When commuting to work, I do a lot of people-watching. Call me creepy, but in New York City, there's not much else you can do besides be hyper-aware of your surroundings. And that includes taking note of the three main types of commuters.

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Music Reviews

"Hit Different" Shows SZA Won't Be Tamed

The singer's new song was born in a moment of protest.

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SZA is always striving for balance.

The beloved 29-year-old TDE has threatened to quit music on more than one occasion, and despite the comforts that come with 5 Grammy nominations, a platinum record, and abundant fame, has remained humble and continued to nourish her personal growth. "This is a space where I feel like I'm growing and having a good time," she told Glamour. "I'm learning a lot, but sometimes it gets to be a lot and I feel like I can't grow in this space. Like, I have to do something different to grow."

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CULTURE

Thank You, SZA and Sephora, for Reminding Us Most Beauty Retailers Are Racist

Sephora's diversity training is a token exercise in good publicity and damage control, but it's a reminder that most retail beauty stores, from Sephora to Mac and Ulta Beauty, seem to share a commonality of racial profiling.

SZA performs at III Points Festival in Miami's Wynwood Art District

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Any reason for the beauty bias peddler Sephora to close all of its U.S. stores, even for one hour, is cause for celebration.

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