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They’re Comedy Stars at Home. At Edinburgh Fringe, They’re Nobodies.
EDINBURGH — When Ari Eldjarn, one of Iceland’s most popular comedians, takes the stage in his native country, it’s usually…
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After Four Decades, the Swamp-Pop Singer Tommy McLain Rises Again
On a June evening at the Colony music club in Woodstock, N.Y., an 82-year old man slowly ambled onto the…
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This Season at La MaMa: Dance-Theater and a Puppet Rock Opera
For its 61st season, La MaMa Experimental Theater Club will present more than 40 productions from eight countries, including the…
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RM, Boy Band Superstar, Embraces New Role: Art Patron
SEOUL — RM, the leader of the South Korean pop group BTS, first visited Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan to…
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Brown University Acquires the Papers of Mumia Abu-Jamal
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — For years, Mumia Abu-Jamal was the face of the anti-death penalty movement in the United States. A…
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Capitol Drops ‘Virtual Rapper’ FN Meka After Backlash Over Stereotypes
Capitol Music Group, the company that houses major record labels including Capitol and Motown, said on Tuesday that it was…
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Texas Church That Had Added Christian Themes to ‘Hamilton’ Apologizes
A church in Texas that earlier this month staged unauthorized productions of the musical hit “Hamilton,” changing some lyrics to…
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Museum of the Bible Returns Ancient Gospel Looted From Greek Monastery
The Museum of the Bible in Washington, which has been working to regain credibility by giving back tainted objects in…
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The Harry Styles Show (and Some Music) Comes to New York
Over the weekend, Harry Styles began a 15-night stand at Madison Square Garden, an impressive feat befitting one of the…
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MoviePass Is Relaunching Next Month After Failing in 2019
MoviePass, the troubled subscription service that collapsed in 2019 after offering discounted theater tickets for less than $10 a month,…