The New York Times – Music:
The crown jewel of the singer’s philanthropic efforts has handed out hundreds of millions of books to children over the past 31 years. But it isn’t immune to funding cuts.
Author: Ash Wu
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Akihiro Miwa, Actor and Singer With Gender-Fluid Glamour, Dies at 91
The New York Times – Film:
In Japan, he was one of the first androgynous pop-culture stars and an inspirational figure. Abroad, he was known for his work in animated films by Hayao Miyazaki.
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What Heelys, the Sneakers With Wheels, Taught Me About Momentum as a Child
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Heelys, the sneakers with wheels that were a fad in the 2000s, helped me form my first friendships. Recently, I decided to tap into that joy again.
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Letizia Mowinckel, 105, Dies; Procured Jacqueline Kennedy’s Pink Chanel Suit
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Mrs. Kennedy was wearing the suit when her husband was assassinated in Dallas in November 1963, and it was soaked in his blood.
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Christine Choy, Documentarian of Asian American Life, Dies at 76
The New York Times – Film:
Her film “Who Killed Vincent Chin?” earned an Oscar nomination in 1988 and was inducted into the National Film Registry for its cultural significance.
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Soo Catwoman, ‘the Female Face of Punk,’ Is Dead at 70
The New York Times – Music:
With two tufts of hair on either side of her shaved head and long tendrils of eyeliner swiped across her lids, she helped define a scene.
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Phyllis Dalton, Oscar-Winning Costume Designer for Historical Epics, Dies at 99
The New York Times – Film:
A look back at some of her most celebrated works, including “Doctor Zhivago,” “The Princess Bride” and “Lawrence of Arabia.”