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Posted at 01:26 PM ET, 05/22/2013

Michelle Obama visits slave quarters

By Krissah Thompson

Obama reflected on the importance of preserving and sharing the stories of the enslaved people who once lived there.

By Krissah Thompson | 01:26 PM ET, 05/22/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:40 PM ET, 05/22/2013

JIF vs. GIF: Make your case

By Marie Elizabeth Oliver

How do you pronounce 'GIF'?

By Marie Elizabeth Oliver | 12:40 PM ET, 05/22/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Media

Posted at 09:33 AM ET, 05/22/2013

Stephen Brumwell wins George Washington Book Prize

By Ron Charles

British historian receives $50,000 award for new biography of George Washington

By Ron Charles | 09:33 AM ET, 05/22/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:40 PM ET, 05/21/2013

Cannes Film Festival: Oscar Isaac talks 'Llewyn Davis' and Noah Emmerich talks retro roles

By Ann Hornaday

By Ann Hornaday | 05:40 PM ET, 05/21/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Movies

Posted at 11:22 AM ET, 05/21/2013

Roomrunner, Tree, Patty Griffin: Critic's Notebook

By Chris Richards

Notable recordings from the world of pop music.

By Chris Richards | 11:22 AM ET, 05/21/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Critic's Notebook, Music

Posted at 09:26 AM ET, 05/21/2013

'Apocalypse Cow,' by Michael Logan

By Ron Charles

In Logan's absurdist first novel, sex-crazed zombie bovines threaten the earth.

By Ron Charles | 09:26 AM ET, 05/21/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Books

Posted at 03:32 PM ET, 05/20/2013

Miguel kicks, Bieber gets booed and more Billboard Music Awards moments

By Veronica Toney

Five top moments from the 2013 Billboard Music Awards.

By Veronica Toney | 03:32 PM ET, 05/20/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Music, TV

Posted at 12:53 PM ET, 05/20/2013

Billboard Music Awards fashion: Ke$ha, Taylor Swift and more

By Cara Kelly

Style seen at the show was disjointed, ranging from expect from Taylor Swift to Ke$ha's revealing mini.

By Cara Kelly | 12:53 PM ET, 05/20/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Fashion, Music

Posted at 12:27 PM ET, 05/20/2013

'Inside Llewyn Davis' and 'Ain't Them Bodies Saints' highlight weekend at Cannes

By Ann Hornaday

New films from the Coen Brothers and David Lowery highlight a busy weekend at the 66th annual film festival

By Ann Hornaday | 12:27 PM ET, 05/20/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Movies

Posted at 09:37 AM ET, 05/20/2013

Two thumbs up! (I hated it)

By Ron Charles

What do the blurbs on book jackets really mean?

By Ron Charles | 09:37 AM ET, 05/20/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Books

Posted at 11:22 AM ET, 05/19/2013

Adam Mansbach at the Gaithersburg Book Festival

By Ron Charles

The fourth annual book fair offered 100 authors and a dozen workshops.

By Ron Charles | 11:22 AM ET, 05/19/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Books

Posted at 06:15 PM ET, 05/17/2013

Sheila E., an inspiration to drummers of all ages and genders

By Lauren McEwen

Once a protege of Prince in the '80s, she's now inspiring new generations

By Lauren McEwen | 06:15 PM ET, 05/17/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Music

Posted at 02:54 PM ET, 05/17/2013

'SNL,' 'House of Cards' costume designer on Zoe Barnes' hoodie and D.C. style

By Cara Kelly

The experienced designer talks about his long run with the sketch comedy show, Zoe Barnes' hoodies and styling for Washington.

By Cara Kelly | 02:54 PM ET, 05/17/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Fashion, TV

Posted at 10:26 AM ET, 05/17/2013

Cannes Film Festival: Still waiting for a stunner

By Ann Hornaday

There have been plenty of estimable efforts, but no single standout at the 66th annual film festival

By Ann Hornaday | 10:26 AM ET, 05/17/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Movies

Posted at 10:13 AM ET, 05/17/2013

'The Office' finale: 'There's a lot of beauty in ordinary things'

By Hank Stuever

Like all real-life office workers, the characters in "The Office" may yet discover the real meaning of air family now that they are largely apart.

By Hank Stuever | 10:13 AM ET, 05/17/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: TV

Posted at 10:00 AM ET, 05/17/2013

Politico pulls Josh Holmes ad in new ad campaign

By Paul Farhi

Politico's latest house ads raised a few eyebrows around Washington this week when a new batch of promotions featured Josh Holmes, chief of staff to Senate minority leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.)

By Paul Farhi | 10:00 AM ET, 05/17/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Media

Posted at 01:35 PM ET, 05/16/2013

Trend Report: Thinking in color

By Janet Bennett Kelly

Thanks to spring runways from Gucci and Paul Smith, men can reveal their true colors.

By Janet Bennett Kelly | 01:35 PM ET, 05/16/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Fashion

Posted at 10:06 AM ET, 05/16/2013

'Great Gatsby' opens Cannes, while 'Heli' shows the grim reality of modern Mexico

By Ann Hornaday

A report from the 66th annual film festival

By Ann Hornaday | 10:06 AM ET, 05/16/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Movies

Posted at 06:02 PM ET, 05/15/2013

Topless Bea Arthur still controversial after all these years

By Caitlin Dewey

A naked portrait of the former Golden Girl got several Daily Beast editors locked out of Facebook, 30 years after critics called for its boycott

By Caitlin Dewey | 06:02 PM ET, 05/15/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:46 PM ET, 05/15/2013

Get Zoe Saldana's look from the 'Star Trek' LA premiere

By Cara Kelly

Tips on recreating the actress' beauty and hairstyles from the red carpet.

By Cara Kelly | 04:46 PM ET, 05/15/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Fashion, Movies

Posted at 04:19 PM ET, 05/15/2013

Watch: Eight great 'Office' moments, chosen by Angela Kinsey

By Monica Hesse

As we prepare for the series finale of NBC's long-running sitcom on Thursday night, who better to ask for a detailed list of her favorite moments from the show?

By Monica Hesse | 04:19 PM ET, 05/15/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: TV

Posted at 11:05 AM ET, 05/15/2013

Cannes Film Festival: New markets on the mind of filmmakers

By Ann Hornaday

As the film industry descends on France for the 66th annual festival, a mix of the modern and traditional

By Ann Hornaday | 11:05 AM ET, 05/15/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Movies

Posted at 09:33 AM ET, 05/15/2013

Timothy Egan wins Chautauqua Prize for "Short Nights of the Shadow Catcher"

By Ron Charles

Egan's biography of American West photographer Edward Curtis garners $7,500 and a week at the summer program in New York State.

By Ron Charles | 09:33 AM ET, 05/15/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Books

Posted at 10:19 AM ET, 05/14/2013

Randy Rogers Band, Britta Persson, Chapin Sisters: Critic's Notebook

By Chris Richards

Notable recordings from the world of pop music.

