An adaptation of the 1957 musical, it explores forbidden love and the rivalry between the Jets and the Sharks, two teenage street gangs of different ethnic backgrounds. Directed by Steven Spielberg with original music by Leonard Bernstein and performances from the cast including Ansel Engort, Rachel Zegler, Ariana Debose, Mike Faist, and more.

It takes an extraordinary artist to reimagine some of the most beloved songs of the 20th century, making them completely their own. And that's precisely what James Taylor has accomplished with his new album. It features beautifully simple, stripped-down arrangements, infusing new sounds and fresh meaning into the timeless works of art. These carefully chosen interpretations emphasize Taylor's warm, unique vocal ability and acoustic guitar talents....

Excerpts from a performance by tenors José Carreras, Plácido Domingo and Luciano Pavarotti in 1990 in Rome.

I've got u under my skin--Nenah Cherry; in the still of the night--The Neville Bros.; You do something to me--Sinead O'Connor; Begin in the bequine--Salif Keita; Love for sale--Fine Young Cannibals; Well did you evah--Debbie Harry & Iggy Pop; Miss Otis regrets just one of those things--Kirsty MacColl & The Pogues; Don't fence me in--David Byrne; It's all right with me--Tom Waits; Everytime we say goodbye--Annie Lennox; Night + day--U2; I love Paris--Les...

Featuring 21 new recordings, ranging from fresh arrangements of traditional folk tunes to mainstays from the western classical repertoire, the songs here bring a sense of community, identity, and purpose, crossing boundaries and binding listeners together in thanks, consolation, and encouragement.