Arts

Name Against the Same is part of Stephanie Mercedes' A Sky of Shattered Glass Reflected by the Sun exhibition at Culture House in Washington, D.C.

Arts

Melting guns and bullet casings, this artist turns weapons into bells

6:58am February 14, 2023

by Neda Ulaby

At a time when mass shootings are regularly rocking the country, Stephanie Mercedes is takes guns and bullet casings and turns them into instruments of mourning. Some look like primitive relics.

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'All the Beauty in the World' conveys Met guard's profound appreciation for art

6:31am February 14, 2023

by Heller McAlpin

Patrick Bringley's story — he jumped off the career ladder, deliberately taking a position divorced from ambition in order to find the space for quiet contemplation — is oddly suited to our times.

My Unsung Hero: An unknown navigator

5:22pm February 13, 2023

In 2003, Julie Cadwallader's husband died of cancer. Not long after, she decided to go visit a friend in Boston. Her husband had always been the navigator on their trips, but that didn't deter Julie.

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Rihanna wins more praise for her maternity fashion statements with halftime outfit

5:22pm February 13, 2023

by Rachel Treisman

Rihanna made no effort to hide her pregnancy in her bright red Super Bowl halftime outfit. That choice has already won praise for revolutionizing maternity fashion and celebrating pregnant bodies.

An Adidas store stands in Manhattan on October 25, 2022, in New York City. The company is facing big losses after terminating its relationship with Kanye West.

Adidas is looking to repurpose unsold Yeezy products. Here are some of its options

11:40am February 13, 2023

by Juliana Kim

Retail experts say Yeezys will be particularly difficult to resell given their distinct design and damaged reputation. But not doing so could cost Adidas up to 500 million euros.

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Squarespace's "The Singularity" ad featured many (many) Adam Drivers.

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Arts

Super Bowl commercials, from Adam Driver(s) to M&M candies; the hits and the misses

7:54am February 13, 2023

by Eric Deggans

Advertisers spent up to $7 million for every 30 seconds of airtime during Super Bowl LVII. Here's a sampling of what worked – and didn't – in the most expensive ad showcase on American television.

Books
Arts

'Hijab Butch Blues' challenges stereotypes and upholds activist self-care

6:00am February 13, 2023

by Ashlee Green

Lamya H's memoir is a study guide on Islam and a queer manifesto that follows them from a childhood a move to the U.S. through questions of faith, gender and sexuality.

Daven Ralston says the club's name is a talking point in of itself.

From meet-cutes to happy endings, romance readers feel the love as sales heat up

5:01am February 13, 2023

Romance novel sales are surging, even as overall book sales experience their first decline in years. And no, fans are not embarrassed by their love of the genre.

Arts

How to get creative on Valentine's Day

8:02am February 12, 2023

by Ayesha Rascoe

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to freelance journalist Brigitt Earley about creative Valentine's Day plans for those who are tired of the same old same old.

Arts

Radio host Angela Yee on her departure from 'The Breakfast Club' and her new show

8:02am February 12, 2023

by Ayesha Rascoe

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with radio talk show host Angela Yee about her departure from the popular show "The Breakfast Club" and about her new show, "Way Up with Angela Yee."