Recent access to Leni Riefenstahl’s estate has prompted new discussions in Germany about her politics and a reconsideration of her photographs of the Nuba people in Sudan.
Category: Content Type: Personal Profile
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Flo Wants to Reinvent the Girl Group for a New Generation
On the British R&B trio’s awaited debut album, “Access All Areas,” nostalgia meets ambition.
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Quincy Jones, the Maestro of the Recording Studio
For decades, he had many of the pop world’s best players on call — and knew how to coax out their sharpest performances.
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For Robert Treviño, Classical Music Was Never Elitist
Robert Treviño, who has drawn acclaim for recent recordings, learned music in public school and wants to break down barriers for others.
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How Robert Smith of the Cure Became Rock’s Most Dogged Activist
With his band’s first new album in 16 years out Friday, post-punk’s dark prince discusses enduring on his own terms and clashing with the most powerful company in live music.
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Kwame Onwuachi Is a Whole New Kind of Celebrity Chef
With a raft of endorsement deals, star appearances and a new restaurant in Washington, he’s won fame and clout that stretch far beyond the kitchen.
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Filmmaker R.J. Cutler Is at the Center of a Debate: What Is a Documentary?
R.J. Cutler, a longtime filmmaker, is at the center of a debate in Hollywood over whether documentaries about celebrities are real documentaries.
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Shawn Mendes Walked Away From Stardom. He’s Ready to Talk About It.
In 2022, the pop singer and songwriter canceled a world tour to focus on his mental health. Returning with a stripped-down album, he has a mature new message for his fans.
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Frank Andrews Is Still New York’s Psychic to the Stars at 83
Frank Andrews did readings for John Lennon, Princess Grace and other celebrities. At 83, he is still talking to ghosts, providing “weather forecasts” and making friends.
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Part-Time Farmers, Part-Time Rock Stars: A Chinese Band’s Unlikely Rise
The band, Varihnaz, has gained fans by offering an alternative to China’s hyper-polished, fast-paced modern life, with songs about pesticides and poultry raising.
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Can Daniel Roseberry Convince Real People They Can Wear Schiaparelli?
For Daniel Roseberry, getting attention for Schiaparelli was the easy part. Now he needs to build a business.