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Fleming, Netrebko, Kaufmann headline Met Opera online gala helmed by Canadian director

NEW YORK — Renée Fleming, Anna Netrebko, Jonas Kaufmann, Roberto Alagna and Bryn Terfel are among 38 opera stars in 13 nations scheduled for the Metropolitan Opera’s At-Home gala, which will be streamed live on April 25 starting at 1 p.m. EDT.
Singer Jon Bon Jovi asks kindergartners to 'Do What You Can'

Singer Jon Bon Jovi asks kindergartners to 'Do What You Can'

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. — A Florida kindergarten teacher took his virtual classroom to new levels on Monday when rock icon Jon Bon Jovi popped in on a writing lesson about life in the coronavirus quarantine.
Fleming, Netrebko, Kaufmann headline Met Opera on-line gala

Fleming, Netrebko, Kaufmann headline Met Opera on-line gala

NEW YORK — Renée Fleming, Anna Netrebko, Jonas Kaufmann, Roberto Alagna and Bryn Terfel are among 38 opera stars in 13 nations scheduled for the Metropolitan Opera’s At-Home gala, which will be streamed live on April 25 starting at 1 p.m. EDT.
Coming to device near you: H.E.R., vampires, 'Roar' and Elmo

Coming to device near you: H.E.R., vampires, 'Roar' and Elmo

If social distancing is getting old, consider how it would feel to do it for hundreds of years — and stay out of the sun.
Pixar's summer release 'Soul' postponed to November

Pixar's summer release 'Soul' postponed to November

NEW YORK — Pixar's “Soul,” the last major release planned for June, has been postponed to November because of the coronavirus pandemic. The Walt Disney Co. announced Monday that “Soul” won't open June 19, but will instead hit theatres Nov. 20.
Alternate facts, absolute dread: the pandemic sci-fi writers say they couldn't predict

Alternate facts, absolute dread: the pandemic sci-fi writers say they couldn't predict

TORONTO — For years they've imagined how a global calamity might unfold.
'Mrs. America' ERA miniseries gives women of colour their due

'Mrs. America' ERA miniseries gives women of colour their due

LOS ANGELES — “Mrs. America,” which dramatizes the Equal Rights Amendment fight that pitted a surprising and determined opponent against a deep bench of supporters, is a marvel in many ways.
'Trolls World Tour' scores record digital debut

'Trolls World Tour' scores record digital debut

LOS ANGELES — “Trolls World Tour” became the biggest digital debut of all time this weekend, Universal Pictures said Monday. The animated sequel featuring the voices of Justin Timberlake and Anna Kendrick was No.
Review: Music matters in Paulette Jiles’ ’Simon the Fiddler'

Review: Music matters in Paulette Jiles’ ’Simon the Fiddler'

“Simon the Fiddler” by Paulette Jiles (William Morrow) “Simon the Fiddler” is the origin story of Simon Boudlin, a travelling musician who appears in Paulette Jiles’ 2016 novel, the National Book Award finalist “News of the World.
ESPN and NFL Network will combine for NFL draft telecast

ESPN and NFL Network will combine for NFL draft telecast

NEW YORK — ESPN and NFL Network will join forces for this year's NFL draft. They will produce a broadcast that will air on both networks over all three days.
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