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  1. superlatives
    Dolly Parton on the Most Prolific and Invigorating Music of Her Career“My songs are like my kids and I expect them to support me when I’m old.”
    By Devon Ivie
  2. respect the classics
    John Mayer, It’s Time to Join the Coral Reefer BandJimmy Buffett insisted the group continue performing after his death. That got us thinking …
    By Devon Ivie
  3. 9 to 5 for life
    Dolly Parton Would Rather ‘Drop Dead’ Onstage Than Retire“That’s how I hope to go.”
    By Charu Sinha
  4. origin stories
    Unraveling the Most Legendary Writers’ Room Story Ever“Who Jackie?” has been retold in comedy circles for nearly 30 years — much to the surprise of the Roseanne writer who said it.
    By Joe Berkowitz
  5. legends
    A Moment of Appreciation for Mel Brooks, Trash-Can Autograph KingHe looks like he’s having a nice time!
    By Megh Wright
  6. rip
    Jean-Luc Godard, Father of French New Wave, Dead at 91The Breathless and Goodbye to Language director died by assisted suicide at home in Switzerland.
    By Rebecca Alter
  7. legends
    Mattea Roach’s Jeopardy! Streak Comes to an EndWith 23 wins and $560,983.
    By Charu Sinha
  8. legends
    Janet Jackson Tells Her Life Story in New Documentary TrailerIn her own words.
    By Charu Sinha
  9. rip
    Mandy Patinkin, Barbra Streisand, and More Pay Tribute to Stephen Sondheim“I got to be in the room with Shakespeare. Who gets that? How come I got to have that even for a minute? And it was a lot more than a minute.”
    By Jennifer Zhan
  10. legends
    Tony Bennett Has Performed Live for the Last TimeThe legendary singer is retiring following his Radio City Music Hall appearance with Lady Gaga.
    By Zoe Haylock
  11. legends
    Dave Chappelle, the Lucas Bros, and More Pay Tribute to Paul Mooney“One of the greatest to ever do it.”
    By Zoe Haylock
  12. legends
    A Final Conversation With Anne BeattsA week before her death, the original SNL writer still had too many stories to tell.
    By Dan Reilly
  13. legends
    The Emotional Transformations of Beverly Cleary’s WorkReading her Ramona series aloud to my daughter, as my mother did before me, feels like accessing a form of double vision.
    By Kathryn VanArendonk
  14. rip
    Jessica Walter, Emmy-Winning Star of Arrested Development, Has Died at 80Her daughter remembers her “joie de vivre” in a statement.
    By Zoe Haylock
  15. legends
    The Poignancy of Serena Williams’s DeclineShe’s still better than almost anyone — but she’s no longer unbeatable.
    By Jake Nevins
  16. rip
    Country-Music Legend Charley Pride Is Dead at 86Pride died of complications from COVID-19 one month after giving his final performance at the 2020 CMAs.
    By Rebecca Alter
  17. obits
    Bruce Swedien, Renowned Audio Engineer, Dead at 86He mixed Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” and “Bad.”
    By Charu Sinha
  18. verzuz
    Gladys Knight’s Pipes Take on Patti LaBelle’s Pi(p)es in Legendary Verzuz BattleThe battle between the Lady of the Pips versus the Lady of the Pies goes down on Sunday, September 13.
    By Chris Murphy
  19. obits
    Carl Reiner Taught the World What a Comedy Writer DoesUntil Reiner came along, nobody outside the business knew about the writers’ room; today we all do.
    By Christopher Bonanos
  20. legends
    Alex Trebek’s Jeopardy! Farewell Speech Already Has Us Reaching for the Tissues“I’ve kind of, in my mind, rehearsed it already.”
    By Devon Ivie
  21. legends
    Patti LaBelle Was ‘Hot As Hell’ in Masked Singer Costume But Dammit, She Went OnNot all heroes wear capes. Some wear masks.
    By Rebecca Alter
  22. legends
    Honoring the Man Who Dressed HollywoodJulia Roberts, Cate Blanchett, and Lauren Hutton all came out to celebrate Armani.
    By Emilia Petrarca
  23. beefs
    That Time Eartha Kitt Fought Jackée Harry Over a Man“He was a dual piano ‘playa.’ We didn’t know he was going to tickle both of our keys.”
    By Bethy Squires
  24. legends
    Oribe Changed the Way We Look at HairThe legendary hairstylist to J.Lo and all of the supermodels passed away.
    By Jane Larkworthy
  25. legends
    Photographing Dorothy Donegan, the Pianist Who Loved Knockoff ChanelFor his new book, Jazz, Arthur Elgort told tales of the best pianist he knew.
