Is the Beauty Industry Finally Playing Fair With Black-Owned Brands?

Beauty and grooming rituals have long been a part of the Black experience. Historically, everything from hairstyling to body art has represented where we come from and to which community we belonged. But then we fast forward to the mid to late 20th century, when many of our beauty choices—while still widely culturally driven—were heavily […]

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Why Stars at Noon deserves the Best Sound Design Oscar

In a new series, we’re celebrating the films we loved that aren’t likely to dominate the awards race. Over the new few weeks, our writers make passionate arguments for the performances and craft that stood out to them, from blockbusters to arthouse and everything in between. A dark green military jacket hangs, protected in a […]

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Emily Ratajkowski and Eric André Went to a Basketball Game, Then Went IG Official With Nude V-Day Post

Emily Ratajkowski and comedian Eric André are dating…and ready to bare it all publicly. The two went on a pre-Valentine’s Day date in one of New York City’s most visible venues, Madison Square Garden, to watch a New York Knicks game last night. NY Knicks/MSG Sports NY Knicks/MSG Sports But perhaps more strikingly, André kicked […]

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I Struggled With PCOS-Induced Hirsutism. Here’s How I Found My Confidence

The teenage experience is fraught with angsty firsts—navigating puberty and the bodily changes that come with it, finding a place among the high school social hierarchy, the pangs of a classroom crush. Dealing with it all is a lot. Then imagine if you threw a condition with debilitating physical and mental symptoms into the mix. […]

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Grading the Biggest Differences Between HBO’s The Last of Us and the Game

Rest assured, The Last of Us fans: An adaptation of even the most beloved source material need not be faithful to be extraordinary. Still, when that source material is The Last of Us, one of the most applauded, expertly executed stories in the entirety of video game canon? It gets real tough to justify any […]

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‘Pasoori’ Singer Ali Sethi Is All Set For Coachella As He Talks About ‘Cultural Awakening’

By Divya Goyal. Published: 4 mins ago Best known for blending classical Hindustani ragas with Western musical influences, Pakistani singer-composer Ali Sethi is a unique find on the Coachella lineup this year. The prestigious L.A.-based festival scheduled to take place in April is one of the most popular musical events in the world and considered […]

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A Survival Guide to the Infected Fungus ‘Zombies’ of The Last of Us

Welcome, students of The Last of Us, to Fungus Zombies 101. In this seminar, we’ll cover the basics of what’s known as the cordyceps infection, how it spreads throughout a host’s lifetime, and why it ought to haunt your nightmares. Ready? Let’s dive in! In the new HBO show The Last of Us—and the 2013 […]

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