Book excerpt: "Lorne: The Man Who Invented Saturday Night Live"

Susan Morrison's biography of the late-night comedy producer is also the history of a pop culture institution, now marking its 50th year.

• Feb 16, 2025

Oakland record label uplifts Black men with socially-conscious rap

Rap music has long been a voice for struggle triumph and everyday life, but one Oakland record label is using it to create something deeper.

• Feb 20, 2025

The War and Treaty reflect on their love story, journey in the music industry

Husband-and-wife duo Michael and Tanya Trotter, known as The War and Treaty, released their much-anticipated fourth studio album, "Plus One," on Valentine's Day.

• Feb 14, 2025

Issa Rae cancels sold-out event at Kennedy Center after Trump takeover

Television producer Shonda Rhimes and singer-songwriter Ben Folds have also cut ties with the Kennedy Center after President Trump's takeover of the venue.

• Feb 14, 2025

2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees include Mariah Carey, Oasis and Phish

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on Wednesday unveiled their 2025 nominees for induction, which include Chubby Checker, OutKast and Mariah Carey.

• Feb 12, 2025

See the Westminster best in show dog and highlights in photos

Among the Westminster Dog Show finalists were a bichon frisé, a shih tzu, a whippet, a German shepherd, an English springer spaniel, a giant schnauzer and a Skye terrier.

• Feb 11, 2025

Paul McCartney plays NYC's Bowery Ballroom in surprise concert

Former Beatle and music legend Paul McCartney took the stage at New York City's Bowery Ballroom for a surprise show Tuesday evening.

• Feb 12, 2025

Police unplug Ed Sheeran's impromptu busking performance in Bengaluru

British superstar singer Ed Sheeran, after being unplugged by Indian police, insists he did have permission to busk in tech hub Bengaluru.

• Feb 10, 2025

Taylor Swift booed at Super Bowl by heavily pro-Eagles crowd

Taylor Swift was back at the Super Bowl to watch Travis Kelce and his Kansas City Chiefs play the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday.

• Feb 10, 2025

"Wicked" star Cynthia Erivo on soaring to success

The dynamic vocalist who is up for a best actress Oscar for playing Elphaba in the movie version of "Wicked" discusses what she brought to the role of the Wicked Witch of the West.

• Feb 9, 2025

The New Yorker magazine's first hundred years

The beloved weekly magazine encompassing journalism, fiction, poetry and cartoons, is celebrating its centenary. New Yorker writer Kelefa Sanneh goes inside the magazine's history to explore its longevity, national reach, and idiosyncratic appeal.

• Feb 13, 2025

The art of boxing

Pugilism has been a favored subject of artists and photographers since boxers first stepped into the ring. "Strike Fast, Dance Lightly: Artists on Boxing," an exhibit in West Palm Beach, Fla., captures this most combative of sports.

• Feb 9, 2025

Pitch perfect: Commercial spokespeople talk about their TV fame

Stephanie Courtney (Flo, the Progressive Insurance saleswoman), Dean Winters (Mayhem, of Allstate insurance commercials), and Deanna Colon (the unstoppable dancer in Jardiance diabetes drug ads) talk about their fame as pitch people.

• Feb 9, 2025

Who sang the national anthem at the 2025 Super Bowl? All about Jon Batiste

Jon Batiste, a Louisiana native, sang the national anthem at the 2025 Super Bowl.

• Feb 10, 2025

Where you can watch the 2025 Super Bowl live today

Wondering where to watch the 2025 Super Bowl today? Here's where you can watch the game or stream it live for free.

• Feb 9, 2025

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