Harrison Patrick Smith makes bawdy (and sometimes divisive) party music that has New York buzzing — and Charli XCX inviting him to collaborate.
Category: Content Type: Personal Profile
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Karla Sofía Gascón of ‘Emilia Pérez’ Could Make Oscar History
Karla Sofía Gascón plays a drug kingpin who undergoes gender-affirming surgery in a performance that wowed Cannes. Is the academy next?
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Bethann Hardison Never Had a Plan
The pioneering model, modeling agent and diversity advocate credits her success to street smarts and being ready when opportunity knocks.
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How Laurie Anderson Conjured Amelia Earhart’s Final Flight
The restlessly multidisciplinary performer juggles orchestral depth and historical imagination with her new album, “Amelia.”
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Rick Vintage, the Wallpaper Designer, Finds Peace on a Houseboat
Rocked by success, a “wallpaper guy” has found peace and a tolerable amount of society on a canal in Amsterdam.
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She Infuses Her Creations With Heritage and Whimsy
The Greek designer Elena Votsi has attracted a loyal following. As one fan says, “Who puts a diamond on a crab claw?”
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The College Presidency That Comes with a 25 Room Mansion
When Crystal Williams became president of Rhode Island School of Design, she moved into a Colonial Revival mansion and rolled up her sleeves.
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Now Living Alone, the Address Has Changed. The Spots Remain the Same.
In a Manhattan apartment festooned with animal prints, Renée Demsey, 92, adapts to her newly single life.
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If Liza Minnelli’s Jewelry Could Talk
Studio 54. Versailles. The Oscars. Some of the pieces worn by Ms. Minnelli have seen a lot.
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With ‘Empire Records: The Musical,’ Zoe Sarnak Revives a ’90s Cult Classic
The composer is breaking the rules of musical theater and finding an increasingly warm welcome this year for her rock sound. Next up, “Empire Records: The Musical.”
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Toni Braxton, Whoopi Goldberg Fan, Watches ‘The View’ in Her Pajamas
“I love a good debate,” said the R&B singer and actress, who can be seen alongside her sisters in the TV series “The Braxtons.” “It doesn’t always make you smile, but it always provokes thought.”