Have “The Real Housewives” Peaked?
The franchise has remained a cultural force for over a decade by reinventing itself. But what happens when everyone knows the formula?
How Richard Simmons Got Trapped In His Own Mythology
Simmons' public image as the fitness industry's Lady of Perpetual Sorrow confused cultural categories, and left everyone demanding answers that might not exist.
Ryan Murphy’s Limited Depictions Of Controversial White Women
While his work is routinely described as feminist, Murphy’s stories have not radically expanded complex representations of women.
Why The New Calvin Klein Underwear Ads Are Bulging With Meaning
The photos are meant to provoke thirst, but the brand’s campaign also raises bigger questions about the role of race in America’s erotic fantasies.
Britney Spears Deserves Better Than That Lifetime Movie
The Spears TV movie fits a pattern of overlooking women pop stars’ work.
How Amy Fisher Taught Me To Embrace Being An Outsider
Growing up in Colombia, it was reading about "Long Island Lolita" Amy Fisher that made me realize the biggest scandal was the boredom of normality itself.
Why Do We Keep Trying To Solve A Problem Like Mariah?
Mariah Carey’s kitschiness has long confounded critics. But with her new reality show, she can finally embrace the in-betweenness that is her complex legacy.