Olivia B. Waxman

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

Recent Articles

Real Showgirls on The Life of a Showgirl by Taylor Swift

Longtime Las Vegas showgirls weigh in on Taylor Swift's album The Life of a Showgirl.

By Olivia B. Waxman

The True Story Behind Monster: The Ed Gein Story

Ryan Murphy's latest crime series is inspired by a real serial killer who kept human remains as keepsakes.

By Olivia B. Waxman

The Meaning Behind 'Elizabeth Taylor' on 'The Life of a Showgirl'

What to know about Elizabeth Taylor, who inspired a track on Taylor Swift's album The Life of a Showgirl.

By Olivia B. Waxman

The Meaning Behind 'Ophelia' on Taylor Swift's The Life of a Showgirl

What to know about Taylor Swift's "The Fate of Ophelia"

By Olivia B. Waxman

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

The movies, shows, and documentaries coming to Netflix in October 2025

By Olivia B. Waxman

The New Suspect in Yogurt Shop Murders

Thirty-three years after four girls were murdered in a yogurt shop, the Austin police announced Sep. 26 that they have a suspect

By Olivia B. Waxman

The True Story Behind 'House of Guinness'

Here’s a look at the real history that inspired House of Guinness

By Olivia B. Waxman

What Postponed Apple TV Show The Savant Is About

What to know about The Savant and Apple TV+'s delay of the show

By Olivia B. Waxman

AI is Transforming How Governments and Companies Address Global Challenges

At a TIME100 Talk on Tuesday night, panelists discussed how AI can be used to foster innovation, sustainability, and education.

By Olivia B. Waxman

New Episode of HBO's The Case Against Adnan Syed

HBO is airing an update to its documentary series on Adnan Syed, made famous by the Serial podcast. Here's what's new.

By Olivia B. Waxman

How Robert Redford Made 'All The President's Men' Happen

Robert Redford, who died on Sept. 16 at the age of 89, was determined to turn 'All the President's Men' into a movie

By Olivia B. Waxman

Noah Wyle Wins Emmy for The Pitt

Noah Wyle, who plays an ER doctor on The Pitt, won his first Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series.

By Olivia B. Waxman

The Late Show With Stephen Colbert Wins Emmy After Cancellation

Colbert and team members received a standing ovation as they walked onto the stage to accept the award. 

By Olivia B. Waxman

Owen Cooper Wins Emmy for Adolescence

Owen Cooper, 15, became the youngest male actor to win an Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie. 

By Olivia B. Waxman

Hannah Einbinder Wins Her First Emmy Award

"Go Birds, f--k ICE, and free Palestine," said Einbinder as she accepted an Emmy Award for her role in Hacks

By Olivia B. Waxman

Tramell Tillman Wins Emmy for Severance

Severance star Tramell Tillman became the first Black actor to win an Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama series

By Olivia B. Waxman

Seth Rogen Wins First Emmy Award

Seth Rogen won his first Emmy Award for the comedy series 'The Studio'

By Olivia B. Waxman

The History Behind 'Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale'

Set in 1930, the movie touches on views around divorce and explores why country estates like Downton are in trouble

By Olivia B. Waxman

Breaking Down the Shocking Ending of 'The Girlfriend'

Robin Wright plays a mother who is determined to uncover the truth about her son's girlfriend and her dark past

By Olivia B. Waxman

The True Story Behind Love Con Revenge

The star of the hit Netflix doc 'The Tinder Swindler' now fights for victims of romance scams.

By Olivia B. Waxman
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