Happy birthday, Marian Anderson! (with video)
Mariann Anderson, the great contralto, perhaps the most renowned of the 20th century, would have been 115 years old today.
Oscars hid shameful side of "The Artist"
"The Artist" opens with a shameful and blatant episode of anti-Soviet and anti-Russian propaganda that has no place in advancing the plot of the film.
Grammys: prayer for Whitney, praise for Adele
The Grammys' usual glitz and glamour were dimmed a few times during tributes to 48-year-old pop icon Whitney Houston.
“A Separation”: revelatory film about life in contemporary Iran
The movie deserves its Oscar buzz as best foreign film. As with any good artistic experience, moviegoers are transformed as they watch.
Ballad for the Occupation: interview with Spencer Livingston
Spencer Livingston's "Occupy Wall Street" is a mellow, melodic meditation on the feelings of economic injustice that sparked the movement.
