Posted inBronx (NYC) Deaths (Obituaries) Music Pop and Rock Music Scott Kempner Scott Kempner, Guitarist and Punk Rock Pioneer, Dies at 69 The Bronx-born musician played guitar for and co-founded the Dictators, an early punk band. He later founded the Del Lords. Posted by By Rebecca Carballo
Posted inCallas, Maria Classical Music internal-great-read internal-sub-only La Scala Opera House (Milan, Italy) Metropolitan Opera Opera Maria Callas Was Opera’s Defining Diva. She Still Is. Callas would have turned 100 on Dec. 2. She and her flash of a career remain beacons of artistic integrity and profundity. Posted by By Zachary Woolfe
Posted inClassical Music Dancing Finances Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts New York City Ballet New York City Ballet and Its Orchestra Reach Contract Deal The agreement, which includes an increase in compensation of about 22 percent over three years, ends months of tense negotiations. Posted by By Javier C. Hernandez
Posted inBrooks, Garth Comedy and Humor Guest, Christopher John, Elton McCartney, Paul McKean, Michael Movies Music Pop and Rock Music Reiner, Rob Shearer, Harry This Is Spinal Tap (Movie) Rob Reiner Teases Details of ‘Spinal Tap’ Sequel Speaking on a podcast this week, the director said Paul McCartney and Elton John will appear in the film, among other real musical stars. Posted by By Mike Ives