WWW Bulletin
Elon Musk, Azealia Banks, and Billions of Cicadas—Who Said NY Is Dead?
May 11, 2021
A wild week on the World Wide Web.
life lessons
Life Lessons from Joni Mitchell
May 11, 2021
“You need a good omen when you’re trespassing on someone’s property.”
rough draft
How Psychic Vampires and Silence of the Lambs Inspired Caroline Kepnes’s You Series
May 11, 2021
Before curling up with “You Love Me,” the author’s latest installment of the Netflix-adapted series, read how she got it done.
IN CONVERSATION
Maya Hawke Tells Margaret Qualley Why She’s Not Your Manic Pixie Dream Girl
May 10, 2021
Qualley and Hawke, who stars in Gia Coppola’s new social media satire “Mainstream,” discuss working with women, gender fluidity, and learning to take up space.
q&a
Diego Boneta on Becoming Luis Miguel
May 7, 2021
As the second season of “Luis Miguel” unfolds on Netflix, Diego Boneta shares how he got to know the iconic singer—and his bond with Tom Cruise.
thirstory
Thanks to Ricky Martin, We’re Still Livin’ La Vida Loca
May 6, 2021
Revisiting our too-hot-to-handle 1999 cover story with the Latin music superstar.
the digital age
Victoria Paris Wants to Big Brother Her Life
May 5, 2021
Meet the TikToker who’s ready to take over the platform.
in conversation
Aidy Bryant and Carrie Brownstein on Why It’s Cool to Be Angry
May 5, 2021
Ahead of season three of “Shrill,” the show’s co-creator and “SNL” star” speaks with her fellow comedian about self-worth, emotional freedom, and playing Ted Cruz.
IN CONVERSATION
Joe Castle Baker Is “the Mr. Bean of Bushwick,” According to John Early
May 4, 2021
The comedians discuss TikTok, performative social justice, and crying like Natalie Portman.
IN CONVERSATION
Artist Katie Stout and Designer Adam Selman on the Compulsion to Create Gross Things
May 4, 2021
The artist and designer discuss food, death, and embracing one’s naughty side.
rough draft
Sunny Hostin’s New Beach Read Was Inspired by James Baldwin, Toni Morrison, and Sonia Sotomayor
May 4, 2021
The “Summer on the Bluffs” author and co-host of “The View” takes us beyond the blank page and into her process.
rhony
Eboni K. Williams Is Self-Made For This Moment
May 4, 2021
The first Black cast member of “The Real Housewives of New York” on what it takes to break the mold.
in conversation
Bebe Rexha and Alicia Keys Reflect on Success, Songwriting, and Self-Sabotage
May 3, 2021
“As you grow up, you make better mistakes, but you’re still making mistakes.”
q&a
Coming Home to Juan Wauters
May 3, 2021
The singer’s latest album, “Real Life Situations,” finds him searching for togetherness at a time of profound isolation.
NICE TO MEET YOU
The R&B Duo NULA’s Music is a Sign of the Times
May 3, 2021
Nadiah and Luke discuss their timely new single “Tone Deaf,” and what it means to be homegrown.
add to queue
Julia Stone Is Listening to Leonard Cohen, Rosalía, and Alanis Morissette
April 30, 2021
The Australian musician and alum of Angus & Julia Stone on the musicians who shaped her.
Rorschach Test
Kalen Allen Sounds Off on Birth Charts, Blockbuster, and Beyoncé
April 30, 2021
“Well sweetheart, look, when you do clownery, the clown comes back to bite.”
In Conversation
Jonny Sun and Lin-Manuel Miranda on Text Friendships, Connection, and the Perfect Metaphor of Eggs
April 30, 2021
The writer and illustrator met the “Hamilton” star on Twitter. Then they became friends in real life. Now, their friendship exists somewhere in between.
in conversation
Girl in Red and Finneas on the Brutal Honesty of Making Music
April 30, 2021
The Norwegian musician touches base with her collaborator to discuss her new album, vulnerability, and why she wants to be a rock star.
we love love
Grey’s Anatomy’s Jake Borelli Shares His Favorite Rom-Coms
April 29, 2021
“Young Channing Tatum—I mean, come on.”