Linda Lavin, star of sitcom "Alice" and Tony Award winner, dies at 87

Linda Lavin, a Tony Award-winning stage actress who became a working class icon as a paper-hat wearing waitress on the TV sitcom "Alice," has died. She was 87.

• Dec 30, 2024

The Book Report: Ron Charles on the best books of 2024

The Washington Post book reviewer offers his picks for some of "the best of the best" fiction and non-fiction of the year.

• Dec 29, 2024

Nikki Glaser takes on the Golden Globes

The comedian, who will host the Golden Globes on January 5, says she thrives on anxiety.

• Dec 29, 2024

Olivia Hussey, star of 1968 "Romeo and Juliet," dies at 73

Olivia Hussey won a Golden Globe for best new actress for her part as Juliet in Franco Zeffirelli's 1968 adaptation of William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet."

• Dec 28, 2024

NFL doubleheader on Christmas Day sets streaming viewership records

Baltimore's victory over Houston averaged 24.3 million viewers, while Kansas City's win at Pittsburgh averaged 24.1 million, according to early viewer figures released by Nielsen.

• Dec 26, 2024

Judge rules that accuser in rape suit against Jay-Z, Diddy can remain anonymous

A judge ruled that a woman who says​ she was raped by Jay-Z and Sean "Diddy" Combs when she was 13 can proceed anonymously, for now, in her lawsuit against the rap moguls.

• Dec 27, 2024

"Baby Driver" actor Hudson Meek, 16, dies after falling from a moving vehicle

Hudson Meek, the 16-year-old actor known for his performance in the 2017 film "Baby Driver," died Dec. 21 in Alabama, authorities said.

• Dec 26, 2024

Beyoncé's halftime show the highlight of a lackluster NFL Christmas slate

Beyoncé surprised fans by bringing out Shaboozey to perform "Sweet Honey Buckiin," and Post Malone joined her for "Levii's Jeans."

• Dec 26, 2024

Netflix carrying 2 NFL games on Christmas Day. It's a big step.

Netflix will have one of its biggest days Wednesday since the site launched in 1998 when it airs two NFL games for the first time.

• Dec 24, 2024

Prosecutor drops appeal, ending case against Alec Baldwin in "Rust" shooting

The appeal had asked the court to reinstate charges, including involuntary manslaughter, against Alec Baldwin.

• Dec 24, 2024

Denzel Washington gets minister's license at Harlem church

Just shy of his 70th birthday, Denzel Washington has a new line to add to an already impressive résumé.

• Dec 23, 2024

Burt, the famous croc from "Crocodile Dundee" movie, dies in Australia

Burt, the iconic Saltwater crocodile that appeared alongside Paul Hogan and Linda Kozlowski in the hit movie, was believed to be more than 90 years old.

• Dec 23, 2024

Meet the man behind Bergdorf Goodman's iconic holiday windows

This year's holiday displays at Bergdorf Goodman honor Fifth Avenue's bicentennial and will be on display through Jan. 6.

• Dec 23, 2024

Darren Criss on counting his lucky stars

Darren Criss became a fan favorite on the hit TV series "Glee," and won an Emmy for "American Crime Story." Now he's starring in the acclaimed musical "Maybe Happy Ending." He talks about his road to Broadway, and his credo that "Life is a cabaret."

• Dec 22, 2024

Bob Dylan's enduring love affair with the movies

The iconic singer-songwriter has long been a silver screen presence – as an actor, a subject of documentaries, and the figure in biopics. But Bob Dylan's love of movies has been a recurring theme in his art and his persona.

• Dec 22, 2024

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