Taco Hemingway became one of his country’s biggest rappers with tracks about partying. This summer, his focus changed and so did the kind of attention he got.
Author: ALEX MARSHALL
Arts Bailout in U.K. Buys Time, but No Peace of Mind
In Liverpool, England, whose tourist trade is built on culture, more than 40 venues received money from a $2 billion fund. That life support lasts until April.
It’s a Party at Gatsby’s Mansion. No Dancing, Please.
An immersive theater show of “The Great Gatsby” has returned in London. Can it keep the novel’s spirit alive while obeying the coronavirus rules?
Six Months in the Life of a Locked-Down Theater
Britain’s National Theater hopes to reopen in October after being closed for more than 200 days. But even with the shutters down, it’s been an eventful and emotional time for its staff.
BAFTA Takes Steps on Diversity, After All-White, All-Male Shortlists
Voters in Britain’s version of the Oscars will have to take unconscious bias training, and there will be a quota for women in the first round of voting for best director.
Women Dominate Booker International Prize Shortlist
Yoko Ogawa of Japan and Fernanda Melchor of Mexico are among the authors in the running for the prestigious translated literature award.
Making a Plague Movie, With Coronavirus on the Doorstep
A British film crew shooting in Italy suddenly found concern about the coronavirus encroaching, including a text from the director’s mother.
Violin Lessons During the Coronavirus Outbreak. A Pupil’s Progress.
When Kevin Tang’s American teacher found out he was stuck at home because of coronavirus, she decided to use music to improve his mood.
The Turner Prize Goes to … All 4 Shortlisted Artists
The artists, who included Oscar Murillo, asked to be considered as a group to make a statement on political unity. The judges agreed.
Netflix Expands Into a World Full of Censors
The streaming giant is having to navigate different political and moral landscapes, and calls for government oversight, as it seeks subscribers worldwide.