Archive for September, 2016

“Wicked” Girls Both Drop Albums Today

What corporate-music overlords dreamed this up? Both Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth — costars of the … Read more »

Nirvana’s “Nevermind” Turns 25

Twenty-five years ago this month, Nirvana released their second album “Nevermind” — a record that ushered … Read more »

Best Pumpkin-Spice Foods

Pumpkin spice is a polarizing flavor ― Anthony Bourdain has said he wants it to be … Read more »

“Luke Cage”: A Black Superhero

If the original 1970s version of Luke Cage were to turn up in 2016, he would … Read more »

Obama Gives Very Pregnant Audra A Medal

Here is the video of President Obama awarding the National Medals of Arts and of Humanities … Read more »

“Farewell To Soggy Bottoms”

That’s what the lovely Mary Berry (pictured) said when she announced that she would be leaving … Read more »

Can Someone Please Stop This Monstrosity?

Andrew Russeth writes: ‘When plans for Thomas Heatherwick’s $150 million public sculpture for the Hudson Yards … Read more »