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.”
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Sofia Coppola’s Latest Release? A Lip Balm With Augustinus Bader.
The tinted balm was inspired by products that the filmmaker confected as a girl to achieve the “berry-stained lips” of a character in a Roman Polanski movie.
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Kelli O’Hara’s Ties to Opera, From ‘The Gilded Age’ to the Met Stage
O’Hara is an unusual kind of triple threat: a star of Broadway and television who is appearing at the Metropolitan Opera in a revival of “The Hours.”
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Vanessa Williams Releases ‘Legs’ Music Video Featuring Edgy Ensembles
Vanessa Williams’s many ensembles in a music video for her new song, “Legs (Keep Dancing),” evoke her knack for portraying a diva with style.
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Law Roach, Stylist to Zendaya and Other Stars, Is the Most ‘Unretired Retired Person’
The stylist Law Roach on his role as an “image architect,” being a diva and his master plan for what’s next.
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Jessica Pratt’s Timeless Folk Music Is Evolving. Slowly.
The singer and songwriter has a delicate, vintage aesthetic that matches her cautious approach to her work. Her fourth album, “Here in the Pitch,” is out Friday.
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Jazz Saved the Bassist Luke Stewart. Now He’s Working to Rescue Others.
Stewart’s many projects — Silt Trio, Irreversible Entanglements, Blacks’ Myths and others — make strong statements and foster community. A new LP is out Friday.
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‘The Interview’ Podcast: Anne Hathaway Is Done Trying to Please
On the debut of ‘The Interview,’ the actress talks to David Marchese about learning to let go of other people’s opinions.
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Tremaine Emory on His Tenure at Supreme, His Health and What’s Next
Streetwear’s Black history raconteur survived Kanye, Supreme and a near-death experience. But can he survive the internet?