Netrebko has become something of a pariah for her past associations with Vladimir Putin. (Pictured with the Russian president in 2008) - Dmitry Lovetsky/AP Photo Tonight is the biggest night in the ...

She has not yet taken the stage, but upcoming performances by Russian soprano Anna Netrebko at Britain’s Royal Opera House have drawn angry criticism from Kyiv and prompted protests in London as ...

Surrounded by a lifetime's worth of globe-trotting photographs, glimmering awards and glamorous gowns, including an elegant Japanese kimono, Leona Mitchell couldn't help but feel a little overwhelmed.