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'Buena Vista Social Club,' writer Marco Ramirez usher Broadway into the golden age of Cuban music
'Buena Vista Social Club' book writer Marco Ramirez sits down with The Times to talk about his Broadway debut, Cuba and the Miami HeatLos Angeles Times - 3d -
"Buena Vista Social Club" serenades Broadway
In 1996, a group of elderly, mostly forgotten Cuban musicians recorded an album that became a critical and commercial phenomenon worldwide. Now, the Grammy Award-winning album has inspired a ...CBS News - Mar. 9 -
In new 'Buena Vista Social Club' musical, a legendary Cuban album comes to life onstage
The bestselling 1997 album of Cuban, string-infused traditional music that became a global hit inspired a new Broadway show. NBC News sat exclusively with some original members in Havana.NBC News - 6d -
Where has the left’s technological audacity gone? | Leigh Phillips
The belief that technology will usher in a golden age for humanity is in vogue once more with billionaires. But can the left offer its own vision for the future?. Techno-optimism – the belief that ...The Guardian - Mar. 11 -
Fred Stolle, Golden-Age Australian Tennis Star, Dies at 86
In addition to winning 19 Grand Slam titles, including two singles championships, he was a coach, a club pro and a television commentator.The New York Times - Mar. 9 -
Supercade heads toward a reissue to recapture the golden age of video games
Supercade was Van Burnham's ode to the golden age of video games -- a big coffee table book that captured the visual history of games from 1971 to 1984.VentureBeat - Mar. 13 -
Just Before It Was a Cult Film, ‘Rocky Horror Show’ Was a Broadway Flop
Tim Curry and colleagues recall the musical’s misadventure at the Belasco Theater in 1975.The New York Times - Mar. 7 -
Andoni Iraola and Marco Silva leading contenders if Tottenham sack Ange Postecoglou
Andoni Iraola and Marco Silva will be among the leading candidates to succeed Ange Postecoglou if Tottenham Hotspur feel forced into changing the club’s head coach.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
Elon Musk and Marco Rubio Share Awkward Social Media Embrace After White House Confrontation
Days after Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Elon Musk sparred at the White House, Mr. Rubio announced cuts to foreign aid that Mr. Musk had ordered.The New York Times - Mar. 10 -
Is Trump’s ‘Golden Age’ a bridge too far?
It will take more than the president — no matter how serious his commitment — to fully deliver on a promise like this.The Hill - Mar. 14 -
Why Are We Living in the Golden Age of ‘Gut Soda’?
Fans of brands like Olipop and Poppi say it’s simple: Now more than ever, they need a guilt-free treat. And if it says it has fiber? All the better.The New York Times - 3h -
Roy Ayers, jazz-soul legend whose music was heavily sampled by younger artists, dies at 84
Roy Ayers, the jazz-soul vibraphonist and bandleader behind 'Everybody Loves the Sunshine,' whose music became the backbone for younger artists, dies at age 84.Los Angeles Times - Mar. 6 -
Hong Kong’s golden age of cinema charmed the world — and left an enduring legacy
Populated by hawkers, lovers and gangsters, classic films expressed the melting-pot city’s soul — and are now being celebrated anewFinancial Times - 5d -
Judge Moves to Limit Musk’s Power, and a Social Security Shake-Up
Plus, the tale of a stolen golden toilet.The New York Times - Mar. 19 -
The average Social Security payment in every U.S. state
The amount you receive from Social Security when you retire depends on your age, work and earnings history. Here's how much beneficiaries receive in each state.CNBC - Mar. 18 -
Ramirez gives Chelsea early lead in League Cup final
Mayra Ramirez gives Chelsea the lead against Manchester City in the League Cup final at Pride Park in the eighth minute.BBC News - Mar. 15 -
Paul Mescal and Patsy Ferran deliver 'A Streetcar Named Desire' for the ages
Paul Mescal and Patsy Ferran star in Rebecca Frecknall's production of Tennessee Williams' "A Streetcar Named Desire" at the Brooklyn Academy of Music.Los Angeles Times - Mar. 12 -
Former Bayern Munich president Fritz Scherer dies at age 85
Former Bayern Munich president Fritz Scherer has died at age 85, the record Bundesliga champions said on Sunday. Scherer became a club member in 1971, was treasurer 1979-1985, president 1985-1994 ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
5 Years After Covid Closed the Theaters, Audiences Are Returning
Broadway is almost back, and pop music tours and sports events are booming. But Hollywood, museums and other cultural sectors have yet to bounce back.The New York Times - Mar. 12 -
Trump revoking protections for Cubans, Haitians and other migrants
Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans who entered the US under a Biden-era programme face deportation.BBC News - 3d -
This 'Wicked' Broadway actor is making history for performers with disabilities
Jenna Bainbridge will be the first wheelchair user to portray Nessarose in the 21-year history of 'Wicked' on Broadway.NBC News - 4d -
Napster, now a streaming service, sells for $207m to Infinite Reality
