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20 Questions With Darren Criss: How Acting Has Helped Him Make New Music

While Darren Criss has graced our TV screens with a range of characters, from high schooler Blaine Anderson on Glee to serial killer Andrew Cunanan on The Assassination of Gianni Versace, he was last spotted just being himself, on our For You Page on TikTok. “I’m walking to rehearsal with a guitar on my back with a Trader Joe’s bag ... I did not bring an umbrella because I forgot that it was raining. I’m rocking that NYC musician life,” the Glee alum explained in the hilarious clip posted three days ago.

While Criss’ acting work has earned him acclaim and stardom, he leaned into making music during the pandemic. On Aug. 20, he dropped a new EP, Masquerade, featuring five new tracks that Criss says were inspired by the different characters Criss has embraced throughout his career. After Criss wrote songs for his musical comedy web series Royalties and Apple TV+’s animated sitcom Central Park before the pandemic struck the United States, he then used those experiences as a precursor to his new EP. As Criss continues to promote his new music, he answered 20 of Billboard's questions – giving us a peek into how his new EP came together, and how growing up in San Fransisco shaped him as an actor, singer and all-around artist.

1. What inspired your latest project, Masquerade?

Although I would have preferred that it come at a far less grim cost, I finally had the time. Before the pandemic, I had written 10 new songs for my show Royalties -- along with an original song for Disney and another for Apple’s Central Park. These were all assignments in which I was writing for a certain scenario and character. Go figure. It was the most music I had ever written in a calendar year. This really emboldened me to rethink how I made my own music— to start putting a focus on “character creation” in my songs, rather than personal reflection. The latter was not proving to be as productive. The alchemy of having this time and having set a new intention with my own songwriting and producing made me put on a few of my favorite masques and throw myself a Masquerade.

2. How do you think your background as an actor complements your music?

They are one and the same to me. I treat acting roles like musical pieces— dialogue is like scoring a melody; there’s pace, dynamics, cadence, tone. Physical characterization is like producing -- zeroing in on the bass line, deciding on the kick pattern. Vocal characterization is like choosing the right sonic experience, choosing the most effective snare sound, and mixing the high end or low end. It goes without saying that it works in the complete opposite direction. Making each song is taking on a different role literally and employing the use of different masques to maximize the effectiveness of the particular story being told.

3. On Instagram you wrote that “Masquerade is a small collection of the variety of musical masques that have always inspired me.” Which track do you identify with most in your real life?

Everybody absorbs songs differently. Some key into the lyrics, some into the melody, some the production, some into vocal performance. When I listen to songs, I consider all of their value on totally different scales. So it’s hard to say if there’s any track I “identify” with more than any others, since I -- by nature -- identify with all of them. I think I just identify with certain aspects more than others. If it helps for a more interesting answer, I will say I enjoy the slightly more classical, playful -- dare I say -- more Broadway-leaning wordplay of “Walk of Shame,” but that’s just talking about lyricism. I enjoy the attitude of “F*kn Around,” the batsh--t musicality of “I Can’t Dance,” the relentless grooves of “Let’s” and “For A Night Like This.” All have different ingredients I really enjoy having an excuse to dive into.

4. What’s the first piece of music that you bought for yourself, and what was the medium?

Beatles audio cassettes: “Help” and “Hard Day’s Night.” I just listened on repeat on a tape-playing Walkman until my brother and I got a stereo for our room with a CD player in it, which was when I just bought the same two albums again, but this time as compact discs.

5. What was the first concert you saw?It’s hard to say, because my parents took us to a lot of classical concerts when we were small. But I guess this question usually refers to what was the first concert you went to on your own volition, and that my friend, was definitely Warped Tour ’01. My brother and I went on our own— two teenagers going to their first music festival, in the golden age of that particular genre and culture. It was f--king incredible.

6. What did your parents do for a living when you were a kid?

My dad was in private banking and advised really, really wealthy people on how to handle their money. My mom was, by choice, a stay-at-home mom, but in reality, she was my dad’s consigliere. They discussed absolutely everything together. They were a real team, and I saw that every single day in the house. They both had a background in finance (That’s how they met in the first place.) and were incredibly skilled at all the hardcore adulting things that I absolutely suck at. They were total finance wizards together. So of course, instead of becoming an accountant, I picked up playing the guitar and ran as far I could with it. Luckily, they were all about it.

7. What was your favorite homecooked meal growing up?

My dad was an incredible chef. For special occasions, I’d request his crab cakes. They were unreal. I’ve never had a crab cake anywhere in the world that was good as my dad’s.

8. Who made you realize you could be an artist full-time?

I don’t know if I’ve actually realized that yet.

9. What’s at the top of your professional bucket list?

The specifics change every day, but the core idea at the top is to continue being consistently inconsistent with my choices, and to keep getting audiences to constantly reconsider their consideration of me. But I mean, sure, what performer doesn’t want to play Coachella? What songwriter doesn’t want to have Adele sing one of their songs? What actor doesn’t want to be in a Wes Anderson film?

