The Conversation

‘Opera needs to attract good writers and tell better stories’: four experts on how opera can survive, thrive and reach new audiences

Professor of Contemporary Theatre and Performance, Queen Mary University of London Edward Venn has received funding from the AHRC. Jennifer Daniel has received funding from the AHRC, Opera North ...
9to5Mac

Opera One now lets users interact with Google Gemini from the sidebar

Opera is rolling out an update to its Opera One browser today with several productivity-focused improvements, including a more streamlined way to access Google Gemini without having to keep switching ...
American Songwriter

How God, a Near-Death Experience, German Playwright Bertolt Brecht, and Gospel Music Led Nina Hagen on ‘Highway to Heaven’

Nina Hagen was not a punk in my youth. She says she was more of a hippie, more of a Bertolt Brecht, Kurt Weillian.
The Hollywood Reporter

Andrea Bocelli Tells Timothée Chalamet to Listen to Opera Music to Understand Why It “Continues to Be Loved”

Actor Nathan Lane also chimed in on the controversy surrounding the 'Marty Supreme' actor, informing him, "If you think nobody cares about opera and ballet, I can’t tell you how much we don’t care ...
The Hollywood Reporter

Oscars: Conan O’Brien, Short Film Winner Call Out Timothée Chalamet’s Ballet and Opera Comments

The 'Marty Supreme' star's comments about the art forms last month have sparked an outpouring of reactions from celebrities recently. By Lexi Carson Associate Editor Timothée Chalamet’s recent ...
The New York Times

A Troubling Problem at the Heart of the Met Opera’s Big Hit

Performances in N.Y.C. Advertisement Supported by Critic’s Notebook Audiences are packing the theater for a new “Tristan und Isolde.” Everyone can see the same spectacle, but they probably don’t hear ...
Entertainment Weekly

Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner react to Conan O'Brien's opera controversy joke at Oscars

The "Marty Supreme" star has come under fire for remarks he made about opera and ballet, drawing harsh criticism from Whoopi Goldberg, Nathan Lane, Doja Cat, and more. Joey Nolfi is a senior writer at ...
Page Six

Conan O’Brien shades Timothée Chalamet for ballet and opera diss at Oscars 2026 — and the actor reacts

Conan O’Brien took a shot at Timothée Chalamet for his viral ballet and opera diss at the Oscars 2026. “Security is extremely tight tonight. I just gotta mention that. I’m told there’s concerns from ...
USA Today

Steven Spielberg shades Timothée Chalamet amid ballet, opera backlash

Steven Spielberg dipped his toes into the Timothée Chalamet discourse. During an on‑stage interview at SXSW on March 13, the "Jaws" director made a subtle reference to the heat the "Marty Supreme" ...
Deadline.com

Andrea Bocelli Responds To Timothée Chalamet’s Dismissal Of Opera & Ballet, Singer Says The Art Forms “Continue To Speak To The Human Heart”

Another beloved figure has taken Timothée Chalamet to task for his recent comments the Oscar nominee made about opera and ballet, including that “no one cares” about them anymore. “I believe we often ...
The Conversation

Timothée Chalamet says nobody cares about opera and ballet. The backlash ignores an awkward truth

During a recent interview to promote his film Marty Supreme, Best Actor-nominee Timothée Chalamet said “no one cares about” opera and ballet anymore. Why have Chalamet’s comments hit such a nerve? Is ...