By Chris Richards | 10:19 AM ET, 05/14/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Critic's Notebook, Music

Posted at 04:30 PM ET, 05/13/2013

Paul Muldoon fed and feted at Irish ambassador's residence

By Ron Charles

The Irish poet will speak tonight at the Folger Library

By Ron Charles | 04:30 PM ET, 05/13/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Books

Posted at 12:16 PM ET, 05/10/2013

Q&A: 'The Great Gatsby' and its great mania

By Veronica Toney

The Post's Ann Hornaday and Jonathan Yardley weigh in on “The Great Gatsby” and its impact on film and literature.

By Veronica Toney | 12:16 PM ET, 05/10/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Movies

Posted at 04:31 PM ET, 05/09/2013

Neil Patrick Harris and the Tony Awards: Looking through the years

By Haley Crum

Neil Patrick Harris is hosting the Tony Awards - again. Here's a look at the host throughout the years.

By Haley Crum | 04:31 PM ET, 05/09/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:29 PM ET, 05/08/2013

How 'House of Cards' shed light on Mark Sanford's victory

By Cara Kelly

A South Carolina ex-pat finds an explanation for former governor Mark Sanford's political victory.

By Cara Kelly | 02:29 PM ET, 05/08/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: TV

Posted at 12:58 PM ET, 05/08/2013

Ahoy! 'Moby Dick, or, The Card Game'

By Ron Charles

The Kickstarter campaign raised more than $65,000 in a single week.

By Ron Charles | 12:58 PM ET, 05/08/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Books

Posted at 12:41 PM ET, 05/07/2013

Met Gala 2013: Anne Hathaway, Miley Cyrus embrace punk

By Cara Kelly

The punk theme was a side note for many celebrity attendees, while others embraced the edgy exhibit.

By Cara Kelly | 12:41 PM ET, 05/07/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Fashion

Posted at 09:00 PM ET, 05/06/2013

Mikal Cronin, R.L. Grime, Little Boots: Critic's Notebook

By Chris Richards

Notable recordings from the world of pop music.

By Chris Richards | 09:00 PM ET, 05/06/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Critic's Notebook, Music

Posted at 12:14 PM ET, 05/05/2013

Benjamin Alire Saenz receives PEN/Faulkner Fiction Award

By Ron Charles

First Latino writer to win the prize in its 33-year history

By Ron Charles | 12:14 PM ET, 05/05/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Books

Posted at 06:13 PM ET, 05/03/2013

Steve Madden on wedge sneakers, Betsey Johnson and DC style

By Cara Kelly

We caught up with the shoe designer before his upcoming event at Tysons

By Cara Kelly | 06:13 PM ET, 05/03/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Fashion

Posted at 12:01 PM ET, 05/03/2013

Slayer guitarist Jeff Hanneman -- mourning a musician fixated on death

By Chris Richards

The world of metal says goodbye to trailblazer who played "impossibly fast."

By Chris Richards | 12:01 PM ET, 05/03/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Music

Posted at 05:31 PM ET, 05/02/2013

Chris Kelly of Kris Kross dies: A look at his enduring place in hip-hop

By Bethonie Butler

Chris Kelly, one half of rap duo Kris Kross, died Wednesday at the age of 34. He left a lasting impression on many fellow artists.

By Bethonie Butler | 05:31 PM ET, 05/02/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Music

Posted at 11:54 AM ET, 05/02/2013

U.S. Poet Laureate Natasha Trethewey: Poetry still matters

By Ron Charles

Her final lecture in the Library of Congress concludes an extraordinarily popular term.

By Ron Charles | 11:54 AM ET, 05/02/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Books

Posted at 09:29 AM ET, 05/01/2013

Michelle Obama coming to Politics & Prose Bookstore

By Ron Charles

The first lady continues to promote healthy eating and home gardening with her book “American Grown.”

By Ron Charles | 09:29 AM ET, 05/01/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:00 PM ET, 04/29/2013

Charli XCX, Lori McKenna, Iggy and the Stooges, Allison Miller: Critic's Notebook

By Chris Richards

Notable recordings from the world of pop music.

By Chris Richards | 10:00 PM ET, 04/29/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Critic's Notebook, Music

Posted at 12:38 PM ET, 04/26/2013

Brother Ah on playing with John Coltrane, Thelonious Monk, Sun Ra and more

By Chris Richards

The WPFW DJ talks about working with some of the biggest names in jazz.

By Chris Richards | 12:38 PM ET, 04/26/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Music

Posted at 12:42 PM ET, 04/24/2013

Alexandria, Virginia: the most well-read city in America

By Jessica Goldstein

By Jessica Goldstein | 12:42 PM ET, 04/24/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:45 AM ET, 04/24/2013

The Totally Hip Book Review of Claire Messud's 'The Woman Upstairs'

By Ron Charles

It's just such a shame that it's so shrill and bitter....

By Ron Charles | 10:45 AM ET, 04/24/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Books

Posted at 02:29 PM ET, 04/23/2013

Kitten Bowl: Playful competition for Super Bowl Sunday's cute counter-programming

By Maura Judkis

The Hallmark Channel is copycatting Animal Planet's successful Puppy Bowl, which will celebrate 10 years in 2014.

By Maura Judkis | 02:29 PM ET, 04/23/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: cats, TV

Posted at 09:56 AM ET, 04/23/2013

Phoenix, Colin Stetson, GrandeMarshall: Critic's Notebook

By Chris Richards

Notable recordings from the world of pop music.

By Chris Richards | 09:56 AM ET, 04/23/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Critic's Notebook, Music

Posted at 02:39 PM ET, 04/22/2013

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum celebrates 20th anniversary

By Lonnae O'Neal Parker and Katherine Boyle

Called "a living memorial to the Holocaust," and hailed as groundbreaking,the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum unsparing narrative--populated with artifacts, oral and video histories, and conversations with survivors --has attracted nearly 35 million visitors.

By Lonnae O'Neal Parker and Katherine Boyle | 02:39 PM ET, 04/22/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Museums

Posted at 02:21 PM ET, 04/22/2013

To My Lawyer, Saxonberg: the genius of E.L. Konigsburg

By Monica Hesse

Children's author E.L. Koniigsburg dies at 83

By Monica Hesse | 02:21 PM ET, 04/22/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: e.l. konigsburg, from the mixed of files of mrs. basil e. frankweiler, newbury awards

Posted at 06:03 AM ET, 04/22/2013

Kevin Powers's "The Yellow Birds" among Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards winners

By Ron Charles

The annual prize recognizes fiction and nonfiction about cultural diversity.

By Ron Charles | 06:03 AM ET, 04/22/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Books

Posted at 05:01 PM ET, 04/19/2013

"Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk" named a finalist for the Chautauqua Prize

By Ron Charles

Now in its second year, the contest drew 125 submissions in fiction and nonfiction

By Ron Charles | 05:01 PM ET, 04/19/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Books

Posted at 11:50 AM ET, 04/19/2013

Coachella: Twitter #Music and highlights from Weekend 1

By Cara Kelly

The social media service unveiled their new music sharing app in time for the second weekend, and chronicled some of the best moments from weekend one.

By Cara Kelly | 11:50 AM ET, 04/19/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Media, Music, MusicFest

Posted at 10:58 AM ET, 04/19/2013

Daft Punk, 'Get Lucky' -- It's trending, but is it good?

By Chris Richards

The first official taste of the highly-anticipated new album by the French electronic duo.

