's author E.L. Koniigsburg dies at 83

By Monica Hesse  |  02:21 PM ET, 04/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  e.l. konigsburg, from the mixed of files of mrs. basil e. frankweiler, newbury awards

Posted at 06:03 AM ET, 04/22/2013

Kevin Powers's "The Yellow Birds" among Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards winners
By Ron Charles
The annual prize recognizes fiction and nonfiction about cultural diversity.

By Ron Charles  |  06:03 AM ET, 04/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Books

Posted at 05:01 PM ET, 04/19/2013

"Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk" named a finalist for the Chautauqua Prize

By Ron Charles
Now in its second year, the contest drew 125 submissions in fiction and nonfiction

By Ron Charles  |  05:01 PM ET, 04/19/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Books

Posted at 11:50 AM ET, 04/19/2013

Coachella: Twitter #Music and highlights from Weekend 1

By Cara Kelly
The social media service unveiled their new music sharing app in time for the second weekend, and chronicled some of the best moments from weekend one.

By Cara Kelly  |  11:50 AM ET, 04/19/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Media, Music, MusicFest

Posted at 10:58 AM ET, 04/19/2013

Daft Punk, 'Get Lucky' -- It's trending, but is it good?
By Chris Richards
The first official taste of the highly-anticipated new album by the French electronic duo.

By Chris Richards  |  10:58 AM ET, 04/19/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Music

Posted at 04:24 PM ET, 04/18/2013

Trend Report: Scents-ibility
By Janet Bennett Kelly
While sniffing out spring's newest scents and comparing notes with colleagues, we were reminded of the power of fragrance to conjure the past or project an image.

By Janet Bennett Kelly  |  04:24 PM ET, 04/18/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Fashion

Posted at 04:13 PM ET, 04/18/2013

Indian Embassy Celebrates Bollywood's Jewish Stars
By Emily Wax
New documentary chronicles the little-known history of Indian Jews in cinema

By Emily Wax  |  04:13 PM ET, 04/18/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Culture, India, Movies

Posted at 02:19 PM ET, 04/18/2013

Southern indie bookstore owners pick their favorite titles
By Ron Charles
Ben Fountain's "Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk" is a finalist for the fiction prize.

By Ron Charles  |  02:19 PM ET, 04/18/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Books

Posted at 01:39 PM ET, 04/18/2013

Ashley Monroe talks "Like A Rose," Pistol Annies + watch "Like A Rose" acoustic video
By Chris Richards
Country star is enjoying a breakout 2013

By Chris Richards  |  01:39 PM ET, 04/18/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:55 AM ET, 04/18/2013

How to visualize anything
By Ron Charles
"The Best American Infographics" will present the finest examples of data visualization.

By Ron Charles  |  11:55 AM ET, 04/18/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Books

Posted at 11:21 AM ET, 04/18/2013

Andrew Solomon wins Lukas Book Prize
By Ron Charles
And Robert Caro wins Lynton History Award for latest Johnson biography

By Ron Charles  |  11:21 AM ET, 04/18/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Books

Posted at 05:26 PM ET, 04/17/2013

Anna Kendrick's 'Cups (When I'm Gone)' gets a music video
By Veronica Toney
"Pitch Perfect"'s viral hit " Cups(When I'm Gone)" now has a music video directed by "Pitch Perfect" director Jason Moore.

By Veronica Toney  |  05:26 PM ET, 04/17/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Movies, Music

Posted at 02:38 PM ET, 04/17/2013

'Man of Steel': Will this be better than the last one?

By Jessica Goldstein
World, we have waited so long for a new Superman movie worthy of entertaining our eyeballs, but will this be better than the last one?

By Jessica Goldstein  |  02:38 PM ET, 04/17/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Movies

Posted at 04:03 PM ET, 04/16/2013

"Stag's Leap" sells out after winning Pulitzer Prize
By Ron Charles
Knopf goes back for 5th paperback printing of Sharon Olds's winning collection

By Ron Charles  |  04:03 PM ET, 04/16/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Book, Books

Posted at 01:07 PM ET, 04/16/2013

The Hunger Games Explorer combines trailer, tweets and more

By Cara Kelly
The site is a catch-all for Hunger Games content, including the new "Catching Fire" trailer.