10. How did your hometown/city shape who you are?

San Francisco. I mean, come on. I was really lucky. The older I get, the more grateful I am for just being born and raised there. It’s an incredibly diverse, culturally rich, colorful, inclusive, vibrant city. By the time I was born, it had served as a beacon for millions of creative, out-of-the-box thinkers to gather and thrive. I grew up around that. The combination of that with having parents, who were unbelievably supportive of the arts themselves, laid an incredibly fortunate foundation to consider the life of an artist as a legitimately viable option. It’s a foundation that I am supremely aware is not the case for millions of young artists around the world. I was absurdly lucky.

11. What’s the last song you listened to?

I mean probably one of mine, but not by choice. I know, lame. But I’m promoting a new EP, what’d you expect? But if you wanna know what I’ve been listening to, as far as new s--t is concerned: a lot of Lizzy McAlpine, Remi Wolf, and Charlie Burg.

12. If you could see any artist in concert, dead or alive, who would it be?

The Beatles is an obvious "yeah, duh." Sammy Davis, Mel Tormé, or of course, Nat King Cole. I would’ve loved to see Howard Ashman give a lecture on his creative process and his body of work.

13. What’s the wildest thing you’ve seen happen in the crowd of one of your sets?

I feel like just having a crowd at all, at any one of my sets, is pretty wild enough.

14. What’s your karaoke go-to?

The real answer to this I’ll write into a book one day, because I have a lot to say about karaoke etiquette. I have two options here: I can either name a song that I like to sing for me, for fun, or I can name a song that really gets the group going. The answer depends on what kind of karaoke night we’re dealing with here. So I will say, after I’ve selected a ton of songs that services a decent enough party vibe for everyone else, then I would do one for me, and that would be the Beatles’ “Oh! Darling.”

15. What’s one thing your most devoted fans don’t know about you?

What I have up my sleeve.

16. What TV show did you binge-watch over the past year?

Dave is a stroke of genius. There are episodes that I believe are bona fide masterpieces. Also, My Brilliant Friend is a masterclass in cinematic television.

17. What movie, or song, always makes you cry?

It’s A Wonderful Life.

18. What’s one piece of advice you would give to your younger self?

Get used to sharing everything about yourself and your life now, or more astutely, to the idea that you don’t necessarily get to control how your life is shared. I know it’s not really your thing, but you’re gonna have to get used to it, so start building up those calluses now. And don’t worry, all the stuff you love now will be cool again in your mid-thirties, so keep some of those clothes because you’ll be a full-blown fashion icon if you just keep wearing exactly what you’re wearing. Oh nd also, put money into Apple and Facebook.

19. What new hobby did you take on in the last year?

I’ve always been a linguaphile. My idea of leisure time is getting to study or review other languages. This past year, I took the time to finally dive into learning how to read, write, and speak Japanese. Other than making music, it was one of the biggest components of my 2020-2021.

20. What do you hope to accomplish or experience by the end of 2021?

I hope I get to play live shows again.

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20 Asian American Musicians To Add To Your Playlist Now

Over the past several years, the K-pop industry in the U.S. has grown exponentially. The fan enthusiasm behind bands like BTS has drawn parallels to The Beatles, and so many K-pop groups have received the same passionate reception. The attention is well-deserved, but Asian artists represent a multitude of musical genres (even just within the K-pop industry) — a fact that should not be overlooked. Whether you're a fan of indie rock, R&B, hip-hop, or dance music, you won't want to sleep on these Asian American musicians.

Asian artists have recently received some long-deserved recognition in the entertainment industry, primarily in film. In 2020, Bong Joon-ho's Parasite won big at the Oscars. The following year, Youn Yuh-Jung won the award for Best Supporting Actress for her work in Minari, which also scored The Walking Dead alum Steven Yeun a nomination for Best Actor. However, there's still plenty of work to be done within the music landscape to ensure equal representation is achieved.

BTS, most notably, has seen unprecedented success in the U.S. Still, despite being invited to attend the last three Grammys, they've yet to take home an award, highlighting the discrepancy between their immense success and the Recording Academy's willingness to acknowledge it. Additionally, Asian artists have a harder time landing record deals. As American Idol alumni Paul Kim explained to The New York Times, he was blatantly told by industry execs he would have been signed to a label faster had he not been Asian.

By streaming these artists, you're not only supporting them and their art, but you're subsequently showing industry insiders just how valuable they are. Consider this list sonic proof Asian artists are making exceptional, diverse music that can't be boxed into one genre or sound. Each of these artists prides themselves on breaking boundaries and creating their own rules. You may have heard of a few, but many have been flying under the radar for far too long. Your ears will thank you soon enough.

Melissa Polinar

Polinar got her start in the late 2000s when viral YouTube covers paved the way for success. While artists like Justin Bieber and Lennon & Maisy were sharing music covers, Polinar focused on posting her original music — and her soulful vocals were a hit. In 2019, the Filipino-American songwriter actually re-recorded one of the songs that propelled her career forward, "Try," on its 10-year anniversary.

