Arts & Entertainment
Music
Pop Star Sia Misses the Mark with Horribly Ableist 'Music'
The film is not only tone–deaf, but offensive to the very people it claims to support.
by ALLISON STILLMAN
Television
'The Bachelor' and Diversity: How its Efforts Have Continuously Failed
Their baby steps often send them in the wrong direction.
by ARIELLE STANGER
Arts
Addy Walker and the History of Black Dolls in America
Representation in the doll industry is more powerful than ever.
by JESSA GLASSMAN
Music
Are You Ready for the Grammys?
Sunday is the biggest night in the music industry: Who will come out on top?
by EVAN QIANG
Music
Katy Kirby Gains Her Balance on ‘Cool Dry Place’
The singer–songwriter tells her life story through emotional anecdotes.
by EVAN QIANG
Film
The Golden Globes: Reimagining The Awards Show
The recent Golden Globes made it clear that changes to the awards show process were made out of necessity during the pandemic. But what about inclusivity?
by ARIELLE STANGER
Music
Julien Baker Searches for Meaning in 'Little Oblivions'
Baker's third studio album grapples with its identity through a series of indie–rock existential crises.
by EMILY MOON
Television
Is 'Sex and the City' Incompatible With Gen Z's Values?
Examining an early 2000s classic through a modern lens
by AIDAH QURESHI
Music
A Closer Look Into Big Streams in Quarantine
An ode to two artists who made it big on their own in the age of social media and streaming services
by PHUONG NGO
Music
Black Dresses Are Relentlessly Hopeful on ‘Forever In Your Heart’
Last year, the band broke up. Now, they’ve just put out the best work of their career.
by WALDEN GREEN
Arts
Destiny's Child Did It First: How Y2K Fashion is Rooted in Black Culture
With Y2K and 2000s fashion trending again, we need to critically examine where it came from.
by AAKRUTI GANESHAN
Television
Pulling Back the Curtain on 'iCarly'
What went over our heads as kids, and what went on behind the scenes
by ARIELLE STANGER
Arts
Five Pieces 'Taking Space' at the PAFA
Sampling some of the works using space as a social metric in this exhibit
by JESSA GLASSMAN
Music
Street's Most Anticipated Releases of March
There are the albums we can't wait to hear over the next month.
by KYLE WHITING
Music
When Do We Give Up On Delayed Albums?
Lorde, Rihanna, and Chromatics have all been set to release new music ... for a while.
by WALDEN GREEN
Music
Hayley Williams Processes Grief and Resilience on her Devastating New Album
'FLOWERS for VASES / descansos' offers deeper insight into the Paramore lead's personal life.
by EMILY MOON
Television
'Firefly Lane' is the Road to Quick and Easy Entertainment
Like eating popcorn, 'Firefly Lane' is pretty unfulfilling—but at least it gives you something to do.
by ARIELLE STANGER
Television
A Closer Look at 'Crashing' and the Magic of Phoebe Waller–Bridge
Before 'Fleabag,' there was 'Crashing.'
by ARIA VYAS
Film
'Minari' Tenderly Explores Family and Sacrifice
The film is an emotional character–driven study of what it means to be a part of a family.
by HARSHITA GUPTA
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