Monday, August 29, 2016
Gene Wilder, the Hollywood actor who starred as Willy Wonka, Dr. Frankenstein and the Waco Kid among dozens of roles, had died at the age of 83. The star finally succumbed to complicati…
SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 07:56PMFriday, August 26, 2016
London’s Victoria and Albert Museum has acquired the archive of Tommy Cooper – the British comedian known for catchphrases such as “just like that!”The V&A now has more than 116 …
SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 08:11AMWednesday, August 24, 2016
The year 2016 has been a productive one for impressive movies, from Steven Spielberg’s “The BFG” to Quentin Tarantino’s “The Hateful Eight” - not to mention critically-acclaimed …
SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 07:31PMTuesday, August 23, 2016
The puppets that were central to the success of the West End hit play “War Horse” are now being pressed back into service at Bonhams – to help charity.Anyone who saw the larger-than-li…
SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 10:58AMFriday, August 19, 2016
Cue lights, camera, repeated action, going around in circles. The new version of “Ben-Hur,” out today, should by rights leave its illustrious predecessors in the dust, especially with th…
SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 10:15AMTuesday, August 16, 2016
It’s summer in the city, and the British capital currently has an impressive number of fine shows running – from Harry Potter to Jesus Christ; or from Billie Piper in a raunchy drama to …
SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 08:02PMMonday, August 15, 2016
If you recognize the name Fairport Convention, you may know that it is one of the most acclaimed folk-rock bands of all time. If you don’t know of the veteran British group, going since th…
SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 08:14AMFriday, August 12, 2016
The plot teems with sex, incest, contradictions, and coincidences. The conclusion has a stage littered with bodies.Well, much like any opera then. Except that this one, “Thunderstorm,” i…
SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 05:31AMWednesday, August 10, 2016
This year is shaping up to be an impressive one for rock albums, with titles by Beyoncé, Radiohead, Paul Simon, and the late David Bowie among those to win acclaim so far. But the best may …
SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 12:00PMMonday, August 8, 2016
Jon Regen is no stranger to the power of the pop song. The New York-based singer, songwriter, and pianist has released critically acclaimed albums independently, written songs with hit maker…
SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 11:29AMThursday, August 4, 2016
Albums by the late David Bowie and Radiohead are among those nominated for Britain’s prestigious Mercury Prize for music. Bowie’s “Blackstar” album – released just days before his …
SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 04:35PMWednesday, August 3, 2016
Here is a pick of albums of 2016 so far by rock artists who have been trawling their vaults to discover previously unreleased music as good as their best. Bruce Springsteen, Van Morrison and…
SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 01:33PMThe world’s largest arts festival starts this week in Edinburgh. The Edinburgh Fringe has more than 3,000 events alongside many other events under the Edinburgh Festival banner.Here is a p…
SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 11:31AMWednesday, July 27, 2016
Baaba Maal is on a roll. After some 30 years making music around the world, the Senegalese star is winning wider acclaim. He is in the spotlight for his recent work with British band Mumford…
SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 01:50PMSaturday, July 23, 2016
For years, English country house operas have been throwing up young pretenders for the crown long worn by Glyndebourne, and just possibly Garsington. To the likes of festivals at Bampton, th…
SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 12:46PMFriday, July 22, 2016
Jesus enters in a gray hoodie like a refugee Kanye West in best “Yeezus” mode. Mary does a subtle update to “Could We Start Again Please?” – a song that could almost be about conte…
SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 01:57PMTuesday, July 19, 2016
Heard of the Mystery Jets? If so, congratulations on being in on something of a well-kept secret — outside the UK anyway.Early birds who caught the Mystery Jets in an afternoon slot a…
SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 10:20AMSaturday, July 16, 2016
The four members of Wolf Alice are chilling in their backstage area before playing in front of 65,000 people in London’s Hyde Park.Well, not quite chilling, because this is a Portakabin ty…
SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 11:52AMWednesday, July 13, 2016
The warning sign by the Arcola Theatre, currently showing the world premiere of the new play “Cargo” by Tess Berry-Hart, is intriguing and encouraging.It reads: “Please note that this …
SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 04:48PMMonday, July 11, 2016
Stevie Wonder lamented recent gun violence and played for almost four hours, Mumford & Sons flirted with African music, and Take That proved that boy bands as middle aged men can still p…
SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 02:30PMTuesday, June 28, 2016
A London department store is to mark the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s death by what it says is a world first: Selfridges is turning part of its shop into a theater.Instead of…
SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 04:19PMSunday, June 26, 2016
Adele gave a tuneful, emotional performance. Muse delivered a sweaty sci-fi inspired set. Coldplay brought out Bee Gee Barry Gibb for an unlikely version of “Stayin’ Alive.” But, as ev…
SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 06:21PMFriday, June 24, 2016
Red Hot Chili Peppers and Mumford & Sons are both moving on. They are two of the most prominent examples of a 2016 musical trend: established acts, with critical and commercial success, …
SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 02:24AMWednesday, June 15, 2016
Summertime, and the living is easy. Here’s a pick of eight new albums for this holiday season, from the infectious pop of Ariana Grande to the thoughtful blues of Eric Clapton.While Grande…
SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 09:16PMTuesday, June 14, 2016
Coldplay is selling its album art to raise money for disadvantaged children. The rock band has an exhibition opening in London that coincides with its run of five sell-out concerts at Wemble…
SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 09:51AMWednesday, June 8, 2016
While the problems of security onstage can be frustrating, they inspired one of the finest tracks on Paul Simon’s new album, “Stranger to Stranger,” his first in five years. “Wristba…
SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 04:44PMTuesday, June 7, 2016
One of the rarest David Bowie films is set for a comeback, six months after the star’s death.“David Bowie Is,” a documentary based on the blockbuster 2013 exhibition at the Victoria an…
SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 06:59PMThursday, June 2, 2016
The Governors Ball this weekend in New York comes as 2016’s summer festival season launches into high gear.Fans at California’s Coachella in April, always the first big event, got a hint…
SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 09:02PMWednesday, May 25, 2016
Coldplay’s “Up & Up” – arguably more inventive than the music – is just the latest in a run of jaw-dropping videos this year.The surreal video, shot through with the band’s e…
SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 04:15PMWednesday, May 18, 2016
Jean-Michel Jarre says “Electronica 2,” just out, is the culmination of his most ambitious project, spread over five years. The French musician, who has sold 80 million records starting …
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