Marvin Laird, Musical Presence on and Off Broadway, Dies at 85

He conducted Broadway shows and worked with Bernadette Peters. But he was probably best known for writing the music for the darkly comic “Ruthless!”

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Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson to make Broadway debut

Ketanji Brown Jackson is Broadway bound — the Supreme Court justice will make her Great White Way debut this week as part of a one-night-only performance. The 54-year-old justice will appear in a ...
The Hill - 2d
Karl Bareham: British music producer who died when diving off Byron Bay may have suffered alcohol withdrawal, inquest hears

Death of Karl Bareham, 37, in 2019 was controversial with coroner told diving equipment may have been faulty and ‘dangerous’. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our ...
The Guardian - 2d
Miho Nakayama, Japanese Music and Movie Star, Dies at 54

A top-selling pop singer as a teenager in the 1980s, she also had an award-winning career as a dramatic actress.
The New York Times - 3d
Lance Morrow, 85, Award-Winning Essayist for Time Magazine, Is Dead

His voice carried weight on the influential back page and as the writer of many “Man of the Year” cover articles. As a memoirist he chronicled his heart attacks.
The New York Times - 4d
Canada boosting Arctic presence in face of Russian threats

New plans include more aircraft and drones to grow foothold as other powerful countries seek base in far north. Canada will boost its military and diplomatic presence in the Arctic to counter ...
The Guardian - 5d
French authorities rescue 85 migrants trying to cross Channel

Authorities say ‘numerous’ boats set out to sea and that one called for help after hitting a sandbank off the Pas-de-Calais region. The French navy rescued 85 migrants trying to cross the Channel ...
The Guardian - Dec. 4
TotalEnergies Boosts Presence in Germany With VSB Deal

TotalEnergies struck a deal to buy renewable-energy company VSB Group from Partners Group for $1.7 billion, expanding its presence in Germany.
The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 4
Jason Laks Named President of Broadway League

The Broadway League, an industry trade organization, named Jason Laks as its new president. “I think our mission has to be more than to make it 2019 again,” Laks said.
The New York Times - Dec. 2
Andy Paley, Whose Imprint Was All Over Pop Music, Dies at 73

Musician, singer, songwriter, producer and more, he collaborated with Madonna and a raft of other artists and helped resuscitate the career of the Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson.
The New York Times - Nov. 28