Television
In a new biopic for Lifetime, this rap group that got its start in 1980s New York traces its roots and its conflicts. Source
The debut single from the 17-year-old Disney actress became a TikTok smash, broke Spotify records and topped the Billboard chart thanks to a “perfect storm” of quality, gossip and marketing. Source
The delay comes less than four weeks before the ceremony was to be held, on Jan. 31. Source
The actress may be nearing the end as Melania Trump on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” but she has plenty of other projects and passions to keep her busy. Source
The new Netflix show deftly explores the making of songs from R.E.M., Alicia Keys, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Ty Dolla Sign. It’s exhilarating TV. Source
“Mr. Soul!” spotlights Ellis Haizlip, the host of a show that gave Stevie Wonder, Wilson Picket and James Baldwin a platform. Source
Mr. Menken, the decorated songwriter and composer behind “Beauty and the Beast” and “The Little Mermaid,” completed his EGOT qualifications with his work on a Disney Channel series. Source
Beyoncé received a humanitarian award, and performances made explicit references to protests against racism and police brutality at the first major awards show of the Covid-19 era. Source
How do you ask for attention when the world is consumed by a life-or-death crisis? Source
Appointment viewing is back. Find out what online events to look for in the coming days, and when to tune in. Source
