Olivia B. Waxman

Waxman is a staff writer at TIME in the Entertainment section. She also covers all things History.

Recent Articles

The Shocking True Story Behind 'Cocaine Air'

Netflix doc Cocaine Air features pilots in charge of flying a plane that happened to have 26 suitcases of cocaine.

By Olivia B. Waxman

Titan: The OceanGate Disaster Explores Why Titan Imploded

A new Netflix documentary explores the warning signs in the walkup to the Titan submersible's implosion.

By Olivia B. Waxman

Nicole Scherzinger Wins First Tony

The performer won in a competitive category which included Tony record holder Audra McDonald.

By Olivia B. Waxman

The 14 Best Books of 2025 So Far

From Amy Griffin's The Tell to Katie Kitamura's Audition, these are the best fiction and nonfiction books of the year so far.

By Andrew R. Chow , Lucy Feldman , Annabel Gutterman , Megan McCluskey , Meg Zukin , Mahita Gajanan , Judy Berman , Erin McMullen , Rachel Sonis and Olivia B. Waxman

What to Know About 'The Last Twins'

In The Last Twins, twins who survived medical experiments at Auschwitz talk about a man who helped them live

By Olivia B. Waxman

The Story Behind D-Day: The Camera Soldier

How a photographer's footage of Omaha Beach on D-Day was turned into a documentary on Apple Vision Pro

By Olivia B. Waxman

The Sisterhood of Ravensbrück's Story of Resistance

A new book profiles the women who resisted in an all-female Nazi concentration camp

By Olivia B. Waxman

What to Know about the 2025 Tony Awards

The 78th annual Tony Awards will celebrate the best theater of the last year. Here's what to know about the host, nominees, and performances

By Olivia B. Waxman

The Story Behind HBO's 'The Mortician'

The documentary series examines the startling true story of a cremator who went to prison for mishandling human remains

By Olivia B. Waxman

Here's What's New on Netflix in June 2025

The new comedy specials, documentaries, and movies coming to Netflix in June 2025

By Olivia B. Waxman

How The Better Sister Ends

The surprising ending of 'The Better Sister,' starring Jessica Biel and Elizabeth Banks.

By Olivia B. Waxman

The True Story Behind Cold Case: The Tylenol Murders

The main suspect in the Tylenol murders speaks out in a Netflix documentary

By Olivia B. Waxman

The Story Behind Netflix's 'Air Force Elite: Thunderbirds'

The Netflix documentary profiles some of the most skilled pilots in the U.S. Air Force as they train for high-speed demonstrations

By Olivia B. Waxman

Why the Lilo & Stitch Remake Has Sparked Controversy

Disney's live-action Lilo & Stitch remake has drawn some criticism over casting choices and character changes

By Olivia B. Waxman

What to Know About Netflix's Fred and Rose West Doc

The Netflix documentary reveals recently discovered recordings that make an already grisly story even more lurid

By Olivia B. Waxman

What to Know About Lilly Ledbetter

What to know about Lilly Ledbetter, the fair pay act namesake who inspired the movie Lilly.

By Olivia B. Waxman

The True Story Behind Netflix's Nonnas

Susan Sarandon, Talia Shire, and Lorraine Bracco run the kitchen in 'Nonnas,' a Netflix film inspired by a real restaurant

By Olivia B. Waxman

Stephen Graham and Jack Thorne

Find out why they're on the TIME100 Health list.

By Olivia B. Waxman

Josephine Baker Was All Over the Met Gala Red Carpet

Several stars honored Josephine Baker at the 2025 Met Gala

By Olivia B. Waxman

Kim Novak, Sydney Sweeney, and the Met Gala

Why Sydney Sweeney's dress at the Met gala pays homage to Hollywood star Kim Novak.

By Olivia B. Waxman
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