By Cara Kelly  |  01:07 PM ET, 04/16/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Books, Movies

Posted at 12:20 PM ET, 04/16/2013

Boston Attack: An ex-pat's grief from afar
By Debra Bruno
An ex-pat living in Beijing tells of experiencing 9-11 and the Boston Marathon bombing from overseas

By Debra Bruno  |  12:20 PM ET, 04/16/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:02 AM ET, 04/16/2013

Critic's Notebook: Thee Oh Sees, Cassie
By Chris Richards
Notable recordings from the world of pop music.

By Chris Richards  |  07:02 AM ET, 04/16/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Critic's Notebook, Music

Posted at 06:48 PM ET, 04/15/2013

Jason Wu on dressing Michelle Obama and D.C.

By Janet Bennett Kelly
We caught up with the designer after an exclusive show at Saks D.C. last week.

By Janet Bennett Kelly  |  06:48 PM ET, 04/15/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Fashion

Posted at 02:54 PM ET, 04/15/2013

Granta's Best Young British Novelists
By Ron Charles
Every 10 years, the London-based literary magazine predicts who we'll be reading in the future.

By Ron Charles  |  02:54 PM ET, 04/15/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Books

Posted at 01:13 PM ET, 04/15/2013

MTV Movie Awards fashion: Emma Watson, Kerry Washington and more highlights

By Cara Kelly
Emma Watson and Kerry Washington among the star attendees to walk the line of casual yet chic on the red carpet.

By Cara Kelly  |  01:13 PM ET, 04/15/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Fashion, Movies

Posted at 12:15 PM ET, 04/15/2013

Aubrey Plaza interrupts Will Ferrell + other MTV Movie Awards awkward moments

By Veronica Toney
Aubrey Plaza tries to steal Will Ferrell's golden popcorn and other awkward moments from the 2013 MTV Movie Awards

By Veronica Toney  |  12:15 PM ET, 04/15/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Movies, TV

Posted at 01:52 PM ET, 04/12/2013

Not going to #Coachella? Let us ease your festival envy
By Cara Kelly
Let us ease your festival envy with the best of social media, photos and live video.

By Cara Kelly  |  01:52 PM ET, 04/12/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Music, MusicFest

Posted at 03:32 PM ET, 04/11/2013

Obama awards Emil Kapaun a Medal of Honor
By Krissah Thompson
Father Emil Kapaun, who served in the Korean War, inspired and cared for other soldiers amid the cold darkness of North Korea's POW compound.

By Krissah Thompson  |  03:32 PM ET, 04/11/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  emil kapaun, medal of honor

Posted at 02:37 PM ET, 04/11/2013

Maryland jockey wins book award
By Timothy R. Smith
Patrick Smithwick's "Flying Change" chronicles his return to steeplechase racing after a 25-year hiatus

By Timothy R. Smith  |  02:37 PM ET, 04/11/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Books

Posted at 01:24 PM ET, 04/11/2013

Elizabeth Alexander opens the Hill Center Poetry Series

By Ron Charles
Attendants hear her recite "Praise Song" from President Obama's first inauguration

By Ron Charles  |  01:24 PM ET, 04/11/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Books

Posted at 11:10 AM ET, 04/11/2013

Trend Report: Spring styles

By Janet Bennett Kelly
Fashion thrives on change, so designers constantly tweak their collections to seduce customers seeking the thrill of something new. On spring runways, ruffles flounced, louche silhouettes and macrame handbags announced Boho was back, and skin peeked through clothing from head to toe, making it apparent that cutouts are cool. Will these new trends appeal to Washington denizens? We consulted two Washington Post colleagues for the male and female points of view.

By Janet Bennett Kelly  |  11:10 AM ET, 04/11/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Fashion

Posted at 10:11 AM ET, 04/11/2013

Vinyl record sales have hit their highest point since 1997

By Caitlin Dewey
Vinyl sales have hit their highest point since 1997 -- the same year Hanson's "MMMBop" topped the charts

By Caitlin Dewey  |  10:11 AM ET, 04/11/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Music

Posted at 10:37 AM ET, 04/09/2013

Critic's Notebook: Bleached, Deadstring Brothers
By Chris Richards
Notable recordings from the world of pop music.

