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Anna Netrebko sues Metropolitan Opera over dropped performances after backing Putin's war

  • Soprano Anna Netrebko sued the Met Opera for defamation and breach of contract after it canceled her performances.
  • The Met dropped Netrebko after she failed to condemn Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
  • Netrebko is seeking over $360,000 in lost fees and has claimed severe emotional distress.
  • An arbitrator previously ruled in Netrebko's favor and awarded her compensation.
  • The cancellation came amid backlash over Netrebko's support for Russian president Vladimir Putin.
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