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REVIEW: Netflix’s “Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell” Is about Christopher Wallace, Not the Notorious B.I.G.

On March 1, Netflix released the documentary Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell, based on the life and death of iconic Brooklyn emcee The Notorious B.I.G. The film captures the man born Christopher Wallace as he rose to Hip-Hop superstardom through never-before-seen home video footage and untold stories from the people closest to him. […]

Indie Roundup: Five New Albums to Stream Now

Here’s what to stream this weekend.

Does Lady Gaga Even Care That Her Dog Walker Was Shot?

Her generous reward offer seems to ignore the significance of the crime involved.

Best Moments of Black History Month 2021

From Shmurda to Janet Jackson to Zendaya making that mac and cheese.

In Their Own Words: 7 Great New Books By Musicians

Our favorite artists’ music can feel like a glimpse into their lives, a way to connect even more deeply with the disembodied voices that sound so good to the ears. But the music is really only one side of the person, and often, fans aren’t given the opportunity to learn about the true ins and […]

How the Online Left Alienates Working Americans

If we’re going to build an effective Left movement in America, it has to be accessible to people outside an educated elite.

Friday Film Club: Andra Day Anchors “The United States vs Billie Holiday”

The “Strange Fruit” singer is an example of the toll celebrity takes on vulnerable women, especially Black women.

INTERVIEW: Cristina Rae “Emptied Herself” to Portray Effie White

The America’s Got Talent finalist will portray the character for a Clubhouse production of DreamGirls

PREMIERE: Emma Webb Drops Wholesome New EP “Best Friend”

Meet your new bestie Emma Webb, whose debut EP, Best Friend, is a mellow, compassionate diary of memories and feelings. The British singer-songwriter was inspired by Ed Sheeran‘s “Castle on the Hill,” with his production and aura sparking her imagination for the new release. Webb beautifully explains, “My underlying theme is all about honesty, vulnerability […]

An Open Letter to the Aliens: Please Help Us

Humans have failed; is it time for alien saviors to descend?