Maya Salam

From the most competitive races to the lasting controversies, here’s a guide to becoming an instant expert.

While some stars have been less politically outspoken this awards season, she issued a call to action as she accepted a lifetime achievement award from the Screen Actors Guild.

With social media aging, so are the dogs that have for years filled our Instagram feeds with cheer. And when they die, the loss can be unexpectedly heart-wrenching.

Across television, film and social media itself, here are four picks that explore crime stories associated in some way with the imperiled app.

A Y2K-era phenomenon most famous for his MTV prank show and surreal brand of comedy, Green pioneered ideas that thrive today.

Across music, movies, social media and podcasts, a celebration of lesbianism and Sapphic queerness has been flourishing.

Across the arts world, these 10 performers broke away from the pack this year by channeling guts and grit into their work.

Whether you’re with hanging out with children or adults, want to laugh or tuck into an adventure, here are some specific selections to stream.

Across television, film and podcasting, here are four picks that explore lesser-discussed crimes involving celebrities.

Stewart, who returned to the show in February as a host on Monday nights, originally planned to work through the presidential election.

A thriving genre built on podcasts and documentaries, coupled with younger generations’ more skeptical worldview, helped revitalize interest in this case and others like it.

After hearing the news of Payne’s fatal fall from a hotel balcony, his groupmates, fans and collaborators shared their shock and grief.

Lewis, the host of the 1990s MTV show “Hot Zone,” tried to fight her illness without undergoing a double mastectomy. She says she is responding well after resuming treatment.

How to get into the season, even if you’re squeamish.

For decades, Combs and other celebrities have commented on his party lifestyle. Here’s some of what they have publicly said.

After Ms. Jackson told The Guardian that Ms. Harris is “not Black,” her representatives said a man who apologized on her behalf was not authorized to speak for her.

Four picks across television, film and podcasting that examine dark stories about some of the most trendy clothing brands.

In his new FX sitcom, the actor and comedian Brian Jordan Alvarez hopes to show that airing out cultural rifts doesn’t have to be serious business.

Mau is up for an Emmy for her performance in the hit Netflix series, making her the first transgender person to be nominated for a limited series acting Emmy.

In his very first episode, which aired locally in Dayton, Ohio, the host, who would go on to redefine such talk shows, interviewed one of the most notorious figures in America.