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Joan Didion and Me: How the Writer's "Slouching Towards Bethlehem" Showed Me The Power of a Woman's Voice, in the Literary World and Bey
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(Feminism)
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When Joan Didion died on December 23, 2021, there was an outpouring of national grief. Didion was a pioneer of ‘new journalism’ – long form reporting marked by the writer’s point of view. She was honored ...
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Created on 11 January 2022
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The 10 Best Feminist and Female-Centered Books of 2021 to Cozy Up With This Christmas Break, According to BUST
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(Books)
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Are you trying to cozy up with some good books as the weather gets cooler and we welcome in 2022? Are you looking for some compelling new reads with strong female protagonists and thought-provoking ...
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Created on 21 December 2021
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Norah Jones' New Holiday LP, "I Dream Of Christmas" Is Chock Full of Re-imagined Classics, Including 6 New and Original Christmas Songs ...
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(Music)
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... Her voice is uniquely suited to Christmas songs; indeed, the press release that accompanied the album aptly described her as “a steady voice of warmth and reassurance for nearly 20 years.” And who couldn’t ...
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Created on 29 November 2021
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Les Sewing Sisters, Experimental Japanese Artists, Are Back With An Album Produced Out Of Sewing Machines' Sounds
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(Music)
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NO GUITARS, NO drums, no synths.The nine tracks on the self-titled Les Sewing Sisters LP were made entirely with vocals and samples of sounds made by sewing machines. Though a listener probably wouldn’t ...
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Created on 10 November 2021
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Taylor Swift's "Red" Elicits Autumnal Heartbreak in Collections of Re-recorded Cuts From Past 6 Albu
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(Music)
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Fall can often be the time that a summer romance turns sour. So what better way to mend a broken heart than to scream along with Taylor Swift’s “I Knew You Were Trouble”? Nearly a decade after its ...
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Created on 08 November 2021
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Yola Takes a Stand: The UK Soul-Singer Discusses Her New Album, "Stand for Myself," and How She Melds Pop and Soul Together to Make Music That Expresses Both the Joy and Harshness of Life ...
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(Music)
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There's a track on Yola’s new album, Stand for Myself, called “Break the Bough.” The song’s mix of poppy soul and powerhouse vocals make it such a bop, it takes a beat to realize it’s about mortality. ...
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Created on 08 November 2021
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Lady Gaga Dominates British Vogue’s December Issue Posing Nude, and in a Look Inspired by a “Shocking” 30s Perfume Bottle
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(Music)
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That time of year where we all love to cosy up by the fire with a cup of hot chocolate and a copy of Vogue’s December issue has returned. And as always, Vogue has not left us unimpressed. Being released ...
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Created on 03 November 2021
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Pretenders' Seminal First Two Albums Remind Us Why Chrissie Hynde is Rock Royalty
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(Music)
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Chrissie Hynde is many things. She’s the leader of her band, Pretenders (founded in 1978), a proficient rhythm guitarist, songwriter, a fashion icon, and has one of the most unmistakably unique voices ...
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Created on 01 November 2021
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South African Soul-Rocker Tuelo Honors her Mother in Video for “Saint Margaret”
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(Music)
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... matriarch. The singer, whose full name is Tuelo Minah, took inspiration for this song by reflecting on the virtues we learn from our parents, and the way they shape our lives. In her music, Tuelo uses ...
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Created on 27 October 2021
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Solange's Saint Heron Opens Free Library of Rare Books and Art By Black Authors and Creators Throughout History ...
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(Books)
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Solange, R&B singer, songwriter, and Beyonce's little sis, has debuted her latest project: a free library featuring rare works by Black authors. In 2013, Solange founded the creative studio Saint Heron ...
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Created on 20 October 2021
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Adele's New Video and Song Have Finally Been Released, With a Big F-You To Wannabe Body Shamer
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(Music)
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After a five-year hiatus, Adele has finally returned her voice to our radios with new song “Easy on Me," and fans couldn’t be more excited. Since watching the song teaser that Adele released on October ...
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Created on 15 October 2021
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Adele Returns To the Limelight With 'Easy on Me,' Her First Single Following a 5-Year Hiatu
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(Music)
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After nearly five years of radio silence, Grammy-award-winning artist Adele recently announced that she is releasing her fourth studio album, 30. On October 5th, Adele dropped the teaser for her latest ...
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Created on 08 October 2021
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Lil Nas X Turns Dolly Parton's "Jolene" Into Haunting and Soulful Tale of Queer Heartbreak, and We're Here For ...
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(Music)
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... Montero, Lil Nas took over BBC Radio 1’s Live Lounge with a small band and a flower-adorned mic stand to work some country magic. His cover of “Jolene” invokes the same Western profundity of his first ...
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Created on 23 September 2021
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How Sarah Baartman’s hips went from a symbol of exploitation to a source of empowerment for Black women
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(Feminism)
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... hips Gotta hop into my jeans like I hop into my whip, yeah
The celebration of Sarah Baartman’s features marks a departure from her historical image.
Saartjie “Sarah” Baartman was an African woman ...
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Created on 20 August 2021
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Monique DeBose Celebrates "Brown Beauty" In Her Newest Music Video: BUST Intervie
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(Music)
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Monique DeBose's gracefulness and dedication to uplifting women of all backgrounds shines on her newest single, "Brown Beauty." Tied with the release of her podcast More With Monique and her social media ...
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Created on 25 June 2021
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If you like hand lettering, chevron prints, or you're a #girlboss—You just might be "Cheug
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(Style)
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Chevron-patterned sundresses. Disney adults. Small white dogs. Excessive use of the crying-laughing emoji. Seasonal house decor. You know the aesthetic. It’s not basic bitch, it’s not millennial, it’s ...
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Created on 08 June 2021
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Victoria Moroles Discusses Her New Role In Hulu's "Plan B," Reflecting On Friendship, Sex Ed, And More: BUST Intervi
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(Movies)
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Victoria Moroles isn't new to the entertainment industry by any means, but her recent role starring in Hulu's feature film Plan B arguably takes the cake. Originally a small-town girl from Texas, Moroles ...
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Created on 04 June 2021
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Liz Phair's Inventive New Album, 'Soberish,' Has Everything Fans Will Love: BUST Revi
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(Music)
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... lyrics sung in striking melodies, and even a nod to Henry, the bartending friend from 1998 favorite “Polyester Bride.” Phair wrote, when introducing 2010’s delightfully weird Funstyle: “This is my journey. ...
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Created on 26 May 2021
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Rollerskating is Back! And Skate Queen Lola Star is Here to Share All Her Tips to Get You Started
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(Living)
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Once a feel-good retro hobby, the popularity of roller skating has skyrocketed since the pandemic put a premium on outdoor, socially distanced fun. Here, Brooklyn’s reigning skate queen Lola Star shares ...
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Created on 05 May 2021
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The 1970s Influences in St. Vincent's New "Daddy's Home" Singles Usher In Her New Era of Glamour and G
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(Music)
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... and wit, glistening guitars and grit, with sleaze and style for days,” the poster read. “Taking you from uptown to downtown with the artist who makes you expect the unexpected. So sit back, light up, and ...
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Created on 06 April 2021
