A Hardened Detective and an Angry Rock Star: How a Vast Art Fraud Was Cracked
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Stop Calling Your Colleagues ‘Rock Stars’! A Plea From Actual Rock Star Billy Idol
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An N.B.A. Star Hit Rock Bottom. Now He Knows How to Face the Music.
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‘They were inventing a new definition of sexy’: stars and scenesters on the New York Dolls’ riotous rock
Fifty years on from their dissolution, admirers from Joan Jett to Dave Vanian explain the appeal of a band who ripped up rock’n’roll in high heels – and pointed towards punk. Fifty years ago, the ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
These Roadies Help Stars Rock ’n’ Roll All Night. They’re in Their 70s.
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How a Businessman Fleeing Fraud Charges Built a Life Offshore
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NASA Will Let Trump Decide How to Bring Mars Rocks to Earth
The Mars Sample Return effort was billions of dollars over budget and not expected to return to Earth with its samples until 2040.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
Mark Carney: the ‘rock star central banker’ weighing up run to be Canada’s PM
Former Bank of England governor in the frame as successor to departing Justin Trudeau. Mark Carney ‘considering’ run to replace Justin Trudeau as Canada PM Mark Carney, who has said he is ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
Carter Vail Takes the Leap From Social Media to Rock Star
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