thistory
It’s Madonna‘s Birth-Week—Let the Music Play
August 19, 2021
This week, the queers, the girls, and the allies unite to mark the birth of one Madonna Louise Ciccone.
club mel
A Star-Studded Legends-Only Club Mel Video Party for MTV’s 40th Birthday
July 30, 2021
On the 40 year anniversary of MTV, we asked 40 legends about the music videos that shaped them.
Thirstory
The Legacy of Herb Ritts Lives on in Opening Ceremony’s New Capsule
July 2, 2021
The Opening Ceremony designers peruse the “Interview” archive and share their thoughts on some iconic images, from Naomi Campbell to David Bowie.
going out
Future Lovers: Inside Madonna and The Misshapes’ Pride Celebration
June 25, 2021
Life’s a ball, so get up on the dance floor.
Madonna x Pride
If Madonna Calls: More Exclusive Polaroids From Madonna’s Pride Video
June 25, 2021
The queen of the dance floor unveils her latest Pride project.
Material Girls
Where’s the Party? Madonna Is Back in Town for Pride
June 24, 2021
Kisses sent from heaven above.
cover
Naomi Campbell Talks to Marc Jacobs About 30 Years in the Spotlight
April 19, 2021
Although she built a career by walking the walk, the 50-year-old supermodel and activist has never been shy about talking the talk. From her home in Africa, she tells her friend about the lessons learned from her extraordinary life.
let's rock
From Bowie to Blondie, Mick Rock Reflects on a Career of Shooting Stars
March 8, 2021
Mick Rock reflects on his most iconic celebrity photos, from the ’70s through today.
nightlife
José Xtravaganza and Billy Porter on Ballroom Culture, Then and Now
March 5, 2021
The father of the House of Xtravaganza, which serves as the main inspiration for the FX drama “Pose,” and the show’s Emmy-winning star, give the kids a history lesson.
back in time
Dan and Dean Caten, Founders of Dsquared2, Reflect on 25 Years of Dressing The Best
February 26, 2021
From Naomi Campbell to Madonna, the twin designers look back at a lifetime designing for iconic women.
lucky star
The Queen of Pop, In All Her Glory
January 25, 2021
Inside “Adore Madonna,” an exclusive look at her 45-minute shoot in Tokyo, featuring photographs by Kenji Wakasugi.
AIDS Awareness Month
All About Red Hot, the Organization That Brought Together George Michael, Cole Porter, and Madonna
December 7, 2020
For 30 years, Red Hot has been at the forefront of the AIDS battle. We look back at their legacy and their future.
Gia Woods Is Listening to Freddie Mercury, Madonna, and All the Queer Icons
August 14, 2020
On the tail end of Pride month, the queer Persian pop sensation revisited all her favorite bops.
Tei Shi Found Herself Making Dance Music for the End of The World
July 24, 2020
Tei Shi’s EP “Die 4 Ur Love” explores fear, loss, pain, disappointment, and impending doom. Here’s her soundtrack for all of that and more.
Thirstory: That Time Madonna Was Almost Arrested for Simulating Masturbation
July 9, 2020
The Material Girl shows why she’s been on our cover more than anyone else.
Office Poll: What The Interview Editors Are Listening to During Quarantine
May 22, 2020
Music makes the people come together.
Ariel Pink Doesn’t Vote… And Hates The Color Pink
April 2, 2020
From ancient Egyptians to Richard Nixon, the musician lays out some pretty unpopular opinions.
Pussy Riot Wants To Put Bernie Sanders In A Balaclava
March 3, 2020
The reliably rule-breaking Nadya Tolokonnikova throws a photoshoot in jail and tells us her thoughts on pretty much everything.
Best Coast’s Bethany Cosentino is Crying to “Landslide” in the Post Office Parking Lot
February 25, 2020
Best Coast’s lead singer and self-described “big witch” on the benefits of moving forward and the hazards of listening to Stevie Nicks in public.
The World According to Karen Finley
February 24, 2020
Kembra Pfahler talks to the pioneering performance artist whose body weaponized rage.