Emily Yahr

Washington, D.C.

Style reporter covering pop culture and entertainment

Education: University of Maryland, BA in journalism

Emily Yahr is an entertainment reporter for the Style section. She joined The Washington Post in May 2008 and worked on Lisa de Moraes's TV Column and blog until 2013. She has previously written for the Boston Globe, USA Today, the Lexington (Ky.) Herald-Leader and the American Journalism Review.
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How a surprising plot twist elevates the CBS ‘Matlock’ reboot

The new “Matlock” series on CBS, with Kathy Bates in the role made famous by Andy Griffith, adds another layer of complexity to the plot.

October 11, 2024
Kathy Bates stars as the title character in “Matlock,” the new series inspired by the classic show of the same name.

Garth Brooks rape accuser seeks ‘sanctions’ after he names her in court

The woman sued Brooks under the pseudonym Jane Roe last week. The country singer, in turn, has accused her of lies and extortion.

October 9, 2024
Garth Brooks in February.

Garth Brooks accused of rape and battery in lawsuit, denies allegations

A stylist said Garth Brooks sexually assaulted her. Brooks said the lawsuit comes after an extortion attempt and the allegations are “behavior I am incapable of.”

October 4, 2024
Garth Brooks, shown in 2023, filed a lawsuit against the woman last month in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi for extortion and defamation.

    Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez’s marriage is dead. Here’s the obituary.

    Spirits soared when the celebrity couple got back together in 2021. Now, once again, Affleck and Lopez — America’s “Bennifer” — is officially no more.

    August 20, 2024
    Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez attend a premiere for the film “This Is Me … Now: A Love Story” in Los Angeles in February. People magazine reported Tuesday that Lopez has filed for divorce from Affleck.

    ‘Hacks’ ends its season with a twist that was planned all along

    The creators of the Max comedy series discuss the new power struggle between Deborah and Ava that emerged in this week’s conclusion, setting up Season 4.

    May 31, 2024
    Deborah Vance (Jean Smart, left) and Ava Daniels (Hannah Einbinder) in the Season 3 finale of “Hacks.”

    Darius Rucker’s memoir may surprise you. But he wants to be honest.

    The country star and lead singer of Hootie & the Blowfish reflects on the ups and downs in the music industry and his own journey in “Life’s Too Short.”

    May 28, 2024
    Darius Rucker's new memoir, “Life’s Too Short,” looks back at his time in Hootie & the Blowfish and his transition to country music.

    He’s on Beyoncé’s album. He has a No. 1 hit. Shaboozey’s moment is here.

    The Woodbridge, Va., native is seeing success with his mix of country music and hip-hop at the same time that Beyoncé’s album fueled conversations about blending genres.

    May 14, 2024
    Shaboozey's latest single, "A Bar Song (Tipsy)" reached the top of Billboard's Hot Country chart just two weeks after its April release. He and Beyoncé are the first Black performers to have back-to-back No. 1 songs on the country chart.

    Taylor Swift debuts ‘Tortured Poets’ songs live as Eras Tour resumes

    Swift made some significant changes to the 3-hour-and-15-minute set when she kicked off the European leg of her record-shattering tour Thursday after a two-month break.

    May 9, 2024
    Taylor Swift performs onstage at the Paris La Défense Arena as part of the Eras Tour on May 9.

      Best Met Gala looks from the 2024 red carpet

      The best Met Gala looks paid homage to “Sleeping Beauties” and “The Garden of Time,” a 1962 J.G. Ballard story that inspired the 2024 dress code.

      May 6, 2024

      Met Gala highlights: See celebrity looks from Zendaya to Lizzo on the red carpet

      See best moments from the Met Gala 2024 and red carpet looks from Lana Del Rey, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Cynthia Erivo and more.

      May 6, 2024