By Chris Richards | 10:58 AM ET, 04/19/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Music

Posted at 04:24 PM ET, 04/18/2013

Trend Report: Scents-ibility

By Janet Bennett Kelly

While sniffing out spring's newest scents and comparing notes with colleagues, we were reminded of the power of fragrance to conjure the past or project an image.

By Janet Bennett Kelly | 04:24 PM ET, 04/18/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Fashion

Posted at 04:13 PM ET, 04/18/2013

Indian Embassy Celebrates Bollywood's Jewish Stars

By Emily Wax

New documentary chronicles the little-known history of Indian Jews in cinema

By Emily Wax | 04:13 PM ET, 04/18/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Culture, India, Movies

Posted at 02:19 PM ET, 04/18/2013

Southern indie bookstore owners pick their favorite titles

By Ron Charles

Ben Fountain's "Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk" is a finalist for the fiction prize.

By Ron Charles | 02:19 PM ET, 04/18/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Books

Posted at 01:39 PM ET, 04/18/2013

Ashley Monroe talks "Like A Rose," Pistol Annies + watch "Like A Rose" acoustic video

By Chris Richards

Country star is enjoying a breakout 2013

By Chris Richards | 01:39 PM ET, 04/18/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:55 AM ET, 04/18/2013

How to visualize anything

By Ron Charles

"The Best American Infographics" will present the finest examples of data visualization.

By Ron Charles | 11:55 AM ET, 04/18/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Books

Posted at 11:21 AM ET, 04/18/2013

Andrew Solomon wins Lukas Book Prize

By Ron Charles

And Robert Caro wins Lynton History Award for latest Johnson biography

By Ron Charles | 11:21 AM ET, 04/18/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Books

Posted at 05:26 PM ET, 04/17/2013

Anna Kendrick's 'Cups (When I'm Gone)' gets a music video

By Veronica Toney

"Pitch Perfect"'s viral hit " Cups(When I'm Gone)" now has a music video directed by "Pitch Perfect" director Jason Moore.

By Veronica Toney | 05:26 PM ET, 04/17/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Movies, Music

Posted at 02:38 PM ET, 04/17/2013

'Man of Steel': Will this be better than the last one?

By Jessica Goldstein

World, we have waited so long for a new Superman movie worthy of entertaining our eyeballs, but will this be better than the last one?

By Jessica Goldstein | 02:38 PM ET, 04/17/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Movies

Posted at 04:03 PM ET, 04/16/2013

"Stag's Leap" sells out after winning Pulitzer Prize

By Ron Charles

Knopf goes back for 5th paperback printing of Sharon Olds's winning collection

By Ron Charles | 04:03 PM ET, 04/16/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Book, Books

Posted at 01:07 PM ET, 04/16/2013

The Hunger Games Explorer combines trailer, tweets and more

By Cara Kelly

The site is a catch-all for Hunger Games content, including the new "Catching Fire" trailer.

By Cara Kelly | 01:07 PM ET, 04/16/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Books, Movies

Posted at 12:20 PM ET, 04/16/2013

Boston Attack: An ex-pat's grief from afar

By Debra Bruno

An ex-pat living in Beijing tells of experiencing 9-11 and the Boston Marathon bombing from overseas

By Debra Bruno | 12:20 PM ET, 04/16/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:02 AM ET, 04/16/2013

Critic's Notebook: Thee Oh Sees, Cassie

By Chris Richards

Notable recordings from the world of pop music.

By Chris Richards | 07:02 AM ET, 04/16/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Critic's Notebook, Music

Posted at 06:48 PM ET, 04/15/2013

Jason Wu on dressing Michelle Obama and D.C.

By Janet Bennett Kelly

We caught up with the designer after an exclusive show at Saks D.C. last week.

By Janet Bennett Kelly | 06:48 PM ET, 04/15/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Fashion

Posted at 02:54 PM ET, 04/15/2013

Granta's Best Young British Novelists

By Ron Charles

Every 10 years, the London-based literary magazine predicts who we'll be reading in the future.

By Ron Charles | 02:54 PM ET, 04/15/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Books

Posted at 01:13 PM ET, 04/15/2013

MTV Movie Awards fashion: Emma Watson, Kerry Washington and more highlights

By Cara Kelly

Emma Watson and Kerry Washington among the star attendees to walk the line of casual yet chic on the red carpet.

By Cara Kelly | 01:13 PM ET, 04/15/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Fashion, Movies

Posted at 12:15 PM ET, 04/15/2013

Aubrey Plaza interrupts Will Ferrell + other MTV Movie Awards awkward moments

By Veronica Toney

Aubrey Plaza tries to steal Will Ferrell's golden popcorn and other awkward moments from the 2013 MTV Movie Awards

By Veronica Toney | 12:15 PM ET, 04/15/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Movies, TV

Posted at 01:52 PM ET, 04/12/2013

Not going to #Coachella? Let us ease your festival envy

By Cara Kelly

Let us ease your festival envy with the best of social media, photos and live video.

By Cara Kelly | 01:52 PM ET, 04/12/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Music, MusicFest

Posted at 03:32 PM ET, 04/11/2013

Obama awards Emil Kapaun a Medal of Honor

By Krissah Thompson

Father Emil Kapaun, who served in the Korean War, inspired and cared for other soldiers amid the cold darkness of North Korea's POW compound.

By Krissah Thompson | 03:32 PM ET, 04/11/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: emil kapaun, medal of honor

Posted at 02:37 PM ET, 04/11/2013

Maryland jockey wins book award

By Timothy R. Smith

Patrick Smithwick's "Flying Change" chronicles his return to steeplechase racing after a 25-year hiatus

By Timothy R. Smith | 02:37 PM ET, 04/11/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Books

Posted at 01:24 PM ET, 04/11/2013

Elizabeth Alexander opens the Hill Center Poetry Series

By Ron Charles

Attendants hear her recite "Praise Song" from President Obama's first inauguration

By Ron Charles | 01:24 PM ET, 04/11/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Books

Posted at 11:10 AM ET, 04/11/2013

Trend Report: Spring styles

By Janet Bennett Kelly

Fashion thrives on change, so designers constantly tweak their collections to seduce customers seeking the thrill of something new. On spring runways, ruffles flounced, louche silhouettes and macrame handbags announced Boho was back, and skin peeked through clothing from head to toe, making it apparent that cutouts are cool. Will these new trends appeal to Washington denizens? We consulted two Washington Post colleagues for the male and female points of view.

By Janet Bennett Kelly | 11:10 AM ET, 04/11/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Fashion

Posted at 10:11 AM ET, 04/11/2013

Vinyl record sales have hit their highest point since 1997

By Caitlin Dewey

Vinyl sales have hit their highest point since 1997 -- the same year Hanson's "MMMBop" topped the charts

By Caitlin Dewey | 10:11 AM ET, 04/11/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Music

Posted at 10:37 AM ET, 04/09/2013

Critic's Notebook: Bleached, Deadstring Brothers

By Chris Richards

Notable recordings from the world of pop music.

By Chris Richards | 10:37 AM ET, 04/09/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Critic's Notebook, Music

Posted at 05:52 PM ET, 04/08/2013

Watch live: The 29th Helen Hayes Awards ceremony

By Veronica Toney

Watch the red carpet arrivals, get a peak backstage and see the winners of the 2013 Helen Hayes Awards announced live here.

