Two Centuries On, Smithsonian Connects Jefferson’s Hair to Hemings’s Children
A new book describes how cutting-edge genomics techniques yielded “extraordinary proof” that Thomas Jefferson fathered children with Sally Hemings.A new book describes how cutting-edge genomics
Missy Mazzoli Debuts at the Metropolitan Opera With ‘Lincoln in the Bardo’
Missy Mazzoli, whose “Lincoln in the Bardo” opens at the Metropolitan Opera this fall, writes politically urgent, musically eclectic works for a new generation of
Who Owns This Chunk of Mars? Jeanine Pirro Says America Does Now.
Sotheby’s sold the rock at auction last year for $5.3 million. The government has now seized the 54-pound hunk of space debris — the largest
Music
Louisa Proske Switches on the ‘Epic Brain’ to Direct ‘Macbeth’ at the Met
The rising director Louisa Proske makes her Metropolitan Opera debut with the season-opening “Macbeth,” a large-scale production that came with a ticking timer. The rising
With ‘Barely Breathing’, Duncan Sheik Became an Accidental Pop Star
Sheik’s song “Barely Breathing” spent 55 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the late 1990s. But the success only propelled him closer to Broadway. Sheik’s song “Barely Breathing” spent 55 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the late 1990s. But the success only propelled him closer to Broadway. Read More
‘American Psycho’ Was Duncan Sheik’s Darkest Work. Was It Also His Best?
In translating synth pop to a theatrical format in the “American Psycho” musical, Sheik matched what he did with rock in the acclaimed “Spring Awakening.” In translating synth pop to a theatrical format in the “American Psycho” musical, Sheik matched what he did with rock in the acclaimed “Spring Awakening.” Read More
New Music Friday September 18: Chaka Khan, Miley, Maluma, Shakira, Luke Bryan, ROSÉ, Riley Green and More
Check out some of ET’s favorite new music of the week! Check out some of ET’s favorite new music of the week! Read More
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