The New York Times – Music:
“We seem to be going backwards,” the pop superstar warned as he lamented the curtailing of L.G.B.T.Q. rights in the United States, particularly in Florida.
Category: Great Britain
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Glenda Jackson, Oscar-Winning Actress Turned Politician, Dies at 87
The New York Times – Film:
Ms. Jackson was a two-time Oscar winner who walked away from a successful acting career to become a member of the British Parliament, before then returning to the stage.
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Pete Brown, Who Put Words to ‘Sunshine of Your Love,’ Dies at 82
The New York Times – Music:
A British Beat poet, he wrote lyrics for the band Cream and, after it broke up, continued to collaborate with Jack Bruce, the group’s lead singer and bassist.
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Rolf Harris, Disgraced British Entertainer, Dies at 93
The New York Times – Music:
His career as a musician and a painter over six decades ended abruptly when he was convicted of sexually abusing teenage girls.
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Linda Lewis, British Singer Whose Voice Knew Few Limits, Dies at 72
The New York Times – Music:
Inspired by Motown early in her career, she became an acclaimed singer-songwriter and backed the likes of David Bowie, Rod Stewart and Cat Stevens.
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First Came the Sports Betting Boom. Now Comes the Backlash.
The New York Times – Sports:
In many U.S. states and across the world, regulators are cracking down on the sports gambling industry, citing harm to the public and, in some cases, to athletes.
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Quiz: Kentucky Derby Hat Coronation Hat?
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Can you tell where each of these hats appeared? Take our quiz.
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Judith Miller, ‘Antiques Roadshow’ Mainstay, Is Dead at 71
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Known for her many guidebooks, she helped determine what was trash and what was treasure on the BBC series that inspired the American show.
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Coronation Fashion: Queen Camilla, Princess Catherine and Clothes Full of Meaning
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Why a dress is never just a dress at a major occasion of State.