The Mamas & the Papas singer was known for her wit, her voice and her skill as a connector. For 50 years, a rumor has overshadowed her legacy.
Category: Content Type: Personal Profile
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He Sang ‘What a Fool Believes.’ But Michael McDonald Is in on the Joke.
The singer and songwriter with a silky-smooth voice has written a memoir with Paul Reiser that recounts his story of pain and redemption with dashes of humor.
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Five Places to Visit in Toronto, With Eugene Levy
The Canadian comedian, known for “American Pie,” “Schitt’s Creek” and now, “The Reluctant Traveler,” isn’t at all reluctant to share what he loves about his hometown.
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Betye Saar Remains Guided by the Spirit
The 97-year-old artist’s newest works reflect her decades-long interest in cultural artifacts and self-emancipation.
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George Takei on the History of Internment, Activism and Democracy
At 87, the actor and writer says performing and activism remain his driving forces.
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Dan Stevens and the Allure of Kooky Characters
Despite his “Downton Abbey” roots, the co-star of “Godzilla x Kong” and “Abigail” likes the kind of role “that makes the filmmaker smile.”
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George Takei on the History of Internment, Activism and Democracy
At 87, the actor and writer says performing and activism remain his driving forces.
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Meet Marisa Abela, the Star of the New Amy Winehouse Biopic, ‘Back to Black’
Marisa Abela was not widely known before being cast as the troubled singer-songwriter in “Back to Black.” That’s over now.
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Tyshawn Sorey Wins Pulitzer for Composing an ‘Anti-Concerto’
The composer and instrumentalist was honored for “Adagio (For Wadada Leo Smith),” an unconventional concerto written for saxophone and orchestra.
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With ‘All Fours,’ Miranda July Experiments in Fiction and in Life
In “All Fours,” her first novel in almost 10 years, the writer, artist and filmmaker considers freedom — sexual and otherwise.
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Laura Linney on the Singer Who Reminds Her of Beginnings
“The sound of his voice reminds me of the beginnings of things,” the actress said. “The first time you fell in love, the first time you went away.”