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How ‘Nobody’ Turned Bob Odenkirk Into the Next John Wick
As the co-creator of ‘Mr. Show’ and the star of ‘Better Call Saul,’ Odenkirk had made his mark in the comedy and drama worlds. Then he had an idea: What if he tried to take over the action world too?
Lamorne Morris Is Waking Up
These things happen all the time, he says. We all know that now. But there’s still one that stands out to Lamorne Morris. One that still lingers. You never forget your first time, unfortunately.ou had to dress up when you did the shows: blazer, pan...
The My Generation: An Oral History Of Myspace Music
All Gareth David wanted to do was find a few friends. And if they were into indie rock, so much the better. He had just enrolled at Cardiff University, and he didn’t know anyone at all. Fortunately, he had just discovered Myspace right before heading out to university.
Prostate Cancer Mentors Help Ease the Pain for Their Brothers in Recovery
Frightened, embarrassed and alone, men recovering from ‘down there’ cancer often feel they have nowhere to turn. Having a buddy to call can change all that.
Ted Leo Is Like You
"I wrote this song 14 years ago,” says Ted Leo, gazing at his tiny audience. “There would be nights that I would look at the setlist and think, ‘I can’t believe I have to do this fucking song again.'” He grimaces. “And then I do, and I think, ‘I’m glad I kept it on the set list.'”
Turnstile Kills The Vibe
Franz Lyons knew it was going to be all good as soon as Seth Meyers asked if any of the members of his band Turnstile had a MacGruber tattoo.
CHVRCHES Reboot
Lauren Mayberry was recently stuck in traffic, as is often the case in Los Angeles. With time on her hands, she decided to listen to a playlist of “New Alternative Music” that an algorithm had recommended for her.
Civil Rights Icon John Lewis Lives On as a Comic Book Hero
The writer and illustrator of the ‘March’ trilogy remember the statesman who was their inspiration — and why he said ‘yes’ to the idea.
It’s Already a Michelle Zauner Summer
Michelle Zauner doesn’t have all that much to do at the moment. And she absolutely hates it..
Elisabeth Moss: I'd Be a "Fucking Idiot" To Turn Down 'The ...
On November 9, while you were nursing your Election Day hangover, Elisabeth Moss was up at 6:00 a.m. to shoot an episode of The Handmaid's Tale, Hulu's dystopian—and eerily prescient—fable of patriarchy run rampant, and one of the most anticipated TV events of the year.
Memoria: The Most Consequential Release Date In Alt-Rock Was 30 Years Ago Today
You could make a case that the ’90s started for real on Sept. 24, 1991. Thirty years ago today several landmark albums hit stores, releases that would define how the decade sounded and felt and would continue to influence rock music and pop culture at large.
Stan Lee Celebrates a Marvelous Career in Comics and Film
Stan Lee, legendary comic writer and co-creator of iconic Marvel superheroes such as Spider-Man, X-Men, Iron Man and the Incredible Hulk, is a spry 94 years old, and he’s still trying to outdo himself career-wise.
Conor Oberst’s Road to Joy
Conor Oberst can’t stop seeing apocalypses. After all, he’s lived through several of them.
Reality Bites: How ‘What We Do in the Shadows’ Became the Funniest Show on TV
It’s hard work, being silly. Just ask Matt Berry.
Everyone Wants to Be Phoebe Bridgers’s Friend
If the year had gone according to plan, she’d be calling from a green room somewhere in America.