Alex Hawgood
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In Beyoncé’s Country, All Are Welcome, W magazine cover story
Beyoncé wasn't born a cowboy. She became one.
Miley Cyrus Finally Gets Her 'Flowers', W magazine cover story
The superstar talks her first Grammy win, faxing with Dolly, and what being “mother” really means to her.
Behind the Scenes of a UFO Whistleblower’s Odd Visit to Capitol Hill, The Washington Post
Former intelligence officer David Grusch met with YouTube creators to share more of what he’s heard and what he believes.
Jennifer Coolidge Will Destroy You, W magazine cover story
The "White Lotus" star gets the last laugh in “Coolidge vs. Haute Squad 5: Attack on Neo Runway City—Jennifer Reborn,” an epic battle from Daniels, the directors of "Everything Everywhere All at Once."
What is 'Bigorexia'?, The New York Times
A social media diet of perfect bodies is spurring some teenage boys to form muscle dysmorphia.
Margaret Atwood Offers Her Vision of Utopia, The New York Times
The pre-eminent writer of dystopian literature would build dome homes, wear mushroom leather and compost corpses.
Everyone Is Gay On TikTok, The New York Times
Straight young men on the app are posting suggestive videos with their buddies. It's not just about the views.
Truly Close Encounters, Galerie
Recent headlines about extraterrestrial phenomena suggest the merging of sci-fi cinema and real life.
Six-Figure Artworks, by a Fifth Grader, The New York Times
Andres Valencia’s paintings have sold for more than $125,000. And he’s 10 years old.
Jonathan Van Ness of ‘Queer Eye’ Comes Out, The New York Times
The reality-show star says he’s living with H.I.V., and speaks about being an addict and a sexual abuse survivor.
Shying From Fame’s Spotlight, The New York Times
Be it a pose or a principle, several pop stars like Lorde are trying to avoid the fame that goes along with success.
No Stardom Until After Homework, The New York Times
Online fame is becoming just another aspect of teenage life for a generation raised on reality television and a perpetual flurry of status updates.
Valkyrae Gets a Big Chair in the Gaming World, The New York Times
The 29-year-old gamer is a new owner of 100 Thieves, the e-sports team.
How Amanda Gorman Became the Nation’s First Youth Poet Laureate, The New York Times
The 19-year-old is a sophomore at Harvard University and started a youth literacy group called One Pen One Page.
Vocational Training From a Label Near You, The New York Times
College graduates and dropouts alike are adding to their formal educations with vocational training offered by commercial brands.
It's Mariah Season, Darling, W magazine cover story
In a series of late-night chats (one from her bathtub), the pop goddess gets candid about family, legacy and time: "I don't know her."
A Digital Language for African Life, The New York Times
O’Plérou Grebet, an artist from the Ivory Coast, learned to make emojis from YouTube.
Category Is … Filmmaker Realness, The New York Times
Before Elegance Bratton turned his lens on ballroom culture in Harlem, he starred in a real-life drama that took him from homeless shelters to the Marines.
The Prince of Ballet, Leaping Onto a New World Stage, The New York Times
David Hallberg, a principal dancer at the Bolshoi Ballet of Moscow and the American Ballet Theater in New York, spans the worlds of ballet and pop culture, one step at a time.
She’s the Mother Of All Pop Mothers, The New York Times
Tina Knowles Lawson remains the inspiration for the chart-topping daughters she raised while running a hair salon in Houston.
Lil Nas X, Vogue Italia cover story
Montero Lamar Hill, the 22-year-old singer-rapper-songwriter better known by his pop-star alias Lil Nas X, is not merely having a moment. He is the moment.
The Men Powerful Enough to Wear the Same Thing Every Day, The New York Times
Mark Zuckerberg may not seem like a fashion role model, but he is arguably the most visible member of a self-selective group of men who have chosen to adopt a personal uniform.
In and Out Of Water, Hot and Cold, The New York Times
Casey Legler, a former Olympic swimmer, recounts her unlikely rise and fall in a new memoir, “Godspeed.” And that’s only half the story.
Yass, We Can! Drag Performers Enter the Political Mainstream, W magazine
Rather than being dragged down by politics, these candidates are bringing drag to higher office.
John Waters, Vogue Italia cover story
America's Father of Filth comes clean about life after death.
‘Interactive’ Gets a New Meaning, The New York Times
The next generation in sex toys is taking high-tech high jinks to a futuristic level, at warp speed.
Scratching the Celebrity Itch, The New York Times
The fans known as stans are ferocious in their devotions.
Art Bookstore Printed Matter Has New Home, The New York Times
Now in its 40th year, the nonprofit art bookstore moved into a new two-story shop in Chelsea and stayed true to its mission as a community archive.
His Audio Speakers Are Coveted by Mark Ronson and Prada, The New York Times
Devon Turnbull is the founder of Ojas, a high-end audio company. Previously, he was the streetwear pioneer behind Nom de Guerre.
Ziwe Fumudoh Uses Humor to Push Racial Buttons, The New York Times
Ms. Fumudoh is the saucy and sarcastic comedian behind “Baited With Ziwe,” a YouTube series in which she tricks her white friends into blurting out racial faux pas.
An Invitation to Imagine, The New York Times
The long collaboration between Sterling Ruby and the designer Raf Simons comes to fruition.
For Gays, New Songs of Survival, The New York Times
The pop music charts have become a refuge of unambiguous support for gay rights in the wake of the suicide rash among gay teenagers and young adults.
