Nero's ancient Rome and Jazz Age New York meet in `The Comet/Poppea' at Lincoln Center
Read full article: Nero's ancient Rome and Jazz Age New York meet in `The Comet/Poppea' at Lincoln Center“The Comet/Poppea” has started its five-performance run at Lincoln Center’s Summer for the City in New York.
Voice of America and Radio Farda's Persian services cover the Israel-Iran conflict despite cutbacks
Read full article: Voice of America and Radio Farda's Persian services cover the Israel-Iran conflict despite cutbacksDespite the Trump administration's efforts to dismantle or sharply cut back on U.S. government-run news outlets like Voice of America, two Persian-language services have been called into duty to report on Israel's war with Iran to Iranian audiences.
Nezza's anthem in Spanish at Dodger Stadium ignites debate over team's immigrant support
Read full article: Nezza's anthem in Spanish at Dodger Stadium ignites debate over team's immigrant supportAfter Latin pop and R&B singer Nezza's viral controversial performance at Dodger Stadium, Dodgers fans have grown frustrated over the team’s lack of vocal support for local immigrant communities impacted by the rise of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrests and raids.
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From the Greek mountains to Manhattan: folk music icon Petroloukas Chalkias honored after death
Read full article: From the Greek mountains to Manhattan: folk music icon Petroloukas Chalkias honored after deathFans in Greece are paying their respects to clarinetist Petroloukas Chalkias, whose hypnotic, note-bending performances over the course of seven decades made him a hero of mountain folk music.
Jeff Ross to make his Broadway debut this summer in one-man show that's far from a roast
Read full article: Jeff Ross to make his Broadway debut this summer in one-man show that's far from a roastJeff Ross, the comedian known for hosting brutal roasts of celebrities, is coming to Broadway this summer with a one-man autobiographical show that will offer fans a softer side.
Francesco Risso leaves Marni after a decade as creative director in another fashion world shakeup
Read full article: Francesco Risso leaves Marni after a decade as creative director in another fashion world shakeupFrancesco Risso is stepping down as Marni creative director after a decade, the OTB Group announced Tuesday, marking yet another high-level creative shift in the fashion world.
Tyler Perry sued by actor on 'The Oval' for sexual assault and harassment
Read full article: Tyler Perry sued by actor on 'The Oval' for sexual assault and harassmentAn actor who worked on the Tyler Perry-created TV drama “The Oval” has filed a lawsuit alleging Perry leveraged his power in the entertainment industry to sexually assault and harass him.
‘The Chosen’ swaps Texas for Italy to film the crucifixion for the hit drama about Jesus Christ
Read full article: ‘The Chosen’ swaps Texas for Italy to film the crucifixion for the hit drama about Jesus ChristIn the south of Italy, Matera is known as the “City of Stones” for its architecture.
Alfred Brendel, pianist renowned for refined playing of Beethoven, dies at age 94
Read full article: Alfred Brendel, pianist renowned for refined playing of Beethoven, dies at age 94Alfred Brendel, a pianist and poet renowned for his refined playing of Beethoven over a six-decade career, died Tuesday at his home in London.
Berliners jump into the Spree River to show it's clean enough for swimming
Read full article: Berliners jump into the Spree River to show it's clean enough for swimmingSwimmers have jumped back into a Berlin waterway where swimming was banned a century ago because its pollution could make people ill.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs is unlikely to testify as judge says jury could get case next week
Read full article: Sean 'Diddy' Combs is unlikely to testify as judge says jury could get case next weekHopes that Sean “Diddy” Combs might testify at his federal sex trafficking trial have faded after his lawyer predicted a defense presentation lasting two to five days.
LeBron stars in Amazon ad, credits family for historic 23rd season return while nursing knee injury
Read full article: LeBron stars in Amazon ad, credits family for historic 23rd season return while nursing knee injuryLeBron James may be daydreaming about Prime Day deals in his new Amazon commercial, but there’s no fantasy when it comes to his real-life focus: getting his knee healthy in time for training camp.
