Beauty and the Beast is an Oft-Told Tale

“You can’t say no to the Beauty and the Beast,” sang David Bowie in 1977 on the opening track of his “Heroes” album. The song, which is indeed titled "Beauty and the Beast,” seems to have little to do with any other Beauty and the Beast we’ve heard of, but that’s Bowie for you. His... Continue Reading →

September 18, 2026

Virtual Sensations

How social media and television talent shows changed performing arts programming Some baby-faced tween covers a Chris Brown tune on YouTube. It goes viral. R&B superstar Usher sees the video. Signs the kid to his label. The kid’s name? Justin Bieber. Beliebe it: so much of our culture rapidly evolved and adapted once folks figured... Continue Reading →

November 8, 2016

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