    By Arthur Elgort As told to Sarah Nechamkin
  26. legends
    Dracul Sets Out to Prove That Count Dracula Really LivedThe new book attempts to reconstruct the missing hundred pages of the original manuscript.
    By Lila Shapiro
  27. games
    The Sports Miracle Named SerenaShe’s 37 years old and occupying a nearly unprecedented role in professional athletics. Go see her play at the U.S. Open—you’ll be very glad you did.
    By Will Leitch
  28. legends
    How Joël Robuchon Became the Most Influential Chef in the WorldThe French chef’s rise to prominence was marked by outsider status and a flair for mixing the old with the new.
    By Hugh Merwin
  29. rip
    How Paul Bocuse Became the Most Legendary Chef in FranceAn icon in his home country, Paul Bocuse was considered to be a culinary god by chefs around the world.
    By Hugh Merwin
  30. legends
    One of the Most Important Modern Fashion Designers Has DiedHe didn’t make mistakes — he made classics.
    By Cathy Horyn
  31. legends
    Azzedine Alaïa Dies at 77The legendary fashion designer died in Paris at the age of 77.
    By Kathleen Hou
  32. legends
    The Sainted Arepa Lady Has Retired for NowHer family will also have to close their Queens storefront, but they’re looking for a new location.
    By Chris Crowley
  33. gallery
    Never-Before-Seen Photos of David BowiePhotographer Gerald Fearnley captured the singer before stardom and stardust.
    By Chloe Fein
  34. legends
    Ali MacGraw Does Not Care for the Term ‘It’ Girl“Fashion icon or no fashion icon, I’m lucky to be alive and kicking.”
    By Véronique Hyland
  35. black is beautiful
    Ebonee Davis As 8 Legendary Black Fashion IconsModel and activist Ebonee Davis modeling iconic looks from Iman, Diana Ross, Marsha Hunt, and more.
  36. legends
    Ryan Murphy Is Living for That Olivia De Havilland Feud Email“Everything that she says and does should be treasured.”
    By Devon Ivie
  37. legends
    Remembering Glenn O’Brien, Who Made Downtown Culture High FashionHe was a style icon who refused to limit himself.
    By Véronique Hyland
  38. cut cover story
    Jessica Lange, Reimagined As 8 Legendary WomenThe actress, soon to play Joan Crawford in Feud, transforms herself into Frida Kahlo, Gloria Steinem, and more iconic artists and trailblazers.
    By Carina Chocano
  39. legends
    85-Year-Old Model Carmen Dell’Orefice Closed a Couture ShowIn flaming-red feathers and a crown.
    By Véronique Hyland
  40. legends
    Franca Sozzani Was a Provocateur Who Leaves Behind a Complicated LegacySozzani has passed away at age 66.
    By Véronique Hyland
  41. legends
    In 2016, We Lost 3 Of The Greatest Fashion Icons Of All TimeWhat we learned from Prince, David Bowie, and Bill Cunningham.
    By Véronique Hyland
  42. legends
    Barbra Streisand Is Stritching on the Cover of W MagazineAnother pantsless legend.
    By Véronique Hyland
  43. royals
    Princess Diana’s Iconic Looks to Go on Display at Kensington PalaceThe show marks the 20th anniversary of her death.
    By Véronique Hyland
  44. legends
    Remembering James Galanos, Who Helped Define California GlamourThe designer, best known for dressing Nancy Reagan, has died at 92.
    By Véronique Hyland
  45. legends
    Bill Cunningham’s Memorial Service at Carnegie Hall Was a Lovely TributeNew York City’s biggest figures remembered him as a philanthropist.
    By Amy Larocca
  46. Cary Grant’s Wardrobe Is Getting a Charitable Second LifeOver the years, the Hollywood icon’s wardrobe has been anonymously donated to the needy.
    By Véronique Hyland
  47. legends
    Sonia Rykiel Started With a Maternity Dress and Ended With an EmpireThe legendary French designer died today after a battle with Parkinson’s disease.
    By Véronique Hyland
  48. legends
    Bill Cunningham’s Archive Is Worth $1 MillionAnd the photographer’s entire estate is worth $4 million.
    By Véronique Hyland
  49. legends
    An NYC Street Corner Is Being Named After Bill CunninghamThat petition worked.
    By Véronique Hyland
  50. legends
    Bill Cunningham Might Get a New York City Street Corner Named After HimThere’s a petition to name the corner of 57th and Fifth after him.
    By Véronique Hyland
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