
Met Opera Announces 2026-27 Season: What We Want to See
Among the highlights are the world premiere of an adaptation of “Lincoln in the Bardo,” and classics like “Macbeth” and “Jenufa.”Among the highlights are the
U.S. Tells International Energy Agency to Drop Its Focus on Climate Change
The Trump administration is threatening to leave the influential agency unless it stops publishing its annual road map for cutting planet-warming emissions.The Trump administration is
New York Fashion Week in 60 Seconds
Our chief fashion critic, Vanessa Friedman, reflects on New York Fashion Week.Our chief fashion critic, Vanessa Friedman, reflects on New York Fashion Week. Read More

Mark Zuckerberg Says Instagram Is Valuable, Not Harmful, in Social Media Addiction Trial
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José van Dam, Suave and Riveting Opera Star, Dies at 85
One of the most esteemed singers of his era, he had a wide repertoire that included Mozart, Wagner and the title role in Messiaen’s epic

‘Billy Preston’ Review: A Unique and Tortured Talent
The Beatles, the Stones and Clapton shared the stage with him. He made solo hits, too. A documentary by Paris Barclay explores his success and his difficult life. The Beatles, the Stones and Clapton shared the stage with him. He made solo hits, too. A documentary by Paris Barclay explores his success and his difficult life. Read More

Readers Respond: 11 (More) Transcendent Beatles Covers by Black Musicians
Thirteen tracks were just the start. Listen to interpretations of the Fab Four via Luther Vandross, Ella Fitzgerald, Sylvester and more. Thirteen tracks were just the start. Listen to interpretations of the Fab Four via Luther Vandross, Ella Fitzgerald, Sylvester and more. Read More

Jerry Kennedy, Who Helped Define Music in Nashville, Dies at 85
A guitarist and record producer, he played a role in creating hits by popular singers like Roger Miller, Roy Orbison, Tom T. Hall and Tammy Wynette. A guitarist and record producer, he played a role in creating hits by popular singers like Roger Miller, Roy Orbison, Tom T. Hall and Tammy Wynette. Read More
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