From our August/September 2018 issue, BUST’s managing editor Emily Rems picks BUST’s 10 best bets in pop culture:
Insecure Season 3
Assassination Nation
Big Freedia’s 3rd Ward Bounce EP
The queen diva of New Orleans bounce music is back with a five-song EP and every track is a banger. You’ll want to press “play” right away on “Karaoke”—Big Freedia’s luscious collab with Lizzo. And don’t sleep on the hilarious video for the clap-back track “Rent” on YouTube.
The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill 20th Anniversary Tour
I Love You America Season 2
The Read Podcast
“Bitches” Video by Tove Lo featuring Charli XCX, Icona Pop, Elliphant, and Alma
Sister Rosetta Tharpe’s Decca and Verve recordings now streaming
Cameron Esposito’s Rape Jokes Standup Special
BUST’s 25th Anniversary Party
Though we don’t look a day over 20, the hot little mag you’re holding in your hands turns 25 this year and we’re throwing a huge party to celebrate! Hosted by Jenny Slate and featuring a DJ set by the one and only Erykah Badu, this soiree will be one for the books. It all goes down the night of August 28 at the infamous House of Yes in Brooklyn, so gather your posse and check bust.com/party for tix and details.
by Emily Rems
Top photo: Merie W. Wallace/HBO (Insecure)
This article originally appeared in the August/September 2018 print edition of BUST Magazine. Subscribe today!
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