Jeremy O. Harris, a Young Actor and Playwright, Asks Big Questions, The New York Times
Mr. Harris is an actor and playwright who is most comfortable off script.
He Designs Sneakers and Writes Hit Songs, The New York Times
Billy Walsh may be the ultimate multi-hyphenate. His sneakers with Dua Lipa have won awards. So have his songs with Post Malone.
A Baby-Faced Chess Grandmaster Meets His Match, The New York Times
Sergey Karjakin, who holds the record for world’s youngest grandmaster, arrives in New York to challenge the reigning world chess champion.
Hoda Katebi Has a Message, The New York Times
Catching up with the founder of Joojoo Azad, a politically charged fashion blog that challenges stereotypes of hijab-wearing Muslim women.
A Big Business in Getting High, The New York Times
Pop stars like Rihanna and Lady Gaga might be joining a cannabis-culture tradition that formerly embraced men like Jerry Garcia and Willie Nelson, but these women are integrating it into their endorsement deals.
What Does It Mean to Be A Country Singer Now?, W magazine
For Nick Jonas, Showing Off Is Paying Off, The New York Times
The former Jonas Brothers band member is a newly-minted sex symbol.
Shaun Ross Charts a Musical Path, The New York Times
After appearing in videos for Beyoncé and Katy Perry, the 30-year-old former model released “Shift,” an R&B album with electronic feels.
A Conversation With the Admin of Gays Over Covid, Taylor Lorenz's newsletter
Journalist Taylor Lorenz and I speak with the anonymous operator behind the Instagram handle @GaysOverCovid.
Fantastic Man Magazine and Its Influence on Men’s Fashion, The New York Times
Taking stock of the undeniable influence this men’s fashion magazine has had on everything from style to advertising as it celebrates its 10th year.
He Makes Justin Bieber and the Bee Gees Go Viral on TikTok, The New York Times
Griffin Haddrill is a founder of VRTCL, an agency hired to turn hit songs into memes.
How to Use Zoom Like a Theater or Film Professional, The New York Times
Tips for putting your best face forward, if only for an office staff meeting.
Grisly Murders and Serial Killers? Ooh, Tell Me More, The New York Times
The podcast “My Favorite Murder” has legions of female fans who call themselves Murderinos and have turned the show’s hosts, Georgia Hardstark and Karen Kilgariff, into global stars.
Why Does ’90s Nostalgia Feel So Good Right Now?, W magazine
At a moment when life is strictly digital, references to the last analog decade abound.
Orville Peck, a Masked Gay Country Star, Rides into Brooklyn, The New York Times
"The masks exist as a point of discussion," Mr. Peck said.
These World Leaders Are the New Gay Icons, New York's The Cut
In the absence of American leadership on LGBTQ issues, many other world leaders have assumed the spotlight.
Inside Supreme: Anatomy of a Global Streetwear Cult, 032c via Business of Fashion
How Supreme, the Chanel of downtown streetwear, became a global cult brand with its own myths, iconography and belief systems.
Kacey Musgraves Is Defining A New Wave of Country Music, W magazine
The New Wave of Global Pop Stars, W magazine
A survey of the global sound of pop during quarantine.
Justin Timberlake Keeps it Retro, T: The New York Times Style Magazine
Timberlake’s latest album delivers its artistry through its familiarity.
The Accidental Hoteliers, T: The New York Times Style Magazine
Artists Helen and Brice Marden give a Nevis resort a makeunder.
Beach Babes, Vogue
On Fire Island, a "lesbian minority" no more.
At the Vortex of Music and Fashion, The New York Times
Honey Dijon, the popular house-music D.J., finds herself a role model for transgender people.
Hahn-Bin Straddles Classical Music and Fashion, The New York Times
A young violinist-provocateur who defies genres sees himself as a genre of his own.
Dancing Her Way to Pop Stardom, Thanks to YouTube and Rihanna, The New York Times
The choreographer Tricia Miranda is a den mother to young dancers who flock to her YouTube channel and North Hollywood studio.
Ladyfag Is the Rave of the Future, The New York Times
The host’s inclusive and gleefully risqué circuit of parties has made her a bright light in New York’s late-night sparkle.
Luis Venegas, the Man Behind Candy and Other Indie Magazines, The New York Times
Mr. Venegas, who started Candy, the cult “transversal style magazine,” in 2009, has an uncanny ability to get big names into his (once) small magazines.
Joerg Koch Defies Content-Commerce Orthodoxy, Business of Fashion
The Berlin-based cultural polymath and founder of cerebral indie magazine 032c on the relationship between creativity and e-commerce.
Hood By Air Has a Fashion Moment, The New York Times
Shayne Oliver is the designer behind a men’s label that mixes streetwear with high fashion.
James Jebbia on Taking Supreme Global, Business of Fashion
The press-shy founder speaks exclusively about the company’s homegrown approach to global expansion.
The Men Behind a Minimalist Sneaker Label, The New York Times
From Ellen Degeneres to Drake, Common Project gains an influential following.
Seriously Unserious About Fashion, The New York Times
DIS Magazine, a Web magazine, is “more interested in Burlington Coat Factory than Prada,” a founder says.
This Boy Band From Ukraine Has Legs, on High Heels, The New York Times
Kazaky, a high-heeled dance-pop act from Ukraine, has earned high praise from trend gatekeepers.