The Culture Desk

Arts and culture from around The Times.

The Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Charges, Explained
Our reporter on the federal case against the hip-hop mogul.
By Alex Barron, Wendy Dorr, Rowan Niemisto, Melissa Kirsch and Ben Sisario
Rooting for the ‘Golden Bachelorette'
Why watching older people fall in love just feels more … real.
By Kate LoPresti, Sara Curtis, Wendy Dorr, Efim Shapiro, Minju Pak, Callie Holtermann and Gina Cherelus
It’s Time (Again!) for the Emmys
From “The Bear” to “Baby Reindeer,” our guide to TV’s big night.
By John White, Kate LoPresti, Wendy Dorr, Rowan Niemisto, Jeremy Egner and John Koblin
3 Shel Silverstein Poems to Read With Your Children
Hilarious and tender, he was ahead of his time.
By Sara Curtis, Wendy Dorr, Elisabeth Egan and Diane Wong
Around the World in 36 Minutes With Laurie Anderson
Her new album brings Amelia Earhart’s tragic final flight to life.
By Sara Curtis, Frannie Carr Toth, Wendy Dorr, Jon Pareles and Pat McCusker
We Can’t All Be BFFs. Enter the ‘Medium Friend.’
The less intense bonds you didn’t know you needed.
By Alex Barron, Wendy Dorr, Paula Szuchman, Rowan Niemisto, Melissa Kirsch and Lisa Miller
Sabrina Carpenter Never Misses Her Target on ‘Short n’ Sweet’
The singer’s new album is smart, sly and filled with fury, our critic says.
By Kate LoPresti, Frannie Carr Toth, Wendy Dorr, Diane Wong and Jon Pareles
The Hunt for the Next ‘Baby Reindeer’
Inside the Edinburgh Festival Fringe
By John White, Kate LoPresti, Wendy Dorr, Diane Wong and Alex Marshall
Conan O’Brien’s Secret (Hot) Sauce
How the comedian has stayed so funny, for so long.
By Alex Barron, Wendy Dorr, Paula Szuchman, Rowan Niemisto, Melissa Kirsch and Jason Zinoman
Beyoncé Loves Her Poetry. You Will, Too.
Warsan Shire's writing is fierce and urgent.
By Sara Curtis, Lynn Levy, Abdi Latif Dahir and Sonia Herrero