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Celebrities Archive

Archives for January 2019

Money
Why everybody wears plaid in ScotlandWhy everybody wears plaid in Scotland
Money

The history of tartan is inherently political.

By Rebecca Jennings
Culture
Lifetime’s Surviving R. Kelly and its explosive reception, explainedLifetime’s Surviving R. Kelly and its explosive reception, explained
Culture

“People can’t say they haven’t heard”: how the docuseries changed the R. Kelly conversation.

By Constance Grady
Culture
Terry Crews is calling out celebrities for mocking his alleged assaultTerry Crews is calling out celebrities for mocking his alleged assault
Culture

It’s just the latest example of Crews’s efforts to challenge toxic masculinity.

By Amanda Sakuma
Culture
Netflix’s Conversations With a Killer willfully participates in Ted Bundy’s 3-ring circusNetflix’s Conversations With a Killer willfully participates in Ted Bundy’s 3-ring circus
Culture

The new true crime documentary series demonstrates that even after his death, Ted Bundy runs his own show.

By Aja Romano
Culture
R. Kelly’s music label has reportedly dropped himR. Kelly’s music label has reportedly dropped him
Culture

RCA Records and its parent company, Sony, appear to be distancing themselves from the singer in the wake of Lifetime’s Surviving R. Kelly.

By Constance Grady
Politics
Cardi B’s viral shutdown rant made some really good pointsCardi B’s viral shutdown rant made some really good points
Politics

“Like, our country is a hellhole right now, all for a fucking wall.”

By Emily Stewart
The idea that successful people can teach their secrets isn’t new. Now MasterClass is selling it for $180.
Money

Can a video of Serena Williams teach you tennis? Probably not.

By David Rudin
Culture
Marie Kondo and the fantasy of a tidy life, explainedMarie Kondo and the fantasy of a tidy life, explained
Culture

Marie Kondo isn’t just selling tidying tips. She’s selling the fantasy of perfect control.

By Constance Grady
Money
How Proactiv became the go-to mega-money endorsement deal for celebritiesHow Proactiv became the go-to mega-money endorsement deal for celebrities
Money

Kendall Jenner is the latest in a long line of celebs getting multimillion-dollar deals to talk about their acne.

By Cheryl Wischhover
Culture
Lady Gaga is taking her R. Kelly collaboration off streaming and iTunesLady Gaga is taking her R. Kelly collaboration off streaming and iTunes
Culture

Gaga made a song with R. Kelly in 2013. Now, she says the choice was “twisted.”

By Constance Grady
Culture
Kevin Hart definitely won’t be Oscars host — so the Academy is pushing ahead without oneKevin Hart definitely won’t be Oscars host — so the Academy is pushing ahead without one
Culture

The Academy Awards will be host-less for the first time in three decades.

By Aja Romano
Culture
R. Kelly reportedly faces a new criminal investigation after Lifetime’s docuseriesR. Kelly reportedly faces a new criminal investigation after Lifetime’s docuseries
Culture

After 25 years of accusations, will R. Kelly finally face legal consequences?

By Constance Grady
Culture
Chance the Rapper: “Making a song with R. Kelly was a mistake”Chance the Rapper: “Making a song with R. Kelly was a mistake”
Culture

In Surviving R. Kelly, Chance says engrained prejudice against black women protected Kelly from consequences.

By Constance Grady
Culture
Sandra Oh made history 3 times at the Golden GlobesSandra Oh made history 3 times at the Golden Globes
Culture

Sandra Oh is the first actress of Asian descent in 39 years to win the Globe for best leading TV actress.

By Constance Grady
Culture
Golden Globes: Regina King pledges every project she produces will involve 50 percent womenGolden Globes: Regina King pledges every project she produces will involve 50 percent women
Play
Culture

“Time’s up times two,” says King.

By Constance Grady