Imagine this: it’s the early 1960s in Liverpool, and four young lads are jamming in dingy clubs, dreaming of stardom. Fast forward to today, and their story is about to hit the big screen not once, but four times over. The Beatles have inspired countless books, documentaries, and even musicals, but this ambitious project feels … Read more
Settling into the theater seat with a bucket of popcorn felt like stepping back into my college English lit class, where I first cracked open Emily Brontë’s novel on a rainy afternoon, scribbling notes about doomed love and wild moors. But this time, it’s Emerald Fennell’s take—bold, steamy, and unapologetically her own vision. As the … Read more
Ever had that moment when a band’s music hits you right in the chest, like they’re singing your own diary entries back to you? That’s how I felt the first time I heard MUNA’s “I Know a Place” blasting through my headphones on a rainy commute years ago. It was empowering, unapologetically queer, and full … Read more
Picture this: a cabaret icon steps onto an opera stage, not just to sing but to embody a lifetime of twists and turns. That’s the magic behind Complications in Sue, a bold new opera that premiered in Philadelphia earlier this month. As someone who’s caught Justin Vivian Bond’s electrifying performances in dimly lit New York … Read more
As someone who’s been glued to every Olympic opening ceremony since I was a kid watching the Atlanta Games in ’96 with my family, I always get that mix of excitement and nostalgia. I’ve traveled to Italy a couple times—once skiing in the Dolomites, where the crisp air and stunning peaks made me fall in … Read more
Rosalía has this uncanny ability to make you stop scrolling the second her videos hit your feed. One minute you’re doom-scrolling, the next you’re mesmerized by her sharp nails, flamenco footwork fused with reggaeton beats, and visuals that feel like high art mixed with street-level swagger. I still remember the first time Malamente popped up … Read more
Remember that moment when Tyra Banks screamed, “We were all rooting for you!” on America’s Next Top Model? It defined a generation of reality TV drama. Fast forward to today, and Netflix has dropped “Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model,” a docuseries that’s stirring up all those old feelings. But what does a real … Read more
Imagine standing on an Olympic podium, the weight of a bronze medal around your neck, the cheers of the crowd echoing in the crisp Italian air. You’ve just conquered one of the toughest sports out there—biathlon, where you ski like the wind and shoot with laser precision. But instead of basking in glory, you burst … Read more
I remember the first time I saw Jinkx Monsoon nail that Judy Garland impression on RuPaul’s Drag Race—it was during All Stars 7’s Snatch Game, and I was howling with laughter on my couch, spilling my tea everywhere. Fast forward to now, and here she is stepping into Judy’s shoes for real in the London … Read more
Picture this: a petite woman with a sharp eye and an even sharper mind, navigating the male-dominated art scene of 1970s New York like a quiet storm. Marian Goodman wasn’t just a dealer; she was a bridge-builder, connecting avant-garde European visions to American shores. Her passing at 97 leaves a void, but her legacy? That’s … Read more