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The Art of Acceptance Speech Giving
Michael Musto looks back at some of the best, worst, and weirdest instances of performers expressing gratitude as they received their shiny trophies.
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Stories to Read in 2019
A dozen exceptional stories from 2018 that deserve our ongoing attention.
Posted inArts & Culture, Blog Post, Commentary, Culture
The Enduring Legacy of the Willie Lynch Hoax
Why Kanye referenced a nonexistent slave owner.
Posted inEditor's Pick
The Untold Stories of Paul McCartney
Paul McCartney, the type of man who washes out his one pair of socks after the gig, is polite, profanity-averse, and still a prolific performer to this day. In Chris Heath’s GQ profile, he talks about getting mugged with Linda while recording Band on the Run in Nigeria, killing frogs on his childhood estate to […]
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The Power and Business of Hip-Hop: A Reading List on an American Art Form
Stories of hip-hop’s genius, influence, struggle, and endurance.
Posted inNonfiction
Longreads Best of 2018: Essays
We asked writers and editors to choose some of their favorite stories of the year in various categories. Here is the best in essays.
Posted inNonfiction, Top 5
The Top 5 Longreads of the Week
This week, we’re sharing stories from Brittany Packnett, Rahima Nasa, Jordan Smith, Scott Korb, and Chris Heath.
Posted inArts & Culture, Highlight, Nonfiction, Profiles & Interviews, Quotes
Do You Want to Know a Secret: The Untold Stories of Paul McCartney
“Imagine realizing one day that you’re a Beatle. Think about how you might decide to handle that for the next 50, 60, 70 years.”
Posted inArts & Culture, Essays & Criticism, Story
Falling Stars: On Taking Down Our Celebrity Icons
Celebrities act as a symbol of capitalism. When we question it, we question them too.
