Charles Dance On ‘The Crown,’ ‘Game Of Thrones’ And Aging In Hollywood
Well before his best-known character Tywin Lannister was shot on the loo at the end of “Game of Thrones” Season…
Whitney Museum Cancels Exhibition After Criticism For Exploiting Black Artists [UPDATE]
UPDATE: 4:45 p.m. — In a statement to HuffPost, curator Farris Wahbeh said that the Whitney has “been listening and…
Can A Book Club Fight Racism?
This summer, as Black Lives Matter protesters dodged rubber bullets fired by police and Black and brown communities were hit…
‘Caste’ Explodes The Myth Of American Exceptionalism
In her new book “Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents,” Isabel Wilkerson, the Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, recalls once seeing a…
‘I’ll Be Gone In The Dark’ And The Psychological Ramifications Of A True Crime Obsession
In a passage from “I’ll Be Gone In The Dark,” true crime author Michelle McNamara comes out with it: She’s…
With Hollywood On Hold, Celebrity Stylists Navigate Life Without The Red Carpet
Designer garments were prepped and packed. Shoes and accessories were organized in suitcases. Jessica Paster had everything ready to go…
Revisiting The Race Wars Season Of ‘Survivor’
The year was 2006. Smartphones weren’t a thing; neither was Twitter or Instagram. Facebook had not yet expanded past college…
What’s Really Behind All That Quarantine Tie-Dye And Sourdough
About a month into quarantine, I purchased my first tie-dye kit. After weeks of being stuck in my tiny apartment…
In ‘Death In Her Hands,’ The Cure For Loneliness Is A Good Murder
Ottessa Moshfegh’s new novel, “Death in Her Hands,” opens with a note written in “neat, impersonal printing” on ruled notebook…
To Survive This Era, Writers Must Rejoin The Working Class
A national economy in freefall. Streets filled with protesters standing shoulder to shoulder. Waves of labor organizing among writers and…
How Indie Theaters Are Reimagining The Moviegoing Experience
Above: Tori Baker, President & CEO of the Salt Lake Film Society, in independent movie theater Tower Theater on May…
James Bennet Can’t Defend The New York Times’ Tom Cotton Op-Ed
On Wednesday, The New York Times published an op-ed by Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) advocating that the U.S. military be…
Street Artist Honors Protesters With Nina Simone’s Iconic Quote About Freedom
Street artist Pegasus is showing solidarity with anti-racism protesters with his latest piece. The artist depicted the late legendary singer…
Explore In 3D: How I Created A Unique Quarantine Camping Experience
I’m a Boston photographer, and I primarily work from my home studio. My husband, Jason, and I have been living…
On ‘America’s Got Talent,’ A Homeless Choir From San Diego Strikes Gold
Before coronavirus forced the country into quarantine, Derek Williams was “outdoors.” He’s part of a group of people experiencing homelessness…
How The Publishing World Is Staying Afloat During The Pandemic
As social distancing reportedly provides the perfect opportunity to, depending on one’s authorial aspirations, either write or finally read “King…
Let’s Just Admit That A Zoom Party Isn’t Really A Party
There is an art to a great party. The setting. The music. The guest list. The refreshments. And then there…
How The Coronavirus Brought Back The Chain Email
I have a confession. In April, I participated in a chain email. Going back to old times with a recipe…
How To… Maintain Your Sanity While Social Distancing
People everywhere are trying to cope with the coronavirus, facing problems from the serious to the mundane. We’re jamming full…
How To … Get Stuck With A Partner Or A Roommate
People everywhere are trying to cope with the coronavirus, facing problems from the serious to the mundane. We’re jamming full…
George M. Johnson’s New Memoir Reminds Us That ‘All Boys Aren’t Blue’
If you follow George M. Johnson on Twitter or read any of their articles, it’s apparent that they (Johnson embraces…
What’s The Deal With All The Underboob On ‘Too Hot To Handle’?
