- 1. I’ve Watched "Wednesday" Three Times and There Will Be Mor
- (TV)
- The Cramps. Black tulle. Dope cello solos of “Paint It Black” on the roof. What’s not to love? Nevertheless, many adults are not into the new Wednesday show on Netflix, partially directed by Tim ...
- Created on 01 December 2022
- 2. "The Worst Person In The World" Subverts the Classic Rom-Com Genre, Instead, Explores Loss Through a New Len
- (Movies)
- ... on the black screen – “A film in 12 chapters, a prologue and an epilogue.” This dictum sets the tone for the book-like structure that follows – the chapters chart the characters’ lives, relationships, ...
- Created on 22 February 2022
- 3. "Harlem," The New Sitcom by "Girls Trip" Writer Tracy Oliver, Just Might Be the Fluffy-Lighthearted TV Fare Black Women Need in these “Post-Pandemic” Tim
- (TV)
- I have to say, when I first got the word of Harlem, a new ten-episode Prime Video series about a group of four Black gal-pals in Harlem, starring Megan Good I wasn’t exactly blown away by the premise. ...
- Created on 16 December 2021
- 4. Season Two of HBO's "Love Life" Co-Starring Former BUST Covergirl Jessica Williams, Puts Modern Black Love on Full Display ...
- (TV)
- ... hopelessly looking for love. Last month season two dropped. This season used the same ‘romance-per-episode’ structure, but instead we follow a young Black man. Enter: Marcus Wadkins (William Jackson ...
- Created on 09 December 2021
- 5. 10 Female-Driven Holiday Films To Cozy Up With This Winter
- (Movies)
- ... ode to the ups and downs of sisterhood and will have you dreaming of snowy woods and cozy nights by the fireplace all season long. Black Christmas Dir. Bob Clark, 1974 If you’re bored of the ...
- Created on 02 December 2021
- 6. Time of the Season for Loving: Diverse Romance Titles To Heat Up Your Summer
- (Books)
- Julie Murphy’s adult romance debut—the first in her new series of fairy tale retellings—is billed as an all-grown-up take on Cinderella. But even though this novel has glamour, secrets, and shoes, ...
- Created on 23 August 2021
- 7. Vanessa Riley's Historical Novel "Island Queen" Focuses On The Journey, Not The Destination Of Dorothy "Doll" Kirwin Thomas: BUST Rev
- (Books)
- ... you can be.” Born into slavery in the colonial West Indies, the real Thomas fought for freedom at a time when she was barely seen as human. “I’m luckier, I guess. My black is beautiful,” Doll says, in ...
- Created on 09 July 2021
- 8. Casey McQuinston Puts Modern Queer Love In The Spotlight With Her Newest Novel, "One Last Stop
- (Books)
- ... the Center of Her Narrative In This Story of Magical Realism 5 Righteous Reading Recommendations From Olaronke Akinmowo Of The Free Black Women's Library 8 New, Inclusive YA Rom-Coms You'll Fall For ...
- Created on 26 May 2021
- 9. Are You A Bibliophile Looking For A Fun, Book-Loving Online Community? Check Out These 10 Cool BookTubers!
- (Books)
- ... when it comes to Black authors. They also run the Blackathon readathon every February! 6. Jocelyn from @yogi with a book Jocelyn is a Cuban-American booktuber who reads a diverse selection of (mostly) ...
- Created on 12 May 2021
- 10. 8 New, Inclusive YA Rom-Coms You'll Fall For This Sprin
- (Books)
- ... her white classmates say the N-word — in a journal. So when that journal goes missing and an anonymous bully starts blackmailing her into facing her fears and living more honestly, she understandably starts ...
- Created on 11 May 2021
- 11. 5 great female-focused French films to watch tout suite!
- (Movies)
- ... of women, exploring themes such as vanity and existentialism as they relate to the female experience. It’s a must-see for its beautiful black-and-white cinematography, memorable music by Michel Legrand, ...
- Created on 08 February 2021
- 12. Week Of Women: Rebecca, The Witches, Equal
- (Entertainment)
- ... early. Out October 20. Top photo courtesy of Kerry Brown/Netflix More from BUST Week of Women: BLACKPINK, Emily in Paris, Save Yourselves! Week of Women: Sylvan Esso, Mxmtoon, The Glorias Week ...
- Created on 15 October 2020
- 13. This Sarah Paulson Dancing Trend on TikTok Cured My Anxiety, I Swear
- (Entertainment)
- I have loved Sarah Paulson for a long time. I remember the exact moment—Picture it, Connecticut, sometime between 1999-2001. I’m watching Juliette Lewis in The Other Sister, a rom-com about a mentally ...
- Created on 07 October 2020
- 14. "Trinkets" Star Chloë Levine On Why She Loves Her Breakout Character: BUST Intervie
- (TV)
- Some Trinkets spoilers ahead. Trinkets has all the makings of a stellar teen drama: thoughtful friendships between women, important issues handled with nuance, and flawed, messy love stories that ...
- Created on 28 August 2020
- 15. Roxane Gay Opens Up About Her Writing Routine: BUST Interview
- (Books)
- ... edition of BUST Magazine. Subscribe today! More from BUST Jasmine Guillory On "Party Of Two," Her Rom-Com Universe, And Her Secrets To Sex Scenes: BUST Interview 12 Books By Black Women Authors To ...
- Created on 13 August 2020
- 16. Jasmine Guillory On "Party Of Two," Her Rom-Com Universe, And Her Secrets To Sex Scenes: BUST Intervie
- (Books)
- When Jasmine Guillory wrote her breakout 2018 debut novel, The Wedding Date, she “didn’t envision” what ended up happening over the next few years. As of this summer, Guillory has published five interconnected ...
- Created on 25 June 2020
- 17. How to Survive A Plague: (Hint) You’re Doing Too Much
- (Living)
- ... – to yourself, and to the ones you love. Top photo via Pexels / cottonbro More from BUST Taraji P. Henson's Organization Is Providing Free Virtual Therapy For Black Communities 8 Feminist Rom-Coms ...
- Created on 23 April 2020
- 18. "The Photograph" Puts the Radical Simplicity of Black Millennial Love in Focu
- (Movies)
- The Photograph, starring Issa Rae and LaKeith Stanfield, is the first Black romantic film of the decade—premiering on Valentine’s Day, smack dab in the middle of Black History Month. Setting the tone ...
- Created on 14 February 2020
- 19. "Crazy Rich Asians" Writer Leaves Franchise Over Pay Disparit
- (Feminism)
- ... last year, Black comedians Wanda Sykes and Mo’Nique both spoke out against Netflix for being offered significantly less than the likes of Dave Chappelle and Amy Schumer for their Netflix comedy specials. ...
- Created on 05 September 2019
- 20. Awkwafina On "The Farewell," Mainstream Asian American Visibility, The Real Nora Lum, And Her Well-Trained Cat: BUST Intervie
- (Entertainment)
- ... blocks away from the Charmed set, Awkwafina and I chat on the top level of a Victorian dwelling with a view of downtown Los Angeles as our backdrop. Born Nora Lum, Awkwafina wears a black leather jacket, ...
- Created on 10 August 2019
