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Culture Archive

Archives for August 2015

Sports
Serena Williams has too many Grand Slams to win to care about racist and sexist attacksSerena Williams has too many Grand Slams to win to care about racist and sexist attacks
Sports

“I love that I am a full woman and I’m strong and I’m powerful and I’m beautiful at the same time. And there’s nothing wrong with that.”

By German Lopez
Science
Will Smith’s new movie “Concussion” terrifies the NFL. Here’s the trailer.Will Smith’s new movie “Concussion” terrifies the NFL. Here’s the trailer.
Science

It’s based on a true story — which the NFL tried to cover up.

By Joseph Stromberg
Culture
Kanye West’s VMA speech, decodedKanye West’s VMA speech, decoded
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Culture

Yes, it was rambling. Yes, it jumped all over the place. But it was also kind of brilliant.

By Emily St. James
Culture
MTV VMA 2015: all of the big moments, performances, and surprisesMTV VMA 2015: all of the big moments, performances, and surprises
Culture

Your complete guide to the 2015 Video Music Awards.

By Vox Staff
Technology
Facebook Advertises Facebook, on TV (Again)Facebook Advertises Facebook, on TV (Again)
Technology

Facebook wants advertisers to move their money from TV to Facebook. But it still likes to buy airtime now and then.

By Peter Kafka
Culture
Fear the Walking Dead is as slow-moving as its zombies — and it worksFear the Walking Dead is as slow-moving as its zombies — and it works
Culture

The show’s slow-pocalypse doesn’t have all its pieces in place just yet, but when it works, it’s surprisingly great.

By Emily St. James
TV
Virginia Shooting: Gunman kills 2 on live televisionVirginia Shooting: Gunman kills 2 on live television
TV

WDBJ-TV reporter Alison Parker and videographer Adam Ward were shot and killed while filming a live television segment in Moneta, Virginia.

By Vox Staff
Culture
MTV VMA 2015 recap: The biggest moments, best performances, and weirdest off-script asidesMTV VMA 2015 recap: The biggest moments, best performances, and weirdest off-script asides
Culture

Miley, Kanye, and all the “beef” from this year’s show.

By Caroline Framke
Culture
Miley Cyrus enlists RuPaul’s drag queens and crotch cannons to drop new (free!) albumMiley Cyrus enlists RuPaul’s drag queens and crotch cannons to drop new (free!) album
Culture

Miley Cyrus and Her Dead Petz, coming to an internet near you.

By Caroline Framke
Culture
Taylor Swift likes a world where “boys can play princesses, and girls can play soldiers”Taylor Swift likes a world where “boys can play princesses, and girls can play soldiers”
Culture

Her acceptance of the Video of the Year award capped a VMA ceremony where she reigned.

By Emily St. James
Culture
MTV VMA 2015 winners: the full listMTV VMA 2015 winners: the full list
Culture

Here are all the winners from the 2015 MTV VMAs. We’ll be updating this live.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Music
2015 VMA: Nicki Minaj beefs with Miley Cyrus on stage2015 VMA: Nicki Minaj beefs with Miley Cyrus on stage
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Music

This was staged, right? Right?

By Alex Abad-Santos
Music
Watch Kanye West announce his 2020 presidential runWatch Kanye West announce his 2020 presidential run
Music

“I have decided in 2020 to run for president,” West said.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Culture
VMA 2015: Justin Bieber cries after emotional performanceVMA 2015: Justin Bieber cries after emotional performance
Culture

“Where Are U Now” that Bieber needs you?

By Caroline Framke
Culture
Master horror director Wes Craven has died. These are his 5 most important films.Master horror director Wes Craven has died. These are his 5 most important films.
Culture

He directed films in both the Nightmare on Elm Street and Scream series — and so much more.

By Emily St. James