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  • Gualtier M: 'Twas not always so. Over ten years ago, Relyea was not onl...
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Happy Birthday Renee Fleming

renee_birhtday“The People’s Diva,” who brought so much darkness and so much hope to us in 2010, is 52 years young today! Read more »

Glitter and be Green

eva_greenFrench actress and Bond Girl Eva Green (Casino Royale) is in talks to star as Maria Callas in a biopic from Italy’s DeAngelis Group (DAP) and British producer partner Future Films. The project will be co-produced by Swarovski, “whose bling was often worn by the iconic opera star on stage and off.” [Hollywood Reporter]

happy birthday charlie handelman

La Cieca wishes her dear, dear, dear friend many happy returns, and reminds her cher public that Charlie’s podcasts (gleaned from his vastissimo collection) are about the best opera you can find anywhere on the web.

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sleigh bells bling!

A garden of Diva Blingees is right after the jump.

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