- 1. The B-52s & Cyndi Lauper Speak Out Against Anti-LGBTQIA+ Legislation
- (Feminism)
- ... outraged, celebrities like Cyndi Lauper and The B-52’s, have spoken out against these laws. By publicly standing with the LGBTQIA+ community, both artists are ushering in a “new wave” of activism amidst ...
- Created on 10 March 2023
- 2. Lana Del Rey Grapples with The Patriarchy in New Song, and It’s Making Us Even More Excited For Her Upcoming Album
- (Music)
- ... on March 1st. Rey’s visionary status very much stems from her commitment to relaying her own truth and experience, whether that be in the form of a spoken word poetry album (Violet Bent Backwards over ...
- Created on 17 February 2023
- 3. In Honor of Viola Davis's Grammy Win, Let's Look Back at the Talented Women Who've Earned EGOT Sta
- (Entertainment)
- ... that the fondly lauded “First Lady of American Theater” would solidify her spot in the EGOT club with a Grammy win for best spoken word recording in 1977. She was the first woman to ever claim the coveted ...
- Created on 07 February 2023
- 4. Amber Tamblyn Chats with U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón - A BUST Interview
- (Books)
- ... Limón has long been the not-so-secret weapon of the poetry world—a powerhouse writer who belongs to the people. For two decades, Limón’s work has spoken directly to the hearts of our humanity, making ...
- Created on 10 January 2023
- 5. Greta Thunberg Closes Out Her Teen Years with Incredible Clap Back at Twitter Troll
- (Entertainment)
- ... platform suspensions) for being a virulent, outspoken misogynist and right-wing troll. On December 27th, Tate took it upon himself to antagonize the now 20-year-old Thunberg by tweeting at her to “provide ...
- Created on 03 January 2023
- 6. 7 Self-Care Tips from Dolly Parton: How Our Favorite Backwoods Barbie Inspires Us to Bedazzle Our Lives
- (Entertainment)
- She’s been writing and performing musical masterpieces since the ‘60s, starred in some of our favorite flicks, been an outspoken advocate for gender and racial equality, and been equal parts authentic, ...
- Created on 15 December 2022
- 7. How Menopause Helped This Life Long People-Pleaser Boss Up, And Stop Giving A D*mn
- (Feminism)
- ... It requires constant study, external observation, and the ability to fulfill the needs of others that are unspoken and, most often, unconscious. I knew that other people’s wellness would directly impact ...
- Created on 12 October 2022
- 8. Calling all Kim Gordon fans! Erica Dawn Lyle & Vice Cooler’s new single featuring Kim’s spoken word is FIRE
- (Music)
- ... monologue, spoken over a Sonic Youth-like discordant/echo-y guitar riff. Only this time, the subject of her spoken word isn’t sexism, but classism, and the financialization of housing. “You’re not welcome/to ...
- Created on 20 May 2022
- 9. Jewel Is Back With The R&B and Folk-Influenced "Freewheelin' Woman," Her First Album in 7 Years ...
- (Music)
- ... from Ty Murray, a rodeo superstar and the father of her son Kase. And while Jewel’s mother — who is also her former manager — is still alive, the two have not spoken in years. In her memoir, Never Broken, ...
- Created on 02 May 2022
- 10. EXCLUSIVE: Mayim Bialik Talks Imposter Syndrome As A First-Time Director, and Her Latest Film, "As They Made Us" ...
- (Movies)
- ... what? I think [the takeaway] is very, very, very personal. I’ve spoken to people for whom this helped them understand more about their sibling who left, or their distant parent. I’ve spoken to people for ...
- Created on 15 April 2022
- 11. BUST Premiere: Ariana and the Rose’s “Setting Me Free” Music Video Perfectly Captures Taking Your Power Back
- (Music)
- ... social media icon with a piano-assisted spoken word video that garnered around 8 million views on TikTok. Watch Ariana and the Rose’s “Setting Me Free” music video below. Her album Lonely Hearts ...
- Created on 04 April 2022
- 12. Watching "Tall Girl 2" While Black: Just How Much Of A Struggle Is Being Tall, Anyway
- (Movies)
- ... change to occur in the sequel. In the first movie, Fareeda’s struggle with her passion for fashion design is rarely spoken about, but in the second, we actually do see more of Fareeda and her parents ...
- Created on 02 March 2022
- 13. Listen: Minneapolis-Based Singer FPA Uses Electronic Beats and Piano to Channel a Medieval Princess on Conceptual Debut Album, "Princess Wiko
- (Music)
- ... with soulful melodies and gentle piano chords, but contrasted with driving electronic beats as on “Untitled,” and with powerful spoken-word interludes like those on “Blumenau.” “Last to Bloom” is the relatable ...
- Created on 14 February 2022
- 14. 10 Must-Watch TV Shows To Get Your Cathartic Coming-Of-Age Fix Now That ‘PEN15’ Is Over
- (TV)
- ... O’Donnell); straightforward and unique Orla (Louisa Harland); and the always dependable and soft-spoken James (Dylan Llewellyn) as they navigate teen angst amidst sectarian violence. The show is loosely ...
- Created on 19 January 2022
- 15. Over a Century Ago, Two Young Girls Pulled a Prank That Got Way Out of Hand—And Convinced The World that Fairies Really Exist
- (Arts)
- ... they borrow her father’s camera to take pictures of the fairies. Photographs would prove the fairies’ existence to disbelieving adults. Even before Frances had moved in, Elsie had spoken of seeing ...
- Created on 16 December 2021
- 16. Emily Ratajkowski On Her Essay Collection "My Body," Her Journey to Feminism, and Why Using Your Sexuality to Get Ahead Isn't a Bad Thing ...
- (Books)
- ... supporting roles in TV and film, major ad campaigns—as her notoriety snowballed. Especially since it came with a side of outspoken politics. In a world that mostly views models as living mannequins, she’s ...
- Created on 14 December 2021
- 17. Tammy Faye Starlite Returns With “YESTERDAY, TODAY, AND TAMAR”
- (Entertainment)
- ... and chanteuse. Known as the “Belle of EL AL”, TAMAR is the winner of two Giorgio awards for Best Spoken Word Disco Performance By A Non-Belarusian Female Solo. You’ve also seen her many television appearances ...
- Created on 06 October 2021
- 18. Karen Dalton Documentary—Behind the Scenes With "In My Own Time" Co-Directors: BUST Intervie
- (Movies)
- ... was collaborating with Karen's friends and family like? Were they protective of her? RY: We had spoken to people on the phone quite a bit and had built relationships before we went to interview them. ...
- Created on 29 September 2021
- 19. Slacker-Pop Goddess Lauran Hibberd Releases Excellent New EP “Goober”: BUST Interview
- (Music)
- ... I've said, "OK, what else can I add to this? What if I start doing spoken word? What if I add loads of synths? What if I write about if I was at my own funeral?" How did your collaboration with Lydia Night ...
- Created on 29 July 2021
- 20. New Documentary by Beth B on Lydia Lunch, The War Is Never Over
- (Movies)
- ... hasn’t looked back since. After Teenage, subsequent bands like, 8 Eyed Spy, Beirut Slump, Harry Crews, and Big Sexy Noise followed. Along with musical and spoken word collaborations with well known cohorts ...
- Created on 01 July 2021
