Roger Rees, a Tony Winner as Nickleby, Is Dead at 71 by Ashley Southall

Mr. Rees, a lanky, Welsh-born actor and director, made his mark onstage as Nicholas Nickleby in the early 1980s.

Glittering Tributes for Winners of Kennedy Center Honors by BERNIE BECKER and ASHLEY SOUTHALL

Shia LaBeouf Arrested for Disorderly Conduct at Studio 54 by Ashley Southall

The actor Shia LaBeouf was removed from New York's Studio 54 during a performance of "Cabaret," for being disorderly during the performance, the police said.

Carol Burnett Cracks Up Washington by Ashley Southall

Carol Burnett takes the stage at a ceremony to honor her with the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.

Buddy Guy, Dustin Hoffman and Led Zeppelin Among New Kennedy Center Honorees by Ashley Southall

David Letterman and Natalia Makarova are also receiving lifetime achievement awards in the performing arts.

Meryl Streep, Neil Diamond and Yo-Yo Ma Among Kennedy Center Honorees by Ashley Southall

The Kennedy Center announced on Wednesday that Meryl Streep will be honored this year alongside the singers Barbara Cook and Neil Diamond, the cellist Yo-Yo Ma, and the saxophonist Sonny Rol…