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Bernadett isn’t interested in conforming to what you think a violinist’s role should be. Her connection with this mainstay of classical music extends far past the borders of that form and possesses the necessary versatility to successfully incorporate a wider sound. The two recordings included on her release Redemption aren’t rock, classical, or any easy
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Kerry Washington is the ultimate Elle Woods in a recent Instagram, wishing BFF Reese Witherspoon a happy birthday in an adorable tribute video. What, like it’s hard? Kerry Washington just made the most amazing tribute to her pal Reese Witherspoon for her birthday, channeling Reese’s famous Legally Blonde character Elle Woods. In the March 24 Instagram video, Kerry,
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This Thursday marks a month since Russia launched its brutal war on Ukrainian democracy and its people, and the world has witnessed calamity unfold in multiple dimensions: photographs of bombed-out hospitals circulating on Twitter, refugees’ voices captured on podcasts, a TikTok-era president live from the streets. Across the border into Russia, the story cleaves into
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To understand why Vladimir Putin decided to invade Ukraine and obliterate the world order, it is essential to read this New York Times op-ed by Mikhail Zygar, a prominent Russian journalist—now in exile—and the author of All the Kremlin’s Men: Inside the Court of Vladimir Putin. The piece is a candy bowl of palace intrigue
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The Olympic gold medalist was reportedly arrested on drug charges after Russian customs officials found vape pens in her luggage. Find out all about Brittney Griner here. W.N.B.A. superstar Brittney Griner has reportedly been detained in Russia on drug charges. The two-time Olympic gold medalist, 31, was arrested at the Sheremetyevo airport near Moscow after
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Here are five things to know about Adam Blackstone, a renowned bass player set to musically direct the upcoming Oscars. The 2022 Academy Awards will have something a little different for this year’s telecast: an all-star band to underline the show, featuring pianist Robert Glasper, headline-making drummer Travis Barker, legendary lead singer Sheila E., and music director Adam
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