miriam makeba

Every performance by jazz singer Rene Marie is an act of validation. Sixteen years ago, she faced an ultimatum from her then-husband: abandon music or get out. She chose the latter course, and went on to enjoy an international career.

Dennis Rodman is back from a rather foggy Asia visit, Google is remembering a civil rights campaigner, and Mitt Romney wishes he were president. Welcome to your post-weekend online trends report for Monday, March 4.