The portrayal of escorts in contemporary film and literature
The representation of escorts in modern media is a topic that has evolved significantly over the past decades. Once relegated...
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Music show: Obongjayar calls out ‘spineless’ politicians on danceable album ‘Paradise Now’
In this edition of our arts24 music show, Jennifer Ben Brahim chats with UK-based Nigerian musician Obongjayar. He's just released his...
Beijing Wraps Up Inaugural ‘Art Season,’ Making Bid to Reclaim Top Spot in China’s Art Economy
On Sunday, Beijing wrapped up the inaugural “Beijing Art Season,” consisting of the long-running Gallery Weekend Beijing (GWBJ), as well...
10 Key Works in “The First Homosexuals: The Birth of a New Identity, 1869-1939”
For much of human history, queerness wasn’t thought of as something one was, but rather as something one did. “The...
LGBTQ+ Artists Having Institutional Shows This Pride Month
Pride celebrations in 2024 were clouded by a presidential election campaign in which Donald Trump espoused anti-LBGTQ+ sentiments. Since his...
Who Was Ching Ho Cheng and Why Was He So Important?
Ching Ho Cheng used to say he was working with paper, instead of on it. Forever experimenting, the Chinese-American artist...
Cabaret Performer Justin Vivian Bond Dishes on the Current Cultural Climate
Editor’s Note: This story is part of Newsmakers, a series where we interview the movers and shakers who are making change in the...
Nicole Scherzinger Says She ‘Has Come Home’ in Emotional Tony Awards Speech
Nicole Scherzinger won her first Tony Award for her show-stopping performance as Norma Desmond in the acclaimed revival of Sunset...
Nicole Scherzinger Shouts Out Fiance Thom in Tony Awards Acceptance Speech
Sparks flew between Nicole Scherzinger and Thom Evans the moment they first laid eyes on each other in late 2019....
Sister Wives’ Janelle Claims Kody Used a ‘Cycle of Love Bombing’ in Marriage
Sister Wives star Janelle Brown hinted that her ex-husband, Kody Brown, is a “narcissist” following their December 2022 split. “I...