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ONE OF THE GREATS

Legendary Songwriter Dies at 84 Alongside Wife in House Fire

David Bowie routinely cited the late musician’s ‘Ten Songs’ as one of his favorite albums of all time.

Will Neal

Antony Price, Lily Allen and Marco Capaldo pose backstage at the 16Arlington x Antony Price Salon Show on November 17, 2025 in London, England.
A CUT ABOVE THE REST

Iconic British Fashion Designer to A-List Rockers Dies at 80

The acclaimed designer made his final appearance dressing Lily Allen last month.

Cameron Adams

Actors David Bowie and Jennifer Connelly in a scene from the movie 'Labyrinth', 1986.
HIGH HOPES

‘Labyrinth’ Sequel Coming 40 Years After David Bowie Film

“Nosferatu” director Robbert Eggers is slated to take on the hefty task.

Yasmeen Hamadeh

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UNCENSORED

The Debauchery and Depravity of the ’80s Hair Metal Scene

The new docuseries “Nöthin' But a Good Time” unfurls tales of sex, drugs, and rock and roll from Poison, Motley Crue, Guns N’ Roses, and more.

Nick Schager

A photo illustration of David Bowie as Ziggy Stardust.
STARMAN

Bowie Couldn’t ‘Cope’ With Being Himself—So He Became Ziggy

Co-producer Ken Scott, friend Geoff MacCormack, and Bowie himself, in archival quotes, recall the making of Bowie’s seminal 1972 album, chronicled in a new box set.

Jeff Slate

A photo illustration of David Bowie and the Kokedera Kyoto garden.
SUCH A HOLY PLACE TO BE

How to Get Into David Bowie’s Favorite Garden in the World

The rock legend was so moved by this Kyoto garden that he wrote a song about it. But getting into Kokedera is incredibly difficult—here’s how to do it.

Laura Studarus

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FANTASTIC VOYAGE

David Bowie Archives Gifted to London Museum

Costumes, lyrics, and photos are among the 80,000 items going to a new center at the Victoria & Albert.

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AMONG THE STARS

A Trippy Tribute to David Bowie Raises Many Questions

Brett Morgen’s surrealist documentary premiering in Cannes aims to capture the late music legend’s creative essence. But it fails to wrestle with the man behind the mask(s).

Caspar Salmon

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LIFE ON MARS

New Unseen Footage of David Bowie’s Fabulous Genius Emerges

More than a thousand hours of unheard tapes, interviews, and rare concert footage was culled for the new documentary “Moonage Dream.”

Fletcher Peters

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R.I.P.

How Thierry Mugler Brought the Best Drama to the Runway

Thierry Mugler, who has died at 73, brought a forceful, brilliant imagination to fashion—which is why stars like Bowie, Cardi B, Beyoncé, and Gaga loved to wear his creations.

Kristopher Fraser

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THE MAN WHO SOLD THE WORLD

Davie Bowie Estate Sells Off Songwriting Catalog to Warner

The deal, encompassing more than 400 songs written between 1967 and 2016, is worth an estimated $250 million.

AJ McDougall

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