Jane Yolen, Whose Books for Children Drew on Everyday Life, Dies at 87
She wrote some 450 books, including novels, poetry and nonfiction in many […]
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Gene Shalit, Film Critic Bristling With Hair and Puns, Dies at 100
One of the nation’s most recognizable characters, he delivered his wacky commentary […]
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Dito van Reigersberg, Avant-Garde and Drag Virtuoso, Dies at 53
A co-founder of Pig Iron Theater Company, known for its surreal productions, […]
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At the Canadian Screen Awards, the Industry Steps Outside Hollywood’s Shadow
No longer content with being just “Hollywood North,” the Canadian screen industry […]
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James Blood Ulmer, Guitarist Who Smashed Through Genres, Dies at 86
A protégé of the saxophonist Ornette Coleman, he borrowed from and greatly […]
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Vandals Damage Work by Black Artist at Houston Museum, Officials Say
Two men scraped and punctured a $23,000 painting at the Houston Museum […]
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How David Hockney Taught a City to See Itself
A Brit, he became a symbol of the city’s culture, stylish and […]
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What to Know About the U.F.C. Fights at the White House
About 4,300 spectators will surround an octagonal cage on the South Lawn […]
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David Hockney and the Bliss of Not Standing Still
“As important as the boys and the pools and the light,” a […]
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Brazilians Revive a World Cup Ritual to Cheer on Their National Team
After years of dampened enthusiasm about the World Cup, Brazilians are excited […]
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