We’re in the midst of Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ roll-out and the visuals are causing a stir—especially her use of the American flag. The discourse asks whether she’s engaging in reclamation, hinting at resistance or upholding imperialism. The answer? Yes.
Read MoreHow should we talk about celebrities' mental health? What can mental health discourse tell us about ourselves? And how do we even have these conversations without inadvertently doing harm? Journalist-turned-therapist Michelle Bilodeau has some thoughts.
Read MoreFrom Jonathan Majors to Taylor Swift, here are the biggest celebrity stories that I *didn’t* write a newsletter on. (Though you know I had opinions.)
Read MoreThis week, New York magazine critic Angelica Jade Bastién published a harsh (but, I think, fair) critique of Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé, prompting literal days of discourse about fandom and art criticism. Here’s what I haven’t seen anyone talk about.
Read MoreIt must be 1963 up in here, because the Jonas Brother who’s also in DNCE just filed for divorce from his wife of four years, Game of Thrones star Sophie Turner, and immediately began leaking stories about how she’s a bad mom.
Read MoreToday is hip-hop’s 50th anniversary, and earlier this week, Brampton mans Tory Lanez was sentenced to 10 years in prison for shooting Megan Thee Stallion. We should definitely consider how those two things relate to one another.
Read MoreThe funniest part of Bobbi Althoff and Amelia Dimoldenberg’s interviews is how awkward they are. But considering how much they depend on proximity to Blackness, is that also kind of… weird?
Read MoreIt looks like TSwift is dating the (extremely problematic) 1975 frontman Matty Healy, and there’s been some disagreement about whether that’s a problem. Allow me to clear it up for you.
Read MoreIconic Black stylist Law Roach surprise-announced his retirement last week, prompting the fashion world to take stock of how it treats its Black members. While that’s very necessary, we should also be listening to what he said about rest
Read MoreIt’s year-end round-up szn! Here’s my contribution to the genre.
Read MoreWest has faced serious consequences for his antisemitism, and rightly so. But we need to talk about why it took so long for companies to respond to his problematic behaviour.
Read MoreI also thought Jason Sudeikis being upset about salad dressing was hilarious—until I realized that this story is actually about labour issues and emotional abuse.
Read MoreThe conflict in Ukraine has captured everyone's attention, but too many Western audiences are treating it like a dramatic story, not real life
Read MoreAll week, entertainment publications have been downplaying, if not outright romanticizing, Kanye West’s abusive behaviour in the name of news. It needs to stop.
Read MoreFrom accusing Kim Kardashian of keeping him from his kids to threatening Pete Davidson via song lyrics, Kanye West is still trying to exert control over his ex-wife. (And moving in across the street wasn’t cool either.)
Read MoreAnd it’s not just Witherspoon; Gwyneth Paltrow, Matt Damon and Kim Kardashian have all promoted crypto in recent months. Here’s why A-listers are trying to get you to buy bitcoin and NFTs right now—and why you probably shouldn’t listen
Read MoreNorth West and Penelope Disick are venturing into social media content creation, and I'm positive that it’s all part of Kris Jenner's strategy.
Read MoreIt impossible to think about Marilyn Manson’s recent Grammy nomination without also considering Janet Jackson’s post-Nipplegate shaming—and Justin Timberlake’s career triumphs.
Read MoreTaylor Swift knew her strategy for getting revenge on Scooter Braun—and selling *so many* albums—would work. Was it right, though?
Read MoreThe impulse to worry more about predatory men than the people they harm is deeply ingrained in our society, and it’s infuriating.
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