What to watch this weekend: 2023 CMT Music Awards air on CBS

Saturday, April 1, and Sunday, April, 2, 2023 | 'Succession' continues on HBO

By Olivia McCormackApril 1, 2023

How political cartoons are tackling Trump’s indictment

Political cartoonists drew on deadline to satirize the New York indictment of former president Donald Trump in the hush-money case involving Stormy Daniels.

By Michael CavnaMarch 31, 2023

The 24 best things to do in D.C. this weekend and next week

Celebrate the cherry blossoms at festivals with music and fireworks, a Shakespeare festival begins, and Opening Day means fun around Nationals Park.

By Fritz Hahn, Sophia Solano, Adele Chapin, Mark Jenkins, Chris Kelly and Peter MarksMarch 31, 2023
BooksPerspective

Kirk Cameron and Sean Spicer’s dubious quest to ‘win back Story Hour’

The actor and former Trump staffer came to Washington to spread their values — and promote their books. Few seemed to care.

By Ron CharlesMarch 31, 2023

After Trump indictment is handed up, late-night hosts bring house down

“I didn’t know it would feel this good,” Stephen Colbert said of Trump’s indictment, the first in U.S. history for a former president.

By Timothy BellaMarch 31, 2023

From the wires

Brooke Shields takes charge of her story in 'Pretty Baby'

Brooke Shields has been known as beautiful and famous since she was a baby, but a new documentary series reveals it’s taken decades for her to feel confident in her talent

By Brooke Lefferts | APMarch 31, 2023

Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks to host ACM Awards in May

Dolly Parton will return for a second consecutive year as host of the Academy of Country Music Awards but this year she’s bringing a new plus-one to help — Garth Brooks

By Associated PressMarch 29, 2023

Review: 'Life Worth Living' explores life’s big questions

Graduation season is coming and with it, thousands of speakers offering life and career advice to college seniors

By Jeff Rowe | APMarch 28, 2023

Julie Anne Peters, YA author who explored gay and transgender life, dies at 71

She pushed the boundaries of her genre with her sensitive portrayals of gay love and transgender identity.

By Emily LangerMarch 31, 2023

What to watch with your kids: ‘D&D: Honor Among Thieves’ and more

Common Sense Media's guide to this week's family movies and TV shows.

March 31, 2023
MusicPerspective

Joni Mitchell sang Gershwin. I think I heard divine intervention.

Joni Mitchell was awarded the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song and then delivered a performance that was utterly profound.

By Chris RichardsMarch 31, 2023

The dramatic tale of how ‘Tetris’ became a phenomenon

Henk Rogers’s mission to bring “Tetris” from the Soviet Union to the rest of the world is now the subject of a new Apple TV Plus movie that plays out like a comedic spy thriller.

By Gene ParkMarch 31, 2023
ArtReview

In the galleries: An artist’s modern visions of a retro cartoon

Vonn Cummings Sumner brings 'Krazy Kat' into the 21st century, an artist draws on her East and West roots, African American artists take on martial arts images and a multi-artist show focuses on the resilience of their cultural heritage.

By Mark JenkinsMarch 31, 2023

Teyana Taylor is ready to show audiences her range in ‘A Thousand and One’

The 32-year-old singer and choreographer now turns to dramatic acting. It's the moment she's been waiting for.

By Helena Andrews-DyerMarch 31, 2023
TVReview

Can guest hosts save ‘The Daily Show’?

Hasan Minhaj, Wanda Sykes, John Leguizamo and a few others make a strong case.

By Lili LoofbourowMarch 31, 2023

What to watch on Friday: ‘Tetris’ premieres on Apple TV Plus

Friday, March 31, 2023 | ‘The Power' airs on Prime Video

By Olivia McCormackMarch 31, 2023

‘Life of Pi’ is a feast for the eyes, but don’t expect much drama

"Life of Pi," a 2001 novel that became a 2012 movie, has now come to Broadway.

By Peter MarksMarch 30, 2023

Gwyneth Paltrow not liable for Utah ski collision and awarded $1, jury rules

Gwyneth Paltrow and retired optometrist Terry Sanderson each blamed the other for causing the February 2016 accident on a bunny slope in Utah.

By Sonia Rao and Maham JavaidMarch 30, 2023

Bill Zehme, who elevated celebrity profiles to an art form, dies at 64

Mr. Zehme brought humor and a literary voice to profiles of Warren Beatty, Frank Sinatra, David Letterman, Sharon Stone and other stars.

By Michael S. RosenwaldMarch 30, 2023
BooksReview

‘The New Earth’: A rich, timely novel about religion, politics and family

Jess Row’s latest is about a dysfunctional American family shattered by a tragedy in the West Bank

By Hamilton CainMarch 30, 2023

Mark Russell, political satirist with a star-spangled piano, dies at 90

With his instrument of choice, he called himself a "political cartoonist for the blind.”

By Bart BarnesMarch 30, 2023
MusicReview

Ari Lennox isn’t ready to say goodbye just yet

The D.C.-born R&B star said this would be her last tour. But with the help of her hometown crowd, she seemed to be singing a different song.

By Chris RichardsMarch 30, 2023

New movies to stream this week: ‘Smoking Causes Coughing’ and more

Our weekly roundup of new movies to watch from home.

By Michael O'Sullivan and Lucas TrevorMarch 30, 2023