By Chris Richards  |  10:37 AM ET, 04/09/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Critic's Notebook, Music

Posted at 05:52 PM ET, 04/08/2013

Watch live: The 29th Helen Hayes Awards ceremony

By Veronica Toney
Watch the red carpet arrivals, get a peak backstage and see the winners of the 2013 Helen Hayes Awards announced live here.

By Veronica Toney  |  05:52 PM ET, 04/08/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Theater

Posted at 12:11 PM ET, 04/08/2013

Meryl Streep on Margaret Thatcher

By Eva Rodriguez
The Academy Award winner recalls the life of the former British Prime Minister.

By Eva Rodriguez  |  12:11 PM ET, 04/08/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Movies

Posted at 10:19 AM ET, 04/08/2013

Amazon buys Goodreads -- and then goes totally hip

By Ron Charles
The Seattle-based retailer acquires the Totally Hip Video Book Review

By Ron Charles  |  10:19 AM ET, 04/08/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Books

Posted at 06:12 PM ET, 04/05/2013

10 things to know before you see "The Place Beyond the Pines"

By Veronica Toney
Don't let "The Place Beyond the Pines" movie poster fool you -- there is more to this film than cops, robbers, Ryan Gosling and Bradley Cooper. Here are 10 things to know before seeing "Pines."

By Veronica Toney  |  06:12 PM ET, 04/05/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Movies

Posted at 09:41 AM ET, 04/05/2013

10 illuminating books about North Korea

By Timothy R. Smith
Fiction and nonfiction that sheds lights on the secretive communist nation

By Timothy R. Smith  |  09:41 AM ET, 04/05/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Books

Posted at 06:01 AM ET, 04/05/2013

Fashion predictions for 'Mad Men' season 6
By Cara Kelly
A look at the Style section archives reveals late 60s trends that may make their way to SCDP.

By Cara Kelly  |  06:01 AM ET, 04/05/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Fashion

Posted at 05:23 PM ET, 04/04/2013

Roger Ebert: An accessible and empowering critic

By Ann Hornaday
Post film critic Ann Hornaday remembers Roger Ebert as an inspiring and passionate writer.

By Ann Hornaday  |  05:23 PM ET, 04/04/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Movies

Posted at 04:23 PM ET, 04/04/2013

Remembering Roger Ebert

By Marie Elizabeth Oliver
As the world mourns the loss of the film critic, a look back on some words to remember him by.

By Marie Elizabeth Oliver  |  04:23 PM ET, 04/04/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Movies

Posted at 02:03 PM ET, 04/03/2013

After 40 years of cellphones, a love letter to land lines

By Dan Zak
If the cell phone's legacy is convenience and mobility, maybe the legacy of the land line is punctuality and commitment.

By Dan Zak  |  02:03 PM ET, 04/03/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Culture

Posted at 05:25 PM ET, 04/02/2013

'Game of Thrones' questions everything you know about piracy
By Caitlin Dewey
HBO's epic hit keeps breaking piracy records -- and its executives, surprisingly, don't seem to care too much.

By Caitlin Dewey  |  05:25 PM ET, 04/02/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  TV

Posted at 11:07 AM ET, 04/02/2013

Critic's Notebook: Gretchen Wilson, Hiss Golden Messenger, Daft Punk
By Chris Richards
Notable recordings from the world of pop music.

By Chris Richards  |  11:07 AM ET, 04/02/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Critic's Notebook, Music

Posted at 01:25 PM ET, 04/01/2013

Peeps as works of art
By Cara Kelly
This year's Peeps Diorama Contest drew several entries that replicated fine art.

By Cara Kelly  |  01:25 PM ET, 04/01/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Art

Posted at 11:27 AM ET, 03/29/2013

Remodeled St. Louis Central Library is a marvel

By Ron Charles
A $70 million renovation brings the city library into the present while honoring its glorious past.

By Ron Charles  |  11:27 AM ET, 03/29/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Books

Posted at 08:33 PM ET, 03/28/2013

'Scandal' costume designer on Olivia Pope's style

By Cara Kelly
Costume designer Lyn Paolo talks about her strategy for dressing "Scandal" star, Kerry Washington.

By Cara Kelly  |  08:33 PM ET, 03/28/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Fashion, tv

Posted at 02:36 PM ET, 03/28/2013

Trend Report: Is fashion art?

By Janet Bennett Kelly
We discuss.

