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Prabal Gurung poses for a portrait on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, in New York. (Photo by Andy Kropa/Invision/AP)
Designer Prabal Gurung reflects on tough childhood, resilience and runway success in a new memoir
Designer Prabal Gurung has always been a storyteller. Finding success in the cutthroat fashion world early in his career, he told his story through colorful, glamorous designs that reflect his Nepali culture.
May 12
Author Mo Willems poses with The Pigeon, a character in his children's books, on April 22, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Gary Gerard Hamilton)
Kids author Mo Willems and The Pigeon stare down the future in a new book
Author Mo Willems has sold millions of books and won many awards, but the accolade that means most is when a parent says their child read aloud for the first time from one of his books.
May 9
A model walks the runway at the Ralph Lauren Fall 2025 presentation on Thursday, April 17, 2025, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
Ralph Lauren stays closer to home this time with intimate Manhattan gallery show
Ralph Lauren is known for staging elaborate runway shows in sumptuous settings like the horsey Hamptons. The designer took it down a notch for a more intimate show Thursday in a downtown Manhattan gallery space.
April 18
Sting, left, and Shaggy pose for a portrait on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, in New York. (Photo by Matt Licari/Invision/AP)
Sting and Shaggy offer a new reggae song as musical medicine for a fractured world
The affection between Sting and Shaggy is palpable from the moment they sit down together for an interview. When the two prolific recording artists are asked where the chemistry comes from, Shaggy simply says they make each other laugh.
March 14
This combination of photos shows current and former members of "Saturday Night Live," top row from left, Fred Armisen, Chloe Fineman, Will Forte, Seth Meyers, Bobby Moynihan, bottom row from left, John Mulaney, Laraine Newman, Jason Sudeikis, Kenan Thompson and Bowen Yang. (AP Photo)
‘Saturday Night Live’ stars name their favorite sketches and reflect on show’s legacy
Legions of comedic talent have paraded through NBC’s Studio 8H, whether as cast members, writers or hosts of “Saturday Night Live.”
February 14
Tom Broecker arrives at the premiere of "Live from New York!" on Wednesday, June 10, 2015, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Rob Latour/Invision/AP, File)
‘Saturday Night Live’ costume designer Tom Broecker wants every host to feel at home
Costume designer Tom Broecker has been working at “Saturday Night Live” for more than 30 years. Like the show, he’s become an institution.
February 13
Models walk the runway during the Michael Kors Fall/Winter 2025 fashion show as part of New York Fashion Week on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, at Terminal Warehouse in New York. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)
Michael Kors takes it easy with new collection at New York Fashion Week
Michael Kors has created a runway that evoked his own living room to set the tone for his new Fall/Winter collection for New York Fashion Week, which focused on comfort and movement.
February 12
Adriana Lima walks the runway during the Tory Burch Fall/Winter 2025 fashion show as part of New York Fashion Week on Monday, Feb. 10, 2025, at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)
The iconic ‘T’ stands for twisted in Tory Burch’s new collection at New York Fashion Week
Tory Burch has offered what she calls a “twist-ed” take American sportswear in her new fall/winter collection at New York Fashion Week — exaggerated shapes and details, a splashy backdrop and memorable music.
February 11
Myha'la poses for a portrait on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, in New York. Myha'la has been named one of The Associated Press' Breakthrough Entertainers of 2024. (Photo by Matt Licari/Invision/AP)
AP Breakthrough Entertainer: Myha’la doesn’t take being #1 on the call sheet for granted
Myha’la is best known for playing a steely, manipulative investment banker on HBO‘s “Industry.” And though Harper Stern regularly betrays friends and colleagues for personal gain, Myha’la manages to find the humanity and vulnerability in her character.
December 11, 2024
This image released by HBO shows actor-comedian-host Seth Meyers in a scene from his comedy special "Seth Meyers: Dad Man Walking." (HBO via AP)
Seth Meyers is trading politics for parenting in new standup special
Seth Meyers admits there are times when he’s in a disagreement with his wife or absurd situation with his kids and he can’t help immediately thinking about making it into a bit.
October 25, 2024
Christopher Reeve’s kids wanted to be ‘honest, raw and vulnerable’ in new documentary ‘Super/Man’
Christopher Reeve’s children say they made a point to include all the complexities of their father’s life in the new documentary “Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story” because that’s what he would have wanted.
