Associated Press — NEW YORK (AP) -- The Rhine overflowed its banks, Valhalla went up in flames, and the world according to Otto Schenk came crashing down one final time as the Metropolitan Opera retired its venerable production of Wagner's "Ring" cycle.... more info

Associated Press — NEW YORK (AP) -- When Valhalla burns and crumbles near midnight on May 9, Otto Schenk's production of Wagner's Ring Cycle at the Metropolitan Opera will be retired.... more info

New York Times — There are “Star Wars” elements in Achim Freyer’s fantastically strange and often confounding “Walküre” at the Los Angeles Opera. more info

ET Online — John Mayer is getting in the spirit of the holidays! The 31-year-old musician appeared and performed at 95.5 WPLJ-FM's 17th Annual benefit concert and fundraising auction at Blythedale Children's Hospital Monday in Valhalla, NY. John reported... more info

Pitchfork — Photos by William Kirk; Above: Marnie Stern Marc Hogan's coverage: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday Amy Phillips' coverage: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Jessica Suarez's coverage: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday ... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Even when credit is tight, canceling worthwhile programs is not an option. Wotan built a house he couldn't afford. Credit was easy; he was a god, after all. He... more info

The Daily Mail — The GWAGS of the European Ryder Cup team converged on the Brown Hotel in Kentucky, last night as the players prepared to defend the title at the Valhalla course. more info