Music

Met Opera stagehands to return to work after lockout

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NEW YORK — Stagehands at the Metropolitan Opera planned to return to work Wednesday after recommending their union ratify a new labor contract negotiated...

Rockabilly performer Sanford Clark dead at 85 from COVID-19

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JOPLIN, Mo. — Rockabilly and country performer Sanford Clark, who had a Top 10 hit with “The Fool” in 1956, has died in a...

New this week: ‘Black Widow, Jakob Dylan and ‘Gossip Girl’

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Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. ...

R. Kelly’s lawyer wants trial delayed due to jail quarantine

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NEW YORK — R. Kelly’s new lawyers are asking a judge to postpone his Aug. 9 sex trafficking trial in New York City, arguing...

Orchestra set to start in fall; CT virus rules up for a vote

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PORTLAND, Maine — The Portland Symphony Orchestra isn’t playing at the Fourth of July extravaganza on the city’s East End beach, but it is...

Met Opera reaches agreement with locked out stagehands

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NEW YORK — The Metropolitan Opera reached an agreement on a labor contract with its locked out stagehands, the second of three major deals...

50 years after his death, fans honor Jim Morrison in Paris

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PARIS — Paris on Saturday was the only place to be for die-hard Jim Morrison fans. ...

H.E.R. among artists educating kids on civics in new series

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NEW YORK — In addition to making great music, H.E.R. wants to be an active citizen who empowers young people with information. ...

Vanessa Williams to honor Juneteenth at July 4 festivities

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NEW YORK — When Vanessa Williams hosts this year’s televised Capitol Fourth celebration, she will not only honor the nation’s traditional independence day, but...

Born to Conduct: Film charts Met music director’s ascent

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NEW YORK — “Now I will conduct a short excerpt from Ravel’s ‘Bolero,’” the Metropolitan Opera’s future music director announces proudly. ...