Doctor who supplied ketamine to Matthew Perry and called him a ‘moron’ will plead guilty
Read full article: Doctor who supplied ketamine to Matthew Perry and called him a ‘moron’ will plead guiltyA doctor charged with giving Matthew Perry ketamine in the month leading up to the “Friends” star’s overdose death has agreed to plead guilty.
The world’s most-visited museum shuts down with staff sounding the alarm on mass tourism
Read full article: The world’s most-visited museum shuts down with staff sounding the alarm on mass tourismThe Louvre Museum has failed to open on time Monday, leaving thousands of visitors stuck in long, unmoving lines.
'How to Train Your Dragon' soars in box office debut with $83.7 million, beating 'Lilo & Stitch'
Read full article: 'How to Train Your Dragon' soars in box office debut with $83.7 million, beating 'Lilo & Stitch'“How to Train Your Dragon” took flight at the box office this weekend, proving that some remakes still have teeth.
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez to spotlight Venice's artisanal heritage during upcoming nuptials
Read full article: Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez to spotlight Venice's artisanal heritage during upcoming nuptialsJeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez have invited celebrity friends like fellow space traveler Katy Perry, Oprah Winfrey, Mick Jagger and Ivanka Trump for their Venice nuptials later this month, but the couple hopes to put a spotlight on Venice’s own traditions during the celebrations.
The home of one of the largest catalogs of Black history turns 100 in New York
Read full article: The home of one of the largest catalogs of Black history turns 100 in New YorkThe Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture is one of the largest repositories of Black history in the country.
Met Opera attendance dropped in spring as tourism fell, coinciding with immigration crackdown
Read full article: Met Opera attendance dropped in spring as tourism fell, coinciding with immigration crackdownMetropolitan Opera season attendance dropped slightly following the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown that coincided with a decrease in tourists to New York.
Rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, shows up for Sean 'Diddy' Combs' trial but can't get in
Read full article: Rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, shows up for Sean 'Diddy' Combs' trial but can't get inYe, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, says he came to the New York sex trafficking trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs to support him but couldn't enter the packed courtroom.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce attend Game 4 of Stanley Cup Final between Panthers and Oilers
Read full article: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce attend Game 4 of Stanley Cup Final between Panthers and OilersPop superstar Taylor Swift and boyfriend Travis Kelce were among the celebrities that flocked to Amerant Bank Arena to watch Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers.
Ananda Lewis, former MTV and BET host who publicly shared breast cancer journey, dies
Read full article: Ananda Lewis, former MTV and BET host who publicly shared breast cancer journey, diesAnanda Lewis, the former MTV and BET host who became a beloved television personality in the 1990s with her warmth and authenticity, has died.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs' lawyer complains about trial secrecy as a famous rapper's name goes unmentioned
Read full article: Sean 'Diddy' Combs' lawyer complains about trial secrecy as a famous rapper's name goes unmentionedA lawyer for Sean “Diddy” Combs is protesting the rising tide of secrecy at the hip-hop icon's sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy trial after Combs and the public were excluded from lengthy legal arguments.
A Grammy category is created for album covers just as Sabrina Carpenter's takes the spotlight
Read full article: A Grammy category is created for album covers just as Sabrina Carpenter's takes the spotlightThe Recording Academy has tweaked some of its rules for the 2026 Grammy Awards, including carving out a stand-alone category for best album cover.
White shirts. Black ties. Bald caps. Pitbull’s fans party like clones worldwide
Read full article: White shirts. Black ties. Bald caps. Pitbull’s fans party like clones worldwideThousands and thousands of Pitbull fans dressed up for his London shows this week wearing bald caps, a white shirt, black tie and drawn-on facial hair, before swarming to the city’s O2 Arena.
House approves Trump's request to cut funding for NPR, PBS and foreign aid
Read full article: House approves Trump's request to cut funding for NPR, PBS and foreign aidThe House has voted to cut about $9.4 billion in spending as President Donald Trump’s administration looks to follow through on work done by the Department of Government Efficiency when it was overseen by Elon Musk.