Chris Kobiella

Artists, executives, and stars remember how Clive Davis’ golden ear, grand ambition, and show-business force shaped modern pop

His incendiary clips about Israel have brought flak from both sides of the aisle. But what he wants, he says, is to make people listen

The country hitmaker takes a major swing with his new Wild West concept album, and mostly connects

With two new shows out this month, the veteran actor talks about fame and longevity in Hollywood, playing cowboys and bad guys, and the truth about most directors’ notes

She was famous for her statues of rock stars’ penises, but this groupie’s entire story has never been told — until now

His talk show trades in intimacy, not exposure. As public figures line up for a seat, Friedland is keeping the show weird, funny, and just out of reach

Inside the shadow world of plastic gunsmiths, and the government forces trying to shut them down