A rare, handwritten variation of Shakespeare's Sonnet 116 has been discovered in Oxford, revealing how early admirers reinterpreted his poems, even for political purposes. A prisoner finds solace in Shakespeare too. Read more...

The 97th Academy Awards brought heartwarming moments like Colman Domingo's love story, a surprising kiss between Halle Berry and Adrien Brody, and debate over the winning film "Anora." Read more...

From Sing Sing prison to a modern Romeo and Juliet retelling, theatre offers transformation and commentary. One inmate found freedom in Shakespeare, while a new production uses rap to explore division. Read more...

This week in Oscars news: a documentary blending jazz and anticolonialism, a scandal involving a lead actress, and Colman Domingo's performance in "Sing Sing." Read more...