culture and entertainment

Randy Newman cared enough about his new album to help pay for it

This had to be for your wife, he’s told. Gretchen is inside the beautiful house they built together. Newman is…

July 29, 2017

‘Atomic Blonde’ like a bad date

Charlize Theron plays an assassin in “Atomic Blonde.”Jonathan Prime/Focus Features Despite its bloody, sharply choreographed action sequences, its widely touted…

July 28, 2017

Arts and Entertainment

George Clooney threatens prosecution over pics of baby twins

The pictures published by French magazine Voici were taken at the Clooneys’ residence in the Lombardy region of Italy. The…

July 28, 2017

Music

D.L. Menard, Cajun music ambassador, dies at 85

Cajun musician D.L. Menard attends an event on July 2 at the Acadian Museum in his home town of Erath,…

July 28, 2017

Visual Arts

Art seen: Karyn Gabaldon Arts

Karyn Gabaldon Arts specializes in contemporary landscapes.Courtesy of Karyn Gabaldon Herald Arts & Entertainment editor It’s no easy feat for…

July 27, 2017

Visual Arts

Artist Paul Folwell holding 24th annual Studio Show

For the 24th year, Folwell will throw open his doors Aug. 4 through 6 for his annual Studio Show. The…

July 27, 2017

Books

Sherman Alexie to speak Friday in Santa Fe

Author and filmmaker Sherman Alexie is scheduled to speak in Santa Fe today (Friday) after announcing he was canceling a…

July 27, 2017

Film

Movies playing in Durango July 28-Aug. 3

Charlize Theron, left, and James McAvoy star in “Atomic Blonde.”Jonathan Prime/Focus Features via AP (128 E. College Drive, 799-2281, www.animascitytheatre.com)(For…

July 26, 2017

Film

Michael Phelps defends Shark Week ‘race’ against great white

The Olympic champion was bested by two seconds Sunday night in “Phelps vs. Shark: Great Gold vs. Great White.” The…

July 26, 2017

Books

Toni Morrison, Joan Didion among those in PEN online archive

Author Toni Morrison receives her Medal of Freedom award during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House…

July 26, 2017

Arts and Entertainment

Taraji P. Henson to host Black Girls Rock honoring Issa Rae

BET said the Oscar nominee and “Empire” actress will host the Aug. 5 event at the New Jersey Performing Arts…

July 26, 2017

Music

For Spoon’s Britt Daniel, Prince is the one influence that reigns above all

Conventional wisdom holds that when the history of Spoon is one day written, “Hot Thoughts” will be remembered as the…

July 25, 2017

Arts and Entertainment

Aquaman used to be a king – now he’s a vigilante

Writer Dan Abnett says Mera plays just as important a role as Aquaman in the current Underworld storyline.Courtesy of DC…

July 25, 2017

Film

“Girls Trip” unleashes laughter and love – along with a torrent of R-rated raunch

From left, lifelong friends Dina, Tiffany Haddish; Ryan, Regina Hall; Sasha, Queen Latifah; and Lisa, Jada Pinkett Smith, travel to…

July 24, 2017

Music

‘Jersey Boys’ nostalgia fades, but the ‘Hit Men’ play on

The Hit Men play music during a show Thursday at the Axelrod Performing Arts Center in Deal Park, N.J. Five…

July 24, 2017

Arts and Entertainment

Diahann Carroll reﬂects on a career of ﬁrsts on stage and screen

Diahann Carroll stands to applause as her daughter, filmmaker Suzanne Kay, smiles behind her at the March on Washington Fiilm…

July 23, 2017

Film

Creators, cast of ‘Stranger Things’ debut season 2 trailer

Millie Bobby Brown speaks at the “Stranger Things” panel on day three of Comic-Con International on Saturday in San Diego.Richard…

July 22, 2017

Film

Sofia Coppola’s ‘The Beguiled’ differs from the original – that’s what makes it great

Colin Farrell, left, as John McBurney and director Sofia Coppola on the set of “The Beguiled.”Ben Rothstein/Focus Features Or, rather,…

July 22, 2017

Film

Ben Affleck addresses rumors that he’s out as Batman

Speaking to a crowd of about 6,500 fans at San Diego Comic-Con, Affleck unequivocally assured the crowd that he is…

July 22, 2017

Film

Actor John Heard, of ‘Home Alone’ movies, dies at 72

Actor John Heard, best known for playing the father in the “Home Alone” movie series, has died. He was 72.…

July 22, 2017

Music

Last duet: Kenny, Dolly announce final performance together

In this combination photo, Kenny Rogers, left, performs on March 7, 2013, in Lancaster, Pa., and Dolly Parton performs in…

July 22, 2017

Arts and Entertainment

Pine River Library continues outdoor movie series

du1-i-syn The film is about Moana, a Polynesian chief’s daughter, and her adventure to save her people in Maui. It…

July 21, 2017

Arts and Entertainment

Meow Wolf gives Sweet 101 grant

du1-i-syn “It’s an opportunity for us to get our ship over the waves, and voyage out further,” said Alex Vick,…

July 21, 2017

Film

Of course ‘Doctor Who’s’ new Doctor is a woman

Science fiction has always been about progress

July 21, 2017