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April 6, 2026
Artemis II Needs a New DJ
Houston, can we get a gay person on the aux?
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April 6, 2026
Diary of a Former Wastrel Youth
Cult author Nancy Lemann’s first novel in 20 years feels very familiar.
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March 27, 2026
Courtney Barnett Knows She Watches Too Much TV
Though maybe bingeing episodes of The Pitt can count as “healthy procrastination.”
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March 24, 2026
The New ‘Musician to Actor’ Pipeline
Your favorite director’s favorite rapper, pop star, or band is probably going to be in their next film.
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March 16, 2026
Sean Penn Would Rather Be in Ukraine
The politically outspoken actor wasn’t at the Oscars to accept his award in person, apparently because he was traveling.
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February 24, 2026
Inside the Secret World of Mitski’s New Album
Talking to the reclusive indie-rock star’s creative team about the symbolism behind her mysterious new album, Nothing’s About to Happen to Me.
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February 23, 2026
Nick Reiner Pleaded ‘Not Guilty’ in His Parents’ Murders
A preliminary hearing for Rob and Michelle Reiner’s son has been scheduled for April 29.
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February 23, 2026
BAFTAs Apologizes for Racist Slur During Ceremony
The organization addressed Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo after Tourette’s-syndrome advocate John Davidson interrupted their presentation.
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February 23, 2026
Zara Larsson, Slayyyter & More on New Music & Personal Style
Keeping up with the next big thing in music can feel like cramming for a never-ending final exam. Here, we put together a colorful cheat sheet.
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February 17, 2026
Worshipping at the Altar of Robyn
We invited musicians, artists, and tastemakers to ask the elusive pop legend anything — absolutely anything — ahead of the release of her ninth album.
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February 14, 2026
Beware Pillion’s Slutty Little Glasses
Alexander Skarsgård’s tantalizing wire frames are one of the most lethal weapons in romantic warfare.
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February 13, 2026
This Is What Ambition Looks Like Now
Alysa Liu, Amber Glenn, and Isabeau Levito are proof you don’t have to punish yourself to succeed.
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February 12, 2026
Sweetpea Deserves Better From Industry
The HBO finance drama cares more about the depravity of predatory men who buy sex than the interiority of the young women selling it.
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January 27, 2026
The Moment Is for the Real Charli Heads
The Charli XCX mockumentary, which premiered at Sundance, takes up the same themes the pop star has explored throughout her career.
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January 24, 2026
Run to the New York Public Library Immediately
You can now download the ‘Heated Rivalry’ book series for free.
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January 21, 2026
What’s Going on Between Kim Petras and Her Label?
Kesha expressed her support for the German pop singer, who claims Republic is holding up her album release.
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