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Alex Marshall
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Why Russia Is Reviving a Cold War-Era Song Contest
On Saturday, Russia is hosting the Intervision Song Contest, with singers representing countries like China and Cuba. And the United States, too.
Anna Netrebko Returns to London, Sharing the Spotlight With Protests
Demonstrators outside the Royal Opera House protested the Russian soprano’s return to the London stage in a new production of “Tosca.”
Sting Is Sued by His Former Bandmates in the Police
The band’s drummer and guitarist say the singer has underpaid them for the “digital exploitation” of songs like “Every Breath You Take.” Sting’s lawyers call…
What Is Swedish Culture? IKEA? Yes. Abba? Not This Time.
A government initiative to create a Swedish “cultural canon” concerned many in the country’s cultural world. The final list has sparked debate over the choices.
Ozzy Osbourne Died of a Heart Attack, Death Certificate Shows
The document also notes that he suffered from Parkinson’s disease.
Ozzy Osbourne’s Coffin Will Be Taken Through His Hometown’s Streets Before Funeral
On Wednesday, a cortege will take the singer’s coffin through the streets of his hometown, Birmingham, England.
Ozzy Osbourne Funeral Procession to Be Held in His Hometown on Wednesday, City Says
Fans will be able to pay their respects as a hearse carrying the heavy metal star’s body travels through Birmingham, England, ahead of a private…
Mourning Ozzy Osbourne in Birmingham, England, the ‘Home of Heavy Metal’
In Birmingham, England, the singer’s hometown, fans paid tribute by leaving flowers, beer and tequila. The rapper Drake was there to pay his respects, too.
Venice Film Festival Lineup Includes New ‘Frankenstein’
Movies from Guillermo del Toro, Kathryn Bigelow and Yorgos Lanthimos will debut at this year’s event.
Only 5 Fingers Playing Piano, but the Sound of So Many Hands
Nicholas McCarthy overcame rejection to make a professional career playing the surprisingly vast repertoire for left-hand piano.