By Veronica Toney | 05:52 PM ET, 04/08/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Theater

Posted at 12:11 PM ET, 04/08/2013

Meryl Streep on Margaret Thatcher

By Eva Rodriguez

The Academy Award winner recalls the life of the former British Prime Minister.

By Eva Rodriguez | 12:11 PM ET, 04/08/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Movies

Posted at 10:19 AM ET, 04/08/2013

Amazon buys Goodreads -- and then goes totally hip

By Ron Charles

The Seattle-based retailer acquires the Totally Hip Video Book Review

By Ron Charles | 10:19 AM ET, 04/08/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Books

Posted at 06:12 PM ET, 04/05/2013

10 things to know before you see "The Place Beyond the Pines"

By Veronica Toney

Don't let "The Place Beyond the Pines" movie poster fool you -- there is more to this film than cops, robbers, Ryan Gosling and Bradley Cooper. Here are 10 things to know before seeing "Pines."

By Veronica Toney | 06:12 PM ET, 04/05/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Movies

Posted at 09:41 AM ET, 04/05/2013

10 illuminating books about North Korea

By Timothy R. Smith

Fiction and nonfiction that sheds lights on the secretive communist nation

By Timothy R. Smith | 09:41 AM ET, 04/05/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Books

Posted at 06:01 AM ET, 04/05/2013

Fashion predictions for 'Mad Men' season 6

By Cara Kelly

A look at the Style section archives reveals late 60s trends that may make their way to SCDP.

By Cara Kelly | 06:01 AM ET, 04/05/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Fashion

Posted at 05:23 PM ET, 04/04/2013

Roger Ebert: An accessible and empowering critic

By Ann Hornaday

Post film critic Ann Hornaday remembers Roger Ebert as an inspiring and passionate writer.

By Ann Hornaday | 05:23 PM ET, 04/04/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Movies

Posted at 04:23 PM ET, 04/04/2013

Remembering Roger Ebert

By Marie Elizabeth Oliver

As the world mourns the loss of the film critic, a look back on some words to remember him by.

By Marie Elizabeth Oliver | 04:23 PM ET, 04/04/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Movies

Posted at 02:03 PM ET, 04/03/2013

After 40 years of cellphones, a love letter to land lines

By Dan Zak

If the cell phone's legacy is convenience and mobility, maybe the legacy of the land line is punctuality and commitment.

By Dan Zak | 02:03 PM ET, 04/03/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Culture

Posted at 05:25 PM ET, 04/02/2013

'Game of Thrones' questions everything you know about piracy

By Caitlin Dewey

HBO's epic hit keeps breaking piracy records -- and its executives, surprisingly, don't seem to care too much.

By Caitlin Dewey | 05:25 PM ET, 04/02/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: TV

Posted at 11:07 AM ET, 04/02/2013

Critic's Notebook: Gretchen Wilson, Hiss Golden Messenger, Daft Punk

By Chris Richards

Notable recordings from the world of pop music.

By Chris Richards | 11:07 AM ET, 04/02/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Critic's Notebook, Music

Posted at 01:25 PM ET, 04/01/2013

Peeps as works of art

By Cara Kelly

This year's Peeps Diorama Contest drew several entries that replicated fine art.

By Cara Kelly | 01:25 PM ET, 04/01/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Art

Posted at 11:27 AM ET, 03/29/2013

Remodeled St. Louis Central Library is a marvel

By Ron Charles

A $70 million renovation brings the city library into the present while honoring its glorious past.

By Ron Charles | 11:27 AM ET, 03/29/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Books

Posted at 08:33 PM ET, 03/28/2013

'Scandal' costume designer on Olivia Pope's style

By Cara Kelly

Costume designer Lyn Paolo talks about her strategy for dressing "Scandal" star, Kerry Washington.

By Cara Kelly | 08:33 PM ET, 03/28/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Fashion, tv

Posted at 02:36 PM ET, 03/28/2013

Trend Report: Is fashion art?

By Janet Bennett Kelly

We discuss.

By Janet Bennett Kelly | 02:36 PM ET, 03/28/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:05 PM ET, 03/28/2013

'Say Yes to the Dress' guru on bridezillas, Kate Middleton

By Cara Kelly

Randy Fenoli, star of "Randy to the Rescue," took a moment to talk about "bridezillas," Kate Middleton, and the D.C. bride.

By Cara Kelly | 02:05 PM ET, 03/28/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Fashion

Posted at 12:29 PM ET, 03/27/2013

Equals sign mashup spreads like red wildfire

By Michael Cavna

As that red math symbol became so Web-ubiquitous, the twists on the HRC logo sprang up irresistibly.

By Michael Cavna | 12:29 PM ET, 03/27/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Art, Media

Posted at 09:49 AM ET, 03/27/2013

Playlist: Favorite songs from 'Nashville' so far

By Veronica Toney

The best songs from the first half of one of the season's breakout dramas

By Veronica Toney | 09:49 AM ET, 03/27/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:26 AM ET, 03/26/2013

FDA: Beware of 'black henna' tattoos

By Brady Dennis

Temporary tattoos made with bad ink can cause blisters, weeping lesions, scarring.

By Brady Dennis | 11:26 AM ET, 03/26/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:47 AM ET, 03/26/2013

Critic's Notebook: Cigarette, Yelawolf, Alice Smith

By Chris Richards

Critic's Notebook | Notable recordings including: Cigarette, Yelawolf, Alice Smith.

By Chris Richards | 10:47 AM ET, 03/26/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Critic's Notebook, Music

Posted at 01:20 PM ET, 03/22/2013

Humble beginnings of Chinua Achebe's 'Things Fall Apart'

By Marie Elizabeth Oliver

As with so many things, the success of Chinua Achebe is best understood in reverse.

By Marie Elizabeth Oliver | 01:20 PM ET, 03/22/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Books

Posted at 09:20 AM ET, 03/22/2013

Sheryl Sandberg and Ben Franklin lean in together

By Ron Charles

"Lean In" offers negotiating advice that America's Founding Father would recognize

By Ron Charles | 09:20 AM ET, 03/22/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Books

Posted at 10:30 AM ET, 03/21/2013

Happy 7th birthday, Twitter, you monster

By Dan Zak

Happy 7th birthday, Twitter, you monster.

By Dan Zak | 10:30 AM ET, 03/21/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:57 AM ET, 03/21/2013

Trend Report: Petal power

By Janet Bennett Kelly

Designers with a floral fixation strew blooms on sheaths, skirts, shirts and shoes

By Janet Bennett Kelly | 08:57 AM ET, 03/21/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:03 AM ET, 03/20/2013

The Western Writers of America lasso the best books of the year

By Ron Charles

Thomas Cobb wins the 2013 Spur Award for "With Blood in Their Eyes"

By Ron Charles | 10:03 AM ET, 03/20/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Books

Posted at 12:51 PM ET, 03/19/2013

Why Michelle Shocked’s anti-gay rant was shocking

By

What really shocked me about the folk singer's San Francisco rant.

