Music
Public Enemy, the controversial but acclaimed New York rap group, demands to be judged on two score cards--one for its music and one for its politics.
Feb. 27, 1990
Awards Tracker
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Feb. 13, 2011
Entertainment & Arts
Robert Townsend can put away his credit cards--Warner Bros. has extended his credit.
May 3, 1987
Let us now praise semi-famous outliers.
July 1, 2014
He stopped eating and lost 25 pounds in the stress of the pandemic, but Alexander Blake says he’s also seen important positive change. He’s one of 11 musicians from both coasts sharing their stories of struggle, survival and hope.
March 11, 2021
On the national scene, Irish-influenced music is hot, with groups like House of Pain and Black 47 achieving commercial and critical success.
May 2, 1993
Books
For those who enjoy singing in the shower, there’s a new water-resistant radio that you can hang on the shower arm to provide in-stall accompaniment to your crooning.
Nov. 3, 1988
Awards
The Hollywood Foreign Press Assn. didn’t throw us many curveballs last year with its Golden Globe nominations, which sort of defeats the purpose of the whole exercise, doesn’t it?
Nov. 25, 2014
For years the pop singer has blurred color lines, but court watchers are now conditioned to think otherwise.
Jan. 14, 2004
Pop music: With a mixture of light and heavy sensibilities, the touring group is a radio hit.
Oct. 14, 1996