A reporter, after several attempts, managed to pin down the man who makes the celebrated carpet for the Oscars each year.
Category: Content Type: Personal Profile
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Haider Ackermann Leads Tom Ford Into a New Era
The inside story of how Haider Ackermann came to be the man for the brand and what he has planned.
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Geoffrey Rush Lives for the Roar of the Crowd
“If you sit at home, you are not sharing your own private experience of what the general pulse of the world is,” said the actor, who stars in the horror film “The Rule of Jenny Pen.”
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“The Royal Tenenbaums” Introduced Gene Hackman to a New Generation
His performance in Wes Anderson’s “The Royal Tenenbaums” introduced Hackman to a new generation, and his presence helped define the film.
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For Gene Hackman, a Jarring End to a Quiet, Art-Filled Life in Santa Fe
Mr. Hackman, who was found dead with his wife and one of their dogs, had written novels and painted since leaving Hollywood behind for retirement in New Mexico.
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How Yura Borisov of ‘Anora’ Went From the Kremlin to the Oscars
Yura Borisov, who is nominated for an Academy Award on Sunday, is pulling off a rare feat: pleasing audiences at home in Russia as well as in the West.
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Conan O’Brien on his Oscars Hosting Gig
It can be a thankless gig, but that’s part of the appeal. “I am drawn to the things that scare me,” O’Brien said as he made final preparations.
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Benmont Tench, Still a Heartbreaker, Is Carrying on Solo
Starting in the early 1970s, the organist, singer and songwriter was a creative anchor for Tom Petty. On a new solo album, he explores what comes next.
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Ione Skye Was an Enigma in Her 1990s Heyday. Now She’d Like a Word.
In her new memoir, the actress known for movies like “Say Anything” and “Gas Food Lodging” talks about Hollywood, bisexuality and the trappings of Gen X fame.
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Sharon Van Etten Finds Her Way Home
For her seventh album, the indie singer-songwriter comes to New Jersey to play on her old turf and process the past.
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Who Makes the Red Carpet? Steve.
Steve Olive, who has worked in the event carpet business for more than three decades, is the man the Academy trusts to get its iconic rug just right.
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How Gage Spex Turned Their New York Apartment Into a Barbie Dollhouse
The performance artist Gage Spex has amassed a collection of over 200 carefully styled toys.