By Janet Bennett Kelly  |  02:36 PM ET, 03/28/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:05 PM ET, 03/28/2013

'Say Yes to the Dress' guru on bridezillas, Kate Middleton

By Cara Kelly
Randy Fenoli, star of "Randy to the Rescue," took a moment to talk about "bridezillas," Kate Middleton, and the D.C. bride.

By Cara Kelly  |  02:05 PM ET, 03/28/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Fashion

Posted at 12:29 PM ET, 03/27/2013

Equals sign mashup spreads like red wildfire

By Michael Cavna
As that red math symbol became so Web-ubiquitous, the twists on the HRC logo sprang up irresistibly.

By Michael Cavna  |  12:29 PM ET, 03/27/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Art, Media

Posted at 09:49 AM ET, 03/27/2013

Playlist: Favorite songs from 'Nashville' so far

By Veronica Toney
The best songs from the first half of one of the season's breakout dramas

By Veronica Toney  |  09:49 AM ET, 03/27/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:26 AM ET, 03/26/2013

FDA: Beware of 'black henna' tattoos

By Brady Dennis
Temporary tattoos made with bad ink can cause blisters, weeping lesions, scarring.

By Brady Dennis  |  11:26 AM ET, 03/26/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:47 AM ET, 03/26/2013

Critic's Notebook: Cigarette, Yelawolf, Alice Smith
By Chris Richards
Critic's Notebook | Notable recordings including: Cigarette, Yelawolf, Alice Smith.

By Chris Richards  |  10:47 AM ET, 03/26/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Critic's Notebook, Music

Posted at 01:20 PM ET, 03/22/2013

Humble beginnings of Chinua Achebe's 'Things Fall Apart'
By Marie Elizabeth Oliver
As with so many things, the success of Chinua Achebe is best understood in reverse.

By Marie Elizabeth Oliver  |  01:20 PM ET, 03/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Books

Posted at 09:20 AM ET, 03/22/2013

Sheryl Sandberg and Ben Franklin lean in together
By Ron Charles
"Lean In" offers negotiating advice that America's Founding Father would recognize

By Ron Charles  |  09:20 AM ET, 03/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Books

Posted at 10:30 AM ET, 03/21/2013

Happy 7th birthday, Twitter, you monster

By Dan Zak
Happy 7th birthday, Twitter, you monster.

By Dan Zak  |  10:30 AM ET, 03/21/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:57 AM ET, 03/21/2013

Trend Report: Petal power

By Janet Bennett Kelly
Designers with a floral fixation strew blooms on sheaths, skirts, shirts and shoes

By Janet Bennett Kelly  |  08:57 AM ET, 03/21/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:03 AM ET, 03/20/2013

The Western Writers of America lasso the best books of the year
By Ron Charles
Thomas Cobb wins the 2013 Spur Award for "With Blood in Their Eyes"

By Ron Charles  |  10:03 AM ET, 03/20/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Books

Posted at 12:51 PM ET, 03/19/2013

Why Michelle Shocked’s anti-gay rant was shocking
By
What really shocked me about the folk singer's San Francisco rant.

By  |  12:51 PM ET, 03/19/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Music

Posted at 10:34 AM ET, 03/19/2013

Critic's Notebook: DJ Rashad, Julian Lynch, Disclosure
By Chris Richards
Notable recordings from the world of pop music.

By Chris Richards  |  10:34 AM ET, 03/19/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Critic's Notebook, Music

Posted at 09:45 AM ET, 03/19/2013

10 years of the Iraq War: 10 great books
By Ron Charles
10 of the best works of fiction and nonfiction

By Ron Charles  |  09:45 AM ET, 03/19/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Books

Posted at 10:07 AM ET, 03/18/2013

Dan Brown's 'Inferno' is already burning

By Ron Charles
Free e-copies of 'The Da Vinci Code' and a preview of Brown's upcoming novel are available this week.

By Ron Charles  |  10:07 AM ET, 03/18/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Books

Posted at 04:37 PM ET, 03/15/2013

Shakespeare Theatre Company announces additions to 2013-14 season

By Jessica Goldstein
Shakespeare Theatre Company announces additions to 2013-14 season

By Jessica Goldstein  |  04:37 PM ET, 03/15/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:12 PM ET, 03/15/2013

Two female Supreme Court Justices on the bestseller list
By Ron Charles
For the first time ever, two female Supreme Court Justices -- one sitting, one former -- have books on The Washington Post bestseller list simultaneously.

