The Black librarian who rewrote the rules of power, gender and passing as white
Belle da Costa Greene, who was JP Morgan’s librarian, became a lively fixture at Gilded Age mansions, country retreats, ...
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One of the Oldest Surviving Operas by a Black American Composer Will Be Performed for the First Time—138 Years After It Was Written
Edmond Dédé's 1887 magnum opus "Morgiane"—billed as "the most important opera never heard"—will finally get its premiere ...
Mike White Teases a Much Darker ‘White Lotus’: “The Other Seasons Were a Rehearsal for This One”
The sole writer-director of HBO’s Emmy-winning hit returns with the third season of his adored black comedy on Feb. 16. This time around, the guests will be visiting the Thailand location of the White ...
Vanna White’s Final Spin
In fact, you could say that Vanna had gracefully embraced her senioritis era. The woman never held the heftiest job in show business; she touches letters, she maintains a vast wardrobe of sparkling ...
Zadie Smith on her groundbreaking debut, White Teeth, 25 years on: ‘I never think about my novels a year after I’ve written them’
Zadie Smith on her groundbreaking debut, White Teeth, 25 years on: ‘I never think about my novels a year after I’ve written ...
‘White Lotus’ Creator Mike White Says Season 3 Stars “Rival” Jennifer Coolidge’s “Iconic” Performance
With Season 3 of 'The White Lotus' taking fans to Thailand, one character's absence will leave some big shoes to fill.
Will Smith announces first album in 20 years, drops ‘Matrix’-themed music video
Will Smith has announced his first album since 2005, releasing a “Matrix”-themed music video in a nod to his biggest career ...
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5 Fascinating Alternate Takes Unearthed by The Beatles’ ‘Anthology’ Albums
The documentary was outstanding, and the book was a keeper. But for most diehard fans, the best part of The Beatles' Anthology project was the music. Three double CDs worth of stuff from the Fab Four ...
Ringo Starr on new album 'Look Up,' a career inspired by collaborative, peace-filled songs
Ex-Beatle and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Ringo Starr on his countrified "Look Up" and the inspiration collaborations and ...
The Beatles song Paul McCartney thought “lifted” the band to new heights
Paul McCartney marked this early track as the song that lifted The Beatles up to a new height, levelling up their career and ...
Paul McCartney made some surprising revelations about his favorite guitar in our historic interview with him
The former Beatle gave Guitar Player insights into "Taxman" and "Blackbird," as well as John Lennon's previously unknown ...
‘L.I.L.Y.’: The secret message Paul McCartney shared on the cover of ‘Ram’
After the acrimonious end of The Beatles, Paul McCartney quickly settled into life without them. On the front cover of 'Ram', he shared a message in plan sight.