Lauren and Alex from Defector attempt a red lip look as part of Reds Week, sharing their personal histories with lip products and applying makeup while discussing insecurities, techniques, and the cultural weight of red lipstick.
Dolly Parton, who passed away this week at 80, was a towering figure in country music. Though celebrated for her performances, she insisted her legacy should rest on the songs she wrote, drawing from a humble upbringing and a lifelong love of storytelling.
Sliman Mansour, a Palestinian artist and educator, died Monday in Jerusalem at 79. His death prompted reflections from fellow artist Samia Halaby, who shares memories of his influence.
Diego Maradona’s 1986 World Cup ball fetched $3.35 million at auction, well below its $10 million estimate, according to Heritage Auctions.
The Dallas Museum of Art will open a 160-plus-artifact Pompeii exhibition in December, bringing ancient artifacts from Naples to Texas for the first time in the U.S.
The FBI returned 48 illegally trafficked cultural artifacts to Egypt during a ceremony in Los Angeles last Friday. The items span from the Pharaonic to the 9th century CE.
Avengers: Doomsday star David Harbour has seemingly revealed a major Marvel secret, sparking speculation about the film's plot and Robert Downey Jr's role.
Lambchop's 17th studio album is a spectral and spellbindingly ambiguous stirring of US history, with Kurt Wagner's voice and lyrics weaving a complex narrative that is both intimate and unsettling
The Sims series has been a cultural phenomenon for over 25 years, but its recent acquisition by a group of private investors has sparked controversy among players and content creators.
Charles Dickens' letters reveal his love for holidays and escaping London's heat
A live-action-toon hybrid film that gives a new twist on the classic cartoon rivalry between Wile E Coyote and Road Runner, with a comedic take on corporate arrogance and litigation
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