Outstanding Comedy Series: “Abbott Elementary” School is back in session, and “Abbott Elementary” is teaching viewers about true comedy. The latest season of the workplace sitcom is arguably its best – the series has found its groove and expertly navigates through hilarious plotlines while building larger character arcs for the ensemble cast. Read more...
Photo: (Helen Juwon Park/Illustrations director)
This post was updated Nov. 4 at 11:08 p.m. Mitch Rowland steps to center stage with his sophomore album. While “Come June” was a vulnerable project presented as if overhearing a personal conversation, “Whistling Pie” is meant to be shared with the world. Read more...
Photo: Artwork for Mitch Rowland’s second studio album “Whistling Pie.” Released Sept. 12, Rowland’s new LP reflects more confidence, showcasing a more diverse sound than his previous project (Courtesy of Erskine Records/Giant Music)
This post was updated Aug. 31 at 4:21 p.m. Sweet and satisfying, “Shucked” is worthy of all ears. The Tony-winning musical comedy has sprouted at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre, where it will stay through Sept. Read more...
Photo: Several actors clad in denim and overalls pose excitedly on a stage featuring props of corn and a wagon. The Tony-winning musical comedy has sprouted at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre, where it will stay through Sept. 7 on its national tour. (Courtesy of shuckedmusical.com)
This post was updated Aug. 31 at 7:59 p.m. Warning: Spoilers for R.F. Kuang’s “Katabasis” ahead. “Katabasis” is an intriguing book for academics but possibly a challenging journey for casual readers. Read more...
Photo: Shown is the cover of R.F. Kuang’s latest novel, “Katabasis.” The story follows two graduate students’ journey to hell to save their professor. (Courtesy of HarperCollins Publishers)
This post was updated Aug. 31 at 7:48 p.m. In a summer short on compelling album releases, “Man’s Best Friend” falls far short of being Sabrina Carpenter’s best album. Read more...
Photo: Cover for Sabrina Carpenter’s seventh studio album “Man’s Best Friend.” Released Aug. 29, the singer-songwriter’s anticipated LP lacks Carpenter’s characteristic wit and humor. (Courtesy of Island Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.)
Though they are still sought after by aspiring creatives, some of the most acclaimed creative awards have suffered a decline in prestige among the public in the digital age. Read more...
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This post was updated Aug. 24 at 3:23 p.m. Laufey has worked out what makes love tick. Following the success of the 2023 Grammy Award-winning album “Bewitched,” the Icelandic-Chinese singer-songwriter released her heartfelt third studio album, “A Matter of Time,” on Aug. Read more...
Photo: Album cover of “A Matter of Time” shows an all-blue color scheme, with Laufey posing in front of a clock. The Grammy-winning singer released her third studio album on Aug. 22 (Courtesy of Vingolf Recordings under exclusive license to AWAL Recordings America, Inc.)
