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Legendary tenor kept secret stashes of pasta to snack on during performances
Forget “Rigoletto.” Show me the rigatoni.
Anna Netrebko, Russian soprano with ties to Putin, out at Metropolitan Opera
“It is a great artistic loss for the Met and for opera. Anna is one of the greatest singers in Met history, but with Putin killing innocent victims in Ukraine,...
'AbFab' diva Joanna Lumley on new Netflix rom-com 'Falling for Figaro'
The "Absolutely Fabulous" icon stars in Netflix's "Falling for Figaro" as a retired opera singer "living in a sulky fit of rage that she was no longer a great star,"...
Spanish opera singer Plácido Domingo has coronavirus
The 79-year-old Domingo said in a post on his personal Facebook account Sunday.
Kanye West paints himself in head-to-toe silver for opera's debut
Kanye West has found his silver lining.
Kanye West to premiere new opera in Miami following Los Angeles flop
Kanye West is staging a new opera in Miami Sunday.
Woody Allen makes opera directing debut in Italy
"For whatever reason I always had a very warm and affectionate following in Europe,” he said.
The Who's Pete Townshend to release 'magnum opus'
Townshend and his bandmates are also currently in the studio working on their first album in more than a decade.
Rufus Wainwright surprises Martina Arroyo with new beard
“But I am clearly channeling Giuseppe Verdi, your favorite composer!” Wainwright told her.
Russian opera singer Aida Garifullina ready to make her Met Opera debut
Although she's been to New York several times, Garifullina tells us she's most excited to experience the city during the holiday season.
Renée Fleming's voice is the star of 'Bel Canto'
While Fleming’s voice is center stage, Julianne Moore stars as the opera singer in the film.
Opera based on Pink Floyd album ‘The Wall’ makes US debut
“Another Brick in the Wall” opened Friday at Music Hall.
Time's Up has made it's way to the opera world
"We can be more attentive to what exists in society, even when we create a production that’s set 500 years ago,” Michael Fabiano said.
Apple founder Steve Jobs is the subject of a new opera
"Jobs" is the 15th world premiere for Santa Fe and expectations are high.
Ron Howard to direct documentary on Pavarotti
Following his successful Beatles doc, Ron Howard is working on a film about Luciano Pavarotti, the Italian tenor who rose to superstar status.
Opera veteran maintains 'diva' status 22 years later
Kathleen Battle was dismissed from the Met more than two decades ago for reportedly being late or not showing up for rehearsals.
Potential Trump VP Gingrich doesn't feel like singing
Spies said Gingrich and wife Callista were in Aspen, Colo., on Sunday to see soprano Renée Fleming sing.
Kim Kardashian's boobs made an appearance at the opera
“She spent the whole time adjusting her bust. One boob kept popping out, in front of all the Italian counts and countesses.”
Anton Coppola gives Sofia tips on directing an opera
Sofia’s “La Traviata” will have its black-tie debut May 22 at the Teatro dell’Opera.