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For more than a decade, Schön! has brought together stars and creative teams the world over. Our driving force has always been discovering the talent behind all forms of entertainment – from cinema and music to TV, visual arts and photography – and we’ve scoured the globe for the best and most fascinating names that are shaping contemporary culture. Schön! comes to life through late-evening meetings, early-morning brainstorms and middle-of-the-night emails with bright ideas; working with fantastic teams of photographers, stylists, creatives and journalists, we’ve always been spurred on by the need to scout, nurture, reveal and celebrate talents. Our dose of fun has been in portraying them in ways they had never been seen before, translating their message and spreading the story behind their work. We believe in the arts as a motor behind change, just as actor and producer Theo Rossi tells us in the pages of this book: “The power of entertainment is that when it’s good it can shift your perspective. It can bring out every emotion we are capable of and, most of the time, joy.” Ever since Schön! launched, we’ve believed in the scope of diversity, and have always given the platform to those with a message; we feel our task in documenting and capturing the rich and varied voices there are out there in all the entertainment industries is fundamental. Our job has been that of giving a spotlight to each and every individual, specifically while keeping in synch with the changes our global society is undergoing. We take our responsibility in that very seriously, all the while dreaming and imagining a better future through the talents we celebrate. With this approach, we’ve spoken to icons who have graced the silver screen for decades, such as Kathy Bates or Juliette Lewis. Likewise, in the music industry, legendary names such as Ricky Martin or Ne-Yo, who both defined their genres for new generations, gave us the low-down on their careers. They lead us to the upcoming talents, the young stars, the fresh young actors and musicians that have graced our pages, each and every one defending a cause, a belief, their art in their own way. In this book, we bring you a selection of some of our favourite features, from print issues and our online pages. We hope these artists inspire you as much as they did us, and perhaps give you a splash of hope – or joy – for the future. Love, Raoul, Patrick + Huma
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For more than a decade, Schön! has brought together stars and creative teams the world over. Our driving force has always been discovering the talent behind all forms of entertainment – from cinema and music to TV, visual arts and photography – and we’ve scoured the globe for the best and most fascinating names that are shaping contemporary culture. Schön! comes to life through late-evening meetings, early-morning brainstorms and middle-of-the-night emails with bright ideas; working with fantastic teams of photographers, stylists, creatives and journalists, we’ve always been spurred on by the need to scout, nurture, reveal and celebrate talents. Our dose of fun has been in portraying them in ways they had never been seen before, translating their message and spreading the story behind their work. We believe in the arts as a motor behind change, just as actor and producer Theo Rossi tells us in the pages of this book: “The power of entertainment is that when it’s good it can shift your perspective. It can bring out every emotion we are capable of and, most of the time, joy.” Ever since Schön! launched, we’ve believed in the scope of diversity, and have always given the platform to those with a message; we feel our task in documenting and capturing the rich and varied voices there are out there in all the entertainment industries is fundamental. Our job has been that of giving a spotlight to each and every individual, specifically while keeping in synch with the changes our global society is undergoing. We take our responsibility in that very seriously, all the while dreaming and imagining a better future through the talents we celebrate. With this approach, we’ve spoken to icons who have graced the silver screen for decades, such as Kathy Bates or Juliette Lewis. Likewise, in the music industry, legendary names such as Ricky Martin or Ne-Yo, who both defined their genres for new generations, gave us the low-down on their careers. They lead us to the upcoming talents, the young stars, the fresh young actors and musicians that have graced our pages, each and every one defending a cause, a belief, their art in their own way. In this book, we bring you a selection of some of our favourite features, from print issues and our online pages. We hope these artists inspire you as much as they did us, and perhaps give you a splash of hope – or joy – for the future. Love, Raoul, Patrick + Huma
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alan cumming 08 alice glass 14 anitta 22 beabadoobee 28 bebe rexha 34 david harbour 40 diplo 46 dove cameron 52 elizabeth debicki 58 elle fanning 66 fan bingbing 74 freya allan 80 george mckay 86 h.e.r. 92 ian somerhalder 98 jack quaid 104 james norton 110 jorja smith 116 josephine langford 122 juliette lewis 128 kathy bates 134 kaya scodelario 140 kofi siriboe 146 lp 152 lucas bravo 158 madelyn cline 164 miss fame 170 ne-yo 176 nicole scherzinger 182 olivia rodrigo 188 prettymuch 194 ricky martin 200 rina sawayama 208 rj mitte 214 rosalía 220 russell tovey 226 saweetie 232 selma blair 238 snoh aalegra 244 tamino 250 theo rossi 156 tinashe 262 6
