David Byrne

Tony Awards nominations find some class amid the crass

2013-05-01 06:00:00

The Tony nominations were announced Tuesday, but before we plunge into the big race between "Kinky Boots" and "Matilda the Musical," one obvious question should be addressed before any other: Given the crassly commercial direction of Broadway, why do we...

Altman, Pacino and Hope and Crosby among weekend highlights

2013-03-14 06:00:00

An early film by Robert Atman, a sneak preview of Al Pacino as Phil Spector and a�Bob Hope and Bing Crosby "Road" picture double bill are among the highlights this weekend. The UCLA Film & Television Archive's Festival of Preservation offers a rare...

2012 fashion and style around the globe

2012-12-30 00:00:00

London calling The queen's Diamond Jubilee was a chance to look back at 60 years of colorful suits and hats. And everyone seemed more than eager to hop aboard the royal train, including Pantone, which color-coded her highness' most iconic outfits, and...

Nacional Records shakes up the Latin music mix

2013-01-12 10:00:00

As the hours ticked down to the Latin Grammy Awards in Las Vegas in November, the pheromone level was rising fast at the Eyecandy Lounge. Mexican pop stars cooed and preened for the cameras. Spanish-language TV reporters burbled into their microphones...

2013 Grammy Award nominees

2012-12-06 17:03:00

Indie-rock trio Fun. and R&B/hip-hop star Frank Ocean scored big in Grammy Award nominations, scoring six nods apiece mostly in the top Grammy categories. The Recording Academy announced the nominations Wednesday during a show in Nashville. The 55th...

Paul Ryan taken to task for fashion choices

2012-08-26 00:00:00

When Rep. Paul D. Ryan (R.-Wis.) billowed onto the national political stage in Norfolk, Va., as Mitt Romney's vice presidential running mate this month, the reaction was swift and unanimous — at least among the fashion-focused. Press pundits,...

Review: David Byrne and St. Vincent get moving at the Greek Theatre

2012-10-14 13:48:00

Social studies morphed into physical education when David Byrne and St. Vincent played the Greek Theatre on Saturday night. The two New York City musicians reached Los Angeles near the end of a North American tour in support of “Love This Giant,&...

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2012-06-01 16:39:52

St. Vincent and David Byrne book Greek date, unveil single 'Who'

2012-06-14 16:37:33

Paul Simon's 'Graceland' 25th anniversary box set is a trove of riches

2012-06-05 04:35:34

Documentary on Paul Simon's 'Graceland' screens at Sundance

2012-01-26 16:36:52

Survivor songwriter wants Gingrich to stop using 'Eye of the Tiger'

2012-01-31 16:36:19

Former Talking Heads songwriter Byrne and singer-guitarist Annie (St. Vincent) Clark will showcase a new collaborative album, "Love This Giant," with a brass section. 8 p.m. Sept. 18 at the Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St., $38, $48, $58, $78; jamusua.com.

2012-09-06 14:15:00

Multitalented musician David Byrne tells us "How Music Works" -- and when the frontman of The Talking Heads talks music, we're going to listen. And rock god Neil Young turns to memoir with "Waging Heavy Peace." We can't wait to hear the stories he has to tell.

2012-08-28 19:36:17

When Mitt Romney formally introduced Paul Ryan as his running mate, many fashion pundits were distracted by Ryan's wardrobe for the occasion: an ill-fitting coat, pants that hung baggy at the ankles and no tie.

2012-08-11 00:00:00