Eric Nam

Born and raised in Atlanta, Nam moved to Korea to pursue music because he felt he had a better chance of succeeding there. “Even if you look at American Idol, or X-Factor, or The Voice or anything, it was always difficult to see an Asian or an Asian-American make it to a certain point,” Nam told TIME in November 2019. Today, Nam is a highly visible and respected name in the K-pop industry. While he's very proud of his K-pop success, he considers himself a pop singer first. He hopes to grow his success stateside and told TIME, "I want people to hear my music and say, 'I don’t know who this person is,' and I could be Black, white, Latino, Asian — it doesn’t matter, but it’s just a great pop song."

Clinton Kane

Kane's got every making of a great singer-songwriter, and his lyricism will make a fan out of loyal Ed Sheeran or Sam Smith listeners. The Filipino-American singer's impressive vocal range captivates, and his emotion-driven lyrics will melt your heart. One of his more popular tracks, "Chicken Tendies," has upwards of 2 million views and is a must-add to your heartbreak playlist.

Jhené Aiko

As a mixed-race Japanese, Creole, Dominican, and European woman, Aiko has proudly championed her diverse roots throughout her accomplished career. The R&B singer is a six-time Grammy-nominated artist and is well respected within the industry for her philanthropic endeavors. She launched the WAYS foundation in 2017, an organization dedicated to helping cancer patients and their families.

Steve Aoki

Steve Aoki is hardly a newcomer to the EDM scene, but as one of the most prominent DJs in the industry, and one of the biggest Japanese DJs ever, it would be a crime to leave him off this list. Aoki even has his own record label and, in 2016, Netflix released I'll Sleep When I'm Dead, a documentary about his career.

Karen O

As the lead singer for the rock band Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Karen O has solidified her spot as a rock music legend. Not only is the Korean-American singer's discography with the band a must-listen for any rock music fan, but her 2019 album with Danger Mouse, Lux Prima, earned her a Grammy nomination for Best Rock Performance.

H.E.R.

Hailing from the San Francisco Bay Area, H.E.R. (aka Gabi Wilson) has become one of the most prominent names in R&B. At just 23 years old, the singer-songwriter already has four Grammy wins and 13 nominations. Along the way, she's never shied away from praising her Filipino mother and Black father, Agnes and Kenny Wilson, for giving her the unique perspectives that propelled her musical success.

Toro Y Moi

Toro Y Moi is actually one person (Chaz Bear) and he's become the unofficial king of chillwave. Born to a Filipino mother, the South Carolina native later relocated to California to further his music career. If you need some chill vibes on your playlist, Bear's got you covered.

Ruby Ibarra

Ibarra is a Filipino-American rapper from San Lorenzo, California who also dabbles in spoken word poetry. Her music is meaningful in more ways than one. A number of her songs touch upon her experience as an Asian American woman. In April 2021, she released a powerful song and video called "Gold" with Ella Jay Basco, which exposed the harmful effects of the skin whitening industry.

Ella Jay Basco

You may recognize Basco from her appearance in Birds of Prey, but her music is not to be slept on because it's making major waves. Her song "Gold" with Ruby Ibarra highlights her Filipino heritage. As she told People, "From top to bottom, we wanted to make sure that our Asian-American community was represented with this project."

Mitski

Meet your new favorite alt-rock queen. Mitski's dreamy melodies appeal to the indie-rock crowd more than anything, and, if you're a sucker for a sad bop, this Japanese-American songstress has plenty of those stacked up.

Yaeji

Yaeji was born in Flushing, Queens in 1993 and grew up between the U.S. and Korea. Since she moved around so much as a kid, she found friendship on the internet, where she first connected with the bossa nova, jazz, and Korean indie music that drove much of the Korean DIY scene. She soon returned to the States to attend college, where she discovered a love for producing and DJing. Now, she meticulously blends hip-hop elements with her house-driven sound for a listening experience that is unlike anything else.

Hayley Kiyoko

Kiyoko has been given the nickname Lesbian Jesus since she’s so outspoken about LGBTQ+ representation in the music industry. The Japanese-American singer is a true trailblazer and her pop music genius has landed her hits with Kehlani, MAX, and AJR.

Jay Park

Park is an industry heavyweight. The Seattle native got his start in the K-pop industry as part of the band 2PM, but he went solo in 2009. Today, not only does the star have dozens of hits under his belt, but he has two record labels of his own that specialize in R&B and hip-hop music: AOMG and H1ghr. Park uses his superstar status to give others the spotlight, and he's put his support behind other artists like GOT7's JAY B and Yugyeom, and Raz Simone. Whether you're a self-proclaimed K-pop stan, or you're just recently getting acquainted with the genre, Park's discography is required listening.

Jin Au-Yeung

Born and raised in North Miami Beach, Florida, the Chinese-American rapper, aka MC Jin, has some seriously impressive accolades under his belt. After becoming popular among his musical peers for his epic freestyles, he was signed to Ruff Ryders in 2002 at just 19 years old, becoming the first Asian American solo rapper to be signed to a major record label in the U.S. He's since parted ways with the label and now travels back and forth between the U.S. and Hong Kong, seeing success in both places. In May 2021, the rapper released a single called "Stop the Hatred" with Wyclef Jean to raise awareness about hate crimes toward Asian Americans amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Olivia Rodrigo

Rodrigo needs no introduction, but I'll do it anyway: This Filipino-American actress-turned-singer-songwriter's mega-hit debut single "drivers license" was unavoidable in January 2021. Its heartbreakingly relatable lyrics about a crush moving on with someone else struck listeners to their core and immediately soared to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. It also went viral on TikTok, before making its way into a Saturday Night Live sketch. Rodrigo's songwriting skills have fans likening her to industry heavyweights like Taylor Swift, so it's no surprise her debut album, Sour, is one of the most highly-anticipated albums of summer 2021.

