The new Helen of Troy is Black — and that’s upsetting racists
The controversy of Lupita Nyong'o in “The Odyssey” echoes earlier backlash to casting in other fantasy adaptations
“Tenacity & gratitude”: 2026 graduations hear strong advice and push back on intentional controversy
Graduation season 2026 shows how universities struggle to maintain consensus over what is wisdom and inspiration
“Devil Wears Prada 2” shows how Christian imagery circulates in unusual ways in fashion industry
Christian imagery has come to shape the industry in profound ways.
“The Sheep Detectives” cloaks an urgent message in woolly clothing
"The Sheep Detectives" cloaks an urgent message in wooly clothing
“We should have taken more pictures”: Ferrell opens “SNL” finale as Epstein’s ghost
Will Ferrell took on the role of the late sex trafficker for the "Saturday Night Live" season finale.
“Ye was right about Hitler”: Jost, Che trade offensive punchlines in “SNL” joke swap
The "Weekend Update" tradition forces the writers to read jokes sight unseen.
Christian nationalists pray for a return to America’s “Christian roots”
Christian Nationalists gather to pray for a return to America's "Christian roots" to kick off the 250th celebration
Why is everyone talking about limerence?
The clinical term for an addiction to longing is going viral — and, in the process, losing its meaning
“Is God Is” makes revenge a religion
Aleshea Harris' debut is a tale of gods and monsters, in a moment when the line between the two is…
“Amadeus” argues that every great artist needs a nemesis
Out of all the legendary musical beefs, the fable rivalry between Mozart and Antonio Salieri is our greatest