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Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Even on His Own, Nick Is Still a Jonas Brother by Ashley Spencer and Ok McCausland

With a starring role in “Power Ballad” and ambitions across mediums, the 33-year-old is carving a singular path.

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Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Frankie Muniz Refuses to Stay in His Lane by Ashley Spencer

At 40, he is a father, a NASCAR driver and back as the star of a "Malcolm in the Middle" revival. "I have unfinished business," he said.

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Wednesday, October 29, 2025

William Fichtner Really Is That Guy by Ashley Spencer

The prolific character actor has spent decades playing memorable supporting roles. He makes it look easy. It wasn't always so.

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Wednesday, July 30, 2025

Christopher McDonald Is Shooter McGavin in 'Happy Gilmore.' And a Whole Lot More. by Ashley Spencer

The actor embraces his "Happy Gilmore" alter ego, but the role's popularity belies a half-century career and a storied life beyond the golf course.

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Sunday, June 15, 2025

The 'How to Train Your Dragon' Star Mason Thames Is Still Freaking Out by Ashley Spencer

As Hiccup, the 17-year-old actor is shouldering the weight of Universal's new live-action franchise " and living out his childhood fantasy.

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Friday, August 18, 2023

Idina Menzel reinvents herself " with a dance album and quirky TikToks by Ashley Spencer

The Tony winner, best known for her roles in "Wicked" and "Frozen," is entering a new music era with an unconventional social media rollout.

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021

Meet the Women Who Give 'Central Park' Its Sunny Sound by Ashley Spencer

The songwriters Elyssa Samsel and Kate Anderson say their strength lies in being themselves in a field still dominated by men.

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Monday, June 8, 2020

With Broadway shut down, these couples face a doubly uncertain future by Ashley Spencer

Theater actors are learning to navigate being together 24/7 and living without a stage.

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