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'Straight Up' and our critics' 15 best choices to watch at home

Times' critics Justin Chang and Kenneth Turan recommend "Parasite," "Knives Out," "The Invisible Man" and more as the best new releases to watch at home.




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B-movie legend Roger Corman wants to see your quarantine film

Calling all idle Hollywood creative types and wannabe filmmakers. Roger Corman, 94, challenges you to make a short film for his Quarantine Film Festival.




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Review: The burning chemistry of Wagner Moura and Ana de Armas lights up Netflix biopic 'Sergio'

Documentary filmmaker Greg Barker has two new movies in one weekend: His narrative debut with Netflix biopic "Sérgio," and the Showtime doc "The Longest War."




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Second City's free 'Last Show Left on Earth': Your quarantine must-watch of the day

Something sketchy this way comes: "30 Rock" alum Jack McBrayer hosts "The Second City Presents: The Last Show Left on Earth."




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25 years of Disney musicals on Broadway: Your quarantine must-watch of the day

See Susan Egan ("Beauty and the Beast"), Krysta Rodriguez ("Hercules") and Christian Borle ("Mary Poppins") in a benefit for a COVID-19 relief fund.




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Michael Urie at home, channeling Barbra Streisand: Your weekend quarantine must-watch

Michael Urie reprises his much-praised performance in "Buyer & Cellar," the solo play that imagines the world of Streisand's basement.




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Alfred Molina plays Mark Rothko in 'Red': Your quarantine must-watch of the day

Our culture watch list includes Alfred Molina as painter Mark Rothko in the Tony-winning drama "Red"




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Four years after Prince's death, superfan Maya Rudolph remembers him as 'a perfect musician'

On Tuesday, actor and comedian Maya Rudolph will host "Let's Go Crazy: The Grammy Salute to Prince," a primetime CBS TV special recorded in January.




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Opera Santa Barbara's 'Eugene Onegin': Your quarantine must-watch of the day

Brush up on your Russian with Opera Santa Barbara's 2019 production of Tchaikovsky's "Eugene Onegin."




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Octavia E. Butler's sci-fi dystopian opera: Your quarantine must-watch of the day

Toshi Reagon and her mother, Sweet Honey in the Rock's Bernice Johnson Reagon, adapt Octavia E. Butler's acclaimed novel "Parable of the Sower."




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Happy birthday, William Shakespeare: How the Bard can be your quarantine must-watch

Mark Shakespeare's birthday with a watch party at home. How to see Patrick Stewart in 'Macbeth," Danielle Brooks in "Much Ado About Nothing" and more.




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Ariana Grande joins Broadway stars in concert: Your quarantine must-watch of the day

Ariana Grande joins Tony winner Jason Robert Brown and "Wicked" and "Waitress" alum Shoshana Bean in a benefit concert streaming Monday.




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Bill Gardner spun classic R&B on the L.A. airwaves for four decades. Then came the coronavirus

Bill Gardner's "Rhapsody in Black" show has been a staple of L.A. radio since the early 1980s, airing classic R&B. But its future is in peril due to the coronavirus.




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Free flashback of opera legend Jessye Norman: Your quarantine must-watch of the day

Watch the late, great Jessye Norman sing Brahms with the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center




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You're devastated your wedding was canceled. So is your wedding band

Playing weddings was a safe, steady gig for musicians. Until coronavirus. Now wedding bands, DJs and planners wonder when their next gig might come.




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In Gov. Newsom's four-phase plan to reopen the state, concerts are Phase 4

Gov. Newsom says "therapeutics" will have to be developed and implemented before mass gatherings such as concerts and sporting events can be held.




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Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with music and dance: Your quarantine must-watch of the day

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with three livestreams from the Richard and Karen Carpenter Performing Arts Center.




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Historic Troubadour nightclub launches GoFundMe page, calls survival 'a big if'

The general manager of the Troubadour, which famously launched Elton John's career, says 'to survive, we're going to need all the help we can get.'




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Commentary: Infomercial. TED Talk. Stand-up act. 'Beastie Boys Story' did not impress our critics

Pop music critic Mikael Wood and TV critic Lorraine Ali debate the merits of Apple TV's new documentary 'Beastie Boys Story,' directed by Spike Jonze.




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Watching more TV than ever? Here are 5 shows worth your time this week

The Times TV team recommends the five TV shows we're watching this week — and that you should be watching too.




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Catch up with your favorite TV stars with L.A. Times podcast 'Can't Stop Watching'

Hear interviews with TV stars in new podcast 'Can't Stop Watching'




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Watching more TV than ever? Here are 5 shows worth your time this week

The Times TV team recommends the five TV shows we're watching this week — and that you should be watching too.




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David Harbour is using quarantine to plan the future of 'Stranger Things'

"Stranger Things" star David Harbour joins The Times' "Can't Stop Watching" podcast to discuss Hopper in quarantine, Winona Ryder and his inspirations.




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Four reasons behind Timo Werner's desperation to join Liverpool in transfer window



Timo Werner looks set to leave RB Leipzig at the end of the season and he already has his heart set on Liverpool.




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Man Utd to rival Jose Mourinho for transfer, Werner to Liverpool, Newcastle instruction



The summer transfer window is nearly upon us as Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool, Arsenal and the rest of the Premier League look to strengthen for whenever the new season starts. Express Sport brings you the latest updates throughout the day.




