Lady Gaga Sounds Like Herself Again
The artist’s latest album is an ode to her early career—and a powerful demonstration of growth.
Dear James: I Hate Playing With My Children
And I’m riddled with mom guilt.
The Novel I’m Searching For
Five years after the pandemic, I’m holding out for a story that doesn’t just describe our experience, but transforms it.
Turtleboy Will Not Be Stopped
A profane blogger believes an innocent woman is being framed for murder. He’ll do anything to prove he’s right—and terrorize anyone who says he’s wrong.
The World Can’t Keep Up With Its Garbage
Trash dumping is taking a devastating environmental toll—especially on poorer countries.
Finally, SNL Gets a Little Weird
Lady Gaga’s talent for the absurd worked well for the show.
The Court Hummed With Suitors
A poem
The Great Salt Shake-Up
Why has kosher salt replaced table salt in American pantries?
Mickey 17 Is Sad, Strange, and So Much Fun
Bong Joon-ho’s first film after Parasite is another satire, this time with a delirious sci-fi veneer.
Severance Cannot Save You
The show seems to be delivering an uncomfortable verdict on one of its biggest questions.
Putin Is Loving This
Russian state TV is sounding an awful lot like Trumpworld these days.
Trump Is Breaking the Fourth Wall
Reality television helped propel Donald Trump to the White House. Now its conventions are helping him expand its powers.
Cling to Your Disgust
The artist formerly known as Kanye West thinks this is a great time for a comeback. He might be right.
When a Celebrity Offers a ‘Harsh Reality Check’
Artists’ attempts at activism often meet mockery on social media. One actor figured out a better way to do it.
Dear James: My Husband Is a Mess
It’s gotten so bad, I’m considering leaving him.
The Nicest Swamp on the Internet
Reddit’s not perfect, but it may be the best platform on a junky web.
A Thriller That’s Most Fun When It’s Boring
Even the most mundane moments are riveting in the new deep-sea drama film Last Breath.
The Tiny Film That Dominated the Oscars
Anora swept the awards, proving that Hollywood’s biggest night could still recognize indie movies.
Conan O’Brien Understood the Assignment
The Oscars host was silly and serious by turns—and delightfully in control of the evening.
What It Takes to Make Shane Gillis Funny
Sometimes, you need the SNL writers’ room.
The Rise of the Anti-Fan
Artists are transforming the pop culture they can’t stand into impressive original works of their own.