The New York Times – Music:
The creators of “Last Days,” an eagerly-anticipated opera about a grunge star’s final days, insist it’s really about how society treats its icons.
Author: Alex Marshall
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Trombone Champ Makes a Hit Video Game of an Unlikely Instrument
The New York Times – Music:
We asked several trombone players what they made of the popular new game, which laughs both at and with their instrument. Spoiler: They like it, too.
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Olivia Colman and Claire Foy on Playing Queen Elizabeth II on ‘The Crown’
The New York Times – Film:
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After 350 Years of Tradition, a Boys’ Choir Now Admits Girls
The New York Times – Music:
The Choir of St. John’s College, Cambridge, is the latest English choir to start including female singers, a move some fear will reduce opportunities for boys.
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Kevin Spacey Pleads Not Guilty to Sexual Assault
The New York Times – Film:
The Oscar-winning actor will face a trial in June 2023 — a rare example of a celebrity #MeToo case reaching that stage in Britain.
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Black Country, New Road, a Breakout Band, Starts Over (Again)
The New York Times – Music:
The group lost its lead singer just as it was gaining widespread acclaim. Its members have come up with an unusual solution.
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Ukraine Is Ruled Out of Staging Eurovision in 2023.
The New York Times – Music:
The Eurovision Song Contest’s organizers said on Friday that Russia’s invasion meant Ukraine could not stage next year’s event.
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Kevin Spacey, Accused of Sexual Assault, Appears in British Court
The New York Times – Film:
The proceedings are a rare example of a celebrity #MeToo case leading to criminal charges.
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London Police Charge Kevin Spacey With Sexual Assault
The New York Times – Film:
The actor will appear in a London court on Thursday to start a likely lengthy trial process over multiple allegations of sexual assault.