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alan cumming 08 alice glass 14 anitta 22 beabadoobee 28 bebe rexha 34 david harbour 40 diplo 46 dove cameron 52 elizabeth debicki 58 elle fanning 66 fan bingbing 74 freya allan 80 george mckay 86 h.e.r. 92 ian somerhalder 98 jack quaid 104 james norton 110 jorja smith 116 josephine langford 122 juliette lewis 128 kathy bates 134 kaya scodelario 140 kofi siriboe 146 lp 152 lucas bravo 158 madelyn cline 164 miss fame 170 ne-yo 176 nicole scherzinger 182 olivia rodrigo 188 prettymuch 194 ricky martin 200 rina sawayama 208 rj mitte 214 rosalía 220 russell tovey 226 saweetie 232 selma blair 238 snoh aalegra 244 tamino 250 theo rossi 156 tinashe 262 6
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Scottish actor, director, singer, writer and activist Alan Cumming first made a lasting impression with his role in the 1998 revival of the legendary Cabaret, for which he won a Tony Award. The actor’s brilliant, energetic performances aren’t, however, limited to Broadway. Switching between TV and film roles, Cumming has starred in Bond films, Spice World, Eyes Wide Shut, and series such as The Runaway, Prodigal Sun and The Good Wife, a role for which he was nominated for two Emmys, two Screen Actors Guild Awards and a Satellite Award.
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Scottish actor, director, singer, writer and activist Alan Cumming first made a lasting impression with his role in the 1998 revival of the legendary Cabaret, for which he won a Tony Award. The actor’s brilliant, energetic performances aren’t, however, limited to Broadway. Switching between TV and film roles, Cumming has starred in Bond films, Spice World, Eyes Wide Shut, and series such as The Runaway, Prodigal Sun and The Good Wife, a role for which he was nominated for two Emmys, two Screen Actors Guild Awards and a Satellite Award.
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He has taken on difficult roles in productions large and small throughout his career: a drag-performing gay father in indie film Any Day Now, the mercurial god of wine in the National Theatre of Scotland’s The Bacchae and even Adolf Hitler in the satirical Jackboots on Whitehall. “I would sort of like to be thought of as a provocateur,” says Cumming of his aspirations as an actor, “to challenge people’s inertia about the world.” Naturally, in the course of a career, not every role marks a revelation. “You can choose to do certain things which register with you, but then often you must do things to earn money,” he explains. “In major films you can feel like a puppet or a whore, but you know, those films are commerce.” He jokes that without these he could not support his “lavish lifestyle”, which he shares with husband Grant, an illustrator, and their two dogs. What makes Cumming unique is that even in these commercial undertakings, which he distinguishes from those that are “very pertinent” to him, he is quick to see the silver lining: “It might be a terrible project, but you make friends that you keep in contact with, or you get paid big and buy something nice.” 10
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He has taken on difficult roles in productions large and small throughout his career: a drag-performing gay father in indie film Any Day Now, the mercurial god of wine in the National Theatre of Scotland’s The Bacchae and even Adolf Hitler in the satirical Jackboots on Whitehall. “I would sort of like to be thought of as a provocateur,” says Cumming of his aspirations as an actor, “to challenge people’s inertia about the world.” Naturally, in the course of a career, not every role marks a revelation. “You can choose to do certain things which register with you, but then often you must do things to earn money,” he explains. “In major films you can feel like a puppet or a whore, but you know, those films are commerce.” He jokes that without these he could not support his “lavish lifestyle”, which he shares with husband Grant, an illustrator, and their two dogs. What makes Cumming unique is that even in these commercial undertakings, which he distinguishes from those that are “very pertinent” to him, he is quick to see the silver lining: “It might be a terrible project, but you make friends that you keep in contact with, or you get paid big and buy something nice.” 10
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With some 50 silver-screen acting credits under her belt, Elle Fanning is already a Hollywood veteran. One would assume that anyone who starred in their first film at 18 months old must have some pushy showbiz parents behind them, but it was Fanning’s sister, Dakota, four years her senior, who was the driving force behind it all.
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With some 50 silver-screen acting credits under her belt, Elle Fanning is already a Hollywood veteran. One would assume that anyone who starred in their first film at 18 months old must have some pushy showbiz parents behind them, but it was Fanning’s sister, Dakota, four years her senior, who was the driving force behind it all.
