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Vivian Manning-Schaffel

Journalist. Essayist. Editor. Rumpshaker.

May 29, 2025

Mike Birbiglia on Why He Veers Away From Politics in His Comedy, Who Critiques His Jokes, and His New Netflix Special

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in Vanity Fair


In advance of his new special, The Good Life, the comedian talks to Vanity Fair about deciding what’s funny, toggling between media, and whose writing he considers “the gold standard.”

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TAGS: Comedy, Humor, Interview


May 29, 2025

Penn Badgley Says You Had to End This Way: “Killing Joe Off Wouldn’t Have Been Right”

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in Vanity Fair


The actor breaks down his hit show’s final season, his “big dad energy,” and why this is probably the end of the road for Joe Goldberg: “Nobody wants a dickless Joe, do they?”

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TAGS: Interview, Celebrity


January 5, 2024

How Dan Levy Found Catharsis Making His Latest Feature Film, 'Good Grief'

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in Shondaland


The multi-hyphenate talks to Shondaland his new project, what adult friendship means to him, and the film that made him want to make films.

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TAGS: Interview, Celebrity


January 2, 2024

Henry Louis Gates Jr. Talks Finding His Roots

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in Shondaland


The “Finding Your Roots” host shares how he went from being a kid history buff to a revered academic to the gentleman who tells you (literally) about yourself. Published in Shondaland

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TAGS: Interview, Journalism


December 15, 2023

Todd Haynes’ Vision for ‘May December’

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in Shondaland


The celebrated director discusses his latest film.

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TAGS: Interview, Culture


December 1, 2023

They Lived to Tell

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in The Cut


On the 35th anniversary of World Aids Day, eight HIV-AIDS survivors and activists share their experience with health care and stigma.

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TAGS: Aids, Health, Interview


November 15, 2023

Symone Keeps It in the Chosen Family

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in Shondaland


On “Avalon TV,” Symone (née Reggie Gavin) and the House of Avalon flex impeccable style and talent along with a wicked sense of humor.

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TAGS: Interview, LGBTQIA, Celebrity


November 6, 2023

Nicole Ari Parker’s Return to Theater

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in Shondaland


As the matriarch of “The Refuge Plays,” the actress takes the stage for the first time in 10 years.

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TAGS: Interview, Theater, Celebrity


September 28, 2023

Kara Young’s Broadway Victory Lap

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in Shondaland


Her starring role in “Purlie Victorious” seals Young’s fate as a proud New Yorker and Broadway baby.

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TAGS: Theater, Interview, Celebrity


August 18, 2023

Craig Robinson Goes In For The Kill

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in Shondaland


The hilarious actor-comedian talks with Shondaland about making season two of “Killing It,” his musical aspirations, and his comedic inspirations.

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TAGS: Interview, Celebrity


July 26, 2023

Stephanie Beatriz Has Drive

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in Shondaland


In “Twisted Metal,” the “Encanto” star embraces her super anti-hero.

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TAGS: Interview, Celebrity


June 1, 2023

Samantha Bee Has Choice Words for Us

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in Shondaland


With the launch of a new podcast, “Choice Words,” Samantha Bee lends us her much-needed voice yet again.

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TAGS: Interview, Celebrity


May 26, 2023

Patricia Arquette Goes High

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in Shondaland


The award-winning actor talks to Shondaland about “High Desert,” her irreverent new comedy, and how things have changed since she was an up-and-coming actor.

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TAGS: Interview, Celebrity


May 17, 2023

The ‘Queer Eye’ Fab Five Dish About Season 7 in New Orleans

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in Shondaland


Bobby, Jonathan, Antoni, Karamo, and Tan talk to Shondaland about the heroes they met in the Big Easy.

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TAGS: Interview, LGBTQIA, Celebrity


April 14, 2023

Merritt Wever Learns the Hard Way — and She’s Okay With That

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in Shondaland


The versatile Emmy winner speaks with Shondaland about what went into playing Frankie in “Tiny Beautiful Things” and her process as an actor.

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TAGS: Interview, Celebrity


April 6, 2023

For Cecily Strong and Keegan-Michael Key, ‘Schmigadoon!’ Season 2 Was “All Hands on Deck”

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in Shondaland


The two comedic powerhouses talk to Shondaland about singing and dancing their way into a new season of the Apple TV+ hit.

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TAGS: Interview, Celebrity


March 29, 2023

Chuck D Listens With His Eyes

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in Shondaland


The hip-hop legend speaks candidly with Shondaland about his journey as a visual artist, his autobiographical new book of art, “Livin’ Loud,” and his recent PBS documentary, “Fight the Power: How Hip Hop Changed the World.”

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TAGS: Interview, Music, Author Interview


February 23, 2023

Jane Lynch Keeps the Party Going

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in Shondaland


Lynch talks to Shondaland about what it was like to return to “Party Down,” the moment she almost broke into laughter, and the surprising kind of role she’d like to take on next.

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TAGS: Interview, Celebrity


January 26, 2023

Jessica Williams Takes the Lead

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in Shondaland


The comedic actor, writer, and performer was on “The Daily Show” and “2 Dope Queens.” Now with her new Apple TV+ series, “Shrinking,” Williams has the audience's full attention.

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TAGS: Interview, Humor, Celebrity


January 12, 2023

Audra McDonald Wants to Be Scared

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in Shondaland


The legend of stage and screen speaks with Shondaland about her latest Broadway-starring role in “Ohio State Murders,” what she looks for in a project, and her favorite binge show.

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TAGS: Interview, Celebrity, Theater


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