The Eurovision Song Contest’s organizers said on Friday that Russia’s invasion meant Ukraine could not stage next year’s event, even though it won this year’s contest.
Author: ALEX MARSHALL
Kevin Spacey, Accused of Sexual Assault, Appears in British Court
The proceedings are a rare example of a celebrity #MeToo case leading to criminal charges.
Abba Returns to the Stage in London. Sort Of.
The Swedish superstars — or digital versions of them, at least — performed on Thursday to 3,000 enthusiastic fans with the help of 140 animators, four body doubles and $175 million.
‘Tomb of Sand’ Wins International Booker Prize, a First for a Hindi Novel
“Tomb of Sand,” written by Geetanjali Shree and translated by Daisy Rockwell, won despite getting little previous attention from reviewers.
As Eyes Are on Eurovision, Europe Has Another Song Contest
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These Dancers Escaped the War. Their Journeys Are Just Beginning.
Hundreds of ballet dancers and students fled Ukraine after Russia’s invasion. With opportunities scarce, many will have to keep moving if they want to keep dancing.
This Trump Play in London Is a Comedy. Unless You’re American.
Mike Bartlett’s “The 47th” presents political turmoil in the United States for laughs. But some find it more like a horror story.
Inside ‘The Burnt City,’ Punchdrunk’s Take on the Fall of Troy
Punchdrunk’s “The Burnt City” adds techno and sake to the story of the fall of Troy, but it brought in a scholar of classical theater to get the details right.
Russia’s Storied Ballet Is Among the Casualties of War
Ballet has long been a symbol of Russian culture. Now it is becoming a symbol of Russian isolation.
David Cronenberg and Claire Denis Will Compete at Cannes Film Festival
Organizers announced a lineup of nearly 50 movies for the event’s 2022 edition, including 18 in the running for the top honor, the Palme d’Or.