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Their parents were, in fact, both athletes. “They thought that maybe Dakota and I would play tennis, be sporty,” Fanning explains, but the girls had other plans. “We would put on these elaborate, imaginative costumes and be characters. We would play, but we were basically acting with no camera. My mom saw us doing that and she was like, ‘Well, I guess that’s what they want to do... ’” Having caught the acting bug at a play camp at age five, Dakota was soon appearing in commercials and films, resulting in a permanent move to LA for the whole family. “My mom and dad, it kind of turned their worlds upside down,” says Fanning, “because we lived in a small town in Georgia and had our lives and that was it.” Elle was cast as the younger version of her sister in I Am Sam and subsequent films, before starring in her own roles. She was only nine when she landed the lead in Phoebe in Wonderland, portraying a girl with Tourette’s syndrome, and realised that acting would become her career. “I was actually playing someone where I had to do the research,” she recalls. “I had to meet kids who had Tourette’s syndrome. I’d never had that responsibility before and I was good with that responsibility. It didn’t scare me at all.” 68
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Their parents were, in fact, both athletes. “They thought that maybe Dakota and I would play tennis, be sporty,” Fanning explains, but the girls had other plans. “We would put on these elaborate, imaginative costumes and be characters. We would play, but we were basically acting with no camera. My mom saw us doing that and she was like, ‘Well, I guess that’s what they want to do... ’” Having caught the acting bug at a play camp at age five, Dakota was soon appearing in commercials and films, resulting in a permanent move to LA for the whole family. “My mom and dad, it kind of turned their worlds upside down,” says Fanning, “because we lived in a small town in Georgia and had our lives and that was it.” Elle was cast as the younger version of her sister in I Am Sam and subsequent films, before starring in her own roles. She was only nine when she landed the lead in Phoebe in Wonderland, portraying a girl with Tourette’s syndrome, and realised that acting would become her career. “I was actually playing someone where I had to do the research,” she recalls. “I had to meet kids who had Tourette’s syndrome. I’d never had that responsibility before and I was good with that responsibility. It didn’t scare me at all.” 68
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Grammy award-winning H.E.R. is reviving a genre and putting artistry and authenticity at the centre of her sound, set to change the face of R&B – ironically, without having to show much of her face at all. The singer-songwriter, whose real name is Gabi Wilson, is known for lyricism that reads like a diary and honey-toned vocals that tell tales of heartbreak and young love. Her soothing Soul melodies, Jazz-infused riffs and Blues-inspired chords make for a contemporary form of R&B that pays homage to the genre’s roots.
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Grammy award-winning H.E.R. is reviving a genre and putting artistry and authenticity at the centre of her sound, set to change the face of R&B – ironically, without having to show much of her face at all. The singer-songwriter, whose real name is Gabi Wilson, is known for lyricism that reads like a diary and honey-toned vocals that tell tales of heartbreak and young love. Her soothing Soul melodies, Jazz-infused riffs and Blues-inspired chords make for a contemporary form of R&B that pays homage to the genre’s roots.
