On Juneteenth, a Celebration of Pride, Joy, and History in Austin, Texas
Thursday morning rears a bright and warm beginning to the 27th annual Austin Central Texas Juneteenth parade. Music hits the streets as a unified white linen band trickles down East…
Director Sarah Friedland and Actor Kathleen Chalfant on ‘Familiar Touch,’ Their Exquisite Portrait of ‘Coming of Old Age’
Writer-director Sarah Friedland remembers her grandmother, a poetry editor, as a “badass lefty intellectual” who wielded language with precision. When she later developed dementia and became nonverbal, Friedland, then studying…
63 Thoughts I Had While Watching ‘And Just Like That…’ Season 3, Episode 4
I’m going to warn you guys in advance that this particular installment of And Just Like That… is, well, not exactly a thrill ride. I mean, it’s hard to top…
Why Do We Still Have a Shade Inclusivity Problem in 2025?
While wandering my local Sephora recently in search of a new foundation, I was faced with my usual dilemma: As I traveled down the skintone rainbow, there became fewer and…
The Most Unusual Celebrity Baby Names: Olin, Blue Ivy, Apple, and More
Raddix isn’t a name you encounter every day, with the exception of a 28-year-old DJ from Texas and Diaz and Madden’s little one. Should she decide to take a different…
The Best Things to Do in Vietnam, From Floating Markets to Ancient Alleys
Vietnam is one of those travel destinations that’s a bit of an if you know, you know. As in, if you let it, Vietnam will change your life. This long,…
Surf Tourism Is on the Rise—Here Are the Best Places to Ride the Waves
“Learning to surf is like learning to walk; you take it step by step,” my instructor reassured me as I sat on the board, eyes towards the break, waiting for…
Carolyn Bessette Kennedy’s Colorist on Those Ryan Murphy Images
When Ryan Murphy Productions dropped the first teaser images for the upcoming American Love Story, the world…well, had opinions. The new spin-off anthology series tells the story of John F.…
9 Best Pore Minimizing Primers for an Airbrushed Finish
Not everything in life is easily smoothed over, but if you’re seeking a flawless complexion, the best pore minimizing primers can do the trick in helping you achieve the illusion…
5 Modern Ways to Wear Culottes Summer 2025
Every few seasons or so, a divisive fashion item reemerges onto the scene, causing many to wonder: “Is this really back in style?” Flip-flops and jelly sandals, thanks to The…