By | 12:51 PM ET, 03/19/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Music

Posted at 10:34 AM ET, 03/19/2013

Critic's Notebook: DJ Rashad, Julian Lynch, Disclosure

By Chris Richards

Notable recordings from the world of pop music.

By Chris Richards | 10:34 AM ET, 03/19/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Critic's Notebook, Music

Posted at 09:45 AM ET, 03/19/2013

10 years of the Iraq War: 10 great books

By Ron Charles

10 of the best works of fiction and nonfiction

By Ron Charles | 09:45 AM ET, 03/19/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Books

Posted at 10:07 AM ET, 03/18/2013

Dan Brown's 'Inferno' is already burning

By Ron Charles

Free e-copies of 'The Da Vinci Code' and a preview of Brown's upcoming novel are available this week.

By Ron Charles | 10:07 AM ET, 03/18/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Books

Posted at 04:37 PM ET, 03/15/2013

Shakespeare Theatre Company announces additions to 2013-14 season

By Jessica Goldstein

Shakespeare Theatre Company announces additions to 2013-14 season

By Jessica Goldstein | 04:37 PM ET, 03/15/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:12 PM ET, 03/15/2013

Two female Supreme Court Justices on the bestseller list

By Ron Charles

For the first time ever, two female Supreme Court Justices -- one sitting, one former -- have books on The Washington Post bestseller list simultaneously.

By Ron Charles | 03:12 PM ET, 03/15/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Books

Posted at 11:09 AM ET, 03/15/2013

#RIPMetronome: A eulogy in Twitter meter

By Katherine Boyle

A eulogy in 17 tweets for a bygone technology.

By Katherine Boyle | 11:09 AM ET, 03/15/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Art, Music

Posted at 10:30 AM ET, 03/15/2013

Fifty weeks of 'Fifty Shades of Grey'

By Ron Charles

EL James erotic novel has been on The Washington Post bestseller list for 50 weeks.

By Ron Charles | 10:30 AM ET, 03/15/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Books

Posted at 08:56 AM ET, 03/15/2013

Luck o' the Irish: 7 novelists for St. Patrick's Day

By Ron Charles

What's the luckiest thing that's ever happened to you?

By Ron Charles | 08:56 AM ET, 03/15/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Books

Posted at 06:01 PM ET, 03/14/2013

Hail to the New Pope (Francis)

By Kunio Francis Tanabe

At last, a pope...named Francis. Men named Francis (including myself) could kiss this Argentinian Jesuit, former Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio, for making this humble name august.

By Kunio Francis Tanabe | 06:01 PM ET, 03/14/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:36 PM ET, 03/14/2013

Book of Mormon ticket sales crash Kennedy Center site again

By Jessica Goldstein

Book of Mormon ticket sales crash Kennedy Center site again

By Jessica Goldstein | 02:36 PM ET, 03/14/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:10 PM ET, 03/14/2013

SXSW: Nick Cave broods and Life Stinks doesn't stink at all

By Chris Richards

Big names such as Nick Cave and Paramore deliver impressive sets while the obscure Life Stinks offers its own thrills (and a cheap cassette)

By Chris Richards | 01:10 PM ET, 03/14/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Music

Posted at 11:09 AM ET, 03/14/2013

The Life of Pi Day

By Ron Charles

March 14 (3.14) is a day to reconsider our most mysterious number.

By Ron Charles | 11:09 AM ET, 03/14/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Books

Posted at 09:55 AM ET, 03/14/2013

Washington native aims to set record for most book club visits in a month

By Ron Charles

Jennifer Miller, author of "The Year of the Gadfly" wants to visit 100 book clubs in July.

By Ron Charles | 09:55 AM ET, 03/14/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Books

Posted at 08:02 AM ET, 03/14/2013

Trend Report: Study time

By Janet Bennett Kelly

Fashion and beauty titles

By Janet Bennett Kelly | 08:02 AM ET, 03/14/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:13 PM ET, 03/13/2013

SXSW: Chelsea Light Moving -- A familiar face with a new band

By Chris Richards

The new band from Sonic Youth's Thurston Moore represents both sides of the annual music extravaganza.

By Chris Richards | 02:13 PM ET, 03/13/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Music

Posted at 01:50 PM ET, 03/13/2013

National Gallery of Art by the numbers

By Lonnae O'Neal Parker

Tuesday's news that an ambitious renovation will transform the East Building of the National Gallery of Art came with lots of numbers.

By Lonnae O'Neal Parker | 01:50 PM ET, 03/13/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Art, Museums

Posted at 02:09 PM ET, 03/12/2013

"The Great Gatsby" to kick off Cannes Film Festival, but will it be any good?

By David Malitz

Will Baz Luhrmann's 3-D adaptation of the F. Scott Fitzgerald classic live up to the hype?

By David Malitz | 02:09 PM ET, 03/12/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Movies

Posted at 01:54 PM ET, 03/12/2013

Fears about tears at the office from @Work Advice

By Karla L. Miller

Fears about tears at the office from @Work Advice

By Karla L. Miller | 01:54 PM ET, 03/12/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:18 AM ET, 03/12/2013

Critic's Notebook: Shooter Jennings, Marcus Canty

By Chris Richards

Waylon's son stays on his own outlaw path and local R

By Chris Richards | 10:18 AM ET, 03/12/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Critic's Notebook, Music

Posted at 10:11 AM ET, 03/12/2013

The Curious Incident of the Kindle Single in the Day-Time

By Ron Charles

Mark Haddon reflects on overcoming his fear of swimming and flying -- and writing.

By Ron Charles | 10:11 AM ET, 03/12/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Books

Posted at 07:07 PM ET, 03/11/2013

'Hunger Games' promo images borrow from classical portraiture

By Cara Kelly

These images aren't your typical movie stills.

By Cara Kelly | 07:07 PM ET, 03/11/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Art, Movies

Posted at 10:16 AM ET, 03/11/2013

Post Hunt 2013: The Answer to the Practice Puzzle

By medfordl

By medfordl | 10:16 AM ET, 03/11/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 09:02 AM ET, 03/10/2013

Books for Daylight Saving Time travelers

By Ron Charles

You only lost an hour. These people are lost in time.

By Ron Charles | 09:02 AM ET, 03/10/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Books

Posted at 05:46 PM ET, 03/08/2013

Country music's women's movement

By Chris Richards

Kasey Musgraves soon-to-be-released album is one in a cascade of hotly anticipated albums expected from female country singers this year.

By Chris Richards | 05:46 PM ET, 03/08/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:46 PM ET, 03/08/2013

Peeps 60th birthday: Celebrate with a diorama fix

By Cara Kelly

Celebrate by gorging on images of our best dioramas. And check back on March 27 for this year's winners.

By Cara Kelly | 03:46 PM ET, 03/08/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:01 PM ET, 03/08/2013

Clinton Kelly on 'What Not To Wear,' leggings and bad commuter shoes

By Cara Kelly and Veronica Toney

The co-host of TLC's reality show shares some of his experiences on the show and his honest opinion about commuter shoes.

By Cara Kelly and Veronica Toney | 02:01 PM ET, 03/08/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Fashion, tv

Posted at 12:54 PM ET, 03/08/2013

Five St. Patrick's Day movies to watch this weekend

By Ann Hornaday

Post movie critic Ann Hornaday compiled a list of her favorite movies set in, relating to, or starring actors from Ireland.

