Kim Kardashian Is Socially Liberal and Fiscally Conservative

Former New York Times Opinion writer turned unaccredited-university cofounder Bari Weiss had Kim Kardashian on the old podcast this week, where she asked the reality star for the identity of her favorite Saturday Night Live cast member. She doesn’t like titles but believes in “fighting for what’s right.” And while Kardashian doesn’t call herself a […]

There’s a warrant for Alec Baldwin’s phone over the Rust shooting

Authorities on Thursday issued a search warrant for Baldwin’s cell phone, saying it could hold evidence that might be helpful as they investigate a deadly shooting on a New Mexico film set. Authorities on Thursday issued a search warrant for Baldwin’s cell phone, saying it could hold evidence that might be helpful as they investigate […]

Penélope Cruz Honored at MoMa’s 2021 Film Benefit

On Tuesday night, the Museum of Modern Art’s 2021 Film Benefit, presented by Chanel, returned to an in-person celebration and program, reuniting New York’s glitterati and film aficionados for a festive celebration of Academy Award–winning actor Penélope Cruz. This consisted of early bedtimes and a diligent attention to alcohol intake, gym going, and a deep concern […]

The remarkable story of how the Tabernacle Choir Christmas concert came together in two months

The choir’s members began to prove they could do that in September, when they restarted rehearsals, at general conference and in live broadcasts, although some choir members later tested positive for COVID-19. Pull it off, they did. Leavitt, Hilty, McDonough and Mack Wilberg, the choir’s music director, were all on hand Friday afternoon to discuss […]

Quidditch leagues look to change their name, citing Rowling’s anti-trans stances

Real-life quidditch has been around since at least 2005, but now the sport’s two large leagues are moving to drop the name and distance themselves from the fictional sport created by author J.K. Many universities, including Oxford University pictured above, have teams that compete in tournaments around the world. “I believe quidditch is at a […]

‘What a mess we are all in’: Travelers scrap plans to visit New York City as omicron shutters performances

While in from Wisconsin, she planned to see one or two musical theater shows per day. New York state reported Friday that just over 21,000 people had tested positive for COVID-19 the previous day, the highest single-day total for new cases since testing became widely available. Doubtfire” and “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child,” called off […]

‘Cinderella,’ ‘Pretty Woman,’ ‘Nutcracker’ performances canceled due to COVID outbreaks in casts

The Paramount Theatre in Aurora on Friday announced the cancellation of performances through Sunday of its current production of “Cinderella” due to COVID cases among the cast and crew. The Paramount Theatre requires proof of full vaccination and mandatory masks for all audience members at all performances. The Joffrey Ballet canceled Dec 17-18 performances of […]

Radio City Music Hall Cancels Its Remaining Rockettes Christmas Shows

But it did not make it to Christmas, or even to the vacation many city schoolchildren will begin next week. Four of the 32 current shows running on Broadway canceled their performances Friday night, including “Moulin Rouge!,” which hopes to resume on Saturday; “Hamilton” and “Mrs. In a sign of the increasing level of concern […]

Miss America makes history, as a Korean American from Alaska wins the title

In fact, she was sure they had it wrong. Broyles has chosen the Special Olympics for her social impact initiative. “I’ve seen firsthand the impact that Special Olympics has on the families of people with intellectual disabilities. And I know how important Special Olympics is to our community here in Anchorage and here in Alaska, […]