arrival
Andra Day Tells Natasha Lyonne How She Became Billie Holliday
February 26, 2021
The Grammy-nominated musician talks to her “The United States vs. Billie Holiday” co-star about her all-encompassing approach to inhabiting the iconic singer.
sweater weather
How the Sibling-Led Label Leret Leret Is Rethinking Cashmere
February 26, 2021
The French-Venezuelan sibling duo’s gender-neutral cashmere designs are quickly becoming a cult favorite.
talk hole
Talk Hole: Can’t Get You Out of My Hole
February 25, 2021
On Adam Curtis, Scandinavian furniture, and the end of ideas.
Justice!
City Council Candidate Michael Hollingsworth Wants to Bring New York Back to the People
February 23, 2021
A tenant activist and Black socialist is running to break NYC’s cycle of gentrification—and of political patronage.
fashion!
How Hamilton’s Renée Elise Goldsberry Is Amplifying Black Designers
February 23, 2021
The Tony Award-winning actress discusses her new photo series and the intersection between theater and fashion.
let's dance!
Black and Queer Artists Make Us a Very Black and Queer Playlist
February 22, 2021
In honor of Black History Month, Honey Dijon, Mykki Blanco, Vincint, and more share their favorite songs by Black LGBT+ musicians.
politics
Congresswoman Cori Bush Tells Janelle Monáe How She Plans to Change the World
February 22, 2021
Welcome to her House.
15 minutes
How Avani Gregg and Anthony Reeves Went From Likes to Love
February 22, 2021
The social media stars known as Avani and LuvAnthony emerged from his and hers TikTok houses to form a relationship that’s pure #couplegoals.
world wide web bulletin
R.I.P. Kimye, Haim’s New Song with Taylor Swift, and a Bad Bunny Weekend
February 19, 2021
The internet’s top stories, all in one place.
ART
Wade Guyton and Jacqueline Humphries Want to Renovate an NYC Art Venue and Not Change a Thing
February 19, 2021
A peek into how the two artists and curators are keeping The Kitchen alive.
love is in the air
Abbey Drucker is Finding Love in a Pandemic
February 19, 2021
Her photography series “Love in a Pandemic” captures New York couples in moments of intimacy.
Twist Ending
Rupert Grint and M. Night Shyamalan on Servant and Overcoming Anxiety
February 19, 2021
The star and the creator of the Apple TV+ thriller discuss the self-empowerment of becoming someone else.
friends of the pod
Chris Black and Matty Matheson on How to Master Your Personal Brand
February 18, 2021
The co-host of the popular “How Long Gone” podcast and the Canadian chef discuss the art of Instagram, personal style, and aging gracefully.
Q&Andy
Gabriel-Kane Day-Lewis Believes in Magic
February 18, 2021
The musician and model discusses bagels, baths, and other simple pleasures as part of Andy Warhol’s questionnaire.
fun in the sun
Reyn Doi and Kristen Wiig on Barb and Star and Their Beautiful Friendship
February 17, 2021
The stars of the year’s most delirious comedy simply cannot get enough of each other.
In Conversation
“Smoke and Make Fire”: Slowthai and A$AP Rocky Dream Up Post-Lockdown Plans
February 17, 2021
The rappers and collaborators fantasize about linking up with the boys, weed farms on Mars, and a trip to the Barbados.
Thirstory
At 40, Paris Hilton is Still the Queen of the Party
February 17, 2021
That’s hot!
required reading
Brontez Purnell’s New Book 100 Boyfriends Feels Right at Home in 2021
February 17, 2021
“I come from a lineage of disruptive, fucked-up Black artists.”
now listening
Aerial East Makes Beauty of the Ordinary
February 16, 2021
Her new music video, shot by Brianna Capozzi, is a dazzling trip through an ordinary day.
Clothes on Film
Charlese Antoinette Jones on Achieving Judas and the Black Messiah’s Revolutionary Look
February 16, 2021
From leather jackets and berets to three-piece suits and knee-high boots, the costume designer behind the year’s most stylish movie discusses how she pulled it off.
