Xian Zhang will be the first woman and person of color to lead the Seattle Symphony, and one of only two women leading a top-tier American orchestra.
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In “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,” the actor returns to a role now enshrined in pop culture — with 35 years of ups and downs and an Oscar nomination under his belt.
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Can Zac Posen Reinvent the Gap?
Can Zac Posen, known for over-the-top glamour, reinvent the American mall brand — and change his reputation in the process?
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A New ‘Red Hot’ Album Tackles a Hot Topic: Transgender Awareness
“Transa,” with 46 tracks due Nov. 22, brings together artists including Sam Smith, Sade, André 3000 and Jayne County.
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Mk.gee, an Unlikely Guitar God, Chases the Promise of Pop
At 27, he has a desire to rethink how music is made, and the confidence to do it. Stars including Eric Clapton, Frank Ocean and Justin Bieber are buying in.
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Sabrina Carpenter and Pop’s Next Gen Have a Secret Weapon: Amy Allen
The songwriter behind the summer smashes “Espresso” and “Please Please Please” is helping drive a moment of idiosyncrasy in Top 40 hits.
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The Timely Dude-ology of MJ Lenderman
The in-demand sideman and Wednesday guitarist sharpens his tragicomic musical portraiture on a new solo album, “Manning Fireworks.”
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Rachel Kushner Might Be Spying On You
In her new novel, Rachel Kushner invents a secret agent who’s not really all that different from a novelist.
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LL Cool J Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop. (And Why Would He?)
At 56, the hip-hop eminence and TV star can slip into Russian, stun arenas and delight executives. With Q-Tip as a producer, he’s returning to his first love: rap.
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With New FX Sitcom ‘English Teacher,’ Brian Jordan Alvarez Takes Another Leap
In his new FX sitcom, the actor and comedian Brian Jordan Alvarez hopes to show that airing out cultural rifts doesn’t have to be serious business.
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Hugh Hayden Is an Artist with Sharp Edges
Hugh Hayden’s career is exploding. Take care not to be hit by shrapnel.
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The Highly Deceptive, Deeply Loved, Down-to-Earth Carol Kane
Her range is wider than her oddball roles suggest, and the actress adored by Anjelica Huston, Tina Fey and Bette Davis is more connected than you’d think.