Essays
Saweetie Eating Like a Raccoon Is Just How Some of Us Eat
The "Best Friend" rapper's love of ranch covered spaghetti caused a commotion online, but I see myself in her culinary experimentations.
The R&B Duet Is Making a Comeback
In the 60s, Marvin Gaye was the king of the duet. Now artists like Lucky Daye and Ari Lennox are following that blueprint.
Music Videos Are Over-the-Top Again, Thank God
Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion are leading the charge for the return of the elaborate music video.
The Agony of Watching a Bad Relationship Movie When You're About to Break Up
It’s a special kind of hell when the characters on screen are having the same relationship-ending fight as you are.
Why I Finally Stopped Reading Garbage Online
Spending free time with obviously bad content is a waste if the payoff is only getting to say, along with everybody else, "Yeah, haha, it sucks."
This Is the Year That Time Lost All Meaning
How our relationship to time in 2020 has affected the way we consume pop culture.
How We’re Cooking to Feel Close to Home From Far Away
If we can't celebrate together this year, we can still eat our family's holiday foods.
Without Improv, I Wouldn't Have Had Any of My Weirdest Experiences
From performing for nudists to escaping an internship, improv was there through it all, writes comedian Sophie Duker.
So, Was Trump Good for Comedy?
Dissecting the entertainment impact of a president who's wrought so much real-world havoc seems trivial, but it's a question that won't go away.
'The Queen's Gambit' Shows the Protective Power of Beautiful Clothes
If I'm sad or hurting, eventually I've got to put on a fantastic outfit and remind myself and everyone else that nothing is going to bring me down.
Webcam Horror Films Reflect Our Current Digital Hell
Scary movies are a barometer of what society fears—and our current virtual reality is pretty terrifying.
Trump Just Doomed Independent Music Venues
In a few tweets, the president has all but guaranteed an extinction-level event for your favorite concert halls.