A Grammy Awards Tribute for Aretha Franklin by Larry Rohter

Ms. Franklin, who has won 18 Grammy awards, was hospitalized in Detroit late last year, underwent surgery for an undisclosed ailment and canceled several months' worth of scheduled performan…

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Support for Belarus Theater Troupe Includes Rally, Benefit, and a Chicago Engagement by Larry Rohter

News of Belarus Free Theater includes NY rally, Public Theater benefit, and plans to do show in Chicago

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Swift Stays on Top During Anemic Sales Week by Larry Rohter

The post-holiday blues kick in for the music industry.

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Escaped From Belarus, Actors Raise Voices by Larry Rohter

Members of a persecuted theater troupe have managed to escape Belarus to perform at the Under the Radar Festival in New York.

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Michael Jackson Special Postponed by Larry Rohter

Following a barrage of complaints by heirs and fans of Michael Jackson, the Discovery television network on Friday "postponed indefinitely" its plans to broadcast a re-enactment of the singe…

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Here They Go Again? ABBA Members Raise Idea of a Reunion by Larry Rohter

Speculation that ABBA may reunite has bubbled up again based on remarks by two members of the Swedish pop group.

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Oprah's List: The Finalists for 'Your OWN Show' by Larry Rohter

Oprah announces the finalists for "Your OWN Show."

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The Queen Honors British Arts Figures by Larry Rohter

The Queen of England announced her annual honors list on Friday in London.

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Second City Looks Back in Laughter by Larry Rohter

The celebration of the improvisational troupe's 50th anniversary was a reminder of how it changed the tone of comedy.

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