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BEHIND THE SCENES

When Prince Made a Chambermaid His Queen

In 1986, a young motel chambermaid won an MTV dream date with Prince in her tiny Wyoming hometown. On TV, it seemed like a fairy tale. Behind the scenes, coke-fueled chaos reigned.

Chris Lee

articles/2016/06/25/jay-z-s-reasonable-doubt-turns-20-a-brooklyn-rap-god-is-born/160624-chris-lee-jay-z-tease1_bru2jw
I AM LEGEND

Jay Z’s ‘Reasonable Doubt’ Turns 20

<p>On June 25, 1996, Hov—then 26—released his debut album <i>Reasonable Doubt</i>. And hip-hop was never the same.</p>

Chris Lee

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HOTHEAD

What Is Going on With Katt Williams?

From multiple stints in jail to accusations of torture—what is behind the downfall of the once-beloved comedian?

Chris Lee

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YEEZY SEASON

We Need to Talk About Kanye West

Twitter tirades. Claims of being $53 million in debt. That Bill Cosby tweet. Rumors of relationship problems. The man behind ‘The Life of Pablo’ seems to be losing his grip on reality.

Chris Lee

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I Love You, Man

Jake Gyllenhaal’s Cop Bromance

<p>In the police thriller <i>End of Watch</i>, Gyllenhaal and co-star Michael Peña enact one of the most realistic male friendships in the history of movies.</p>

Chris Lee

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Pariah No More

The Return of Joaquin Phoenix

Chris Lee on the actor’s rise out of movie exile and into presumed Oscar glory with ‘The Master.’

Chris Lee

articles/2012/09/10/toronto-film-fest-s-glittering-opener-looper-on-the-road-snoop-dogg-david-geffen/tiff-opening-weekend-lee-tease_gtdcfi
OSCARS KICKOFF

Toronto Fest’s Glittering Opener

The Toronto International Film Festival’s first four days offered many of 2012’s biggest movies and most outsize performances, from ‘Argo’ to ‘Looper’ and Bill Murray to Bradley Cooper. Chris Lee reports.

Chris Lee

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Aisle Seat

‘Cloud Atlas’ Soars

The sci-fi epic from the Wachowskis premiered to a 10-minute standing ovation in Toronto. By Chris Lee.

Chris Lee

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Bella Comes Back

K-Stew’s Toronto Resurrection

The ‘Twilight’ star faced the press for the first time since her cheating scandal broke. By Chris Lee

Chris Lee

articles/2012/09/07/10-hottest-albums-of-fall-bob-dylan-no-doubt-kendrick-lamar-more/fall-music-preview-tease_qfne3i
Just Push Play

10 Hottest Albums This Fall

From Green Day to Dre protégé Kendrick Lamar, Chris Lee spins this autumn’s most anticipated records.

Chris Lee

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