Awards as cultural gatekeeping: Oscars, Grammys, Pulitzer, National Bo
Everything filed under screens sound page in our culture coverage, the 14 reports filed on it so far.
Iranian actress Laleh Marzban threatened after Venice speech
Laleh Marzban, winner of the Venice festival's best newcomer award, faces condemnation from Iranian authorities and state media for dedicating her...
NWSL Reports Eight Sexual Misconduct Complaints in 2026
The National Women's Soccer League received eight complaints of sexual misconduct, harassment, or retaliation in the first half of 2026, according to
Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch Announces Retirement
Lonnie G. Bunch III will retire as Smithsonian Secretary at year's end after a 38-year career, highlighted by founding the National Museum of African
Mildred Howard Wins 2026 Artists' Legacy Foundation Award
Assemblage artist Mildred Howard receives a $25,000 unrestricted prize for her work conveying Black American stories.
Washington Irving, father of NYC culture
A new book by Phillip Lopate argues that Washington Irving, the 19th-century author of 'Sleepy Hollow,' is the prototype of the New York writer and a
Dolly Parton's Death Prompts Reflection
A writer reflects on the cultural impact of Dolly Parton's death, drawing a personal parallel to his mother's life of creating happiness without a
Defector Writers Test Red Lip Tutorial for Reds Week
Lauren and Alex from Defector attempt a red lip look as part of Reds Week, sharing their personal histories with lip products and applying makeup...
FBI repatriates 48 Egyptian artifacts to Cairo
The FBI returned 48 illegally trafficked cultural artifacts to Egypt during a ceremony in Los Angeles last Friday. The items span from the Pharaonic...
The Dark Side of The Sims: Why Players Are Boycotting the Beloved Game
The Sims series has been a cultural phenomenon for over 25 years, but its recent acquisition by a group of private investors has sparked controversy...
Ukrainian Publishers Seek Support After Russian Attacks Destroy Millions of Books
The Ukrainian Book Institute is calling for international support after Russian attacks destroyed around 10m books and damaged the country's book...
A Familiar Formula in Jason Statham's Latest Action Thriller, Mutiny
The action movie genre has struggled at the box office, but Jason Statham remains a staple in the industry. His latest film, Mutiny, is a by-the-book...
Producer Christine Vachon on Fighting for Provocative Stories in US Independent Film
Christine Vachon, a trailblazing producer in US independent film, has been making idiosyncratic American cinema for over 35 years. Her production...
Charles Spencer to Publish Book About Late Sister Diana
Charles Spencer, Earl Spencer, is set to release a book about his sister Diana, titled 'Swan Song: Diana, My Sister', in September.
American Doctor: A Harrowing Film on Gaza's Collapsing Hospital System
A new documentary film, American Doctor, follows three doctors from different cultural and religious backgrounds as they volunteer on the frontlines...