In a town littered with would-be superstars, he’s trying to beat the odds by giving studios what they crave. It’s no coincidence he’s everywhere.
Category: Content Type: Personal Profile
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Will Smith Taps Nostalgia as He Attempts a Post-Slap Comeback
“Bad Boys: Ride or Die,” the latest entry in a nearly three-decade- old franchise, will be Smith’s first wide-release film since he slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars in 2022.
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Chloe Sevigny on Middle Age, Wanting Bigger Roles and Her Rose-Scented Perfume
Ahead of a perfume party, the actor was open about her struggles with aging and what she wants next in her career.
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Adam Pendleton Holds Our Attention
The artist discusses his work routine, selling paintings as a teenager and the first piece that made him cry.
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The Jesus Lizard Surface With a New Album: ‘Rack’
The band known for its raucous early ’90s records made with Steve Albini is returning with fresh music in September: “Rack,” a new LP that amps up its legacy.
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The Opera Singer Aigul Akhmetshina on Her Career, ‘Carmen’ and More
During a break at the Royal Opera House, Aigul Akhmetshina discussed her action-packed career, “Carmen” and her mission to spread her love of opera.
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Cyndi Lauper Could Only Ever Be Herself
She’s plotting a farewell tour. She’s starring in a documentary about her life. And she’s got nothing left to prove.
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Margo Guryan Died in 2021. Her Music Keeps Getting Rediscovered.
“Words and Music,” a new anthology, shines light on a little-known but increasingly beloved master of pop and jazz songwriting.
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A Reporter Whose Beat Blends Sports and Culture
Emmanuel Morgan is enticed by how athletes and sports leagues are increasingly dipping into music, television and other media.
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The Low-Key British Newshound Taking Charge of The Washington Post
Robert Winnett is virtually unknown in the U.S. and keeps a low profile in his native Britain, too. This fall, he will oversee the newsroom of Woodward and Bernstein.
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Angélica Garcia Adds Her First Language, Spanish, For Her Album Gemelo
“Gemelo” is a largely electronic exploration of all kinds of dualities: “With any music I make from now on, I’m going to be writing in both languages.”
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After Trump’s Conviction, a National Enquirer Editor Sends His Regrets
For Barry Levine, a former top journalist at the supermarket tabloid, the former president’s trial was its own kind of tear-jerker.