Billy Idol Had It All, and Then He ‘Lit It With Butane’

Last year, the British rocker with the iconic sneer played his biggest tour yet. At 70, he’s revealing how he survived the tough times in a new documentary.

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N.I.H. Director Will Temporarily Run C.D.C. in Leadership Shake-Up

Dr. Jay Bhattacharya will serve as acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention until President Trump appoints a permanent director.

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With a New Oscar on the Line, How Do You Judge Casting?

Contenders say the criteria for judging the category can vary from, say, the number of newcomers to the seamlessness of the ensemble.

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Shia LaBeouf Charged With Battery in New Orleans

The actor, best known for his roles in “Transformers” and “Megalopolis,” was arrested early Tuesday after reportedly assaulting two people, the authorities said.

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Documenting a ‘Drastically Changing’ Scientific Landscape

In the Lost Science series, scientists whose jobs or funding have been cut by the Trump administration tell their stories.

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Robert Duvall Didn’t Mind Clashing With Directors

The actor had very particular thoughts on how he should — and shouldn’t — be directed, and he was happy to share them.

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Where to Watch Robert Duvall’s Top Performances

He played rugged, capable men drawn from America’s past, present and possible future.

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