Elena Bergeron

“Shaft,” starring Richard Roundtree, created a template for Black action protagonists onscreen.

I’m an assistant editor for The New York Times, covering pop culture. Here are five things I’m into right now.

After setting the internet aflame earlier this year when he slammed several other comedians in a viral interview, he plans to say more of what’s on his mind in a rare live special on Netflix.

Over the past eight months, the “90210” and “Charmed” star spoke frankly and candidly about her cancer and her tumultuous career.

The rapper and producer’s lusty rhymes and unorthodox samples have made hits for hip-hop’s most lascivious luminaries. With a new album, he aims to join them.

For competition partners who share the mutual goal of winning medals, eye contact or a simple touch can be all the communication that’s needed.

Repair technicians at the Paris Games fix everything from bent wheelchair frames to broken sunglasses.

Other teams give themselves an A for effort after playing the Dutch women’s wheelchair basketball team, the favorite for the gold medal at the Paris Games.

Los técnicos de reparación de los Juegos de París arreglan de todo, desde armazones de sillas de ruedas doblados hasta gafas de sol rotas.

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