Run River North

Run River North is not just one musician, but three. The band formerly known as Monsters Calling Home is an indie rock band from Los Angeles. The group has an eclectic sound that draws inspiration from each member: Daniel Chae, Alex Hwang, and Sally Kang.

ZHU

When ZHU first entered the electronic music scene, he used an alias and remained anonymous. By 2014, the artist also known as Steven Zhu was ready to share his identity with the world. ZHU got his start in San Francisco, California, but has made his mark on the EDM scene globally.

Darren Criss

Criss rose to fame starring on the television series Glee and he's since proven himself to be a true triple threat. His work can be seen across TV, film, and music. In September of 2018, Criss became the first Filipino-American to win an Emmy in the lead actor category for his portrayal of Andrew Cunanan in FX's The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story. He’s also got several full-fledged EPs under his belt.

Amber Liu

Amber Liu (also known mononymously as Amber) is of Taiwanese descent and grew up in Los Angeles. She made a big splash when debuting as a member of the K-pop girl group f(x) in September 2009, but has since gone solo. Her 2019 solo track "Other People" racked up millions of streams, and she’s gearing up to drop her first album of 2021, called y?, very soon. In the meantime, she’s continuing to grow her superstar following on social media, where she has 5 million Instagram followers and over 2.3 million on Twitter.

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Darren Criss took on the role of spree killer Andrew Cunanan in Ryan Murphy’s FX series The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story. The actor’s portrayal scored him a nomination in the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series category. Other actors in the race for the big prize include Antonio Banderas in Genius: Picasso, John Legend in Jesus Christ Superstar, and Jesse Plemons in Black Mirror. All worthy talent, but we’re betting Criss will take home the honor.

Below, we take a look back Criss’ best moments as Cunanan.

Cunanan is no “Easy Lover”

Episode two “Manhunt”

This episode features the first time we see Andrew Cunanan’s devilish tricks. He and Ronnie (Max Greenfield) find an older businessman who is down for some discreet fun with Cunanan. Unfortunately for him, Cunanan had a different idea of a good time. In a scene that looks right out of Ryan Murphy’s American Horror Story, Cunanan covers the married man’s face in duct tape and turns up the volume to Phillip Bailey and Phil Collins’ “Easy Lover.” The man panics as he begins to suffocate, but Cunanan is busy dancing his heart out! He jumps on top of the man gasping for air and tells him to submit before cutting an air hole just in time.

A heartless Cunanan- Episode three “A Random Killing”

This entire episode showcases brilliant performances, but Darren Criss’ ruthless portrayal of Cunanan stands out. Out of all the episodes in the series, “A Random Killing,” is by far the most violent and difficult to watch. But to the cruel Cunanan, it’s just another day on his way to get to Gianni Versace.

Cunanan pumps it up – Episode four “House By The Lake”

After beating Jeff (Finn Wittrock) to death, Andrew takes off with David (Cody Fern). And instead of being afraid or feeling regret for his actions, Cunanan opens the car window and jams to Technotronic’s “Pump Up The Jam.”

Cunanan’s dad – Episode eight “Creator/Destroyer”

The moment Andrew Cunanan and Lizzie (Annaleigh Ashford) first meet is pretty fabulous! But the scene that steals the show in episode eight, “Creator/Destroyer,” is when Cunanan is forced to face the harsh reality of who his father, Modesto (Jon Jon Brinoes), really is. Angry, Cunanan tells his father he will never be like him, but he already was.

The finale – Episode nine, “Alone”

Cunanan, believing his father is coming to the rescue, sits tight with the television on. He somehow still imagines he’ll walk out of this with no consequences, but that hope quickly vanishes when his best friend Lizzie appears on television pleading Andrew to turn himself in. This is followed by an interview with David Madson’s father. Finally, the one person Cunanan still had love for, Modesto Cunanan, is on TV announcing a television program about his son, already cashing in on this tragedy. All of this breaks Cunanan as he realizes how alone he is.

Who are you rooting for? Are you hoping Darren Criss takes home the Emmy? The 70th Primetime Emmy Awards air Monday, September 17, on NBC.

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20 Asian American Musicians To Add To Your Playlist Now

Melissa Polinar

Eric Nam

Clinton Kane

Jhené Aiko

Steve Aoki

Karen O

H.E.R.

Toro Y Moi

Ruby Ibarra

Ella Jay Basco

Mitski

Yaeji

Hayley Kiyoko

Jay Park

Jin Au-Yeung

Olivia Rodrigo

Run River North

ZHU

Darren Criss

Amber Liu

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Of the few heroes I look up to in life, German born and raised photographer Peter Lindbergh is one of them. Based in the US since the start of his career, he is one of the most influential contemporary photographers and is sometimes called an anti fashion photographer. His singular and unique vision on fashion photography remains as refreshing today as much as it was in 1988 when he shot his first cover for Vogue.

