Melena Ryzik
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LL Cool J Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop. (And Why Would He?)
At 56, the hip-hop eminence and TV star can slip into Russian, stun arenas and delight executives. With Q-Tip as a producer, he’s returning to...
The Highly Deceptive, Deeply Loved, Down-to-Earth Carol Kane
Her range is wider than her oddball roles suggest, and the actress adored by Anjelica Huston, Tina Fey and Bette Davis is more connected than...
Zoë Kravitz’s ‘Blink Twice’ Is a Horror Mystery Inspired by Her Frustrations
Her directorial debut, the #MeToo horror-mystery “Blink Twice,” examines power dynamics between men and women.
Haley Joel Osment, ‘Sixth Sense’ Star, Is Content 25 Years Later
Twenty-five years after breaking through in the smash “Sixth Sense,” the actor has worked steadily, finding a balance that has eluded some child stars.
How ‘Inside Out’ and Its Sequel Became a Tool for Therapists and Schools
Mental health professionals and educators say the movies are remarkably helpful in providing a common language they can use with children and parents.
Should You Hug a Sloth? Advocates Raise Concern Over Petting Zoos
Spurred by social media, attractions where visitors interact with animals have surged. Advocates are sounding alarms.
At 94, June Squibb Is Scaling the Box Office in ‘Thelma’ and ‘Inside Out 2’
Still ambitious, she’s also starring in Scarlett Johansson’s directing debut. “I have always had this sense that I am going to get what I wanted.”
‘Brats’: What to Know About the Brat Pack Documentary
A new documentary revisits the group of young actors that helped define the decade. Here are some of its most interesting moments.
The Constant Metamorphosis of Nona Hendryx
“Lady Marmalade,” her hit with Labelle, is turning 50. She’s nearing 80. But the singer, designer and technologist isn’t slowing down. She’s entering a new...
Michelle Buteau Takes the Lead in ‘Babes’ and on Netflix
Once relegated to supporting roles, this comedian is a star of the film “Babes” and is moving to a bigger stage, Radio City Music Hall,...