By Ron Charles  |  03:12 PM ET, 03/15/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Books

Posted at 11:09 AM ET, 03/15/2013

#RIPMetronome: A eulogy in Twitter meter

By Katherine Boyle
A eulogy in 17 tweets for a bygone technology.

By Katherine Boyle  |  11:09 AM ET, 03/15/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Art, Music

Posted at 10:30 AM ET, 03/15/2013

Fifty weeks of 'Fifty Shades of Grey'
By Ron Charles
EL James erotic novel has been on The Washington Post bestseller list for 50 weeks.

By Ron Charles  |  10:30 AM ET, 03/15/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Books

Posted at 08:56 AM ET, 03/15/2013

Luck o' the Irish: 7 novelists for St. Patrick's Day

By Ron Charles
What's the luckiest thing that's ever happened to you?

By Ron Charles  |  08:56 AM ET, 03/15/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Books

Posted at 06:01 PM ET, 03/14/2013

Hail to the New Pope (Francis)
By Kunio Francis Tanabe
At last, a pope...named Francis. Men named Francis (including myself) could kiss this Argentinian Jesuit, former Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio, for making this humble name august.

By Kunio Francis Tanabe  |  06:01 PM ET, 03/14/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:36 PM ET, 03/14/2013

Book of Mormon ticket sales crash Kennedy Center site again

By Jessica Goldstein
Book of Mormon ticket sales crash Kennedy Center site again

By Jessica Goldstein  |  02:36 PM ET, 03/14/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:10 PM ET, 03/14/2013

SXSW: Nick Cave broods and Life Stinks doesn't stink at all
By Chris Richards
Big names such as Nick Cave and Paramore deliver impressive sets while the obscure Life Stinks offers its own thrills (and a cheap cassette)

By Chris Richards  |  01:10 PM ET, 03/14/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Music

Posted at 11:09 AM ET, 03/14/2013

The Life of Pi Day

By Ron Charles
March 14 (3.14) is a day to reconsider our most mysterious number.

By Ron Charles  |  11:09 AM ET, 03/14/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Books

Posted at 09:55 AM ET, 03/14/2013

Washington native aims to set record for most book club visits in a month

By Ron Charles
Jennifer Miller, author of "The Year of the Gadfly" wants to visit 100 book clubs in July.

By Ron Charles  |  09:55 AM ET, 03/14/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Books

Posted at 08:02 AM ET, 03/14/2013

Trend Report: Study time
By Janet Bennett Kelly
Fashion and beauty titles

By Janet Bennett Kelly  |  08:02 AM ET, 03/14/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:13 PM ET, 03/13/2013

SXSW: Chelsea Light Moving -- A familiar face with a new band

By Chris Richards
The new band from Sonic Youth's Thurston Moore represents both sides of the annual music extravaganza.

By Chris Richards  |  02:13 PM ET, 03/13/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Music

Posted at 01:50 PM ET, 03/13/2013

National Gallery of Art by the numbers
By Lonnae O'Neal Parker
Tuesday's news that an ambitious renovation will transform the East Building of the National Gallery of Art came with lots of numbers.

By Lonnae O'Neal Parker  |  01:50 PM ET, 03/13/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Art, Museums

Posted at 02:09 PM ET, 03/12/2013

"The Great Gatsby" to kick off Cannes Film Festival, but will it be any good?

By David Malitz
Will Baz Luhrmann's 3-D adaptation of the F. Scott Fitzgerald classic live up to the hype?

By David Malitz  |  02:09 PM ET, 03/12/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Movies

Posted at 01:54 PM ET, 03/12/2013

Fears about tears at the office from @Work Advice

By Karla L. Miller
Fears about tears at the office from @Work Advice

By Karla L. Miller  |  01:54 PM ET, 03/12/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:18 AM ET, 03/12/2013

Critic's Notebook: Shooter Jennings, Marcus Canty
By Chris Richards
Waylon's son stays on his own outlaw path and local R

By Chris Richards  |  10:18 AM ET, 03/12/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Critic's Notebook, Music

Posted at 10:11 AM ET, 03/12/2013

The Curious Incident of the Kindle Single in the Day-Time
By Ron Charles
Mark Haddon reflects on overcoming his fear of swimming and flying -- and writing.

