Pop Culture

An archival label in the United States was going to release a huge compilation of records from the U.S.S.R. Then Russia invaded Ukraine.

By Grayson Haver Currin

It was also an especially music-filled evening, with Stevie Nicks as the musical guest and Ariana Grande, as host, breaking often into song.

By Dave Itzkoff

In a podcast landscape where famous people are always talking to each other, “Podcrushed” tweaks the formula and, for good measure, adds some adolescent angst.

By Jessica M. Goldstein

“Whenever I get inspiration or feel something,” the “Pachinko” star said, “I go to my Notes app and write it down.”

By Christopher Kuo

Hear tracks by Victoria Monét, Samara Joy, the Linda Lindas and others.

By Jon Pareles

At 74, the singer and songwriter returns to arenas with a message of healing and understanding. He’s using trademark exuberance and joy to deliver it.

By Jon Caramanica

A roundup of some of the biggest and most impactful shows on the road this fall, and how live performances can shift the audience’s perception of an artist.

This month’s picks include a star-studded DreamWorks sequel and the highest grossing film of 2024 so far.

By Dina Gachman

The music mogul, wearing tan jail clothes at a court hearing, waved and smiled at six of his children and his mother in the gallery.

By Julia Jacobs and Ben Sisario

Streaming on Max, the series tells the story of woman who lies to a grief support group about her connection to the Paris terrorist attacks of 2015.

By Margaret Lyons