| Fatigue Postpones Claudio Abbado’s Return to La Scala Claudio Abbado’s grand return as conductor of the orchestra of La Scala, ending a 24-year dry spell, has been canceled. feeds.nytimes.com |
Lady Antebellum Tries to Expand Its Base Overseas Lady Antebellum has apparently navigated the crossover from country to pop mainstream. It will now try to cross over something wider: the Atlantic. feeds.nytimes.com |
Daniel Craig to Star in Film Versions of Stieg Larsson Novels Mr. Craig, the furloughed James Bond star, will play Mikael Blomkvist in an English-language remake of "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo." Also, Rihanna is cast in the film version of "Battleship." feeds.nytimes.com |
Popcast: The Golden Palominos and Sara Bareilles This week: Jon Pareles reviews Sara Bareilles's new album, "Kaleidoscope Heart," and Anton Fier and Syd Straw of the Golden Palominos discuss their recent reunion. feeds.nytimes.com |
Scottish Rockers Face Middle Age at Ease With a Past of Near Misses The Scottish band Teenage Fanclub is back with an album, “Shadows,” and tour, at ease with a past of near misses and critics’ love. feeds.nytimes.com |