Robert Kalfin, director and producer of innovative theater, dies at 89
Kalfin co-founded the Chelsea Theater Center, which was known for provocative off-Broadway shows.
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Angela Lansbury, a beloved star of the screen and stage, has died at 96
Lansbury's acting career extended over an extraordinary seven decades. She says she knew early on that she'd never be "groomed to be a glamorous movie star" and thus sought out nontraditional roles.
Why everyone is talking about Negroni sbagliato — and how to make your own
Actor Emma D'Arcy said their favorite drink was a Negroni sbagliato. Now fans are ordering it in droves. If you want to give it a try, here's what you'll need.
Prosecutors drop charges against Adnan Syed, the subject of 'Serial' podcast
Adnan Syed served 22 years in prison for the murder of his ex-girlfriend, Hae Min Lee. His conviction was overturned last month. Prosecutors have decided not to retry Syed.
'NYT Cooking' writer Melissa Clark wants to make it easier to cook dinner
Clark says she's always looking for shortcuts in the kitchen — including ways to use fewer pans. Her latest cookbook is Dinner in One: Exceptional & Easy One-Pan Meals.
If you haven't been back to the movies yet, Indian epic 'RRR' is the reason to go
The epic action-picture bromance makes the case for returning to theaters — it reminds us that movies are always more thrilling when they're part of a collective experience.
Trump sees hate as a civic good, 'N.Y. Times' journalist Maggie Haberman says
Haberman talks about Trump's tactics for dealing with the media and explains why he's more concerned about the Mar-a-Lago documents than the Jan. 6 hearings. Her new book is Confidence Man.
In 'Fen, Bog & Swamp,' Annie Proulx pens a history of wetland destruction
Writer Annie Proulx may be best known for her works of fiction. But her latest book is a thoroughly researched and reported look at the role that wetlands play in our ecosystem.
Pioneering DJ Art Laboe, who coined 'oldies but goodies,' dies at 97
Laboe is credited with inventing the "oldies, but goodies" phrase, as well as with helping end segregation in Southern California by organizing live DJ shows that attracted a diverse audience.
Sharp-tongued Hollywood columnist Nikki Finke has died at 68
The veteran reporter became one of Hollywood's top journalists as founder of the entertainment trade website Deadline.com. She was the most-feared columnist in show business.