Yesterday we lost Aretha Franklin, and as we reflect on the many stories she left behind, there are a few that stand out. From her classic ability to shade to that time she was on Murphy Brown to the time she made Carole King’s whole life, Franklin was an ever-present
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There’s a lot of mystery surrounding Ruth Wilson’s surprise departure from the Showtime drama The Affair. The actress has done very few interviews about her character’s death, which shocked viewers earlier this month, though she fueled speculation by telling CBS This Morning yesterday, “I did want to leave, but I’m
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The most satisfying approach to Aretha Franklin’s monumental body of work is chronological. Of course, that doesn’t mean you can’t jump ahead and cherry-pick any song you like. They’re all good. They’re all inspiring. They all display her astounding virtuosity. But to get a feel for her dynamic growth as
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A new Janet Jackson album is on its way, and if you aren’t already psyched about that, you soon will be. Last night the singer dropped her first music video in three years, and it’s easily the best block party you’ll go to all summer. And it’s no wonder, since
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What I wouldn’t give to not talk about Omarosa Manigault Newman ever again! I would love to write about Ryan Reynolds’s Tonight Show appearance, which was little more than protracted sponcon for his gin brand. I’d love to talk about Matt Groening’s return to late night after an 11-year absence.
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Dozens of comedy festivals take place in the United States and around the world every year. Since comedy is experiencing a revival right now, comedy festivals are also booming. Netflix, HBO, and Showtime are coming out with new comedy programming all the time, and local comedians are empowered to do
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Tell me what you want, reader. Tell me what moves you. Soul music is named “soul” both for where it comes from, and the places it speaks to, and few honored both of those geographies like Aretha Franklin, who had a voice which could raise bodies in a church, or
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Each month, Vulture staffers bring you the best — or at least most intriguing — pieces of pop-culture merchandise we come across. Here are our picks for August. Every editorial product is independently selected. If you buy an item through our links, Vulture may earn an affiliate commission.
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