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Cricket bosses confident of saving summer with return possible in four weeks - EXCLUSIVE



Cricket bosses are confident they can salvage the international summer insisting they can be good to go ‘behind closed doors' in just four weeks.




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Nostradamus 2020: Three predictions that came true - is coronavirus the fourth?



NOSTRADAMUS is hailed as the world's greatest prophetic mind, with three predictions people think he got right. Did he predict the coronavirus outbreak?




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Cancer symptoms: The colour patch on your tongue that could signal a form of cancer



CANCER be tricky to detect because you may not experience any symptoms in the initial stages and when you do, they can be confused with more benign conditions. An easily overlooked sign of cancer is a colour patch on your tongue.




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Cadbury brings back retro favourites & introduces two new Dairy Milk bars



CADBURY has expanded its offering, with two new Dairy Milk flavours, as well as bringing back a retro favourite. Where can you buy them?




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Pancake recipe: How to make the Queen’s favourite pancakes



PANCAKES are loved by many around Britain, but how can you make the fluffy pancakes which are beloved by the Queen?




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How to live longer: Follow this specific diet to lower your risk of early death



HOW to live longer: If you are looking to lead a long life, eating a healthy, balanced diet is the hard and fast rule to live by. The best diet to follow is still debated vigorously but there is a broad consensus emerging.




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How to make sourdough without yeast



SOURDOUGH BREAD is a popular recipe for those wanting to cook during the lockdown, but how can you make it without yeast?




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Countries and flags quiz questions and answers: 15 questions for your home pub quiz



LOCKDOWN is a difficult time for many with Britons forced to relinquish many freedoms, but those who love a weekly pub quiz have no need to fret.




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High blood pressure: Study reveals the best type of breakfast cereal to lower your reading



HIGH blood pressure is an ominous threat because it marks the first stage in a sequence of events that could lead to cardiovascular complications. To ward off the threat, it is important to start your day with a cereal that keeps your reading in check.




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Literature quiz questions and answers: 15 questions for your home pub quiz



LOCKDOWN has turned many people into quiz fans and for those compiling quizzes here are some book-related questions for your home pub quiz.




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Man Utd ready to beat Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho to bargain transfer



Manchester United are hoping to get one over their old boss Jose Mourinho.




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Celtic boss Neil Lennon warns Leigh Griffiths over behaviour after stamp flashpoint



Celtic boss Neil Lennon has issued a stern warning to Leigh Griffiths about his behaviour after a ‘stamp' incident overshadowed their win over Hamilton.




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Max Verstappen would have 'died at least three or four times' in old Formula One cars



Max Verstappen is renowned for his aggressive driving style in Formula One.




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Virtual Grand National 2020 odds: Who is favourite to win the virtual race?



The Virtual Grand National takes place this weekend instead of the actual race - but who is favourite to win?




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Virtual Grand National RESULTS: Potters Corner WINS as Tiger Roll finishes fourth



The Virtual Grand National replaces the real-life National this afternoon with ITV providing life coverage of a lifelike simulation to substitute for the cancelled regular race. Express Sport brings you live updates with an animated Tiger Roll the favourite for victory.




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FA Cup draw: When is the fourth round draw? Start time, TV channel, live stream



The FA Cup has taken place this weekend but when is draw for the fourth round? Express Sport is on hand with the date, time and TV information for the draw.




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How to safely give yourself lash extensions in lockdown - plus how NOT to remove old ones



LASH extensions may be a distant memory for some as the UK lockdown continues and salons remain closed. But there are ways to give yourself longer lashes at home if you're missing the fuller flutter.




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Rangers boss Steven Gerrard to consider his future over the next 48 hours



Rangers boss Steven Gerrard has suggested he could leave Ibrox after their defeat to Hearts as the manager said he will consider his future over the next couple of days.




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Queen and Adam Lambert tour CONCERNS: ‘We have to rethink absolutely everything’ Brian May



QUEEN and Adam Lambert's tour has already been postponed until next year but Brian May has concerns for performing in a post-pandemic world.




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John Lennon once revealed his least favourite Beatles song – ‘I knocked off Elvis Presley’



JOHN LENNON revealed his least favourite Beatles song was one he "knocked off" from Elvis Presley.




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Ryder Cup plea made by Bernhard Langer to PGA Tour after The Open cancellation - EXCLUSIVE



The Ryder Cup remains scheduled to take place in September despite other major golf tournaments being postponed.




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PGA Tour: Will player eligibility be affected by the coronavirus crisis?



The PGA Tour has been disrupted by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic - but will player eligibility be affected?




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Man Utd personal terms agreed, Chelsea transfer request, 11th-hour Leeds bid, Arsenal exit



All the latest rumours and gossip coming out of Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool, Arsenal, Barcelona and Real Madrid.




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Dubai holidays: Hotels could be up to 60 percent cheaper in a bid to lure back tourism



DUBAI hotels are slashing prices by up to 60 percent as part of its wider plans to boost tourism to the country.




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Greece: Santorini trials social distancing beach chairs with hopes tourism will follow



GREEK island Santorini is trialling new social distancing measures for beachgoers, with the introduction of new plexiglass screens surrounding sun loungers and beach chairs. Will these measures mean Britons can soon visit?