Aretha Franklin was both queen and diva
"Nessun Dorma" “No words worthy,” tweeted Elvis Costello above a photo of a young Aretha Franklin, and it’s truly difficult to come up...
Jim Bessman
Aug 18, 20182 min read
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Reacting to new music trends, Bollywood-focused AVS entertainment show widens scope of its 'Top
One of the most popular features of venerable AVS (Asian Variety Show) during the weekly New Jersey-based global Bollywood entertainment...
Jim Bessman
Jul 7, 20184 min read
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Stars come out for Valerie Simpson's triumphant Broadway debut in 'Chicago'
Backstage following Valerie Simpson's debut in "Chicago," March 12, 2018. From left: Phylicia Rashad, George Faison, Simpson, Freddie...
Jim Bessman
Mar 14, 20183 min read
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Grammy Awards' return to New York could have used more New York
Pro-immigration Grammy speeches The Recording Academy made a big deal about staging the ceremony in New York for the first time in 15...
Jim Bessman
Jan 29, 20184 min read
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