October 14, 2024
FILE - Kelly Clarkson arrives at the 51st Daytime Emmy Awards on Friday, June 7, 2024, at the Westin Bonaventure in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)
Why Kelly Clarkson chooses a ‘safe’ interviewing approach. Her talk show kicks off its sixth season
Kelly Clarkson says she’s learned a thing or two about interviewing after being in the spotlight herself as a recording artist since 2002. So, she’s created a safe space for guests on season six of The Kelly Clarkson Show, which launches Monday.
September 20, 2024
A model walks the runway during the Michael Kors Collection spring/summer 2025 fashion show as part of New York Fashion Week, Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith)
Bold looks among boulders at Michael Kors’ New York Fashion Week show
Michael Kors created a unique runway in a cavernous raw space in a midtown for his spring/summer 2025 collection at New York Fashion Week, that included stark metal benches and gigantic faux black rocks scattered about.
September 11, 2024
Tommy Hilfiger attends his Spring/Summer 2025 fashion show onboard a Staten Island Ferry as part of New York Fashion Week on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, in New York. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)
Hilfiger goes full nautical for Fashion Week, with runway show on former Staten Island Ferry boat
Tommy Hilfiger loves celebrating New York City and its landmarks. He also loves a nautical theme — and some good music.
September 9, 2024
This image released by Paramount+ shows Melissa Etheridge, foreground and Linda Wallem during the filming of the docuseries "Melissa Etheridge: I'm Not Broken." (James Moes/Paramount+ via AP)
Melissa Etheridge connects with incarcerated women in new docuseries ‘I’m Not Broken’
Melissa Etheridge realized two career dreams with her new docuseries “Melissa Etheridge: I’m Not Broken”: performing for imprisoned women and recording the concert for a live album.
July 9, 2024
This image released by HBO shows promotional art for the documentary "Stevie Van Zandt: Disciple." (HBO via AP)
Steve Van Zandt gets rock star treatment in new documentary
As a musician, writer, producer, actor, and activist, Steve Van Zandt has expressed himself artistically in many ways for more than 50 years and now he has his own documentary, “Stevie Van Zandt: Disciple.”
June 27, 2024
FILE - Hannah Einbinder attends the 17th annual Chanel Tribeca Festival Artists Dinner at The Odeon on Monday, June 10, 2024, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
Hannah Einbinder uses comedy as a coping mechanism in debut standup special
“Hacks” star Hannah Einbinder has released her debut standup comedy special on Max. In “Everything Must Go,” she tackles tough topics, including sexual identity and climate change because she said she thinks about “pretty much everything through the lens of comedy,” calling that habit a “classic cop
June 14, 2024
Griffin Dunne poses for a portrait in New York on May 30, 2024, to promote his book "The Friday Afternoon Club." (Photo by Andy Kropa/Invision/AP)
Griffin Dunne finds balance between madcap Hollywood adventures and family tragedy in new memoir
Griffin Dunne’s new memoir, “The Friday Afternoon Club, A Family Memoir,” out Tuesday from Penguin Press, is filled with raucous tales of growing up in Hollywood — from sneaking into his parents’ dinner parties featuring Grace Kelly and Frank Sinatra, to Sean Connery saving him from drowning in a po
June 10, 2024
Bebe Neuwirth poses for a portrait on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Gary Gerard Hamilton)
No sets? Few props? No problem, says Bebe Neuwirth on ‘deconstructed’ ‘Cabaret’ revival
Two-time Tony-winning actor Bebe Neuwirth has received a third nomination for her role as Fraulein Schneider in the revival of “Cabaret” on Broadway.
June 4, 2024
This image released by The Avenue shows Kit Harington in a scene from the film "Blood for Dust." (The Avenue via AP)
Kit Harington leans into playing a bad guy in ‘Blood for Dust’
Kit Harington says he jumped at the chance to sport what he calls a “proper porn ‘stache’’ to play a drug-running killer in “Blood for Dust.”
April 19, 2024
FILE - Kit Harington poses for photographers upon arrival at the Olivier Awards in London, Sunday, April 10, 2022. Winter is, apparently, not coming back, as Harington shut down talk of a Jon Snow sequel to HBO’s massive hit “Game of Thrones” during an interview with The Associated Press Tuesday, April 9, 2024. (Photo by Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP, File)
The Jon Snow sequel to ‘Game of Thrones’ isn’t happening, Kit Harington says
Winter is, apparently, not coming back, as Kit Harington shut down talk of a Jon Snow sequel to HBO’s massive hit “Game of Thrones.” A sequel centered around the popular Snow had reportedly been in development for a few years.
