In protecting women from body-shaming, we lost something important
If you’re also a pop culture obsessive, it was probably around early 2025 when alarming photos of Ariana Grande began…
Anthony Bourdain would have hated his own biopic
Director Matt Johnson’s latest feature, “Tony” — a biopic following a young Anthony Bourdain (Dominic Sessa) through his first kitchen…
Paramount CEO threatens to relocate company from California
Last month, Paramount Skydance CEO and Trump ally David Ellison threatened to relocate the company out of California in response…
Should Brad Pitt really win an Oscar for acting?
In an Oscars season rife with controversies, shutouts and disappointments, the one seemingly surefire, feel-good figure this year has been Brad…
Brad Pitt’s sobriety story deserves more scrutiny
Just personally speaking, if it were alleged in court documents that I abused my family in an alcohol-fueled tirade that…
Helaena was too good for “House of the Dragon”
Since the first season of HBO’s “House of the Dragon,” we’ve watched Helaena Targaryen (Phia Saban) grow from an eccentric…
Rising US life expectancy isn’t what it seems
There’s some good news for American lifespans: In July, preliminary CDC data suggested that life expectancy in the U.S. is…
50 years later, the Ramones’ debut still defines punk
50 years ago, the Ramones released their self-titled debut LP. Adorned with a black-and-white photo of the faux brotherhood against…
“Fecal Matter” mocked luxury fashion. Then luxury fashion bought it
A fashion label called Fecal Matter is having a moment. Matières Fécales — literally French for “fecal matter” — has…
Ariana Grande fans need to see “Maddie’s Secret”
In the music video for Ariana Grande’s latest single, “Petal” — the title track off her eighth album, released last…