Life & Love

As Season 7 begins, an expert says figuring out a participant’s motivation is both an art and a science. Source link

Her intricate phrasing and live improvisational skills made her a cornerstone for artists of all sorts. Listen to songs chosen by 10 musicians and writers who consider her a north star. Source link

Paint, plastic and flashbulbs: What the visionary artist achieves with those materials is astounding in its effect. Source link

Todd Almond’s “I’m Almost There” is a work of wonder, while Gabriel Kahane’s “Book of Travelers” and “Magnificent Bird” are less effective. Source link

Hear superlative tracks from Billie Eilish, Kenny Rogers and Alabama Shakes. Source link

Stephen Colbert was unenthused by Tuesday’s discourse between Tim Walz and JD Vance. Source link

Keri Russell is back and so is Ali Wong. Here’s a roundup of what’s worth checking out for U.S. subscribers this month. Source link

“Citadel: Diana,” “Disclaimer,” “The Franchise,” “Star Trek: Lower Decks,” a Springsteen documentary and others arrive. Source link

The Village Halloween Parade will feature a “cat lady” section, and the New York Botanical Garden has a Tim Burton light installation, plus much more. Source link

David Henry Hwang’s 2007 play, now in a fine Broadway revival, is a pointed critique of identity, masquerading as a mockumentary. Source link