Rethinking Shakespeare in Shanghai
A recent production of “Othello” proves that small creative flowers can grow between the dreary slabs of cultural concrete laid by the Communist Party.
Actors and Actresses
Rethinking Shakespeare in Shanghai
A recent production of “Othello” proves that small creative flowers can grow between the dreary slabs of cultural concrete laid by the Communist Party.
Mark Carney Meets ‘Heated Rivalry’ Star Hudson Williams
Only one thing could make the TV show and cultural phenomenon “Heated Rivalry” more Canadian: pairing one of its stars, Hudson Williams, with Prime Minister Mark Carney in the nation’s capital.
Tânia Maria Is Brazil’s Newest Film Icon
Clad in florals and puffing on a cigarette, Tânia Maria has captivated audiences with a striking, if brief, performance in “The Secret Agent,” Brazil’s latest Oscar nominee.
Ahn Sung Ki, Towering Figure in South Korean Film, Dies at 74
Mr. Ahn, who made his onscreen debut as a 5-year-old, appeared in more than 180 films. President Lee Jae-myung said he “left a great footprint in Korean film history.”
Gone in 2025: A Yearlong Procession of Giants
Marquee names all, they found international fame in the arts, politics, the sciences and beyond.
In Rome, the King of Paparazzi Is a Star in His Own Right
Rino Barillari has been snapping photos of, and sparring with, the famous for 65 years, from Princess Margaret to Lady Gaga, Peter O’Toole to Spike Lee. He is now a fixture himself in the celebrity firmament.
Dharmendra, Bollywood Leading Man, Dies at 89
In a career spanning nearly seven decades and more than 300 productions, the actor became one of India’s best known and most versatile screen stars.
Man Who Rushed Ariana Grande on ‘Wicked’ Red Carpet Is Put in Jail
Johnson Wen, an Australian influencer, was sentenced to nine days in jail after jumping a barricade and lunging at Ariana Grande at the Asia-Pacific premiere of “Wicked: For Good” in Singapore on Thursday.
Man Who Rushed Ariana Grande on ‘Wicked’ Red Carpet Is Put in Jail
Johnson Wen, an Australian influencer, was sentenced to nine days in jail after jumping a barricade and lunging at Ariana Grande at the Asia-Pacific premiere of “Wicked: For Good” in Singapore on Thursday.