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 ...

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.

From Judge Analisa Torres's decision in Netrebko v. Metropolitan Opera Ass'n, Inc.: In the [earlier order], the Court found that Netrebko did not allege direct evidence of discriminatory intent….

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