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How to hear a Hollywood star sing, for free

Rachel Zegler’s streetside “Evita” reveals a lot about fame and London

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The familiar chords strike up and the leading lady appears. She flashes a brilliant smile, presses a palm to her heart and sings: “Don’t cry for me, Argentina, the truth is…” When the tune ends, she raises her arms to the heavens. Spectators whoop and clap.

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This article appeared in the Culture section of the print edition under the headline “The truth is, she never left you”

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