Willow is making a name for herself that requires no reference to her famous parents. Transcended from being a Smith, she is now simply, mononymously, WILLOW. Willow has earned the title of our new-age pop punk princess—even the Rolling Stone gave her a nod as a pioneer in a modern pop-punk revival. Besides all of…
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Who is The Best American Girl?– Reclaiming Mitski
Japanese American Artist, Mitski’s new album Laurel Hell is now available to stream. Unable to contain my excitement for the new project, I’ve found myself speaking about it to whoever will listen. Gushing about my love for Mitski is a common occurrence in my day-to-day existence. I am simply unable to contain my over-identification with…
‘One Day at a Time’ is in Danger of Cancellation—Here’s Why it Shouldn’t Be
The living-room set of One Day at a Time might tempt you to think of it as a traditional sitcom (a la Friends), but the complex conversations the show embarks are quick to dissuade that thought. Consider the opening scene of Season 3, Episode 2, “Outside”: Elena, the lesbian daughter in a second-generation Cuban family,…
Reconciling Representation in Crazy Rich Asians
“I can’t wait to watch it!” “Oh my gosh, you haven’t seen it, yet? You HAVE to watch it!” People have uttered these exclamations countless times since Crazy Rich Asians came out. The day the film premiered, my friends and I immediately went to the nearest theater in NYC. As we sat together at the…
A Letter to the Man Behind Drake’s Persona
Dear Aubrey, May I call you Aubrey? In the “Child’s Play” music video, Tyra Banks notes how the girl you’re allegedly cheating with calls you Aubrey, and nobody else but Tyra and your own momma call you that. Curious. But I understand you, maybe, in ways that Tyra or your side chick do, so I…