Television
Twist of Fate
Reality reimagined as art, as American Idol stunner Katharine McPhee comes to TV with a Smash
Noble Acts
She bewitches and beguiles in PBS’ Downton Abbey, but just who is Michelle Dockery, the girl behind the impervious Lady Mary?
50+ Main Titles: 1990–2011
A special extended episode of prime-time TV opening sequences—part three, 1990–2011. Play the clips, vote for the best
Q+LA Julian Fellowes
The reigning monarch of England’s storied past tells tales on his beloved Downton Abbey
Editor’s Letter—January 2012
A bounty of good tidings, in the form of pages full of art, culture, food and philanthropy
Best Suited
Amber Heard is in the driver’s seat onscreen and off, defying expectations at every turn.
50+ Main Titles: 1950–69
Play the opening sequences of classic prime-time TV series, then vote on the absolute best.
Q+LA Jane Lynch
She’s got Glee and so much more—a conversation with TV’s queen of mean.
Q+LA Denis Leary
The star of Rescue Me on his series’ contributions and conclusion and the role of Gaelic in his life.
Evan Rachel Wood Nobody’s Baby
The actress defies Hollywood expectations as a young ingenue through seasoned poise and an almost uncanny range.
The Next Factor
Move over, Ryan and Jake—make way for Hollywood’s leading men to-be. The It factor is pulsating in these guys.
Q + LA Amy Poehler
One of network TV’s top talents practices her own brand of humor with a heart.
Editor’s Letter—January 2011
Much is made of the differences between L.A. and New York—perhaps more should be spoken of their similarities.
Jersey Boy
On HBO’s Boardwalk Empire, Michael Pitt is the consummate damaged soul, but his own wide-eyed ambition that fuels the persona.
Doc Hollywood
These real-life physicians know the diagnosis...and are always ready for their close-up.
50: Homes of the Stars
Vintage postcards from Hollywood’s golden age—wish you were here.
10Q: Alison Brie
The Mad Men and Community actress gets positively frisky in a sit-down on the playful side of Hollywood.
Past Perfect Christina Hendricks
Fired-copper hair, vanilla-malt skin, five feet eight inches of packed va-va-voom—Mad Men’s alpha babe talks Hollywood, Tom Waits worship and becoming a living doll.
Tastemakers 2009 Eric Shanks
Eric Shanks, EVP of DirecTV's entertainment division, has rescued canceled shows with loyal fan bases—Showtime’s Sleeper Cell and ABC’s Wonderland—and given them another window. His aim is simple: Keep quality content alive.
Tastemakers 2009 Sue Naegle
With the success of Six Feet Under and True Blood charging the way, Sue Naegle, president of HBO Entertainment, is overseeing Scorsese's Boardwalk Empire and the fantasy Game of Thrones—and taking the cable net back to the top.
Tastemakers 2009 Geoff McFetridge
Graphic artist Geoff McFetridge favors softly contoured animalistic characters and line-drawn, Sgt. Pepper’s– reminiscent figures—a style that's well suited to clients of every ilk.
Tastemakers 2009 Conan O’Brien
Conan O'Brien’s “Run Across America” Tonight Show debut on June 1 was an entrance that simply had to be YouTube’d, Hulu’d and savored. (Google it now if you missed it—I’ll wait.) The man is on a mission.