By Ann Hornaday | 12:54 PM ET, 03/08/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Movies

Posted at 11:56 AM ET, 03/08/2013

Joyce Carol Oates and the accursed tale of two dust jackets

By Ron Charles

Her new novel, "The Accursed," sports strikingly different dust jackets in England and the United States

By Ron Charles | 11:56 AM ET, 03/08/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Books

Posted at 10:00 AM ET, 03/08/2013

Post Hunt: 6.2.13 Save the Date

By WP Magazine

Whackmeisters Dave Barry, Tom Shroder and Gene Weingarten are ginning up brainteasers for you to solve Sunday, June 2. To get in the mood, here’s a practice Post Hunt puzzle.

By WP Magazine | 10:00 AM ET, 03/08/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:26 AM ET, 03/08/2013

SXSW: D.C. edition (or how to fake it 'til you make it)

By Fahima Haque and Veronica Toney

If you can't make it to Austin this year for SXSW, Chris Richards tells us how to fake it in D.C.

By Fahima Haque and Veronica Toney | 08:26 AM ET, 03/08/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Music

Posted at 06:17 PM ET, 03/07/2013

Two Levins beat three Kennedys

By Dan Zak

When Carl Levin retires next year, he and his brother will have surpassed the three Kennedy brothers' 64 combined years of Congressional service.

By Dan Zak | 06:17 PM ET, 03/07/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Politics

Posted at 02:49 PM ET, 03/07/2013

Celebrate #WorldBookDay with our list of best books

By Fahima Haque

In honor of World Book Day, we recommend some of our favorite fiction and non-fiction titles from the past year.

By Fahima Haque | 02:49 PM ET, 03/07/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Books

Posted at 11:15 AM ET, 03/07/2013

Marvin Gaye's Daughter: "My Dad Was a Generous Soul"

By DeNeen L. Brown

Marvin Gaye's Daughter Says His Sister's Play Opens Old Wounds

By DeNeen L. Brown | 11:15 AM ET, 03/07/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Music

Posted at 10:22 AM ET, 03/07/2013

Trend Report: Counter intelligence

By Janet Bennett Kelly

Updating your makeup stash

By Janet Bennett Kelly | 10:22 AM ET, 03/07/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:44 PM ET, 03/06/2013

Dancer behind Bolshoi acid attack performed at Kennedy Center

By Sarah Kaufman

Dmitrichenko appeared in "Spartacus" at the Kennedy Center

By Sarah Kaufman | 02:44 PM ET, 03/06/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Dance

Posted at 01:34 PM ET, 03/06/2013

Washington writer Thomas Mallon among finalists for PEN/Faulkner Award

By Ron Charles

His comic novel "Watergate" is one of five works of fiction vying for the $15,000 prize.

By Ron Charles | 01:34 PM ET, 03/06/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Books

Posted at 12:53 PM ET, 03/06/2013

The (snow)quest for crisis

By Dan Zak

Washington, D.C., feeds on hysteria, be it meteorological or budgetary

By Dan Zak | 12:53 PM ET, 03/06/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: D.C.

Posted at 09:59 AM ET, 03/05/2013

Critic's Notebook: Rhye, Helado Negro, Young Thug

By Chris Richards

Notable recordings from the world of pop music.

By Chris Richards | 09:59 AM ET, 03/05/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Critic's Notebook, Music

Posted at 11:00 AM ET, 03/04/2013

New poetry series to begin soon in Washington

By Ron Charles

The Hill Center Poetry Series will open with Elizabeth Alexander on April 10.

By Ron Charles | 11:00 AM ET, 03/04/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Books

Posted at 05:13 PM ET, 03/01/2013

Amazon website down briefly Friday afternoon

By Ron Charles

The Seattle-based online retailed quickly recovered from a technical glitch

By Ron Charles | 05:13 PM ET, 03/01/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Books

Posted at 12:55 PM ET, 03/01/2013

Poem by 13-year-old Charlotte Bronte could fetch $67,000

By Ron Charles

A tiny slip of paper containing a handwritten poem by 13-year-old Charlotte Bronte is expected to fetch as much as $67,000 when it goes to auction next month in London.

By Ron Charles | 12:55 PM ET, 03/01/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Books

Posted at 06:36 PM ET, 02/28/2013

Princess Diana's State of the Union dress up for auction

By Cara Kelly

The dress the princess wore while dancing with John Travolta at the White House will be auctioned this March in London.

By Cara Kelly | 06:36 PM ET, 02/28/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Fashion

Posted at 11:53 AM ET, 02/28/2013

Trend Report: Fashion in a general sense

By Janet Bennett Kelly

By Janet Bennett Kelly | 11:53 AM ET, 02/28/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 09:55 AM ET, 02/28/2013

Natasha Trethewey celebrates 75th anniversary of Poetry and Literature Center

By Ron Charles

The poet laureate spoke with the NewHour's Jeffrey Brown about the troubling blank spots in American history

By Ron Charles | 09:55 AM ET, 02/28/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Books

Posted at 12:07 PM ET, 02/26/2013

'Zero Dark Thirty' investigation closed -- mission accomplished?

By Ann Hornaday

One day after the Oscars, the Senate Intelligence Committee closed its investigation into contacts between the filmmakers and the CIA

By Ann Hornaday | 12:07 PM ET, 02/26/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: movies

Posted at 10:11 AM ET, 02/26/2013

Critic's Notebook: 3rd and Union, Moon B

By Chris Richards

Notable recordings from the world of pop music.

By Chris Richards | 10:11 AM ET, 02/26/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Critic's Notebook, Music

Posted at 03:01 PM ET, 02/25/2013

Mary Doria Russell on the perils (and rewards) of being a midlist novelist

By Ron Charles

Just as her celebrated novel "Doc" was being released, her publisher said good-bye.

By Ron Charles | 03:01 PM ET, 02/25/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Books

Posted at 01:45 PM ET, 02/25/2013

Jennifer Lawrence's tumble, other best (and worst) Oscar moments

By Marie Elizabeth Oliver

A cheat sheet of the 10 most memorable moments--including some we'd rather forget.

By Marie Elizabeth Oliver | 01:45 PM ET, 02/25/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: movies, oscars

Posted at 01:43 PM ET, 02/25/2013

Adele is halfway to an EGOT after her Oscar win

By Caitlin Dewey

She needs a Tony and an Emmy, but the singer has no plans for Rolling in the Deep: The Musical."

By Caitlin Dewey | 01:43 PM ET, 02/25/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Music, oscars

Posted at 11:57 AM ET, 02/25/2013

The Onion apologizes for Quvenzhane Wallis tweet that outraged the Internet

By Caitlin Dewey

The satirical site issues a rare apology for a tweet about the nine-year-old star of "Beasts of the Southern Wild" after a huge backlash

By Caitlin Dewey | 11:57 AM ET, 02/25/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: oscars

Posted at 10:13 AM ET, 02/25/2013

Jennifer Lawrence's eventful Oscar night

By Cara Kelly

A fall, some self-deprecating humor and an Academy Award for best actress rounded out the 22-year-old's night.