Tech startup says it bought company once linked to music piracy to transform it into a social music platform for artists. A brand that was notoriously connected to music piracy before re-emerging ...The Guardian - 16h -
Cuban ‘hopeful’ about Trump administration lowering prescription drug prices
Billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban in an interview with The Hill said he is hopeful the Trump administration will move to lower prescription drug prices. Cuban has criticized President Trump in ...The Hill - 16h -
Riverside Figure Skating Club will mark its 50th anniversary with annual show this weekend
Mar. 24—For the five seniors on the Riverside Figure Skating Club, this weekend will put them through a roller coaster of emotions as they perform with the team for the last time in the 50th Golden ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Mesa Vista defeats Santa Rosa 58-51, plays Texico for title
ALBUQUERQUE — Thomas Vigil wasn't worried about style points Friday afternoon. Mesa Vista's boys basketball head coach is a substance man. So, his Trojans' performance in the last Class 2A ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
'It's time to let a great servant to the club go' - fans on Son
After our fan writer suggested Tottenham captain Son Heung-min "needs to show his team how to fight", we asked for your views on the forward's leadership over the final few weeks of the season. ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Napster sold to tech firm Infinite Reality for $207 million
The firm backed by Steve Aoki and Imagine Dragons hopes to rebuild Napster into 'a social music platform.'Los Angeles Times - 19h -
Mr. Clooney Goes To Broadway | Sunday on 60 Minutes
Jon Wertheim goes behind the scenes as George Clooney makes his Broadway debut, starring in an adaptation of the 2005 movie, "Good Night, and Good Luck." 60 Minutes, Sunday.CBS News - 1d -
Gulf soccer clubs slash spending as they focus on younger talent
Soccer teams in the Gulf cut transfer spending by nearly half in 2024 compared to the previous year, prioritizing younger talent instead of aging superstars.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
GdS: Walker can lead Milan into the future despite age – the reasoning
Kyle Walker arrived in January, and it seems that regardless of the direction of the club in the summer, his loan move will be made permanent.The Englishman, for a long time, was one of the best ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
The game of quarterback musical chairs continues
The music has stopped, and everyone is waiting for Aaron Rodgers to pick a seat.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
Denzel Washington, Jake Gyllenhaal's 'Othello' breaks 'Harry Potter's' Broadway record
'Othello,' starring Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal, hasn't officially opened on Broadway yet, but the show's earnings for its preview performances have already broken a record.Los Angeles Times - Mar. 11 -
Vegas Golden Knights sign goalie Adin Hill to a 6-year, $37.5 million contract extension
This season at age 28, Adin Hill has played in a career high 53 games and has a 2.53 goals-against average and .906 save percentage to help Vegas vault to the top of the Pacific Division.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Former Mavericks owner Mark Cuban gives honest opinion of Luka Dončić trade: 'I didn't agree with it'
Former Mavericks owner Mark Cuban didn't agree with the team's decision to trade Luka Dončić.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Former Mavericks owner Mark Cuban opens up about being 'dumbfounded' by Luka Dončić trade
'It's like talking about a pet dying, I'm in mourning kind of, still,' Cuban said recentlyCBS Sports - 4d -
Cuban on Musk, Trump approach: 'Ready fire aim is no way to govern'
Businessman and television personality Mark Cuban said in an interview with The Hill that the approach to governing taken by tech mogul Elon Musk and President Trump in his second term is “ready ...The Hill - 14h -
Adolescence writer calls for 'radical action' not role models
The writer behind the year's most talked-about TV show discusses the changes he hopes it will inspire.BBC News - 4d -
Broadway's 'Wicked' welcomes Lencia Kebede, its first pioneering full-time Black Elphaba
Green tears were flowing when Lencia Kebede made history this week on Broadway, becoming the first Black actor to assume the role of Elphaba full time in the Broadway company of “Wicked.”ABC News - Mar. 7 -
Music to fans’ ears: Romano confirms Man Utd are in the mix for ‘one of the best talents around’
Numerous clubs will currently be planning how they can capitalise on those teams poised to be relegated from the Premier League.For Manchester United, targets such as Liam Delap will spring to mind ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19 -
Marco Rubio announces 83% of USAID programs terminated
Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday announced the cancellation of 83% of USAID programs. Rubio said the remaining programs will be run under the State Department and thanked Elon Musk's ...CBS News - Mar. 10
