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.
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.