A writer reflects on two decades spent profiling celebrities for major publications like Rolling Stone, describing the job as fascinating and rewarding despite its challenges. The piece discusses the evolution of celebrity journalism, the author's approach to writing insightful profiles regardless of personal interest in the subject, and includes references to interviews with various musicians, actors, and public figures.
A male passenger on the Carnival Panorama cruise ship jumped overboard while sailing from Puerto Vallarta, Mexico to Long Beach, California on the final day of a 7-night voyage. The ship was locked down as crew searched for the missing guest, and local authorities were notified. The reason for the incident remains unclear.