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Beyoncé and Dolly Parton book covers
Beyoncé and Dolly Parton book covers
Books Music
From Beyoncé deep cuts to Dolly in photos: 5 music books worth unwrapping this holiday season
Matthew Wexler Nov 28, 2025 0

Decision fatigue ends here. We've rounded up the year's best music books from Dolly, Paul McCartney, Beyoncé, and more.

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David Byrne performs at LA's Dolby Theatre during the North American leg of his "Who Is the Sky?" tour.
David Byrne performs at LA's Dolby Theatre during the North American leg of his "Who Is the Sky?" tour.
Music
‘Who Is the Sky?’: David Byrne brings his electric act to the stage to figure it out
Karan Singh Nov 26, 2025 0

David Byrne's "Who Is the Sky?" tour proves he's still got it, blending Talking Heads hits with new material and…

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Marquee New York, Afrojack
Marquee New York, Afrojack
Music
Alan Walker, Dimitri Vegas & Afrojack light up Marquee New York’s electrifying return
Matthew Wexler Oct 9, 2025 0

Marquee New York's latest makeover debuts fall schedule with Alan Walker, Dimitri Vegas & Afrojack. Chelsea's superclub is officially back.

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Justin Vivian Bond
Justin Vivian Bond
Music
Justin Vivian Bond brings Marianne Faithfull’s gravel-voiced wisdom to Brooklyn’s holiest stage
Matthew Wexler Sep 26, 2025 0

Justin Vivian Bond's signature storytelling meets Faithfull's "Broken English" at St. Ann's—a haunting tribute to songs that improve with age.

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Drag queen Plasma
Drag queen Plasma
Music
“Is Miss Thing On?” Drag Race’s Plasma answers with a stunning live album recording session at Joe’s Pub
Jude Cramer Jul 30, 2025 0

'Drag Race' Season 16 star Plasma brings her theater queen talents to Joe's Pub for a live cabaret recording session…

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Diane Warren and Steven Reineke at Carnegie Hall
Diane Warren and Steven Reineke at Carnegie Hall
Music
‘This is f**kin’ amazing!’: Diane Warren’s raw reaction to star-studded Carnegie Hall tribute
Ryan Leeds Apr 30, 2025 0

The New York Pops celebrated Grammy winner and 16-time Oscar nominee Diane Warren with an all-star Carnegie Hall tribute.

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