Men and Boys May 4, 2026 Why Are So Many Men Wearing Tank Tops? A reader wonders why the ribbed undershirt has become the ubiquitous garment of the moment. Why Are So Many Men Wearing Tank Tops? A reader wonders why the ribbed undershirt has become the ubiquitous garment of the moment. See more
Television Jul 18, 2026 ‘Difficult People’ a Decade Later: A Sarcastic Time Capsule This cult comedy about two snide show-business outsiders has a new Blu-ray edition, and a reunion this fall. The creator Julie Klausner discusses why she’d l... ‘Difficult People’ a Decade Later: A Sarcastic Time Capsule This cult comedy about two snide show-business outsiders has a new Blu-ray edition, and a reunion this fall. The creator Julie Klausner discusses why she’d l... Share
Television Jul 18, 2026 In ‘The Westies,’ Chris Brancato Expands His ‘Scumbag Universe’ (Again) For his new series, the co-creator of “Narcos” and “Godfather of Harlem” turns his focus to a violent gang of Irish New Yorkers in the early 1980s. In ‘The Westies,’ Chris Brancato Expands His ‘Scumbag Universe’ (Again) For his new series, the co-creator of “Narcos” and “Godfather of Harlem” turns his focus to a violent gang of Irish New Yorkers in the early 1980s. Share
Fossils Jul 18, 2026 T. Rex Fossil Sells for $50.1 Million, Putting the King Back On Top In a booming fossil market, the T. rex had been dethroned by a stegosaurus. No longer. T. Rex Fossil Sells for $50.1 Million, Putting the King Back On Top In a booming fossil market, the T. rex had been dethroned by a stegosaurus. No longer. Share
Ravinia Festival (Nonprofit) Jul 18, 2026 With Lizzo and Calm Flair, a Storied Venue Reopens for Summer The gorgeously renovated Hunter Pavilion at Ravinia, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s off-season home, was inaugurated with a gala last weekend. With Lizzo and Calm Flair, a Storied Venue Reopens for Summer The gorgeously renovated Hunter Pavilion at Ravinia, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s off-season home, was inaugurated with a gala last weekend. Share
Rap and Hip-Hop Jul 18, 2026 At Young World Festival, Rap’s Avant-Garde Takes Shape The Brooklyn festival Young World spotlights emergent indie rappers and veteran artists. It was the brainchild of Mike, an artist and label head who has beco... At Young World Festival, Rap’s Avant-Garde Takes Shape The Brooklyn festival Young World spotlights emergent indie rappers and veteran artists. It was the brainchild of Mike, an artist and label head who has beco... Share
Theater Jul 18, 2026 ‘The Whoopi Monologues’ Review: Expanding a One-Woman Show Instead of one Whoopi Goldberg, audiences now experience five actresses: Kerry Washington, Kara Young, Dominique Fishback, Danielle Pinnock and Kecia Lewis. ‘The Whoopi Monologues’ Review: Expanding a One-Woman Show Instead of one Whoopi Goldberg, audiences now experience five actresses: Kerry Washington, Kara Young, Dominique Fishback, Danielle Pinnock and Kecia Lewis. Share
Pop and Rock Music Jul 18, 2026 A Soundtrack to the 2026 World Cup Semifinals Listen to songs from Rosalía, Mauvais Djo, Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso and the Beatles. A Soundtrack to the 2026 World Cup Semifinals Listen to songs from Rosalía, Mauvais Djo, Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso and the Beatles. Share
Reykjavik (Iceland) Jul 18, 2026 For the Eclipse or a Weekend, How to Save Money in Reykjavik A museum pass, public hot springs and free airline stopovers help shrink the cost of visiting Iceland’s capital. For the Eclipse or a Weekend, How to Save Money in Reykjavik A museum pass, public hot springs and free airline stopovers help shrink the cost of visiting Iceland’s capital. Share
Museums Jul 18, 2026 Why Did a Major Museum’s Bong Show Go Up in Smoke? After the Toledo Museum of Art canceled a pioneering exhibition of glass cannabis pipes, many people wondered what lay behind the decision. Why Did a Major Museum’s Bong Show Go Up in Smoke? After the Toledo Museum of Art canceled a pioneering exhibition of glass cannabis pipes, many people wondered what lay behind the decision. Share
Latin Music Jul 18, 2026 On ‘Caribenya,’ Lido Pimienta Found a Lifeline On Lido Pimienta’s new album, “Caribenya,” the Colombian Canadian musician sought a warmer, more complex depiction of Caribbean culture. Creating it helped h... On ‘Caribenya,’ Lido Pimienta Found a Lifeline On Lido Pimienta’s new album, “Caribenya,” the Colombian Canadian musician sought a warmer, more complex depiction of Caribbean culture. Creating it helped h... Share
Dancing Jul 18, 2026 Robert Wilson’s Watermill Center Without Robert Wilson “When I’m no longer living, can this place exist?” Robert Wilson wondered in a film about his Long Island art incubator. This month, its annual festival will... Robert Wilson’s Watermill Center Without Robert Wilson “When I’m no longer living, can this place exist?” Robert Wilson wondered in a film about his Long Island art incubator. This month, its annual festival will... Share
Television Jul 18, 2026 Octavia Spencer Believed in Herself Even When Hollywood Didn’t It took years for her to be cast as “the main character,” but she considers that the industry’s loss. Her latest series is the action comedy “Ride or Die.” Octavia Spencer Believed in Herself Even When Hollywood Didn’t It took years for her to be cast as “the main character,” but she considers that the industry’s loss. Her latest series is the action comedy “Ride or Die.” Share
