Aubrey Plaza Goes for Broke in ‘Megalopolis’ and ‘Agatha All Along’
Don’t let her deadpan sense of humor fool you. In projects like Francis Ford Coppola’s “Megalopolis,” Aubrey Plaza puts everything she has on the line. Tap the link to read our full profile, for free, without a subscription to The New York Times. Photo credit: Caroline Tompkins for The New York Times
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Demi Moore Is Done With the Male Gaze
Demi Moore’s new movie, “The Substance,” is a dark comedy about the horrors of getting older as a woman in Hollywood. It’s also a literal body-horror film. Tap the link to read our interview with Moore, for free, without a subscription to The New York Times. Photo credit: Thea Traff for The New York Times
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K-Pop Trained Rosé to Be ‘a Perfect Girl.’ Now She’s Trying to Be Herself.
Born Roseanne Park, Rosé trained for four years with one of K-pop’s largest agencies, YG Entertainment, eventually breaking through as part of the girl group Blackpink. Now at age 27, she is striking out on her own with her first full-length solo album, “Rosie.” Click the link to read our profile on Rosé, for free, without a subscription to The New York Times. Photo credit: Philip Montgomery for The New York Times.
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Book Review: ‘Cher: The Memoir,’ by Cher
The first volume of Cher's frank autobiography is a testament to resilience, chronicling a grim childhood and the brazen path to stardom, with and without Sonny. Tap the link to read our full review for free, without a subscription to The New York Times. Photo credit: Dezo Hoffman/Shutterstock
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Is Taylor Swift’s Superpower a Gift for Writing?
In “Heartbreak Is the National Anthem,” Rob Sheffield chronicles how Taylor Swift has made fans, foes and even journalists part of her story. Tap the link to read our full review, for free, without a subscription to The New York Times. Photo credit: Cassidy Araiza for The New York Times
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An Easy Holiday Manicure With a Secret Ingredient
The nail artist Mei Kawajiri shares a festive nail design you can recreate at home in just five steps, using products you probably already own. Tap the link to learn how, for free, without a subscription to The New York Times. Photo credit: David Chow.
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Chappell Roan’s Rocket-Ship Year
The pop star’s ascent has tested the boundaries of contemporary pop, and may create a template for a next generation. Listen to the full episode of the podcast, "Popcast," by clicking the link, for free, without a subscription to The New York Times. Photo credit: Angela Weiss/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images
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A ‘Wicked’ Tearful Talk With Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande
“Excuse me,” Ariana Grande said, flagging down an imaginary waiter. “May we have one million tissues please?” Cynthia Erivo and Grande spoke to our reporter about what it was like to film the movie adaptation of the musical “Wicked.” Click the link in our bio to read the full profile on the two stars for free, without a subscription to The New York Times. Photo credit: Dana Scruggs for The New York Times.
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Is the Real ‘Wicked’ Movie the Press Tour? (Popcast)
A conversation about the musical’s transfer from stage to screen, and how Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo are bringing new narratives to their roles. Tap the link to listen to our episode of "Popcast" for free, without a subscription to The New York Times. Photo credit: Nina Westervelt for The New York Times.
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The Rise of the Noodle Boys
As an era of macho politics sets in, sinewy stars like Timothée Chalamet, Dominic Sessa and Mark Eydelshteyn embody a slinky alternative image of white masculinity in American pop culture. Tap the link to read the full story for free. Photo credit: Sinna Nasseri for The New York Times.
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Maison Margiela, Fendi and Valentino at the Paris Couture
Forget quiet luxury. Maison Margiela, Fendi and Valentino offer some singular propositions, Vanessa Freidman writes. Click the link to read her column, for free. Photo credit: Simbarashe Cha/The New York Times
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Emma Chamberlain on YouTube Fame and a New Warby Parker Line
Emma Chamberlain has a coffee company, a podcast and a new eyewear collaboration. One thing she isn’t doing much? Posting to YouTube. Read our full profile here, for free, without a subscription to The New York Times. Photo credit: Adali Schell for The New York Times.
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Shawn Mendes Walked Away From Stardom. He’s Ready to Talk About It.
In 2022, Shawn Mendes canceled a world tour to focus on his mental health. Returning with a stripped-down album, he has a mature new message for his fans. Tap the link to read our profile of Shawn Mendes, for free, without a subscription to The New York Times. Photo credit: Mark Sommerfeld for The New York Times.
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On ‘The Great Impersonator,’ Halsey Channels Pop’s Past
Halsey’s fifth album processes intense pain through a high-concept homage to role models including Stevie Nicks, Bruce Springsteen and Britney Spears. Tap the link to read our full review of her album, "The Great Impersonator" for free, without a subscription to The New York Times. Photo credit: Andrew Kelly/Reuters
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Singapore Shopping: 5 Places to Find Colorful Treasures
If you’re visiting the Singapore, here’s where you can see some of the most vivid Peranakan designs, including decorative tiles, beaded shoes (like the pictured Bebe Seet’s hand-beaded shoes at Rumah Bebe, her shop in the Katong neighborhood), embroidery and jewelry. Read the full list here, for free, without a subscription to The New York Times. Photo credit: Lauryn Ishak for The New York Times
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