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The magic in H.E.R.’s music lies in its ability to invite you into her world, and she never shies away from exploring the highs and the lows of love with sincerity. Her ability to connect has millions of fans streaming her music, including idols like Rihanna and Alicia Keys. In 2019, she scored five Grammy nominations, winning Best R&B Performance and Best R&B Album. Hailing from the San Francisco Bay Area, H.E.R. grew up in a Filipino and African American household where music was a family affair. “Everything was playing at my house,” she recalls. “I recently found out my grandmother played a lot of instruments. She didn’t like to show off and she had arthritis, so I never knew.” Artistry is just as important to H.E.R. as her vocals. She plays bass, drums, guitar and piano and wants to learn the harp. Her love for sound goes deep and wide, from Country to Pop and Rock. H.E.R. took her first steps in the music industry when her father posted videos of her singing and playing instruments on YouTube, when she was still a kid. “I got a million views,” she recalls. “Instantly, it went viral.” With talent beyond her years, it was only a matter of time before the record labels came calling. “I got signed to RCA records when I was 14, so I’ve been around for a really long time.” Her popularity soared when she released her debut E.P., H.E.R Vol 1., in 2016. She believes her music translated so well because she’s open to vulnerability. “It’s always my inner thoughts that resonate the most with people,” she states. “It’s always the music that’s written with things I’m afraid to say.” 94
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The magic in H.E.R.’s music lies in its ability to invite you into her world, and she never shies away from exploring the highs and the lows of love with sincerity. Her ability to connect has millions of fans streaming her music, including idols like Rihanna and Alicia Keys. In 2019, she scored five Grammy nominations, winning Best R&B Performance and Best R&B Album. Hailing from the San Francisco Bay Area, H.E.R. grew up in a Filipino and African American household where music was a family affair. “Everything was playing at my house,” she recalls. “I recently found out my grandmother played a lot of instruments. She didn’t like to show off and she had arthritis, so I never knew.” Artistry is just as important to H.E.R. as her vocals. She plays bass, drums, guitar and piano and wants to learn the harp. Her love for sound goes deep and wide, from Country to Pop and Rock. H.E.R. took her first steps in the music industry when her father posted videos of her singing and playing instruments on YouTube, when she was still a kid. “I got a million views,” she recalls. “Instantly, it went viral.” With talent beyond her years, it was only a matter of time before the record labels came calling. “I got signed to RCA records when I was 14, so I’ve been around for a really long time.” Her popularity soared when she released her debut E.P., H.E.R Vol 1., in 2016. She believes her music translated so well because she’s open to vulnerability. “It’s always my inner thoughts that resonate the most with people,” she states. “It’s always the music that’s written with things I’m afraid to say.” 94
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Actor and producer RJ Mitte is warm, chatty and extremely courteous, but, to the outside world, the young talent is best known as Walt Jr. in Breaking Bad – the cult series named by Guinness World Records as the most critically acclaimed show in television history.
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Actor and producer RJ Mitte is warm, chatty and extremely courteous, but, to the outside world, the young talent is best known as Walt Jr. in Breaking Bad – the cult series named by Guinness World Records as the most critically acclaimed show in television history.
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Mitte’s foray into Hollywood was never in search of fame or fortune. “I originally moved to Los Angeles because of my little sister,” he says. “If you move to LA and you don’t go to school, don’t join a gang or don’t act, you’re not going to meet anyone or do anything. So I started acting and doing classes to meet kids my own age. About six months later I auditioned for Breaking Bad.” Five auditions and a flight to New Mexico later, “and the rest is history.” After his breakthrough role in Breaking Bad, Mitte’s career has continued to thrive. The enthusiasm for all aspects of his art, whether behind or in front of the camera, is infectious, but what sets Mitte apart from a lot of his young Hollywood peers, is that each of his pursuits has a purpose: a purpose to educate. “People need to look at disability as knowledge,” he insists, “because without my disability I wouldn’t be here. I would’ve never got Breaking Bad. I would’ve never been a part of what I am now.” Much like the character he portrayed in Breaking Bad, Mitte has a mild case of Cerebral Palsy, something he has turned into a voice for change and empowerment. “Can’t is such an interesting thing,” he muses. “I grew up with a marine grandfather so can’t wasn’t an option. People say, ‘I can’t overcome this.’ No, you’re choosing not to. You have to fight. No one has an easy path, but [it’s] an opportunity to change your perspective and your mind-set.”
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Mitte’s foray into Hollywood was never in search of fame or fortune. “I originally moved to Los Angeles because of my little sister,” he says. “If you move to LA and you don’t go to school, don’t join a gang or don’t act, you’re not going to meet anyone or do anything. So I started acting and doing classes to meet kids my own age. About six months later I auditioned for Breaking Bad.” Five auditions and a flight to New Mexico later, “and the rest is history.” After his breakthrough role in Breaking Bad, Mitte’s career has continued to thrive. The enthusiasm for all aspects of his art, whether behind or in front of the camera, is infectious, but what sets Mitte apart from a lot of his young Hollywood peers, is that each of his pursuits has a purpose: a purpose to educate. “People need to look at disability as knowledge,” he insists, “because without my disability I wouldn’t be here. I would’ve never got Breaking Bad. I would’ve never been a part of what I am now.” Much like the character he portrayed in Breaking Bad, Mitte has a mild case of Cerebral Palsy, something he has turned into a voice for change and empowerment. “Can’t is such an interesting thing,” he muses. “I grew up with a marine grandfather so can’t wasn’t an option. People say, ‘I can’t overcome this.’ No, you’re choosing not to. You have to fight. No one has an easy path, but [it’s] an opportunity to change your perspective and your mind-set.”
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