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The article explores the role of U.S. actress Elle Fanning as a pop star in the film "Teen Spirit." In the film written and directed by Max Minghella, Fanning plays Violet Valenski, an English teenager who enters a singing competition and performs various pop songs, including those written and/or sung by female artists, including Ariana Grande and Katy Perry. To prepare for the role, Fanning underwent voice training and worked with music producer Marius de Vries.

The article features American singer Ben Gibbard. Topics discussed include the radical shifts in his life including his marriage to his former tour manager/photographer Rachel Demy in 2016, his remarks about his previous relationship with Zooey Deschannel, and his album released in August 2018 without founding member Chris Walla in their band Death Cab for Cutie.

This section presents an interview with singer-songwriter Kelly Clarkson. Topics discussed include her hosting of the 2018 Billboard Music Awards (BBMA), her views on the comment made by Recording Academy president Neil Portnow regarding female underrepresentation in the music industry, and her advice to aspiring musical artists.

The article focuses on singer-songwriter Liz Phair as she celebrates the 25th anniversary of her album "Exile in Guyville." Topics discussed include the release of "Girly-Sound to Guyville," a box set that includes the first comprehensive collection of Phair's earliest demos by Matador and the feminist themes of the album.

The article discusses the eighth and final season of the sketch-comedy television (TV) series "Portlandia," created by and starring actors Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein.

The article explores how writer-director Damien Chazelle has made "La La Land," starring Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone, a popular film in the Oscar Awards. Topics discussed include 14 Academy Awards nominations received by the musical, music created by songwriters Benj Pasek and Justin Paul for "La La Land" and the presence of jazz in the movie.

An interview with U.S. actress Natalie Portman is presented. Portman shares her experience of playing a pop star in the musical film "Vox Lux" directed by Brady Corbet. She talks about the influence of documentaries such as "Gaga: Five Feet Two" and "Madonna: Truth or Dare" on the film, as well as the shooting of her final performance for the film in a studio in Syosset, New York.

The article presents a brief conversation with singer Halsey in which she discusses her son "Bad at Love" and her album "Hopeless Fountain Kingdom."

The article presents a brief interview with musician Charles Kelley of the country music band Lady Antebellum in which he discusses reasons for the band's hiatus after its 2014 album "747," inspiration for the song "You Look Good," and the band's 18 songs that have been included on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.