If being nearly seven weeks into quarantine has taught us anything, it’s that certain fashion-based discomforts are, if not oppressive,…
How To… Stay Socially Distanced
People everywhere are trying to cope with the coronavirus, facing problems from the serious to the mundane. We’re jamming full…
How To… Embrace Being Alone
People everywhere are trying to cope with the coronavirus, facing problems from the serious to the mundane. We’re jamming full…
How To … Support Small Businesses
People everywhere are trying to cope with the coronavirus, facing problems from the serious to the mundane. We’re jamming full…
This Photographer Captured The Reassuring Beauty of Isolation
As the coronavirus pandemic escalates globally, many of us are spending an unprecedented amount of time indoors. During self-isolation, windows…
‘Little Fires Everywhere’ And The Complexities of Surrogate Motherhood
Warning: Spoilers ahead for “Little Fires Everywhere.” Hulu’s engrossing new drama, “Little Fires Everywhere” (based on the novel by Celeste…
‘Master of None’ Co-Creator Alan Yang’s Latest Project Is His Most Personal One Yet
A young boy stands in a field with his head bowed, tears ready to fall as his grandmother scolds him…
The Way The Lucky Ones Live During A Pandemic
I wake up at 7:45 a.m. and roll out of bed, out of my pajamas and into my day leggings.…
Coronavirus Quarantine Is Collapsing The Space Between Online Dating & Reality TV
When roommates Thi Q. Lam and Rance Nix woke up last Wednesday, they had no intention of creating a viral…
In The Time Of Coronavirus, This Is How We Party
On Saturday night, I went on a date with my boyfriend. We usually spend weekends together despite living in different…
9 Books And Stories With Tips For Pandemic Survival
With all your spring plans officially canceled over the global coronavirus pandemic, maybe it’s time for you to cuddle up…
Harvey Weinstein Is A Convicted Rapist. Here’s Why Those Words Matter.
Harvey Weinstein is a rapist. Not an alleged rapist. Not a Hollywood mogul facing claims of rape and assault. Not…
‘Love Is Blind’ Is Blinding (And Addictive)
A ’90s boy band star. A streaming service. LED-lighted personal pods. A deep well of underlying sadness. What do all…
The Right Way For People Who Aren’t Mexican To Write About Mexico
Ever since Jeanine Cummins’ novel “American Dirt” was released on Jan. 21, much of the media has described the ensuing…
Deborah Dugan Tried To Fix The Grammys. Instead She Says She Was ‘Ruined’ By A Boys Club.
From the outside, it looks like the Grammys have come a long way from 2017, when the award show was…
‘The Rage Of Evil’ Delves Into The Mind Of A School Shooter
On Nov. 10, 1982, James “TJ” Stevens entered Lake Braddock Secondary School in Fairfax County, Virginia, with a high-powered hunting…
In The 2010s, Celebrity Feminism Got Trendy. Then Women Got Angry.
Illustration: Damon Dahlen/HuffPost; Photos: Getty “Farewell To … ” is an end-of-decade series that explores some of the biggest cultural…
Mama Cax, Model And Champion For People With Disabilities, Dies
Cacsmy Brutus, a model and disability advocate known as Mama Cax, died Monday after spending a week in the hospital…
The Best Podcasts Of 2019
Illustration: HuffPost; Photos: Getty/The New York Times/Select Works/KPCC/Southern California Public Radio/Rachael Cerrotti/WNYC Studios/Pineapple Street Media/Curbed Reaching the end of the…
Ruston Kelly On Kacey Musgraves And How Love Inspires Them
Ruston Kelly was sitting beside his wife, Kacey Musgraves, when the “Golden Hour” songbird won Album of the Year at…
Banksy Makes Poignant Statement About Homelessness With New Reindeer Street Art
Street artist Banksy is highlighting the issue of homelessness with his new holiday-themed artwork in Birmingham, central England. Two reindeer…
Boomer Gets Owned By Dictionary.com After Wildly Comparing The Word ‘Boomer’ To ‘N-Word’
If a boomer is complaining about millennials, then it must be a day that ends in “Y.” If a boomer…
Banksy Caught On Camera: New Photo Book Documents Street Artist’s Early Years
Banksy’s former art dealer is publishing a new photo book that chronicles his time working with the elusive street artist.…
‘Looking For Alaska’ Star Kristine Froseth Is Not Your Manic Pixie Dream Girl
Kristine Froseth first got the call to play Alaska Young in a film adaptation of John Green’s debut novel, “Looking…
When A Celebrity Tabloid Fixture Joins Instagram
Oct. 15, 2019, will go down in the history books as the day elusive megastar Jennifer Aniston joined Instagram. Within…