La Cieca reports; the cher public decides

Sean Michael Gross, Director of Marketing and Special Projects for 21C Media Group, who is in charge of public and press relations (in North America) for Anna Netrebko, has informed La Cieca that the rumor-magnet diva “‘is not pregnant.”

Witness for the defense de fumer

The U.S. Supreme Court will let stand a Colorado law that bans actors and actresses from smoking while performing their roles on stage. The Colorado Clean Indoor Air Act applies to all theatrical performances, including that smokiest of all operas, Carmen. [allvoices.com]

Dog Bites Man

“The new avant-garde head of Madrid’s opera house, Gerard Mortier, Wednesday promised an ‘innovative’ first season in charge.” [AFP]