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(Almost) 20 years of 'Love Actually'
It's been almost two decades since the star-studded romantic comedy premiered, but Love Actually is still a holiday staple that plays in both movie t…
3 years ago
Dark academia's deadly allure and the timeless appeal of prep style
Donna Tartt's The Secret History turned 30 this year. Since the book's release, the novel has sold millions of copies and become a classic - the blue…
3 years ago
There is no Twitter without Black Twitter
#BlackLivesMatter. #OscarsSoWhite. #Zola. These huge cultural moments come from one of the most chaotic, beloved, and influential communities online:…
3 years ago
'Framing Agnes' flips the script for trans stories
When the world never stops questioning you, do you refuse to answer... or do you play along to get what you want? These questions are at the heart of…
3 years, 1 month ago
Lil Kim is a style icon. It's time she got her due.
Think of the top women rappers of our time: Cardi B. Megan Thee Stallion. Nicki Minaj. They all showcase a signature style that involves multicolored…
3 years, 1 month ago
For Colored Nerds: Why Brittany wants to be a bad Black mom
Recently, host Brittany Luse has found herself curious about motherhood. As she's thought about the kind of mom she might be, she looked for models i…
3 years, 1 month ago
Pop Culture Happy Hour: 'The Godfather' and the limits of on-screen representation
From our friends at Pop Culture Happy Hour, a deep dive on The Godfather – and why the classic film was not universally loved by the Italian-American…
3 years, 1 month ago
Sibling rivalry takes the stage on Broadway; plus Randall Park's latest 'Blockbuster'
There's nothing like the holidays for family drama. And in today's episode, Brittany Luse sits down with two actors who portray a classic brother-aga…
3 years, 1 month ago
'The Long COVID Survival Guide' to finding care and community
According to the CDC, out of all the American adults who have had COVID — and that's a lot of us — one in five went on to develop long COVID symptoms…
3 years, 1 month ago
Lionel Messi's last World Cup? Plus, a 'Diasporican' Thanksgiving
They call him a 21st-century god of soccer. One of the all time greats. A king. But Lionel Messi's crown is still missing one big jewel: a World Cup …
3 years, 1 month ago