Albert Russell, prominent church organist, dies at 91
He was music director of St. John’s Episcopal Church in Washington from 1966 to 1984 and performed in recitals and concert series around the country.
By Tim Page‘Let It Be Morning’: A slice of Palestinian life, inside Israel
The gentle yet occasionally turbulent comedy by Eran Kolirin, director of ‘The Band’s Visit,’ explores personal, social and political conflicts.
By Mark JenkinsThe best things to do in the D.C. area the week of Feb. 2-8
Get ready for events honoring Black History Month, celebrations at local breweries, pay-what-you-can theater and State of the Union viewing parties.
By Fritz Hahn, Sophia Solano, Michael Andor Brodeur, Adele Chapin, Chris Kelly and Michael O'SullivanIn a world on the brink, there’s always room for Beckett’s ‘Endgame’
Two productions of 'Endgame' are on the boards in New York and Washington, freshly revealing Beckett's relevance.
By Peter Marks‘Big Swiss’ is a sharp wellness satire and coming-of-age story
Jen Beagin’s third novel revolves around a woman who transcribes sessions for a sex therapist.
By Maddie CrumFrom the wires
Cardi B pays homage to Kallman, Greenwald at pre-Grammy gala
Cardi B paid homage to Atlantic Records executives Julie Greenwald and Craig Kallman in a pre-Grammy event
By Jonathan Landrum Jr. | APGordy, Robinson honored at reunion of Motown stars
The Temptations, the Isley Brothers and the Four Tops turned back time, singing and dancing as if in their prime at a reunion of Motown stars
By Beth Harris | APDr Dre, Missy Elliott, Lil Wayne honored at pre-Grammy event
Dr. Dre, Missy Elliott and Lil Wayne were honored at the Recording Academy’s second annual Black Music Collective event during an official pre-Grammy event
By Jonathan Landrum Jr. | APArlington’s King of Koshary serves Egyptian food fit for royalty
The family-run restaurant features two chefs who push each other to create some of the finest Egyptian dishes in the D.C. area.
By Tim CarmanThomas Mallon’s ‘Up With the Sun’ is a keen portrait of 1980 New York
Mallon’s latest historical novel focuses on Dick Kallman, a television actor who died in a robbery gone wrong.
By Matthew Specktor10 spring movies that (mostly) aren’t sequels
Hollywood has become a franchise factory. These films — ‘Cocaine Bear,’ ‘Air’ and 'Renfield’ among them — cut through the scramble of spinoffs.
By Michael O'SullivanBeyoncé, Lizzo and Harry Styles win big at 2023 Grammys
Beyoncé made history, Lizzo gave a moving speech and Harry Styles won big in a shocking turn of events at the 65th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on Feb. 5.
By Julie YoonWhat to watch on Monday: ‘The Watchful Eye’ continues on Freeform
Monday, Feb. 6, 2023 | "C.B. Strike" premieres on HBO.
By Olivia McCormackBeyoncé just made Grammy history. Why does it feel like she still lost?
Beyoncé became the Grammys GOAT but Harry Styles pulled off an album of the year win. That means it was more of the same on "music's biggest night."
By Chris RichardsViola Davis becomes an EGOT winner at 2023 Grammy Awards
The actress is now the 18th person -- and third Black woman -- to achieve the honor.
By Olivia McCormackBlack leather adds a note of punk insolence to the Grammys red carpet
More than a little bit of attitude was on display Sunday night.
By Ashley Fetters MaloyGrammys 2023 performances, ranked from best to worst
The Grammy Awards returned Sunday night. Here is our ranking of all the performances from the show.
By Helena Andrews-Dyer, Bethonie Butler and Emily YahrSNL spoofs Chinese spy balloon
In the Feb. 4 “Saturday Night Live” cold open, Bowen Yang appeared as the balloon, which a U.S. fighter aircraft shot down earlier that day.
By Anna Liss-Roy‘Our Share of Night’ is a masterpiece of supernatural horror
Mariana Enriquez’s novel, her first published in English, uses otherworldly elements to consider Argentina’s violent history.
By Hamilton CainMelinda Dillon, actress who played crisis and comedy, dies at 83
Ms. Dillon appeared on Broadway in "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" and in films including "Close Encounters of the Third Kind."
By Brian MurphyHe faked his way into the art world. Now Tony Tetro is explaining how.
Tetro, once called "the single largest forger of artwork in the United States," talks about his memoir, "Con/Artist," and how he learned to be a master imitator.
By Kelsey AblesIn the Spotify era, many musicians struggle to make a living
The people you see onstage at the Grammys can make it work. But for a lot of singers and songwriters, streaming has made a full-time music career unsustainable.
By Travis M. Andrews