By Cara Kelly | 10:13 AM ET, 02/25/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: movies, oscars

Posted at 08:29 AM ET, 02/25/2013

Oscars 2013: 'Life of Pi's Claudio Miranda wizard hair trend

By Caitlin Dewey

Forget beards, bobs or off-white dresses -- the enduring fashion statement of this year's Academy Awards was long, flowing white hair.

By Caitlin Dewey | 08:29 AM ET, 02/25/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Fashion, oscars

Posted at 08:02 AM ET, 02/25/2013

Anne Hathaway, Michelle Obama and other Oscars fashion moments

By Cara Kelly

Anne Hathaway, Jessica Chastain and Jennifer Lawrence were once again the most anticipated arrivals on the red carpet.

By Cara Kelly | 08:02 AM ET, 02/25/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Fashion, oscars

Posted at 07:32 AM ET, 02/25/2013

The story behind Kristen Stewart's Oscars limp

By Caitlin Dewey

Stewart injured her foot walking on glass and had to use crutches on the red carpet.

By Caitlin Dewey | 07:32 AM ET, 02/25/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: movies, oscars

Posted at 05:00 PM ET, 02/24/2013

Oscars 2013: Academy Awards coverage

By Washington Post staff

Follow our merry band of reporters, bloggers and movie critic Ann Hornaday as we cover everything from the red carpet to the best picture, with reports straight from the Dolby Theatre and beyond.

By Washington Post staff | 05:00 PM ET, 02/24/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: movies, oscars

Posted at 12:00 PM ET, 02/24/2013

Oscars answers: What time are the Oscars, who will win and who will be there?

By Jessica Goldstein

Getting you up to speed just in time for Hollywood's biggest night.

By Jessica Goldstein | 12:00 PM ET, 02/24/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: movies

Posted at 09:12 AM ET, 02/24/2013

Michelle Obama's 'Mom Dancing' genius

By Sarah Kaufman

Forget the new hairdo. Michelle Obama's most powerful bangs come from her hips.

By Sarah Kaufman | 09:12 AM ET, 02/24/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:33 AM ET, 02/23/2013

'Book Thief' author Markus Zusak remembers humble beginnings

By Ron Charles

The international bestseller's first book reading was a disaster.

By Ron Charles | 01:33 AM ET, 02/23/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Books

Posted at 07:04 PM ET, 02/22/2013

Nine Oscar speeches that changed the world

By Amy Argetsinger

Movie stars show us how to kiss, how to dress. Of course we learn public discourse from them, too.

By Amy Argetsinger | 07:04 PM ET, 02/22/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: movies, oscars

Posted at 05:46 PM ET, 02/22/2013

Is there a way to fight fish fraud?

By Tim Carman

Learn some ways to combat fish fraud in restaurants.

By Tim Carman | 05:46 PM ET, 02/22/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Food

Posted at 05:09 PM ET, 02/22/2013

What if hit records were books? Artist finds hit of his own

By David Beard

By David Beard | 05:09 PM ET, 02/22/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Music

Posted at 10:27 AM ET, 02/22/2013

Poll: Who will take home the Best Picture Oscar?

By Veronica Toney

Compare critics' picks for the Oscars Best Picture to other "Post" readers' predictions.

By Veronica Toney | 10:27 AM ET, 02/22/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: movies, oscars

Posted at 03:03 PM ET, 02/21/2013

Martyn on growing up sci-fi, learning to DJ, and why EDM is meant for stadiums instead of clubs

By Chris Richards

The Holland-born DJ-producer explains why EDM is meant for stadiums instead of clubs

By Chris Richards | 03:03 PM ET, 02/21/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Music

Posted at 01:57 PM ET, 02/21/2013

Oscars red carpet: The year of Jolie-legging

By Cara Kelly

As the anniversary of the meme approaches, there's a chance Oscar nominees may retire the protruding leg trend.

By Cara Kelly | 01:57 PM ET, 02/21/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Fashion, oscars

Posted at 01:02 PM ET, 02/21/2013

'Harlem Shake' hits No. 1 as Billboard adds YouTube views to chart formula

By Chris Richards

Bauuer's viral hit benefits from new measurements in determining songs on the Hot 100

By Chris Richards | 01:02 PM ET, 02/21/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Music

Posted at 12:51 PM ET, 02/19/2013

"Human Capital" finds a market in Italy

By Ron Charles

Filming began yesterday in Italy on a movie version of Stephen Amidon's "Human Capital."

By Ron Charles | 12:51 PM ET, 02/19/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Books

Posted at 12:46 PM ET, 02/19/2013

Ron Paul is calling school to order

By Ron Charles

The former presidential candidate will release a libertarian critique of education on Sept. 17.

By Ron Charles | 12:46 PM ET, 02/19/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Books

Posted at 09:46 PM ET, 02/18/2013

Critic's Notebook: Fat Trel and Louie V Mob, Iceage, Chelsea Light Moving

By Chris Richards

Notable recordings from the world of pop music.

By Chris Richards | 09:46 PM ET, 02/18/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Critic's Notebook, Music

Posted at 02:50 PM ET, 02/18/2013

Relax -- rabies is good news!

By Ron Charles

A recent attack by a rabid fox in Washington recalls the best rabies scenes in literature.

By Ron Charles | 02:50 PM ET, 02/18/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Books

Posted at 11:17 AM ET, 02/18/2013

Haruki Murakami fans: Brush up on your Japanese

By Ron Charles

The international bestselling author will release his new novel in April.

By Ron Charles | 11:17 AM ET, 02/18/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Books

Posted at 01:00 AM ET, 02/18/2013

George Mason professor among finalists for $50,000 history prize

By Ron Charles

Cynthia Kierner, a history professor at George Mason University, is one of four finalists for the $50,000 George Washington Book Prize.

By Ron Charles | 01:00 AM ET, 02/18/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:14 PM ET, 02/15/2013

Artwork falls at National Gallery of Art

By Katherine Boyle

Sol LeWitt's 'Wall Drawing #681 C' fell off the wall at the National Gallery of Art.

By Katherine Boyle | 05:14 PM ET, 02/15/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Art

Posted at 10:32 AM ET, 02/15/2013

What to read before the asteroid strikes

By Ron Charles

Novelist Ron Currie, Jr. reflects on life in the cosmic shooting gallery.

By Ron Charles | 10:32 AM ET, 02/15/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Books

Posted at 10:23 AM ET, 02/15/2013

Trend Report: Work it! Style at the office

By Janet Bennett Kelly

Work it! Style at the office

By Janet Bennett Kelly | 10:23 AM ET, 02/15/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Fashion

Posted at 03:51 PM ET, 02/14/2013

Is it any wonder the Harlem Shake went viral?

By Sarah Kaufman

It's all in the jump cuts, which add that little jolt of magic. Plus, the song's beat is hypnotic, the setups are quick and the routines only last half a minute.

By Sarah Kaufman | 03:51 PM ET, 02/14/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Dance

Posted at 10:13 AM ET, 02/14/2013

How do bestselling novelists court Cupid on Valentine's Day?

By Ron Charles

Bestselling novelists reveal their plans for romance -- and home maintenance.

