At Least We Still Have Jeff Goldblum
The actor’s specific alchemical charm was a balm for our woes this year.
If You Like Being Thirsty, Well, We’ve Got Some Good News
Thirst Aid Kit, a new podcast from Bim Adewunmi and Nichole Perkins, explores how pop culture shapes our desires.
There’s An Elephant In Harvey Weinstein’s Hotel Room
Buried beneath the sickening story of Harvey Weinstein's abuse is another story — the problem of casting women by their fuckability — and who that leaves out.
This Janet Jackson Album Made Beyonce's Lemonade Possible
The release of The Velvet Rope twenty years ago helped paved the way for pop music that is both personal and political.
Black Farmers Grapple With An Uncertain Economy
Shifting market forces, immigration reform, and a lack of interest from younger generations mean that black farmers in the small town of Covert, Michigan, are at a crossroads.
Maria Sharapova's Rivalry With Serena Williams Is In Her Head
Sharapova's new memoir suggests that she still can't seem to accept the reality that her whiteness is not enough to compensate for her own failings.
Princess Diana Was The Opposite Of Everything Royals Represented
It’s easy to scoff at the cult of Diana. But the mourning in the wake of her death was as much about the senseless tragedy as it was about her, herself.
John Boyega Understands The Criticism Of "Detroit" But Still Believes It's For Everyone
"We're having to walk through life being aware of our blackness," he told BuzzFeed News. "We need to understand our people's pain. And that doesn't come with sugar and cupcakes."
Indie Rom-Coms Finally Show Black Girls Some Love
By centering a black woman's experience, Netflix’s new film The Incredible Jessica James is the indie rom-com black fans of the genre have been waiting for.
When An Internet Celebrity Dies, It Can Be Like Losing A Friend
When the natural hair video blogger Meechy Monroe died of brain cancer at 32, it was gutting for women like me who considered her not just a celebrity, but something closer to a friend.
SZA’s "Ctrl" Is A Black Girl's Tumblr Come To Life
The 26-year-old musician makes atmospheric R&B that’s self-questioning, self-affirming, and as relatable as it is personal.
Jennifer Lopez Doesn't Need To Be The Best At Everything
J.Lo’s hard work and versatility, rather than solely raw talent, have kept her on top for decades. Now, with World of Dance, she’s using her power to mold new stars in her own image.
Flint Isn’t Ready To Trust Anyone Yet
The years-long water safety crisis in Flint, Michigan, isn’t just a cautionary tale; to many, it’s a canary in a coal mine.
How Oprah Got Her Acting Groove Back
The empathy that made Oprah famous is also what makes her such a captivating actor.
It's Time To Stop Typecasting Timothy Olyphant
After years of playing lawmen and criminals, Timothy Olyphant's work in Santa Clarita Diet makes a great case for his second act as a comedy star.
How The Oscar Flub Demonstrates The Limits of Black Graciousness
What happened at the Oscars this year showed us that the graciousness black artists are expected to show at all times is still extra credit for white people.
The Road Women Marched On This Weekend Was Paved By Black Resistance
This march’s success was made possible by the labour of generations of protesting black bodies.
Dylann Roof Is An American Problem
The Charleston church shooter needs his sense of control, just as America needs to believe the death penalty provides a form of absolution.
Ryan Gosling Is A Star After His Time
Playing both offbeat characters and romantic heroes, Ryan Gosling has been our go-to weird boy next door for more than a decade. His real allure lies in the old-fashioned way he navigates Hollywood.
The Ease of Dylann Roof
As a white man living in America, Dylann Roof was confident he would be safe and protected throughout his trial, a protection that black people are routinely denied.