By Ron Charles  |  10:11 AM ET, 03/12/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Books

Posted at 07:07 PM ET, 03/11/2013

'Hunger Games' promo images borrow from classical portraiture
By Cara Kelly
These images aren't your typical movie stills.

By Cara Kelly  |  07:07 PM ET, 03/11/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Art, Movies

Posted at 10:16 AM ET, 03/11/2013

Post Hunt 2013: The Answer to the Practice Puzzle

By medfordl

By medfordl  |  10:16 AM ET, 03/11/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 09:02 AM ET, 03/10/2013

Books for Daylight Saving Time travelers

By Ron Charles
You only lost an hour. These people are lost in time.

By Ron Charles  |  09:02 AM ET, 03/10/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Books

Posted at 05:46 PM ET, 03/08/2013

Country music's women's movement
By Chris Richards
Kasey Musgraves soon-to-be-released album is one in a cascade of hotly anticipated albums expected from female country singers this year.

By Chris Richards  |  05:46 PM ET, 03/08/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:46 PM ET, 03/08/2013

Peeps 60th birthday: Celebrate with a diorama fix

By Cara Kelly
Celebrate by gorging on images of our best dioramas. And check back on March 27 for this year's winners.

By Cara Kelly  |  03:46 PM ET, 03/08/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:01 PM ET, 03/08/2013

Clinton Kelly on 'What Not To Wear,' leggings and bad commuter shoes
By Cara Kelly and Veronica Toney
The co-host of TLC's reality show shares some of his experiences on the show and his honest opinion about commuter shoes.

By Cara Kelly and Veronica Toney  |  02:01 PM ET, 03/08/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Fashion, tv

Posted at 12:54 PM ET, 03/08/2013

Five St. Patrick's Day movies to watch this weekend
By Ann Hornaday
Post movie critic Ann Hornaday compiled a list of her favorite movies set in, relating to, or starring actors from Ireland.

By Ann Hornaday  |  12:54 PM ET, 03/08/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Movies

Posted at 11:56 AM ET, 03/08/2013

Joyce Carol Oates and the accursed tale of two dust jackets

By Ron Charles
Her new novel, "The Accursed," sports strikingly different dust jackets in England and the United States

By Ron Charles  |  11:56 AM ET, 03/08/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Books

Posted at 10:00 AM ET, 03/08/2013

Post Hunt: 6.2.13 Save the Date

By WP Magazine
Whackmeisters Dave Barry, Tom Shroder and Gene Weingarten are ginning up brainteasers for you to solve Sunday, June 2. To get in the mood, here’s a practice Post Hunt puzzle.

By WP Magazine  |  10:00 AM ET, 03/08/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:26 AM ET, 03/08/2013

SXSW: D.C. edition (or how to fake it 'til you make it)
By Fahima Haque and Veronica Toney
If you can't make it to Austin this year for SXSW, Chris Richards tells us how to fake it in D.C.

By Fahima Haque and Veronica Toney  |  08:26 AM ET, 03/08/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Music

Posted at 06:17 PM ET, 03/07/2013

Two Levins beat three Kennedys
By Dan Zak
When Carl Levin retires next year, he and his brother will have surpassed the three Kennedy brothers' 64 combined years of Congressional service.

By Dan Zak  |  06:17 PM ET, 03/07/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Politics

Posted at 02:49 PM ET, 03/07/2013

Celebrate #WorldBookDay with our list of best books
By Fahima Haque
In honor of World Book Day, we recommend some of our favorite fiction and non-fiction titles from the past year.

By Fahima Haque  |  02:49 PM ET, 03/07/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Books

Posted at 11:15 AM ET, 03/07/2013

Marvin Gaye's Daughter: "My Dad Was a Generous Soul"
By DeNeen L. Brown
Marvin Gaye's Daughter Says His Sister's Play Opens Old Wounds

By DeNeen L. Brown  |  11:15 AM ET, 03/07/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Music

Posted at 10:22 AM ET, 03/07/2013

Trend Report: Counter intelligence

By Janet Bennett Kelly
Updating your makeup stash

By Janet Bennett Kelly  |  10:22 AM ET, 03/07/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:44 PM ET, 03/06/2013

Dancer behind Bolshoi acid attack performed at Kennedy Center

By Sarah Kaufman
Dmitrichenko appeared in "Spartacus" at the Kennedy Center

By Sarah Kaufman  |  02:44 PM ET, 03/06/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Dance

Posted at 01:34 PM ET, 03/06/2013

Washington writer Thomas Mallon among finalists for PEN/Faulkner Award

By Ron Charles
His comic novel "Watergate" is one of five works of fiction vying for the $15,000 prize.

