A deep dive into the iconic late-night block that shaped the tastes of a bleary-eyed, post-ironic generation of comedy fans.

From Awa Sal Secka singing Black Broadway to Eddie Izzard’s Hamlet to Suzan-Lori Parks’ Sally & Tom, it’s a good time to go to the theater.

A leader of a “cult-like” religious group accused of murder claimed that God spoke directly through her, according to a former congregation member. On Thursday, February 5, Kelli Byrd appeared in ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Shelley Bailey “Kat” Martin taught members of her secretive religious group that she was like the character Neo ...

The cult creator of "Too Many Cooks" builds an occasionally inspired if scattershot genre mash-up out of children's TV. There was always something a bit kinky about Barney. I thought the funniest ...

Beginning in the 1960s, The Children of God was a cult founded by David Berg who used a blend of Christian rhetoric and hippie ideals to manipulate and abuse his followers for decades. Berg's ...

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The intersection of Hollywood stardom and high control groups has long fascinated the public. Many performers have spoken out about their experiences growing up in or joining organizations that exert ...

Choreographer Celia Rowlson-Hall tells IndieWire about designing the movements and intention to move through trauma for the founders of the Shaker movement in "The Testament of Ann Lee." “I’ve spent a ...