Lindbergh made his first iconic image with a group shot of models dressed in nothing but white shirt with no makeup on and their hair in a casual bun. Shot against the minimalistic backdrop of a beach, they laughed gleefully and seem like they’re having fun amongst not only themselves, but with the photographer himself as well. They all look at ease and relaxed, not posing or playing a role as models are often expected to do. Though simple, the photograph questioned existing beauty standards, and changed the ones to come.

Two years later in 1990 Lindbergh shot the cover of British Vogue, again with a group shot of then young and relatively unknown models Naomi Campbell, Linda Evangelista, Tatjana Patitz, Christy Turlington, and Cindy Crawford. Lindbergh was to present his interpretation for the coming decade and he knew that casting only one model would never be able to fully express the vision he had. The iconic image features the women with minimal makeup and wearing only a simple blouse, with only their faces in focus smiling unpretentiously and honestly at the camera.

Peter Lindbergh, British Vogue 1990

It is Lindbergh at his finest, containing elements synonymous with his unique vision; black-and-white, simple, raw, honest, human, and beautiful. The photographer calls this the “birth certificate of supermodels” because soon after, pop icon George Michael featured the very same models in his music video “Freedom! ’90” as a result of being inspired by the photograph. Then followed Gianni Versace’s role in solidifying the supermodel era after the singer. But trace it all back and one is bound to end up looking at this iconic image.

Lindbergh’s images may appear overly simplistic or even labelled as “too boring” by some, but understand the context and imagery of fashion imagery in the 1980s (and even today in the age of celebrity worship) and one will realise a stark contrast between his unique vision from the masses. To Lindbergh, the perfectly styled woman perpetuated in fashion magazines during the 80s were uninspiring and artificial. The words “smoky eyes”, “elaborate hair”, and “posing” does not exist in his definition of beauty. His definition of beauty is simple, he says; “to have the courage to be yourself”. Thus it comes as no surprise that Lindbergh is heavily against retouching on his images throughout his career, and does not obsess himself with perfection in youth. This is reflected heavily in his work consistently featuring a diverse set of women young and old, regardless of skin tones.

He is also one of the first photographers to include the use of a narrative in fashion photography. In addition to the laid-back images of his iconic Vogue cover shoots, he has done fashion spreads with elaborate storytelling. One of his first narratives featured Helena Christensen finding a stranded martian with a crashed UFO in the Californian desert. She then shows him around places in the US, and he falls in love with her. Following that, the alien receives a signal on his transmitter radio and has no choice but to reunite with his friends who were desperately looking for him.

Peter Lindbergh, Vogue Italia 1990

Although seemingly traditional and cliche in his views to some, Lindbergh is also forward looking and does not look back with sentimentality. On his blog regarding the subject of film versus digital photography, he writes “I didn’t ask to stop using film. I didn’t ask for digital. It’s just a continuation”. When asked to recreate the iconic 1990 Vogue cover for the new generation, he admits that it despite his attempts, it doesn’t feel or look the same anymore because women are liberated now, unlike in the 1980s where they were constricted by perfect makeup and perfect earrings. Today, he continues to work unwaveringly on his own terms with magazines and fashion brands.

Since 2017, Lindbergh is the first photographer to shoot 3 editions of the exclusive Pirelli calendar. In the 2017 edition, it is different from previous editions not only in his casting of actresses instead of professional models, but also because the calendar featured no nudity, as is somewhat the norm of Pirelli calendar. Lindbergh casted 14 of who he thinks is the “most talented women in the world”, and focused on their figurative nudeness; fully clothed, minimal makeup, and stripped down to the very soul of the sitters. Lindbergh sees a different beauty, more real and truthful, one that is not manipulated by commercial interests. His ability to express that vision without reservations and with full confidence in defiance of the norms lauds him as one of my personal heroes. And it is of course, where Lindbergh’s genius lies.

Peter Lindbergh, Pirelli Calendar 2017

Peter Lindbergh offers a different vision in, but not limited to, fashion photography by questioning beauty standards through his humanist approach and most importantly, the notion that clothes are the centre of the fashion image-making universe. It is taught in fashion school and in the industry that the whole point of fashion magazines and fashion image making is to sell clothes and to base everything around the clothes. Yet, Lindbergh’s entire vision is based on not bothering at all with clothes, as he himself writes on his blog; “So where does the story come from? Never from the clothes, as much as I deeply respect the designers. (I haven’t gone to fashion shows for fifteen years!) Never from other images.” Lindbergh’s work is a reminder to all fashion photographers to transcend clothes and make universal imagery. Just as fashion is not all about clothes, so too should fashion photography not be confined to it.

But what’s next for the upcoming decade? As Lindbergh says, women today are liberated. What would be the point of emulating Lindbergh’s style (as many people do), if it’s even possible to achieve his level of truthfulness, when that phase is already over? It’d be like returning to using horse carts when we are on the brink of living in the age of self-driving cars. In 1988 Lindbergh looked forward in his vision of fashion photography, and so should we. The world has seen its share of Avedon, Newton, and Lindbergh. It is time for something else.