April 9, 2024
In this image provided by MUBI is fashion designer John Galliano in the documentary film, “High & Low --John Galliano," directed by Kevin Macdonald. In the photograph by David Harriman John Galliano returns to the Dior archive for the first time since 2011. (David Harriman/MUBI via AP)
‘High & Low — John Galliano’ explores the rise and fall of a controversial designer
The new documentary “High & Low — John Galliano” covers all the complexities of the famous British designer, one of the most celebrated and controversial figures in the fashion industry.
March 15, 2024
This combination of photos shows author Kate DiCamillo posing for a portrait in New York on Jan. 18, 2024, left, and cover art for her latest book "Ferris." (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews, left, and Candlewick Press via AP)
Beloved author Kate DiCamillo talks writing and healing herself with new middle-grade novel ‘Ferris’
Children’s author Kate DiCamillo, known for “The Tale of Despereaux” and “Because of Winn-Dixie,” has a new book debuting this week called “Ferris.” It has all the hallmarks of an inventive, funny DiCamillo story, with well-drawn characters.
March 6, 2024
FILE - Actress Tiler Peck attends the world premiere of "John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum" at One Hanson on Thursday, May 9, 2019, in New York. Peck, principal dancer for the New York City Ballet, choreographed her first ballet “Concerto for Two Pianos," which is playing there through Feb. 24, 2024. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)
Dancer Tiler Peck makes her choreography debut at the New York City Ballet
The New York City Ballet’s principal dancer Tiler Peck has choreographed her first ballet, “Concerto for Two Pianos.” She says working with the company dancers as a choreographer was a satisfying and joyful experience.
February 14, 2024
The Carolina Herrera collection is modeled by Irina Shayk during Fashion Week, Monday, Feb. 12, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
Carolina Herrera’s new line melds blooming peonies, bright colors and chic, wearable looks
The Carolina Herrera show at New York Fashion Week included bright colors and flowered prints and embroidery.
February 13, 2024
This image released by FX shows a sketch of a costume by designer Zac Posen used for the series “Feud: Capote vs. The Swans." (Zac Posen/FX via AP)
Dressing the high-society ‘swans’ in ‘Feud’ was an adventure in both authenticity and artistry
Costume designer and producer Lou Eyrich has helped create many vivid worlds for television. Her latest is “Feud: Capote vs. The Swans.”
February 9, 2024
Daisy Ridley poses for a portrait on Friday, Jan. 26, 2024, in New York. (Photo by Taylor Jewell/Invision/AP)
Q&A: Daisy Ridley on fighting the dark side and developing dark comedy
Actor Daisy Ridley doesn’t want audiences to be misled by the title of her new film, “Sometimes I Think About Dying.” Her character, Fran, is, actually, quite funny.
February 3, 2024
FILE - Courage Award recipient Sharon Stone poses at "An Unforgettable Evening," benefiting the Women's Cancer Research Fund, in Beverly Hills, Calif., on March 16, 2023. Stone's collection of paintings are on view through Dec. 3 at the C. Parker Gallery in Greenwich, Conn. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)
Sharon Stone says health issues slowed her acting career so she’s expressing herself through paint
During the pandemic, a friend sent Sharon Stone a paint-by-numbers set to keep her busy, a gesture that has led to a new path of creative expression.
October 13, 2023
FILE - Misty Copeland attends the American Ballet Theatre June gala and premiere of "Like Water for Chocolate" in New York on June 22, 2023. The first Black woman to be promoted to principal dancer for the American Ballet Theatre in 2015, Copeland says she never takes that opportunity for granted. Her recent work includes being co-founder and designer of a new athletic wear brand, the role of interviewer on a new show called “PBS Arts Talk,” and starting a petition to get more inclusive dance emojis. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP, File)
Misty Copeland’s dedication to inclusion spans many projects — and her push for new dance emojis
Misty Copeland has her hands (and feet!) in many different projects simultaneously, but all are motivated by her passion to use her platform to promote diversity in all the spaces she inhabits.
October 10, 2023
Writer-actor Rachel Bloom poses for a portrait in New York on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023, to promote her off-Broadway show called “Death, Let Me Do My Show.” (Photo by Matt Licari/Invision/AP)
Rachel Bloom turns pandemic trauma into art and even laughs in her new off-Broadway show
Rachel Bloom was fiddling around with songs and sketches for a new musical stand-up special she was hoping to take on the road when the pandemic hit in 2020 and, as she describes it, “the world exploded.”
September 27, 2023
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