Randy Newman’s scathing satire of America is his life’s work ... But it also provoked long-lasting controversy, and even death threats. “Randy doesn’t like to reveal himself so much but, ...

Randy Newman's continued high level of productivity, even into his 80s, is impressive. ... The Black Death’s Legacy for Labor Wasn’t the Same Everywhere.

The singer, songwriter, and composer Randy Newman had a fascination with the legend of Faust that approached obsession. Beginning around 1981, he worked for some 15 years on an original retelling ...

AT A TIME when Newman’s work feels more relevant than ever, he’s largely been absent. His most recent album came out in 2017, his last score in 2019, and since the Covid-19 pandemic he’s ...