By Ron Charles  |  01:34 PM ET, 03/06/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Books

Posted at 12:53 PM ET, 03/06/2013

The (snow)quest for crisis

By Dan Zak
Washington, D.C., feeds on hysteria, be it meteorological or budgetary

By Dan Zak  |  12:53 PM ET, 03/06/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  D.C.

Posted at 09:59 AM ET, 03/05/2013

Critic's Notebook: Rhye, Helado Negro, Young Thug
By Chris Richards
Notable recordings from the world of pop music.

By Chris Richards  |  09:59 AM ET, 03/05/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Critic's Notebook, Music

Posted at 11:00 AM ET, 03/04/2013

New poetry series to begin soon in Washington
By Ron Charles
The Hill Center Poetry Series will open with Elizabeth Alexander on April 10.

By Ron Charles  |  11:00 AM ET, 03/04/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Books

Posted at 05:13 PM ET, 03/01/2013

Amazon website down briefly Friday afternoon

By Ron Charles
The Seattle-based online retailed quickly recovered from a technical glitch

By Ron Charles  |  05:13 PM ET, 03/01/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Books

Posted at 12:55 PM ET, 03/01/2013

Poem by 13-year-old Charlotte Bronte could fetch $67,000

By Ron Charles
A tiny slip of paper containing a handwritten poem by 13-year-old Charlotte Bronte is expected to fetch as much as $67,000 when it goes to auction next month in London.

By Ron Charles  |  12:55 PM ET, 03/01/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Books

Posted at 06:36 PM ET, 02/28/2013

Princess Diana's State of the Union dress up for auction
By Cara Kelly
The dress the princess wore while dancing with John Travolta at the White House will be auctioned this March in London.

By Cara Kelly  |  06:36 PM ET, 02/28/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Fashion

Posted at 11:53 AM ET, 02/28/2013

Trend Report: Fashion in a general sense
By Janet Bennett Kelly

By Janet Bennett Kelly  |  11:53 AM ET, 02/28/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 09:55 AM ET, 02/28/2013

Natasha Trethewey celebrates 75th anniversary of Poetry and Literature Center
By Ron Charles
The poet laureate spoke with the NewHour's Jeffrey Brown about the troubling blank spots in American history

By Ron Charles  |  09:55 AM ET, 02/28/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Books

Posted at 12:07 PM ET, 02/26/2013

'Zero Dark Thirty' investigation closed -- mission accomplished?

By Ann Hornaday
One day after the Oscars, the Senate Intelligence Committee closed its investigation into contacts between the filmmakers and the CIA

By Ann Hornaday  |  12:07 PM ET, 02/26/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  movies

Posted at 10:11 AM ET, 02/26/2013

Critic's Notebook: 3rd and Union, Moon B

By Chris Richards
Notable recordings from the world of pop music.

By Chris Richards  |  10:11 AM ET, 02/26/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Critic's Notebook, Music

Posted at 03:01 PM ET, 02/25/2013

Mary Doria Russell on the perils (and rewards) of being a midlist novelist

By Ron Charles
Just as her celebrated novel "Doc" was being released, her publisher said good-bye.

By Ron Charles  |  03:01 PM ET, 02/25/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Books

Posted at 01:45 PM ET, 02/25/2013

Jennifer Lawrence's tumble, other best (and worst) Oscar moments
By Marie Elizabeth Oliver
A cheat sheet of the 10 most memorable moments--including some we'd rather forget.

By Marie Elizabeth Oliver  |  01:45 PM ET, 02/25/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  movies, oscars

Posted at 01:43 PM ET, 02/25/2013

Adele is halfway to an EGOT after her Oscar win
By Caitlin Dewey
She needs a Tony and an Emmy, but the singer has no plans for Rolling in the Deep: The Musical."

