Called the "dean of American post-modernists" and "the most meta of American meta-fictional writers," Auster blended history, politics, genre experiments,…
PEN's response to Israel's invasion of Gaza has been widely criticized by writers who believe the organization has failed to…
"Babar" author Laurent de Brunhoff, who revived his father's popular picture book series about an elephant-king and presided over its…
Jewison, a three-time Oscar nominee who in 1999 received an Academy Award for lifetime achievement, died "peacefully" Saturday, according to…
Gottlieb died Wednesday and had one of the most remarkable runs of any editor after World War II, helping shape…
Astrud Gilberto, the Brazilian singer, songwriter and entertainer whose off-hand, English-language cameo on "The Girl from Ipanema" made her a…
Turner, the unstoppable singer and stage performer who teamed with husband Ike Turner for a dynamic run of hit records…
Harry Belafonte has died at age 96. He was a dedicated activist and award-winning actor and singer. He sold millions…
Saying she is ready to share the "unfathomable" experience of being arrested and incarcerated in Russia, basketball star Brittney Griner…
Former Mad magazine cartoonist Al Jaffee died Monday at the age of 102. Jaffee, one of the magazine's longest contributors,…
