Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announces inductees

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Rush, Heart, Public Enemy, Donna Summer, Randy Newman and Albert King honored.

Galina Vishnevskaya dies; celebrated Russian soprano was 86

Galina Vishnevskaya dies; celebrated Russian soprano was 86

She and her husband, the conductor Mstislav Rostropovich, drew scorn to Soviet repression of artists.

Ruling prevents Shakespeare troupe’s eviction from Lansburgh Theatre

Ruling prevents Shakespeare troupe’s eviction from Lansburgh Theatre

Court case continues over dispute between Tony-winning ensemble and its nonprofit “supporting organization.”

Oprah’s latest pick is ‘The Twelve Tribes of Hattie,’ by Ayana Mathis

Oprah’s latest pick is ‘The Twelve Tribes of Hattie,’ by Ayana Mathis

A moving debut novel about a struggling mother and her family in Philadelphia.

Former ‘Storage Wars’ star sues A&E;, says reality show is fake

Former ‘Storage Wars’ star sues A&E, says reality show is fake

When Dave Hester was dropped from the show, some predicted it would wind up leading to a court case.

Looking for more comedy, CBS commissions another Chuck Lorre pilot

Looking for more comedy, CBS commissions another Chuck Lorre pilot

This one is about a sober single mother who moves to wine country.

Hot romance reads for cold weather

Hot romance reads for cold weather

New novels from Theresa Romain, Julie Anne Long, Sarah Morgan, Thea Harrison and Lauren Dane.

‘Prophet’ reanimated

‘Prophet’ reanimated

REVIEW | Brandon Graham revives Rob Liefeld’s 1990 comic as a Darwinian space opera.

Platt leaving as artistic director of Olney Theatre Center

The decision for him to depart after only seven months is described as “mutual.”

Alex Clare at 9:30 Club

Alex Clare at 9:30 Club

The crowd is restless as British singer-songwriter wavers between soulful pop, electronic dance music.

Discovery greenlights show about Klondike prospectors

Discovery greenlights show about Klondike prospectors

Discovery’s first scripted program is a miniseries about Klondike gold rush.

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Diana Ross performs at TNT’s ‘Christmas in Washington’

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Psy performs Christmas-themed ‘Gangnam Style’

Psy performs Christmas-themed ‘Gangnam Style’

South Korean singer Psy performed his hit “Gangnam Style” at TNT’s “Christmas in Washington” special.
Steelpan orchestra brings Caribbean vibe to Christmas concert

Steelpan orchestra brings Caribbean vibe to Christmas concert

Listen to the Postive Vibrations Youth Steel Orchestra performs Donny Hathaway’s “This Christmas.”
Petraeus in 2011 Fox News interview:  ‘I’m not running’ for president

Petraeus in 2011 Fox News interview: ‘I’m not running’ for president

In a 2011 recording obtained by The Washington Post, Fox News’s K.T. McFarland, acting as Fox News president Roger Ailes’s proxy, talks to then-General David Petraeus about his presidential ambitions for 2012 and beyond, seeming to encourage the general to think twice about running for the White House.
Dustin Hoffman, David Letterman on Kennedy Center Honors

Dustin Hoffman, David Letterman on Kennedy Center Honors

The Washington Post’s Ned Martel talks to stars on the red carpet at the Kennedy Center Honors. The annual awards were given to Dustin Hoffman, David Letterman, Buddy Guy, John Paul Jones, Robert Plant, Jimmy Page and Natalia Makarova for their cultural contributions to the nation.

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