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Pro-Kremlin maestro Gergiev named head of Bolshoi Theatre
AFP, Published on 01/12/2023
» MOSCOW: Russia's government on Friday appointed controversial maestro Valery Gergiev, who is an ally of President Vladimir Putin, to lead Moscow's world famous Bolshoi Theatre.
Leonard Bernstein: five things to know
AFP, Published on 02/09/2023
» PARIS - A towering figure of 20th-century classical music, Leonard Bernstein is the subject of Bradley Cooper's much-anticipated biopic "Maestro", premiering at Venice.
Emma Stone stars in sex-mad Frankenstein-like tale at Venice
AFP, Published on 01/09/2023
» VENICE - With Emma Stone as a sex-mad reanimated corpse in "Poor Things" and Wes Anderson presenting his take on Roald Dahl, the Venice Film Festival was taken on some wild rides on Friday.
Bernstein family defends Bradley Cooper from 'Jewface' storm
AFP, Published on 17/08/2023
» LOS ANGELES - The family of Leonard Bernstein has defended Bradley Cooper's controversial decision to wear a large prosthetic nose while playing the Jewish composer in a new film.
Japan's macho cheerleaders fight to save a tradition
AFP, Published on 10/07/2023
» TOKYO - They are drenched in sweat, their hands bloodied from clapping, and their voices hoarse from shouting -- meet Japan's predominantly male and unashamedly macho "leadership section" cheerleaders.
Star conductor Dudamel resigns from Paris Opera
AFP, Published on 25/05/2023
» PARIS - Venezuela's acclaimed conductor Gustavo Dudamel on Thursday said he was stepping down from his role as musical director of the Paris Opera.
Once home to civilisations, fabled Antioch left in ruins
AFP, Published on 13/02/2023
» ANTAKYA (TURKEY) - The smashed dome of the ancient mosque, considered to be Turkey's oldest, covers rubble that used to be a prayer hall.
Legendary songwriter Burt Bacharach dead at 94
AFP, Published on 09/02/2023
» LOS ANGELES - Legendary American pop composer, songwriter and pianist Burt Bacharach, whose prolific output provided a chart-topping playlist for the 1960s and 1970s with hits like "I Say a Little Prayer," has died in Los Angeles at the age of 94.
Putin's gas threat as Ukraine, West dismiss de-escalation claim
AFP, Published on 01/04/2022
» KYIV: Russia threatened Thursday to turn off its gas taps to Europe, opening up a new front in its war in Ukraine amid growing scepticism over Moscow's claim it is scaling back its onslaught.
Heritage of Iraq's last few Jews at risk
AFP, Published on 03/03/2022
» BAGHDAD - In a busy district of the Iraqi capital Baghdad, there is little to distinguish the faded brick building, except for a Hebrew inscription above the entrance.