Nathalie Baye, Luminous Star of French Cinema, Dies at 77
The actress who embodied the complexity of modern French womanhood across five decades leaves behind a body of work both intimate and iconic.
Sophie Laurent
Senior Arts & Entertainment Critic
Sophie Laurent covers film, television, music, and the performing arts. She writes criticism that is both rigorous and deeply felt, believing that culture deserves the same seriousness as politics.
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Richard Gadd Returns With 'Half Man,' a Brutal HBO Series That Makes 'Baby Reindeer' Look Gentle
The creator behind Netflix's most disturbing hit trades stalking trauma for something even darker — and somehow funnier.
Broadway's 'The Balusters' Turns Suburban Pettiness Into Savage Political Comedy
Anika Noni Rose and Richard Thomas lead a scalpel-sharp ensemble through the warfare of neighborhood politics in this brilliantly caustic new play.
Emily Blunt Says Her Family "Lost Their Minds" Over Devil Wears Prada Sequel News
The actress reveals that husband John Krasinski and their daughters were more excited about the announcement than she was.
Two Black Country Comedians Join Saturday Night Live's Historic 2026 Season
Celeste Dring and George Fouracres become the first British duo from the West Midlands to land coveted SNL cast positions.
Travis Barker's Birthday Tribute to Kourtney Kardashian Sparks Predictable Internet Meltdown
The Blink-182 drummer's toe-kissing Instagram post proves the couple remains committed to making us all feel like third wheels.
SpaceX in Talks to Acquire AI Coding Platform Cursor for $60 Billion
Elon Musk's space venture makes aggressive move into artificial intelligence ahead of anticipated public offering.
The Streaming Comedies You're Missing (And One Devastating Documentary)
April's best overlooked titles include corporate satire, indie oddities, and a war correspondent's unflinching story.
Gregory Spears Collapses Time in New Opera "Sleepers Awake"
The composer's latest work reimagines "Sleeping Beauty" through his signature technique of layering musical eras into dreamlike collision.
Telegram Faces UK Regulatory Probe Over Child Safety Failures
Ofcom launches formal investigation into messaging platform's handling of child sexual abuse material as company issues firm denial
Madonna Offers $50,000 Reward After Coachella Costume Vanishes Backstage
The pop icon's vintage performance pieces disappeared following her surprise set with Sabrina Carpenter, sparking a high-stakes hunt across the festival grounds.
Apple Elevates Johny Srouji to Chief Hardware Officer in Major Executive Reshuffle
The architect behind Apple's custom silicon strategy now oversees all hardware engineering as the company consolidates its technical leadership.
Critics Choice Awards Locks In 2027 Date, Extends Versant Partnership
The film and television honors will continue its collaboration with the streaming platform through at least 2027.
Motorola's New Razr Lineup Tests Consumer Patience With Steep Price Increases
The 2026 Razr series starts at $799, but flagship models push close to $2,000 as foldable phones face a pricing reckoning.
UK Semiconductor Centre Taps Industry Veteran to Lead Global Expansion Push
New international partnerships chief signals Britain's ambition to compete in the global chip race amid rising geopolitical tensions.
The End of an Era: Tim Cook to Step Down as Apple CEO
John Ternus, the company's hardware engineering chief, will take the helm of the world's most valuable tech company.
Rising Singer D4vd Faces Murder Charges in Death of Celeste Rivas Hernandez
The 22-year-old artist, whose bedroom-pop ballads earned him millions of streams, stands accused of sexual assault, witness killing, and mutilation.
When Method Acting Meets Reality: The Controversial Preparation Behind 'I Swear'
Robert Aramayo's BAFTA-winning performance required living with the man he portrayed — but the ethical questions linger louder than the applause.
Roman Reigns Challenges CM Punk as WrestleMania 42 Reaches Its Climactic Finale
The Showcase of the Immortals concludes with four title matches and a dream main event two decades in the making.
Nicole Kidman Opens Up About Learning of Her Mother's Death at Venice Film Festival
The actor reflects on the devastating moment that overshadowed her career triumph in 2024.
Brian Kuffour Shrugs Off Ghana Music Awards Snub: "My Focus Goes Beyond Accolades"
The gospel musician says he's unbothered by his absence from this year's TGMA nominations, signaling a shift in how artists measure success.
Crimson Desert's Hidden Weapon System Reveals Itself After 100+ Hours of Play
Pearl Abyss's sprawling RPG continues to surprise players with mechanics so subtle, even veterans are still discovering them weeks after launch.
James Middleton Returns to Public Eye With Appearance at Dog Wellness Festival
The Princess of Wales's younger brother will attend Goodwoof, the canine-focused lifestyle event, marking a rare public engagement.
Who Would You Want at Your Deathbed? Nicole Kidman's Death Doula Ambition Sparks an Existential Thought Experiment
The actor's recent career pivot raises a surprisingly profound question: which celebrity would you trust to guide you into the great unknown?
The Sidemen Just Raised £6.2 Million at Wembley — and Made Charity Look Effortlessly Cool
YouTube's biggest collective turned a football match into a cultural moment, proving influencer philanthropy doesn't have to feel performative.
The Venice Biennale's American Gamble: When Art Diplomacy Meets Amateur Hour
The State Department's radical overhaul of how it selects artists for the world's most prestigious art exhibition has raised eyebrows across the cultural establishment.
Michelle Pfeiffer and David E. Kelley Finally Break Their Own Rule
After decades of keeping their marriage and careers separate, Hollywood's most private power couple are working together for the first time.
A Rare Treat: Genuinely Free PS5 Game Drops on PlayStation Store With No Catches
In an era of free-to-play traps and microtransactions, this PlayStation Store release asks for nothing but your time.
GMA Network's Saturday Lineup Goes Live: Filipino Comfort Television Finds New Streaming Audience
The Philippine broadcaster's trio of weekend staples — drama anthology Tadhana, reality-help series Wish Ko Lang, and culinary travelogue Pinas Sarap — now streams live, signaling local TV's ongoing digital pivot.
Tory Lanez Sues California Prison System for $100 Million After Brutal Stabbing
The incarcerated rapper claims prison officials negligently housed him with a violent inmate who attacked him with a shank last year.