How the 'Death' of Songwriter Priscilla Renea Led to the Birth of Singer Muni Long (Exclusive)

Muni Long.Photo:Rankin Rankin “Every new version of yourself requires the death of the previous you.” And what an experience it’s been for Long thus far. The“Time Machine”singer, born Priscilla Renea Hamilton, was discovered through YouTube after racking up views in the early days of the video-sharing platform with her infectious covers, originals and even singing her way through the dictionary to the tune ofFergie’s “Glamorous.” Muni Long at the Grammys in Los Angeles on Feb.

How the Oscars Red Carpet Comes Together: 400 People, 900 Feet of Red and 3 Weeks of Hustling (Exclusive)

Photo:Ye Fan/The Academy Ye Fan/The Academy Ahead of hearing the fateful “and the winner is” this Sunday, dozens of celebrities will walk across the most iconic red carpet in the country. TheOscarsred carpet, which has retained its reputable hue for nearly a century (except forinstances of champagneto shake things up), is more than just a walkway. Stretching an immense 900 feet, the carpet as well as its accompanying ambiance help set the tone for the Academy Awards themselves.

How the Radio City Rockettes Make a Living Outside Christmas Spectacular — Including Their Surprising Off-Season Jobs (Exclusive)

The Radio City Rockettes perform during the 90th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.Photo:Eric Liebowitz/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Eric Liebowitz/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty The grind doesn’t stop for theRadio City Rockettes! The professional dancers who perform in the Radio City Christmas Spectacular between November and January each year surely have busy schedules when their job is to perform multiple shows a day each weekthroughout the holiday season, but some add even more to their plate to make a living.

How the Radio City Rockettes Spend the Holidays When Their Full-Time Job Revolves Around It (Exclusive)

The Radio City Rockettes perform at the 90th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.Photo:Eric Liebowitz/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Eric Liebowitz/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty There’s no place like home (and Radio City Music Hall) for the holidays! In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE, three Rockettes — Britain Feeny, Alexis Payton and Jordan Betscher — broke down their holiday schedule and explained how they make time for their friends and family, while also dazzling the audiences who fill the iconic music hall to watch them perform from November through January — including performances on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.

How Tina Turner Got Bob Mackie to Help Create Her Classic Look: 'Can We Make This Look Like a Cavewoman?'

Left: Tina Turner in a Bob Mackie creation in 1977. Right: Tina Turner wearing a Bob Mackie outfit in 1979.Photo:Michael Ochs Archives/Getty; Gai Terrell/Redferns/Getty Michael Ochs Archives/Getty; Gai Terrell/Redferns/Getty WhenTina Turnerwas reinventing herself as a solo artist, she knew who to turn to for help bringing her vision to life. Bob Mackierecalls working with the late singer during a pivotal moment in her life and career in the new documentaryBob Mackie: Naked Illusion.