5th September 2019 Edit:

Peter Lindbergh has passed away at the age of 74. Rest in peace.

References:

http://www.peterlindbergh.com/press/78

https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2017/jun/14/peter-lindberghs-best-photograph-supermodel-vogue-naomi-campbell-linda-evangelista-christy-turlington

http://www.peterlindbergh.com/biography

https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/article/pirelli-2017-calendar-peter-lindbergh

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Fashion Designer Karl Lagerfeld Dead At 85

Karl Lagerfeld has passed away at age 85 according to the BBC.

Lagerfeld is best known for his creative direction of brands like Fendi and Chanel for over 40 years. He also maintained his own brand as well as a collection for H&M.

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So incredibly sad to hear this. Karl was a genius and always so kind and generous to me both personally and professionally. RIP x vb

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As we understand it, Lagerfeld had been ailing for several weeks with an unnamed illness that caused him to miss numerous fashion shows during both Paris and New York fashion weeks.

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Karl your genius touched the lives of so many, especially Gianni and I. We will never forget your incredible talent and endless inspiration. We were always learning from you.

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Despite being an icon in the fashion industry, Karl Lagerfeld didn’t take himself too seriously as evidenced by this quote about his signature look:

“I am like a caricature of myself, and I like that.”

Rest in peace.

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Squad 💣 After Versace S/S 18 Show We Can't Stand With Them💥

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On Saturday night, the audience of the Filming Italy Sardegna Festival had an unforgettable evening during the special screening of the new Disney live action film Aladdin, currently available in cinemas.

The protagonist of the evening was Naomi Rivieccio, who interpreted the songs of Princess Jasmine in the Italian version of the film. The artist enchanted those present with an exciting live performance of the song “La Mia Voce” (“Speechless”), included in the soundtrack signed by the eight-time Oscar®-winning composer Alan Menken.

Surprisingly, Naomi was then joined by actor, singer and composer Darren Criss (winner of the Emmy® and Golden Globe® for his role in American Crime Story: Gianni Versace’s Murder and famous to the general public for the series Glee). Together, the two artists offered the audience an unforgettable live performance of the new version of the iconic Oscar®-winning track “A Whole New World”.

An endless emotion for the guests of the Filming Italy Sardegna Festival, conceived and organized by Tiziana Rocca, who were also able to attend a special screening of the new magical Disney film Aladdin, already awarded by the Italian public at the box office where until now has recorded a revenue of over 14 million euros. Among those present, many famous faces of entertainment, such as Lola Ponce, Stefania Spampinato, Jesse Williams, Paola Cortellesi, Riccardo Milani, Isabella Ferrari, Luca Bernabei, Paolo Del Brocco, Aurora Ruffino, Claudia Gerini, William Baldwin and many others.

“It was an event full of unforgettable emotions,” said Tiziana Rocca. "With this evening dedicated to Aladdin we wanted to offer the public of our event a truly extraordinary experience, special and unrepeatable moments that characterize our Festival thanks to the meeting of the great international guests with our Italian excellence. Darren and Naomi’s surprise performance, followed by the special screening of the new Disney film, transported everyone aboard a flying carpet made of incredible notes and images, set in a dreamlike setting".

Aladdin is directed by Guy Ritchie and sees Mena Massoud in the role of the charming villain Aladdin, Naomi Scott in the role of the beautiful and independent princess Jasmine and Will Smith as the incredible genius with the power to fulfill three wishes for anyone who comes into possession of his magic lamp.

The film boasts a soundtrack composed by eight-time Academy Award-winning Alan Menken (Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid), which includes new versions of the original songs written by Menken and Oscar®-winning lyricists Howard Ashman (The Little Shop of Horrors) and Tim Rice (The Lion King), as well as two previously unreleased tracks by Menken himself and Oscar® and Tony®-winning composers Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (La Land, Dear Evan Hansen).

The film’s cast also includes Marwan Kenzari as the powerful sorcerer Jafar, while Navid Negahban plays the role of the Sultan, who is worried about his daughter’s future; Nasim Pedrad is Dalia, Princess Jasmine’s best friend and confidant; Billy Magnussen plays Prince Anders, Jasmine’s beautiful and arrogant suitor; and Numan Acar is Hakim, Jafar’s right-hand man and captain of the palace guards.

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It’s one of those events that happened if you’re old enough to know where you were when Gianni Versace was murdered on the steps of his South Beach villa in Miami. Ryan Murphy takes us back to 1990’s Miami and explores what drove Andrew Cunanan to murder one of fashion’s most iconic designers in his latest series, American Crime Story: Versace. We explored his childhood, but the road that led to the murder. Along the way, we meet David Madison, a young architect, his whole life ahead of him, but then fate leads him to Cunanan who eventually murders the young man.

Actor Cody Fern talks about getting the phone call for the role, how Madison was perceived at the time and working on a Ryan Murphy production in a role that’s shining a much-warranted spotlight on the Australian actor. If you haven’t seen the series, the show aired on FX and can be streamed for all to see. Fern shines brightly in the series, pay attention because you might not know the name now, but you will very soon.

What was it like walking on to the Versace set for the first time?

