Man Booker winner Marlon James immersed himself in African myths and history, so he could use that world as a springboard for a new fantasy series.
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‘I Knew It Was Not My Correct Life, Because It Asked Me To Mute My Voice.’
Reema Zaman on deciding she would no longer live to please men, and how women’s self-esteem and self-love is a revolutionary act of dissent.
“The Ugliness of Greatness”: A Kobe Bryant Reading List
It has been a dozen days since the shocking death of the Los Angeles Lakers star. How do we talk about Kobe and his legacy on and off the court?
Reporter Uncovers Airbnb Scam. Airbnb Shrugs, Pockets Money
Oh by the way, Airbnb makes money on cancellations, too.
A Genre of Myths: A Jazz Reading List
Created in New Orleans and played around the world, the music we call jazz is filled with genius, legend, and tragedy.
Lady Gaga, Celeb Profiles, and the Third Remake of “A Star is Born”
Rachel Syme profiles Lady Gaga and dives deep into the mystique and mythology of “A Star is Born.”
Accidental Music History: How Jeff Gold Saved Rare Iggy & the Stooges Recordings from the Dump
Sometimes this is how musical history gets saved.
Hanif Abdurraqib on Loving A Tribe Called Quest
“I wasn’t interested in writing the definitive book on A Tribe Called Quest. I was trying to write the definitive book on a single arc of fandom.”
At the Place Where Marketing and Art Meet, You Get This Profile of Bradley Cooper
Bradley Cooper’s new film is ultimately about the way commerce can ruin art, which is why he won’t answer the personal questions Taffy Brodesser-Akner asked him.
Tracy Morgan Turns the Drama of His Life Into Comedy
Vinson Cunningham profiles Tracy Morgan as the comic films the second season of his Jordan Peele-produced TBS show “The Last O.G.” and explores the complex audience dynamics of black comedy.
