Celebrity

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Simone Biles is Revamping the Mental Health Conversation

Biles and other young public figures are changing the way we talk about mental health and self care.

Scarlett Johansson’s Disney Lawsuit Could Define the Future of Hollywood

The worst person you know just made a great point.
Anthony Ramos as In The Heights' Usnavi overlooks a street in Washington Heights.

Lin-Manuel Miranda Should’ve Listened to the Block

In the Heights’ sidelining of Afro-Latinx people still stings.

The Interlude Celebrates: Women

Women like Stacey Abrams, Abby Phillip, and Cardi B inspired us throughout an unforgettable year.

Cry Me a River, Justin Timberlake

An open letter to Timberlake.

Why Celebrities Pretending the World is “Normal” is a Public Health Concern

Their conflicting politics and personal decisions unmask the harm of their need to be seen.
Screenshot of Megan Thee Stallion and four backup dancers raising their fists in front a sign that reads "Protect Black Women."

Black Women Are Used As Tools, Not Loved As People

The continual public disrespect of Black women indicates little progress.
Graphic of Megan Thee Stallion on a lilac and forest green background.

Megan Thee Stallion Reveals She “Suffered Gunshot Wounds” on Sunday

The rapper says she is expected to make “a full recovery.”