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The cringe-ification of protest
Organizing the last big protest of the 20th century was a major undertaking. The contingents set to be involved in...
Dolly Parton to receive honorary Oscar
Dolly Parton is set to receive an honorary Oscar at the Governors Awards in November The 79-year-old country star will...
“Unconscionable and unforgivable”: Jason Isaacs reflects on his relationship with Mel Gibson
Mel Gibson might be making movies again, but that doesn't mean all of Hollywood has forgiven him. Jason Isaacs, who starred...
“His life is in jeopardy”: R. Kelly hospitalized for overdose, attorneys allege murder-for-hire plot
R. Kelly was hospitalized for a reported overdose over the weekend. Per his attorney, the former R&B megastar was removed...
Dakota Johnson isn’t a bad actor, she just knows how to play the game
In this one life, we are called to make investments in ourselves to advance our livelihoods. For some, this might...
The Band’s secret weapon, Richard Manuel, finally gets his due
The Band famously concluded the first act of their unparalleled story with "The Last Waltz," their much-heralded swan song at...
Poop is poop: It’s time to legitimize pet parents
Years ago, a woman in her 60s whom I had just met pulled out a stack of photos to show...
“The Life of Chuck” forces twee positivity in a time when we need it the least
It’s nearly impossible to remain stoic and jaded in the face of someone who is dancing like no one’s watching....
“Notes to John” gives Joan Didion a worthy opponent: herself
It’s a bit awkward to give a “best of” accolade to a book when you’re not entirely sure it should...
Don’t call it a rom-com: With wit and heart, “Materialists” transcends the tired form
Back when America’s greatest straight-shooter, Wendy Williams, had her daily talk show — or, “The Before Times,” as I like...
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