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A Timeline of Harvey Weinstein’s New York Case

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New York’s highest court tossed out the 2020 sex crime convictions of Harvey Weinstein in a reversal of a case that ignited the #MeToo movement.

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From Bananas as Art to Bullets: Maurizio Cattelan’s Got a Gun Show

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From bananas as art to bullet-riddled panels: The Italian artist, in a rare in-person interview, tells why he turned his sardonic gaze on a violence-filled world.

Wednesday, Apr 24

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Schtick’s Pop-Up Event Series for Seder Celebrates Jewish Culture

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The dinner parties held by Shtick, a pop-up series celebrating Jewish culture, draw out New York’s influencers, artists, designers and celebrities.

Tuesday, Apr 23

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Kathleen Hanna Reveals the Story of Her Life in ‘Rebel Girl’

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In “Rebel Girl,” the punk frontwoman reveals the story of her life — the men who tried to stop her, the women who kept her going and the boy who made her a mother.

Monday, Apr 22

Taylor Swift Has Given Fans a Lot. Is It Finally Too Much?

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Swift has been inescapable over the last year. With the release of “The Tortured Poets Department,” her latest (very long) album, some seem to finally be feeling fatigued.

Saturday, Apr 20

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CNN’s Coverage of Man Who Set Himself on Fire Shows Challenges of Live News

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There was both praise and criticism of the legal analyst and anchor, Laura Coates, and the network’s split-second decision to show the graphic footage.

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Archie Moore, Australian Artist, Wins Top Prize at Venice Biennale

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Moore, an Indigenous Australian artist, won the Golden Lion for “kith and kin,” which draws on what he says is 65,000 years of family history.

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Judith Hill Sang With Pop Royalty. Now She Is Composing Her Own Story.

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The singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist was close to Michael Jackson and Prince. After their deaths, her world crumbled and she had to rebuild on her own.

03

USC Cancels Jon M. Chu and Billie Jean King as Featured Guests for Graduation

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Jon M. Chu, the director of “Crazy Rich Asians,” and Billie Jean King were set to be among the featured guests.

Friday, Apr 19

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Mandisa Hundley, ‘American Idol’ Singer and Grammy Winner, Dies at 47

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She performed and produced music with Christian themes and won a Grammy Award in 2013.

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Taylor Swift’s New Album, ‘The Tortured Poets Department,’ Could Use an Editor: Review

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Over 16 songs (and a second LP), the pop superstar litigates her recent romances. But the themes, and familiar sonic backdrops, generate diminishing returns.

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Forbidden to Watch Films as a Child, He Now Directs Somalia’s Top Shows

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Abshir Rageh had to sneak out from home to see bootleg Indian films and “Rambo” at a makeshift cinema. Now, he’s creating dramas that draw millions of online views in a country inching toward stability.

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Taylor Swift’s ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ Arrives

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The pop superstar’s latest album was preceded by a satellite radio channel, a word game, a return to TikTok and an actual library. For her fans, more is always welcome.

Thursday, Apr 18

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Philharmonic Opens Inquiry After Misconduct Allegations Are Revived

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The New York Philharmonic commissioned an outside investigation into its culture after a magazine article explored how it handled an accusation of sexual assault in 2010.

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Dickey Betts, Fiery Guitarist With Allman Brothers Band, Dies at 80

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He traded licks with Duane Allman and proved to be a worthy sparring partner. He also wrote, and sang, the band’s biggest hit, “Ramblin’ Man.”

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Poets React to Taylor Swift’s New ‘Tortured Poets Department’ Album

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“I feel a kindred spirit in Taylor Swift’s title,” the poet Eileen Myles said of the “The Tortured Poets Department.”

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Prince Harry Now Officially Resident in U.S., Documents Show

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For years, Harry and his wife, Meghan, have considered California home. This week, he updated his residency in a corporate filing.

Wednesday, Apr 17

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Sundance Organizers Consider New Home for Film Festival After 2026

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A 13-year contract with Park City, Utah, is set to expire in 2026 and the film festival is beginning a review process to see if it should move.

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Taylor Swift Sells a Rainbow of Vinyl Albums. Fans Keep Buying Them.

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Artists across pop genres are finding success with colored vinyl and different variants of their releases. For Swifties, the urge to collect them all is strong.

Monday, Apr 15

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Al Gore Thinks Trump Will Lose and Climate Activists Will Triumph

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Mr. Gore spoke at a climate leadership conference hosted by his nonprofit organization.

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Families of Manchester Bombing Victims File Lawsuit Against MI5

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The suit comes after an independent public inquiry said the 2017 bombing at an Ariana Grande concert was a “significant missed opportunity” for the U.K. spy agency.

Sunday, Apr 14

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Netflix’s New Film Strategy: More About the Audience, Less About Auteurs

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Dan Lin, the streaming service’s new film chief, wants to produce a more varied slate of movies to better appeal to the array of interests among subscribers.

05

What Happened to Damages That O.J. Simpson Owed to the Victims’ Families?

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In 1997, a jury in a civil trial awarded the families of Ronald Goldman and Nicole Brown Simpson $33 million. Today, the amount still owed has more than tripled.

Saturday, Apr 13

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O.J. Simpson’s Book Publisher on the Interview When He ‘Confessed’ to Murder

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Years after Mr. Simpson was acquitted, he wrote a book and gave a shocking interview. The whole endeavor cost the publisher, Judith Regan, her job.

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O.J. Simpson Trial Served as a Landmark Moment for Domestic Violence Awareness

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His acquittal in the infamous trial involving Nicole Brown Simpson’s death prompted powerful backlash that helped change the perception around domestic violence.

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Eleanor Coppola, Who Chronicled Her Family’s Filmmaking, Dies at 87

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She made documentaries of her husband Francis Ford Coppola’s “Apocalypse Now” and her daughter Sofia Coppola’s “The Virgin Suicides” and recalled their lives in books.

Thursday, Apr 11

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O.J. Simpson: Made in America, Made by TV

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In O.J. Simpson’s life and trials, television was a spotlight, a microscope and a mirror.

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O.J. Simpson, NFL Star Acquitted of Murder, Dies of Cancer at 76

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He ran to football fame and made fortunes in movies. His trial for the murder of his former wife and her friend became an inflection point on race in America.

Wednesday, Apr 10

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JoJo Siwa Tries to Grow Up With ‘Karma,’ Her New Single

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With her new album, the singer is trying to make the notoriously tricky leap from child star to adult artist.

Huey Lewis Lost His Hearing. That Didn’t Stop Him From Making a Musical.

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“The Heart of Rock and Roll,” a Broadway show built around the songs of Huey Lewis and the News, has given the singer a reason to “get out of bed.”