Julia Jacobs
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Jimmy Buffett’s Will Appoints His Wife as Executor of His Estate
The document, filed in Florida, did not reveal much about the musician and businessman’s final wishes, but it directed that a majority of his assets...
How Dumbledore Became Michael Gambon’s Most Recognizable Role
The great British stage actor was not initially cast as the wizarding headmaster in the “Harry Potter” films, but he made the role his own.
Sufjan Stevens Says He Lost Ability to Walk From Guillain-Barré Syndrome
The indie-rock singer-songwriter said in a statement on his website that he was expected to recover from the rare neurological condition.
With Striking Actors Off-Limits, Directors Get Their Close-Ups
Since striking movie stars are not allowed to promote studio films, filmmakers unexpectedly, and in some cases uneasily, have the spotlight to themselves.
Drew Barrymore Pauses Show’s Return Until End of Strike
The host had defended restarting production on Friday despite the writers’ strike, but changed course on Sunday, saying, “I have listened to everyone.”
Russell Brand Denies Accusations of ‘Egregious’ Sexual Assaults
Three British media outlets published an investigation in which four women accused him of sexual assault in a series of incidents between 2006 and 2013.
Tony Bennett’s Commitment to Civil Rights
The singer witnessed racism in the military and in the music industry, experiences that informed his decision to join the Selma-to-Montgomery march in 1965.
Barbie: Reviews of Greta Gerwig, Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling
Some critics viewed the highly-anticipated movie as satirically capitalistic, while others saw it as capitalistically satirical.
Las Vegas Police Search Home in Investigation of Tupac Shakur’s Murder
Nearly three decades after the rapper was killed in a drive-by shooting after leaving a boxing match, the police said that they had searched a...
A Revival of ‘The Who’s Tommy’ Seeks a New Generation of Followers
In staging the storied rock opera in Chicago, its creators argue that the show’s exploration of celebrity worship and childhood trauma is more relevant than...