Max Martin, Pop's Low-Key Mastermind, Takes Center Stage (Sort Of) by Joe Coscarelli

The Swedish songwriter and producer behind smashes for Britney Spears, Katy Perry and the Weeknd is reluctantly emerging for "& Juliet," a new Broadway show built on his music.

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Pop Smoke and 'Hamilton' Shake Up the Billboard Chart by Joe Coscarelli

The posthumous debut album by the Brooklyn rapper landed at No. 1, becoming one of the biggest releases of a slow summer in music.

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Elisabeth Moss Has a Reputation for Darkness. 'Her Smell' Is No Exception. by Joe Coscarelli

The actress has been beaten down in "Us," "The Handmaid's Tale" and much more, but her new film, set in the world of '90s rock, may be even bleaker.

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Michael Jackson Fans Are Tenacious. 'Leaving Neverland' Has Them Poised for Battle. by Joe Coscarelli

A new documentary detailing allegations of sexual abuse has the pop star's most activist supporters ready to jump on Twitter and YouTube to defend his name.

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Lin-Manuel Miranda Gathers All-Star Latin Artists for Hurricane Relief by Joe Coscarelli

The "Hamilton" mastermind, who recently went after President Trump over Puerto Rico, discusses the making of his new charity single, "Almost Like Praying."

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Jonathan Demme's Finest Musical Moments by Joe Coscarelli

The director, who died on Wednesday at 73, was a self-described "fanatical rock 'n' roller," who worked with New Order, Talking Heads, Neil Young and others.

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ArtsBeat: Billie Joe Armstrong Warns of Censorship After School Cancels 'American Idiot' by Joe Coscarelli

The Green Day singer-guitarist wrote that it would be "a shame" if the high school production was shut down over worries over the show's content.

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Chita Rivera Postpones Club Engagement After Injury by Joe Coscarelli

Chita Rivera is injured in a fall and postpones her engagement at Café Carlyle.

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Midsummer Night Swing at Lincoln Center to Kick Off June 23 by Joe Coscarelli

The 27th season of Midsummer Night Swing will run from June 23 to July 11.

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SummerStage Expands Its Schedule, Beginning With a Concert by Tedeschi Trucks Band by Joe Coscarelli

SummerStage, the annual free concert series organized by the City Parks Foundation, will celebrate its 30th season this year.

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ArtsBeat: Another Week at No. 1 for Taylor Swift by Joe Coscarelli

The singer's "1989" claimed its 11th week at No. 1 on the Billboard album chart.

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ArtsBeat: Color Guard Is David Byrne's New Project. Yes, Color Guard. by Joe Coscarelli

This summer, Mr. Byrne will present "Contemporary Color" in Toronto and Brooklyn, pairing 10 teenage color guard teams from Canada and the United States with musicians including Kelis, St. V…

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