It’s a little bit mindblowing, even still. I idolized Ryan and his work for such a long time, especially how he conducts himself as a human being and giving back to community stories that need to be told.

I got the phone call that I was going to be on the show and started screaming because it’s beyond your wildest comprehension. It’s this dream you hope of as an actor, but to get the phone call and to hear you’re going to work with Ryan is overwhelming. Arriving on set, the entire production was so precise and was so well researched by Maureen and then Tom and the team around it. Ryan picks the very best people to work with and they’re so meticulous and so knowledgeable.

I got to play David, he’s such an interesting human being, not just because of his tragic death, but the life he had been living before. I think that’s what the series deals with. He’s a very successful architect and this intelligent guy who is so compassionate. The police actually found presents in his house that were for Christmas. He had bought these gifts months in advance for his nephews, that’s the kind of guy he was. So, I felt a real sense of responsibility to that. I think with this series in particular because it threw people for a six because it’s not just about the Versace family, but the real purpose was to jump into this world that we didn’t know about these four men who were not as famous as Gianni Versace but were equally as important, who had value and their lives were cut short by this man, Andrew Cunanan.

It started with excitement and then it moved into the heavyweight. Arriving on set and knowing that everyone was at the top of their game and knowing that everyone was going to trust me to do what I was going to be doing which was so dark and so complex and complicated. It was a real work out as an actor. To also have Darren Criss who is so dynamic and such a surprising actor. I’d seen him in Glee but what he did in Versace was so layered and complex.

Your character was an interesting character, but also complex. How do you craft David when there’s not so much on him?

The first thing that is important to know, Tom Rob Smith is such a phenomenal writer. If I ever felt lost, I’d go back into the script and you don’t have far to fall if you’re being propped up by Tom. Obviously, there’s Maureen’s book, but really the jumping off point for David was, “Why didn’t he run? Why didn’t he stop the murder of Jeff?” It was really more about the former and that’s where I started to construct everything from.

At the time and with the homophobia of the time and how the police were investigating it, they saw David as a perpetrator. It’s very interesting about what happens when your best friend is murdered right in front of you and stabbed 27 times with a hammer in your apartment by your ex-lover and someone who has been a friend for many years. At this point in time, their friendship had been worn down. Friends and family say he was very compassionate and had a religious background, so these things began to fill in for me as a character who comes from compassion first and foremost. What we were exploring in the series is the shame that gay men carry around and how that shame manifests itself, particularly in this period fo time. That’s a dangerous cocktail because what I learned in playing David was that his compassion knew no bound and he really believed that Andrew was redeemable, even after that horrific act. He believed if they got to the authorities then everything would be alright. Of course, your personality goes out the window when something like that happens. The horror of the media was that they were painting him as someone who was involved in the crime and when you see something like that, your body shuts down. There’s this gay shame he’s carrying around and he doesn’t fit into society and society views him very differently. He must somehow be involved and there’s something sick about him.

One of the police officers in the media stated it was far more likely and it makes far more sense that Andrew and David conspired to commit the crime because gay men have had to hide in the closet for so long. They’re all inclined to dark and psychopathic actions and how that must have affected him growing up.

He was a fascinating character to watch and his arc. Was he fascinating to explore?

Endlessly fascinating. It’s hard to say I had a great time playing him because what happened was so dark. It was a very difficult time but it was very rich. We knew that this show was going to skew towards the victims and that was really important to see and that we were going to see their lives and who they were. To see how Andrew and David fell in love, to see how he had hopes and dreams. In episode four, the death for David, what was most interesting in playing that was how you build a character as an actor and what happens when everything changes in one moment. Jeff is murdered and everything that David has ever known is different. Whoever he thinks he is goes out the window and it becomes about survival. He’s been dogged by gay shame and he’s been hiding his whole life. He has one act and one final act of courage, he grabs the steering wheel and he’s going to stand up. There’s only one way that can go. What it must have been like to mediate Andrew at every step of the way and to know that at any moment he could be killed or anyone else could be killed. To be in public and you’re hiding. In the diner, they’re in there’s this fear. What’s interesting is that it’s not far off from what he would have been feeling as a gay man in that period of time.

I want to see you back on another Ryan show.

So would I

What did you learn from being on a Ryan Murphy set?

First and foremost, so much is said about Ryan as a genius and the word genius is really thrown around these days for anyone who has a hit of any kind. It should be reserved for Ryan. It incorporates something other than stereotypical interpretations. Not enough is said about how kind, how generous and how loyal he is. What I learned the most was not about acting, but it’s about family. The people he has picked and the relationships that he has cultivated. It inspires everybody to dig deeper and to push harder and to be better. There’s this real sense of trust from hair and makeup to the gaffers. Everyone is really together and you’re all ware you’ve been chosen by Ryan to be a part of his family. That means you all band together and you give everything and every moment your all. I think that show.

It’s the director, the crew and everyone is there to do the very best they can for this story. That was really inspiring to come away from. Ryan oversees it all and that’s really touching.

As a viewer, it was dark and sticks with you. Was it easy to shed David?

