15 Essential Ozzy Osbourne Songs
Ozzy Osbourne, the most significant vocalist in heavy metal’s crystallization and endurance, passed away this morning at the age of 76. The former Birmingham, U.K., slaughterhouse employee, born John Michael…
TWICE Talks ‘This Is For,’ Lollapalooza, and 10 Years of Sisterhood and Stardom
Dressed in identical electric blue zip-ups and matching miniskirts, with the word “FOUR” stamped across their hips in stark white lettering, the nine members of TWICE stand perfectly still. Their…
Is ‘The Bear’ Committing “Category Fraud”? Either Way, Ayo Edebiri Deserves Her Historic Emmy Noms
For many TV watchers The Bear and controversial Emmy nominations go hand in hand. For the last few years, every time the show scores Emmys nominations — like this year’s…
Gracey On Her ‘Ladybug’ EP & Writing For Dove Cameron
About a year and a half ago, Grace Barker started seeing ladybugs everywhere. The London-based songwriter, who goes by Gracey professionally, didn’t understand why — until she learned about the…
These 6 Netflix Treats Are Worth Watching In July
The start of summer means that most people are out and busy, soaking up the sun, enjoying BBQs and planning last-minute beach getaways. If you’re like us, however, you’re most…
20 Years Later, ‘Brokeback Mountain’ Is Still Ahead of Its Time
Whenever I see a checkered Western shirt, I immediately imagine it with a bloodied sleeve. Thanks to its role in Brokeback Mountain, Ang Lee’s seminal work of queer cinema, I…
Dove Cameron Seizes The Moment
Dove Cameron is retiring from bleach. “I just don’t feel like myself as a blonde,” she announces, tossing a frosty, braided ponytail over her shoulder — remnants of her last…
Sam Rockwell Can Finally Talk About That Wild ‘White Lotus’ Monologue
Last summer, while shooting a movie in South Africa, Sam Rockwell got a call from Mike White. The creator of The White Lotus needed an actor to deliver a standout…
In Materialists, Dakota Johnson Wears A Working Girl-Inspired Uniform, Proenza Schouler Gown & Dôen Florals
Spoilers for Materialists ahead. Toward the end of Materialists, Celine Song’s exploration of the contradictions of dating and modern love, pragmatic professional matchmaker Lucy (Dakota Johnson) reaches an epiphany. “When…
How ‘Shōgun’ Became Takashi Murakami’s Latest Pop Culture Muse
Even by the standards of one of the most ubiquitous figures in contemporary art, Takashi Murakami is having a banner year. After a well-received solo run at London’s Gagosian, he…