By Caitlin Dewey  |  01:43 PM ET, 02/25/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Music, oscars

Posted at 11:57 AM ET, 02/25/2013

The Onion apologizes for Quvenzhane Wallis tweet that outraged the Internet

By Caitlin Dewey
The satirical site issues a rare apology for a tweet about the nine-year-old star of "Beasts of the Southern Wild" after a huge backlash

By Caitlin Dewey  |  11:57 AM ET, 02/25/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  oscars

Posted at 10:13 AM ET, 02/25/2013

Jennifer Lawrence's eventful Oscar night

By Cara Kelly
A fall, some self-deprecating humor and an Academy Award for best actress rounded out the 22-year-old's night.

By Cara Kelly  |  10:13 AM ET, 02/25/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  movies, oscars

Posted at 08:29 AM ET, 02/25/2013

Oscars 2013: 'Life of Pi's Claudio Miranda wizard hair trend

By Caitlin Dewey
Forget beards, bobs or off-white dresses -- the enduring fashion statement of this year's Academy Awards was long, flowing white hair.

By Caitlin Dewey  |  08:29 AM ET, 02/25/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Fashion, oscars

Posted at 08:02 AM ET, 02/25/2013

Anne Hathaway, Michelle Obama and other Oscars fashion moments

By Cara Kelly
Anne Hathaway, Jessica Chastain and Jennifer Lawrence were once again the most anticipated arrivals on the red carpet.

By Cara Kelly  |  08:02 AM ET, 02/25/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Fashion, oscars

Posted at 07:32 AM ET, 02/25/2013

The story behind Kristen Stewart's Oscars limp

By Caitlin Dewey
Stewart injured her foot walking on glass and had to use crutches on the red carpet.

By Caitlin Dewey  |  07:32 AM ET, 02/25/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  movies, oscars

Posted at 05:00 PM ET, 02/24/2013

Oscars 2013: Academy Awards coverage

By Washington Post staff
Follow our merry band of reporters, bloggers and movie critic Ann Hornaday as we cover everything from the red carpet to the best picture, with reports straight from the Dolby Theatre and beyond.

By Washington Post staff  |  05:00 PM ET, 02/24/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  movies, oscars

Posted at 12:00 PM ET, 02/24/2013

Oscars answers: What time are the Oscars, who will win and who will be there?

By Jessica Goldstein
Getting you up to speed just in time for Hollywood's biggest night.

By Jessica Goldstein  |  12:00 PM ET, 02/24/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  movies

Posted at 09:12 AM ET, 02/24/2013

Michelle Obama's 'Mom Dancing' genius

By Sarah Kaufman
Forget the new hairdo. Michelle Obama's most powerful bangs come from her hips.

By Sarah Kaufman  |  09:12 AM ET, 02/24/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:33 AM ET, 02/23/2013

'Book Thief' author Markus Zusak remembers humble beginnings

By Ron Charles
The international bestseller's first book reading was a disaster.

By Ron Charles  |  01:33 AM ET, 02/23/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Books

Posted at 07:04 PM ET, 02/22/2013

Nine Oscar speeches that changed the world

By Amy Argetsinger
Movie stars show us how to kiss, how to dress. Of course we learn public discourse from them, too.

By Amy Argetsinger  |  07:04 PM ET, 02/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  movies, oscars

Posted at 05:46 PM ET, 02/22/2013

Is there a way to fight fish fraud?
By Tim Carman
Learn some ways to combat fish fraud in restaurants.

By Tim Carman  |  05:46 PM ET, 02/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Food

Posted at 05:09 PM ET, 02/22/2013

What if hit records were books? Artist finds hit of his own

By David Beard

By David Beard  |  05:09 PM ET, 02/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Music

Posted at 10:27 AM ET, 02/22/2013

Poll: Who will take home the Best Picture Oscar?
By Veronica Toney
Compare critics' picks for the Oscars Best Picture to other "Post" readers' predictions.

By Veronica Toney  |  10:27 AM ET, 02/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  movies, oscars

Posted at 03:03 PM ET, 02/21/2013

Martyn on growing up sci-fi, learning to DJ, and why EDM is meant for stadiums instead of clubs

By Chris Richards
The Holland-born DJ-producer explains why EDM is meant for stadiums instead of clubs

By Chris Richards  |  03:03 PM ET, 02/21/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Music