The New York Times – Film:
“Prognosis: Negative” was too dark for its time, but its title became a running “Seinfeld” joke and its premise set the table for “Curb Your Enthusiasm.”
Author: Sopan Deb
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A Chicago Man’s 10,000 Concerts on Tape Are Becoming Digital History
The New York Times – Music:
From the mid-1980s until just a few years ago, Aadam Jacobs recorded thousands of club shows, including an early Nirvana performance. Volunteers are adding them to an online archive.
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Outside Kennedy Center, Jane Fonda and Joan Baez Raise Voices in Protest
The New York Times – Music:
The pair joined in a gathering of artists and others who denounced censorship and faulted President Trump’s growing influence over the nation’s cultural life.
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Jury Awards Chance the Rapper $35 in Legal Fight With Former Manager
The New York Times – Music:
The former manager, Pat Corcoran, sued in 2020, seeking $3.8 million in unpaid royalties. Chance countersued for $1 million. The legal battle ended last week in what amounted to a draw.
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Bob Power, Engineer and A Tribe Called Quest Collaborator, Dies at 73
The New York Times – Music:
A producer, recording engineer and sound mixer, he helped pioneer the use of sampling in rap music, including on the influential album “The Low End Theory” by A Tribe Called Quest.
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Chris Rea, Grammy-Nominated Singer of ‘Driving Home for Christmas,’ Dies at 74
The New York Times – Music:
The Blues-influenced singer and guitarist built a lasting career, particularly in Europe, with hits that included “Driving Home for Christmas” and “Fool (If You Think It’s Over).”