Like a mob hit – the passing of a generation of movie gangsters Funerals for Ray Liotta, Paul Sorvino, James Caan, Paul Herman, and Tony Sirico — all in a few weeks. It's the passing of a generation of Hollywood's most celebrated "mobsters." Bob Mondello
Samantha Bee's cancellation hints at tough times for women and POC in late night TV The late night comedy scene is changing and that could be trouble or an opportunity for emerging talents. Eric Deggans
'Jeopardy!' says Mayim Bialik and Ken Jennings will split the host job Bialik is a neuroscientist and former star of The Big Bang Theory. Jennings is a former Jeopardy! contestant who went on an unmatched 74-game winning streak and was a consulting producer on the show. Ayana Archie
The objects that define us: Shin Yu Pai on her new podcast, 'The Blue Suit' Objects can sometimes tell complicated stories. An old collection of papers might be destined for the recycling, or it might tell us how someone lived and what they loved most. Plant clippings might be a hobby, or they might show a connection to home, the life of a transplant. Libby Denkmann
Trapped weasels and middle fingers. Seattle artists react to Roe People in Seattle are still coming to grips with the Supreme Court’s landmark overturning of Roe V Wade. Artists in our communities are no different. Mike Davis
A flavor creates harmony Tomo Nakayama usually puts his creative energy into his harmonious music. But when the pandemic hit, he found a new outlet: cooking. Shin Yu Pai
Miso Tomo Nakayama usually puts his creative energy into his harmonious music. But when the pandemic hit, he found a new outlet: cooking. Whitney Henry-Lester
Commercial galleries vs. local flair: These Seattle art fairs are competing for your attendance This weekend, two major art fairs are taking place in downtown Seattle within a two-block radius of one another. Mike Davis
The Mariners are refusing to lose, and inspiring hope for a long awaited playoff birth Kim Malcolm talks with The Athletic's Corey Brock about the Mariners stunning turnaround, and the team's chances of ending their 21 year playoff drought Kim Malcolm
Seattle Art Fair returns after a two year hiatus. Here are three works to check out Kim Malcolm talks with Seattle Times arts and culture reporter Jerald Pierce about the Seattle Art Fair, and what to check out. Kim Malcolm