Archive for October, 2014

New Aretha Bio Dishes The Dirt

“Respect,” a new biography of Aretha Franklin by David Ritz (who has also written an earlier, … Read more »

Graffiti Increase: Return To Dark Days?

The New York Police Department is reporting that graffiti complaints had jumped 24% in the past … Read more »

“Klinghoffer” Is Selling Tickets — Now

Despite protests, interruptions, and all the other mishegas, the John Adams opera “The Death of Klinghoffer” … Read more »

Steichen Set The Style In Portraiture

Shooting for Vogue and Vanity Fair in the 20s and 30s, father of fashion photography Edward … Read more »

Daniel Radcliffe Raps Beautifully

What’s not to love about Daniel Radcliffe? Even those of you who don’t appreciate hip-hop will … Read more »

Elton: Make Pope Francis A Saint Now!

For Sir Elton John, his An Enduring Vision benefit in New York City on Tuesday night … Read more »

“Marco Polo”: Trailer