The Soft Radicalism of Erotic Fiction

Pleasure, in the novels of Jackie Collins, tends to be abundant but hard-earned—imagine Pandora, having opened the box containing every sin plaguing humanity, retiring to a beach house in Malibu with two Weimaraners and a finely muscled masseur. The titles of her later books nod to desire and its cost: …

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Derek Chauvin Sentencing: Celebs Speak Out

The sentencing of Derek Chauvin to 22 ½ years in prison on Friday (June 22) for the murder of George Floyd elicited a number of responses, many of which were of disappointment that the former Minneapolis policeman was not sentenced to the maximum. Judge Peter Cahill followed Minnesota sentencing guidelines …

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Mic Drop: Songs That Make You Go 'Ooh'

Lenny Kravitz – “Raise Vibrations”Screenshot: YouTube Sweet mother of everything that is holy, someone call the “in my feelings” police (but not the racist ones) because for some reason #HotGirlSummer has left the chat this week and #SadBitchSummer has entered. Okay, maybe not #SadBitchSummer but it’s very clear that this …

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How 1 Friend Can Change the Course of Your Life

Each installment of “The Friendship Files” features a conversation between The Atlantic’s Julie Beck and two or more friends, exploring the history and significance of their relationship. This week she talks with two men whose friendship of convenience—Mitchell served as an unofficial guide when Judo moved to his hometown, and …

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Vin Diesel Talks Legacy Of ‘F9’ Film

Get ready for a while ride because the Fast And Furious franchise has done it again! Available nationwide in theaters Friday (June 25) Tyrese Gibson, Nathalie Emmanuel, Ludacris and Vin Diesel are reunited for the action-packed film F9.  RELATED: Cardi B Nabs Role In ‘Fast & Furious 9’ “It’s time …

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