By Ron Charles | 10:13 AM ET, 02/14/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Books

Posted at 04:09 PM ET, 02/13/2013

Valentine's Day at Harlequin headquarters

By Ron Charles

Like the rest of us, the editors of Harlequin romance books celebrate with chocolate.

By Ron Charles | 04:09 PM ET, 02/13/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Books

Posted at 02:31 PM ET, 02/13/2013

Oscar-ready looks from Zac Posen, Vera Wang, Badgley Mischka

By Cara Kelly

Gowns from Zac Posen, Vera Wang and Badgley Mischka could easily translate from the runway to red carpet.

By Cara Kelly | 02:31 PM ET, 02/13/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Fashion

Posted at 02:15 PM ET, 02/13/2013

An alternative to Valentine's Day roses

By Adrian Higgins

Fed up with sending (or receiving) stale, overpriced roses for Valentine's Day? The florist's cyclamen is a pot plant that offers its own charm and message of love.

By Adrian Higgins | 02:15 PM ET, 02/13/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Dating

Posted at 01:24 PM ET, 02/13/2013

Marco Rubio and the future of dry mouth in America

By Tim Carman

The real water problems facing our country.

By Tim Carman | 01:24 PM ET, 02/13/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Politics

Posted at 06:00 PM ET, 02/12/2013

Quvenzhane Wallis, youngest-ever Oscar nominee, swings by GALA Theatre

By Jessica Goldstein

"Beasts of the Southern Wild" star talks to children in D.C.

By Jessica Goldstein | 06:00 PM ET, 02/12/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: D.C.

Posted at 04:28 PM ET, 02/12/2013

Hatchet Job of the Year Award

By Ron Charles

The annual prize for the angriest, funniest, most trenchant book review.

By Ron Charles | 04:28 PM ET, 02/12/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Books

Posted at 01:20 PM ET, 02/12/2013

AARP launches new book blog

By Ron Charles

Tens of millions of "mature" readers can't be wrong.

By Ron Charles | 01:20 PM ET, 02/12/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Books

Posted at 10:21 AM ET, 02/12/2013

Critic's Notebook: Jose James, Kevin Gates, Mikky Echo

By Chris Richards

Notable recordings from the world of pop music.

By Chris Richards | 10:21 AM ET, 02/12/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Critic's Notebook, Music

Posted at 10:54 AM ET, 02/11/2013

Would you pay to browse in a real bookstore?

By Ron Charles

How might “real” bookstores fight back against their Amazonian nemesis?

By Ron Charles | 10:54 AM ET, 02/11/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Books

Posted at 10:53 AM ET, 02/11/2013

Grammy Awards lack a dance component

By Sarah Kaufman

The best dance performance at the Grammys was not at the Grammys.

By Sarah Kaufman | 10:53 AM ET, 02/11/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Dance, Music

Posted at 09:45 AM ET, 02/11/2013

Grammy fashion: Best, worst and just boring

By Cara Kelly

A stream of unimaginative black dresses made this year's red carpet a snooze.

By Cara Kelly | 09:45 AM ET, 02/11/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Fashion, Music

Posted at 06:00 AM ET, 02/11/2013

Grammy Awards: Most memorable performances

By David Malitz and Jessica Goldstein

Most memorable performances at the Grammy Awards.

By David Malitz and Jessica Goldstein | 06:00 AM ET, 02/11/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:10 AM ET, 02/11/2013

Best Moments from the 55th Annual Grammys

By Veronica Toney

A countdown of the best moments of the 55th annual Grammy Awards.

By Veronica Toney | 12:10 AM ET, 02/11/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:02 PM ET, 02/10/2013

Grammy Awards 2013

By Style Staff

Updates and commentary on the 2013 Grammy Awards

By Style Staff | 06:02 PM ET, 02/10/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:39 PM ET, 02/10/2013

President Lyndon B. Johnson at St. John's Church

By Ron Charles

Lecture series on President Lyndon B. Johnson at St. John's Church

By Ron Charles | 02:39 PM ET, 02/10/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Books

Posted at 10:30 AM ET, 02/10/2013

Grammys 2013 FAQ: Where, when and why to watch

By Jessica Goldstein

From Frank Ocean to fun., everything you need to know to prepare for Sunday's 55th annual Grammy Awards.

By Jessica Goldstein | 10:30 AM ET, 02/10/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: grammys, Music

Posted at 10:04 AM ET, 02/09/2013

How wet is the Arena Stage's 'Metamorphoses'?

By Ron Charles

If you sit in the first two rows, you might get soaked.

By Ron Charles | 10:04 AM ET, 02/09/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Books, Culture

Posted at 07:01 PM ET, 02/08/2013

The artistry of George W. Bush

By Philip Kennicott

Reviewing the amateur paintings of former President George W. Bush isn't the same as, say, reviewing the saxophone playing of Bill Clinton.

By Philip Kennicott | 07:01 PM ET, 02/08/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Art, Media

Posted at 03:00 PM ET, 02/08/2013

Jason Wu show: Fur, chiffon and Michelle Obama's next gown?

By Cara Kelly

Wu shows fur, high collars and a few elegant gowns at his Fall 2013 runway show.

By Cara Kelly | 03:00 PM ET, 02/08/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Fashion, GIFs

Posted at 12:57 PM ET, 02/08/2013

Anne of Green Gables is not a Blonde

By Monica Hesse

Anne of Green Gables is not a Blond

By Monica Hesse | 12:57 PM ET, 02/08/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:11 PM ET, 02/08/2013

In defense of the 'Hirshhorn bubble'

By Philip Kennicott

Skeptics fear the addition is a distraction from the core mission of the museum, but what happens inside the bubble will be the ultimate test of whether it was a good idea.

By Philip Kennicott | 12:11 PM ET, 02/08/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Art, Media

Posted at 11:34 AM ET, 02/08/2013

Nemo an unwelcome guest at New York Fashion Week

By Cara Kelly

Marc Jacobs has postponed his show to Thursday night, but others are pressing on despite impending blizzard warnings.

By Cara Kelly | 11:34 AM ET, 02/08/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Fashion

Posted at 09:10 PM ET, 02/07/2013

America the Distracted -- from Walden Pond to Facebook

By Ron Charles

America has always been a distracted nation -- and anxious about it.

By Ron Charles | 09:10 PM ET, 02/07/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Books

Posted at 03:47 PM ET, 02/07/2013

'Creaky voice' draws huge audience to 'Lexicon Valley' podcast

By Ron Charles

We know what drives Web traffic: LOLcats, Kate Middleton and . . . guttural flutterings. Wondering about that last one? When Slate's relatively new podcast "Lexicon Valley" did a show about "creaky voice," downloads soared.

By Ron Charles | 03:47 PM ET, 02/07/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Books, Media

Posted at 01:18 PM ET, 02/07/2013

Trend Report: Snake charmers

By Janet Bennett Kelly

The lowly reptile is enjoying a high-fashion profile

By Janet Bennett Kelly | 01:18 PM ET, 02/07/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Fashion

Posted at 11:00 AM ET, 02/07/2013

Grammy picks: A critic vs. streaming data

By Cara Kelly

Spotify used listener data to predict Grammy winners. Does it align with who our music critic think should win?

By Cara Kelly | 11:00 AM ET, 02/07/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Music

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