Brooke Lefferts

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.

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.

Seth Meyers has a new special out for HBO/Max called "Dad Man Walking."

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.

Kelly Clarkson says she’s learned a thing or two about interviewing after being in the spotlight herself as a recording artist since 2002.

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.

Tommy Hilfiger loves celebrating New York City and its landmarks. He also loves a nautical theme — and some good music.

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. The singer-songwriter had a film crew document her 2023 live show at the Topeka Correctional Facility for Women. Etheridge meets and corresponds with several inmates, learning their stories. Etheridge spoke to The Associated Press recently about her emotional live performance, the new album, and connecting with the i…

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.” Despite his head scarves and psychedelic style, being an E Street Band rock star with a beloved role on “The Sopranos,” the humble Van Zandt calls himself a “paradox” who hates being the center of attention. “Disciple,” with interviews with Bruce Springsteen, Paul McCartney and other rock roy…

“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

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 pool. The actor, producer and director infuses the book with humor, but also covers the tragic aspects of his life including his father, writer Dominick Dunne’s addictions, his brother’s mental health c…

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. Neuwirth has also conquered film and is well-known for her TV roles in “Cheers,” “Frasier,” and “Madam Secretary,” but she says her heart will always belong to theater. The production centers on a round stage with audience members on all sides, no sets and few props, which she says puts the focus on the story and music. She says “Cabaret at the Kit…

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.” The “Game of Thrones” actor stars in the new film with Scoot McNairy and Josh Lucas and it hits theaters and digital this week. Harington will also play a role in the third season of HBO’s finance drama “Industry,” expected to air later this year. He tells The Associated Press he came into it as a “a bit of a fanboy,” a bit of a role reversal for him.

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. But Harington told The Associated Press on Tuesday that it was “off the table for the foreseeable.” He said they had thrown around a few ideas but “nothing really stuck.” An HBO spokesperson declined comment to the AP. Only one “Game of Thrones” spinoff has aired thus far,…

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. The film is directed by Kevin Macdonald and in theaters this week. It features candid interviews with Galliano and fashion icons Anna Wintour, Naomi Campbell, Penelope Cruz, Kate Moss and Charlize Theron. The Associated Press talked to Macdonald about Galliano’s rise and fall and why many friends and fans stayed…

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. But for the first time, its nucleus is a happy family. DiCamillo tells The Associated Press that after healing some of the trauma of her own childhood, and finally being able to receive the love of fans, she was ready to write a story about pure love. It’s a…

The New York City Ballet's principal dancer Tiler Peck has choreographed her first ballet, “Concerto for Two Pianos.”

The Carolina Herrera show at New York Fashion Week included bright colors and flowered prints and embroidery. Creative director Wes Gordon says one of the inspirations for his fall/winter collection was a painting of a peony flower, which he and his design and tailoring team replicated in print on chiffon ball gowns, and in embroidered appliques on coats and skirts. Most of the models wore their hair tied into a tight bun with bright red lipstick accenting their clothes, as they marched slowly d…

Costume designer and producer Lou Eyrich has helped create many vivid worlds for television. Her latest is “Feud: Capote vs. The Swans.” It peeks under the fur coats and behind the giant sunglasses to see the complicated lives of the elite set in 1960s and 1970s New York. Seeking authenticity, Eyrich’s design team scoured fashion magazines from the time and created original designs for about half the costumes that they couldn’t source from vintage vendors. The FX series -- which is also streamin…

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. The dark comedy in theaters now is directed by Rachel Lambert and co-stars comedian Dave Merheje and several other comedic actors who improvise office watercooler talk to big laughs. The Associated Press recently spoke to Ridley about finding Fran, reprising her role as Rey in a new “Star Wars” film and perfecting her death stare. R…