This was not easy to shed, there was a lot of residue. It depends on how you work as an actor. I try to make a clear distinction as to what my work and my home are. For me, my work is my life. IT’s where I’m most engaged in. With David, the mind knows one thing. The mind knows I’m playing this, this is what’s happening. The body doesn’t., there was a lot of fear, guilt, shame and anxiety. For the most part, there were terrible feelings and it took me a good couple of months to shed that. Also leaving that family behind. I just caught up with everyone at the Pose premiere in New York, to see everyone and to see us all band together was such a special feeling. I will say it shouldn’t be easy to shed the residue of what I went through. Getting`to know David was one of the greatest gifts of my life. To bring him back to life and to say he was here and had value and he mattered, that felt great.

Next we’ll see you in House of Cards. Going from Ryan Murphy into Claire Underwood’s dark world. How is that experience?

It’s been playing longer than I’ve been an actor. I started watching it and knew I had to be on that show. That and Ryan Murphy. I feel like I’m in a weird science fiction world, but again, it was incredibly different. The pace and rhythm have been different. The energy was always uplifting. Everyone is so excited to get behind Robin. It was great. The writers on that show are some of the best on TV. Stepping into the world of Claire Underwood was a real treat.

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Today is the 20th Anniversary of Gianni Versace's murder. I am so glad I was able to meet the genius himself after he debuted his Versus collection at New York Fashion Week. You are truly missed! #Versace #GianniVersace #ripgianniversace #celebritystylisttyronmayes #superstylisttyronmayes #superstylist #tyronmayes #stylist #styling #model #modeling #fashion #ootd #picoftheday #photooftheday #editor #styleeditor #wardrobestylist #paperfaces #paperfacesllc #instafollow #follow #followme #beautiful #handsome (at New York, New York)

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#FlashbackFriday #FBFriday #FBF #FashionFriday #FF A quintet of the most #SUPER of Supermodels shot by the incomprehensibly gifted and talented photographer, Richard Avedon for Gianni Versace's Spring 1993 Ad Campaign. The brilliance of Avedon's eye is perhaps completely unmatched by any photographer, living or dead with, as Avedon himself even admitted, the sole exception of his friend and rival, Irving Penn. This advert features, from L-R the fashion muses that are, Naomi Campbell, Kristen McMenamy, Queen Linda Evangelista, Stephanie Seymour and Christy Turlington, who along with Campbell and Evangelista was known as the "Trinity" this photo is stunning in the extreme for it's rigour and simplicity, yet somehow is deceptively complex without exertion or overt effort! That was the mastery of Avedon! To make the complex look natural and the simple look elaborate! The man was an unparalleled #GENIUS! May he Rest In Peace! @versace_official @iamnaomicampbell @lindaevangelista @cturlington @stephanieseymourofficial #KristenMcMenamy #NaomiCampbell #LindaEvangelista #ChristyTurlington #StephanieSeymour #GianniVersace #RichardAvedon #Avedon #Versace #Spring1993 #Fashion #FashionPhotography #Flashback #Brilliant #BlackDress #Supermodels #TrueSupermodels #RealSupermodels #FashionArt #ArtPhotography #FashionBlogger Http://www.Le-Haute-Monde.Blogspot.com

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Viewers noticed that the music to accompany one of the most emotional scenes in the series - where Andrew Cunanan can be seen mouthing the lyrics as he watches the service on TV while in hiding - was the same as the famous soundtrack to the British sitcom.

Fans took to Twitter to ponder why the piece of classical music had been chosen for, what was intended to be, a very sad moment in the series.

One wrote: "Good idea to stick on #TheVicarOfDibley at Versace's funeral, cheer things up a bit. #AmericanCrimeStory."

Another commented: "He was a fan of The Vicar Of Dibley? #AmericanCrimeStory"

A third shared: "who knew the versaces were such big vicar of dibley fans #ACSVersace."

However, the piece of music is in fact very famous in its own right.

It is known as The Lord Is My Shepherd or Psalm 23, and it was originally written around 1000BC.

One viewer correctly identified it: "That glorious rendition of Psalm 23 with the sick killer Andrew Cunanan watching on was TV genius.#ACSVersace #AmericanCrimeStory #gianniversace#andrewcunanan #assassinationofgianniversace"

The final episode of the series saw a dramatic end as Andrew Cunanan, played by Darren Criss, kills himself with a gun as he is corned by police in the Miami house boat he is hiding in.

In a flashback scene that follows, Gianni refuses to take him on as an apprentice and swerves his kiss.

One fan wrote about the tragic end to the episode: "I know he was mad, bad, narcissist, evil killer but can’t help feeling sad for him."

On the performance of actor Darren Criss, another commented: "Anyone not watching #ACSVersace is missing one of the TV events of recent years: @DarrenCriss is utterly extraordinary."

The TV show told the story of Gianni's murder on 15 July 1997, at the age of 50, on the steps of his Miami Beach mansion.

It showed his killer Andrew, who had already murdered four men in the US, go on the run.

Nine days later he committed suicide, as the series shows, on a house boat, and took with him any clues as to why he did what he did.

The famous Italian's funeral was held in Milan Cathedral and attended by over 2,000 people including Princess Diana and Elton John.

He was cremated and his ashes returned to the family's estate near Cernobbio, Italy.

#acs versace #the sun #review #2.09 #article #april 2018

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