If fashion is an expression of the times we live in, this year’s biggest moments told the story of a tumultuous world. The war in Ukraine, rising anti-Semitism, and the exploitation of children all found their way into fashion news, editorials, and business in 2022. Of course, there were moments of empowerment and levity, too: Rihanna redefined maternity wear with bold, celebratory looks;…
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Capping off an awards season that’s already seen one show’s host bomb his opening monologue, sparked controversy over perceived snubs, and given rise to a new top dog in Hollywood, the 96th Academy Awards are set to kick off at 7 p.m. ET—an hour earlier than usual—on Sunday, March 10.
This year’s ceremony arrives on the heels of an eventful 12 months in the movie world. In addition …
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In the wake of wildfires that ripped through Maui last week, many are seeking answers about what caused the deadliest wildfire in the U.S. in over a century. That search has put Hawaiian Electric, which serves 95% of the island state’s 1.4 million residents, in the spotlight. The utility provider is facing a lawsuit over alleged inaction in the face of the destructive Lahaina wildfire that ha…
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After having been cast aside for years, equality of gender, race, and sexuality have risen up the ranks of importance to become issues that are addressed in the boardroom. Yet one category is strikingly absent: disability inclusion. Perhaps this is because disability comes in many forms, and as a result necessitates a multi-layered, thorough approach. One could also argue that there is an uncon…
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Addison Seale manages a luxury Airbnb Inc. listing near Joshua Tree National Park in southern California, a short-term rental market that boomed during the pandemic as people fled cramped cities in search of outdoor space. The house is sleek—a single story, three-bedroom concrete home with a deck, hot tub, small above-ground pool and a striking view of the desert. But to set the home apar…
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In the 12th and final season of Curb Your Enthusiasm, Larry David—a character based on and played by creator Larry David—pressures a busy hotel housekeeper to fish his glasses out of the toilet. He whines about having to pay a big “condolence tip” to an inattentive waiter whose mother just died. He muses to his permanent houseguest Leon Black (J.B. Smoove), who is Black, “I w…
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While rookie girl groups impressed like no other when it came to K-pop in 2022, they were not the only ones cementing a place in the year’s best music. Veteran performers like Girls’ Generation’s Taeyeon proved why she’s a giant in the industry, and fourth-generation boy groups like Treasure showed that their star continues to rise.
The best K-pop songs and albums…
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When “Break My Soul” was released as the lead single off Beyoncé’s latest album, Renaissance, in late June, the crowd went wild. The internet loved it. The fans loved it. The critics loved it. And a lot of them loved the fact that the song, an homage to dance pop and house music, interpolated the synths of house legend Robin S.’s early-’90s song &ldqu…
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Joleen Mitton knows from first-hand experience how exploitative the fashion industry can be. The 40-year-old leader, activist, and fashion entrepreneur, who is claimed by the Plains Cree and Dane-zaa from the Sawridge Nation in Alberta, began her career in the industry as a model at the age of 15, when she began working around the world for brands like Ralph Lauren, Vivienne Westwood, and Clini…
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Warning: This post contains spoilers for the season finale of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.
The season one finale of The Rings of Power<…
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