Soraya Nadia McDonald

ReporterWashington, D.C.

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A new report says that HBO has offered Jessica Chastain a chance to play the lead in the second season of “True Detective.“

  • May 21, 2014

A new report details the financial struggles of the actor accused of shooting and killing his wife, while another alleges he was physically violent toward his first wife.

  • May 21, 2014

A new Supreme Court ruling may have something to do with why Randy California’s estate is planning to sue the rock legends.

  • May 21, 2014

The opera roars back after nearly shutting down with a trimmed 50th season thanks to a successful crowdfunding campaign.

  • May 20, 2014

The ‘Glee’ actress is the first subject in a new documentary Web series.

  • May 20, 2014

After some ballyhooing and protest, Instagram reinstated Grace Coddington’s account.

  • May 20, 2014

Board members put off the closure of the San Diego Opera in hopes of raising the cash to save it. The deadline is today.

  • May 19, 2014

Elevator-Gate spawned an “SNL” sketch, and the couple released a fake movie trailer to promote their “On The Run” tour.

  • May 19, 2014

Is it okay to trot out digital representations of dead artists? When do we reach the point when everyone says, “Enough“?

  • May 19, 2014

The opera house’s board chairman, who is also the mayor of Milan, says the new general director has got to go because of a conflict of interest.

  • May 16, 2014

“An established academic white man posing as a privileged African American woman is problematic,” a member said.

  • May 16, 2014

Yes, saying goodbye to Cristina Yang was inevitable and difficult. But let’s remember that we still have the actress who brought her to life.

  • May 16, 2014

Sam: “If seeing my story helps somebody else accept who they are and to go for their dreams too, that’s great.“

  • May 15, 2014

The daughter of the famous radio personality filed the report Wednesday. Police found him in Washington later the same day.

  • May 15, 2014

The Standard Hotel says it has identified the security guard who gave the video to TMZ for a reported $250,000.

  • May 15, 2014

Son of the late Amiri Baraka was elected mayor of Newark. His first task may be addressing the city’s still-failing schools.

  • May 14, 2014

Players association VP: Lebron says he “ain’t playing if Sterling is still an owner.“

  • May 14, 2014

Bieber allegedly tried to take a woman’s phone when he thought she was photographing him.

  • May 14, 2014

Jay Z and Solange take a trip to the jewelry store, but come out empty-handed.

  • May 14, 2014

Lea DeLaria, who plays Big Boo, says she doesn’t want to be “a party to infighting.“

  • May 9, 2014
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About Soraya

Soraya Nadia McDonald covers arts, entertainment and culture for the Washington Post with a focus on race and gender issues. You can find her work on the Post’s Morning Mix page, and in the paper at large. McDonald has an extensive background in sports writing as well. She’s written for the Boston Globe, the Associated Press, the Colorado Springs Gazette, and other newspapers. She’s also an experienced triathlete and she’s always training for her next race. The North Carolina native received her degree in journalism from Howard University in 2006. Follow her on Twitter: @SorayaTWP