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Willem Dafoe Returns to His Stage Roots at the Venice Theater Biennale

The Hollywood star is the artistic director of this year’s event. He is using the opportunity to spotlight experimental theater that shaped his career.

By Laura Cappelle

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The Jeweler Behind Zendaya’s Bling-y Engagement Ring

Jessica McCormack, the London jeweler with a knack for injecting cool-girl energy into top-dollar pieces, has opened a shop in Manhattan.

By Elizabeth Paton

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Melissa Febos Was Addicted to Romance. So, in ‘The Dry Season,’ She Went a Year Without Sex.

The writer Melissa Febos has a taste for extremes. Her new book, “The Dry Season,” chronicles a bold experiment in her search for self-knowledge.

By Thessaly La Force

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The Return of Pulp, a Serious Band That Doesn’t Take Itself Seriously

The Britpop group led by Jarvis Cocker reunited for “More,” its first album since 2001. The stakes are different, the band more mature and the songs still thoughtful.

By Melena Ryzik