Kong Nay, a blind lute player who endured the horrors of a totalitarian regime, exposed a new generation of Cambodians to their country’s traditional music.
Category: Content Type: Personal Profile
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Noel Gallagher Wouldn’t Buy His Music Zine. Now, He’s an Arts Reporter.
Alex Marshall, a European culture reporter for The New York Times, has turned a music obsession into an arts journalism career.
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Tony Hale Cheers Himself Up With ‘Veep’ Blooper Reels
“I watch show bloopers more than I watch shows,” the actor said. “There’s a freedom that is so full of accidental joy that completely energizes me.”
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Liam Neeson Goes Slapstick in “Naked Gun” Reboot
The 73-year-old actor stars in the reboot of “The Naked Gun” as he reboots his career by venturing into slapstick comedy.
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Christopher McDonald Is Shooter McGavin in ‘Happy Gilmore.’ And a Whole Lot More.
The actor embraces his “Happy Gilmore” alter ego, but the role’s popularity belies a half-century career and a storied life beyond the golf course.
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Was Elvis Presley’s Manager the Colonel a Villain? It’s Complicated.
The music historian Peter Guralnick’s new book, which draws on documents Tom Parker left behind, paints a different picture of an infamous industry figure.
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A New Times Podcast About Culture, Hosted by Wesley Morris
Wesley Morris seeks to talk with writers, critics and others about their personal passions that are not necessarily related to their day jobs.
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Kartik Kumra Was Ready for Indian’s Fashion Moment
As the “big guys” dabble in Indian looks, Kartik Kumra is in it for the long haul. And stars like Kendrick Lamar and Stephen Curry are wearing his designs.
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Zillow Is Growing When the Housing Market Is Frozen
Through boom and bust, Jeremy Wacksman says people keep coming to the listings site to “gawk” and “dream.”
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Big Freedia on the Gospel Music That Lifts Her Up
The New Orleans musician known for party-starting rapping chats about healing through song, and the TV, movies and boots that keep her stomping ahead.
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‘Billy Joel: And So It Goes:’ 5 Takeaways From the Film’s Conclusion
The HBO documentary about the singer and songwriter wrapped with a deep exploration of his tabloid troubles, creative process and decision to return to live performance.