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Archives for October 2019

Culture
How Lana Del Rey’s career explains a huge shift in the way we think about pop starsHow Lana Del Rey’s career explains a huge shift in the way we think about pop stars
Culture

In 2012, people called Lana Del Rey a fake. Now they call her one of the best pop stars of her generation.

By Constance Grady and Alex Abad-Santos
Culture
Harvey Weinstein’s night out looks a lot like the groundwork for a comebackHarvey Weinstein’s night out looks a lot like the groundwork for a comeback
Culture

Weinstein’s been going out in public a lot lately.

By Constance Grady
Culture
Kanye’s Jesus Is King feels unfinished. But it’s still worth hearing.Kanye’s Jesus Is King feels unfinished. But it’s still worth hearing.
Culture

Kanye West’s new album is brief and underwhelming, despite the build-up.

By Allegra Frank
Culture
Kanye West’s turn toward spirituality, explainedKanye West’s turn toward spirituality, explained
Culture

Here is what is going on with Kanye West right now — including the domes, the new album, Sunday Service, and whether it’s a cult — and how it all fits together.

By Constance Grady
Culture
Gina Rodriguez apologizes, amid backlash, for saying the n-word on InstagramGina Rodriguez apologizes, amid backlash, for saying the n-word on Instagram
Culture

The fiasco is part of a larger pattern for the Jane the Virgin star.

By Aja Romano
Culture
Ellen DeGeneres, George W. Bush, and the death of uncritical nicenessEllen DeGeneres, George W. Bush, and the death of uncritical niceness
Culture

Ellen built her brand on being nice to anyone, even George W. Bush. That brand might not be viable now.

By Constance Grady

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