​Michael Keaton takes wing in "Birdman"

The actor hasn't really been away, but he certainly takes flight in his latest film as a Hollywood star seeking a comeback on Broadway

• Oct 12, 2014

​The revealing Sam Smith

The international sensation returns to his rural English hometown to discuss his rapid rise and his latest album, "In the Lonely Hour" (with streaming audio)

• Oct 12, 2014

​Billy Idol still has the swagger

The bad boy rocker, now 58, is heading out on tour after producing a new record and a memoir. And his attitude? "Life is sweet"

• Oct 5, 2014

​Mick Fleetwood plays on

As the renowned '70s band regroups for a tour, the 67-year-old drummer of Fleetwood Mac works on "getting his house in order" with an autobiography

• Sep 28, 2014

​Meet an 11-year-old voice of reason

Marquis Govan, an eloquent young man who spoke out about the riots in Ferguson, Mo., is already planning his life in politics

• Sep 21, 2014

​The roots of Questlove's success

The drummer and co-founder of The Roots on his journey from West Philadelphia to "The Tonight Show" (with streaming audio)

• Sep 14, 2014

​The brightly-burning star that is Jessica Chastain

The "Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby" actress is not convinced her success is more than fleeting: "Let's just enjoy it while it lasts because it could be gone tomorrow"

• Sep 14, 2014

The razor-sharp comedy of Key & Peele

As they begin their 4th season on Comedy Central, Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele are finally getting the attention that fans and critics felt they've long-deserved

• Sep 14, 2014

​Steve Buscemi's passion project

The "Boardwalk Empire" actor has produced a new HBO documentary on the lives of NYC firefighters

• Sep 7, 2014

​Madeleine Peyroux: Music with a little bit of pain

The acclaimed blues singer developed her singular voice while living on the streets of Paris as a teenager (with streaming audio)

• Sep 7, 2014

​Tavi Gevinson: Not so afraid of ambition

After becoming a fashion icon by age 12, the blogger-turned-actress now stars on Broadway in "This Is Our Youth"

• Aug 31, 2014

​Christopher Cross sails back with a new album

Despite his meteoric rise in the early '80s, the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter has a different definition of success

• Aug 31, 2014

​Another winning serve from Venus Williams

The tennis champion who now owns a clothing line and an interior design firm is not ready to leave the court

• Aug 24, 2014

Pharrell Williams: "Happy" and grateful

The Grammy-winning producer-singer gives most credit to others for his success: "What am I without them?"

• Aug 10, 2014

​Pierce Brosnan re-ups for the spy genre

Back on screen in "The November Man," the former James Bond talks of a tough childhood, tragedy, and his Hawaiian Garden of Eden

• Aug 10, 2014

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