Maya Angelou's Iconic Poem Receives Hip-Hop Twist For New Album 'Caged Bird...
NEW YORK (AP) — Maya Angelou's iconic words and lyrics will blend with hip-hop beats for a new album called "Caged Bird Songs." Shawn Rivera, the lead singer of R&B group Az Yet, and RoccStarr, who...
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Firefighters Show Off Sizzlin' Steps In Fierce Flashmob
These firefighters really brought the heat with their smokin' dance moves! A video uploaded to Facebook by Sacha Kekic captured firefighters from Raon-l'Étape, a community in Lorraine, France,...
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These Photos From Inside A Tent Will Incite Some Serious Wanderlust
When Russian photographer Oleg Grigoryev camped in the Fann Mountains of Tajikistan, he woke up to breathtaking views of misty lakes reflecting majestic mountains, dusted rocks and expansive blue...
View ArticleGrover Norquist Reveals His Ultimate Burning Man Dream Team
Grover Norquist, the founder of Americans for Tax Reform, had a few interesting picks when he was asked who would be in his ultimate "fantasy" political lineup at Burning Man, the week-long...
View ArticleIf This Is Will Smith Dancing At Burning Man, We're Super Impressed
Plot twist: Jaden Smith may not be the most eccentric member of the Smith family after all. Sure, the 16-year-old wore a white batman suit to Kimye's wedding like it was no big deal. And okay,...
View ArticleMormon Artifacts On Display In 'Foundations Of Faith' Exhibit
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Wednesday unveiled a new collection that features some of the faith's most treasured artifacts, including a page from the...
View ArticleOf Course Jack White's Latest Performance Was In a Moody French Castle
There might not be a more fitting backdrop for Jack White's electrifying blues rock than an ornate French castle. White, a Nashville-based musician hailing from Detroit who also runs a record label,...
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See One Of NYC's Trendiest Neighborhoods Transform In This Dramatic Photo Series
Over the past few decades, the East Village has witnessed one of New York City's most dramatic transformations, one that has seen the neighborhood's former grit overtaken by trendy restaurants, divey...
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How To Brainpick The Internet
Maria Popova tweets 60 times a day but fears the Internet’s information overload. She told The European's Max Tholl how to strike the balance and not conflate the amusing with the interesting. The...
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When Madison Square Park Transformed Into A Modern Fairy Tale
"What I learned is I do not know Annabel Lee nearly as well as I thought," Esmerelda Seay-Reynolds said Wednesday evening, wringing water from her platinum blonde hair. Clad in a black wetsuit that...
View ArticleNo, Burning Man Was Not Infected With West Nile Virus
Calm down, people. Don't curse the playa gods just yet. Contrary to the rumors currently stirring around the web, Black Rock City, also known as Burning Man's playground, was not exposed to West Nile...
View ArticleComic Artist Pays Tribute To Dr. Seuss
It's easy to forget that Theodor Geisel, who wrote and illustrated under a pen name that's become synonymous with playful storytelling, was much more than a children's book writer. Many of his stories...
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The Little Lies You Tell Yourself Every Day, Gorgeously Illustrated
“I’ll get up early and go to the gym tomorrow.” “I’ll just have one cookie.” “Tonight I’m going to finish reading Infinite Jest instead of Netflixing ‘30 Rock’ again.” Sure you will! But don’t feel too...
View ArticleThis Poem About Sexual Harassment Will Haunt You, Then Make You Think
Sadly, it is no secret that women navigate sexual harassment often, in a number of environments. However, in this video-reading of her poem "Wednesday," poet Olivia Cole describes a scene of harassment...
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Miles Teller Deserves Some 'Whiplash' Oscar Buzz
Since "Whiplash" premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in January, J.K. Simmons has been the focal point of the film's awards prospects. That praise is with good reason: Not only does Simmons give a...
View ArticleThe 5 Decorating Rules All Great Workspaces Adhere To
For those of us who have since graduated, back-to-school season can leave us feeling a little left out. But just because we aren't spending our days in a classroom, doesn't mean we can't take some time...
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A Typography Lover's Guide To Finding Unusual Letterforms In Real Life
Pareidolia is that curious phenomenon in which humans see faces in the most mundane places. Whether it's a cloud formation or a random arrangement of vegetables, some people have a knack for finding...
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This Pup Has Traveled The World, And Has Drool-Worthy Pics To Prove It
Move over, Carmen Sandiego, this adventurous pup is one serious traveler! People watching by hot springs in Italy. Cerbero the dog, originally from Lima, Peru, has been globetrotting since he was 11...
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Once Again, Invisible Artist Liu Bolin Is Proving He's A Living Chameleon
Most often when we encounter body art, there's not much meaning behind the images aside from the fairly obvious fact that beautiful naked bodies covered in paint look aesthetically pleasing. And then...
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Portraits Of Young Male Dancers Push The Boundaries Of Gender Identity And...
"Masculinity as a socially constructed identity is not a stable entity, but one made up of conflictual and contradictory aspects.” Those are the words of Ramsay Burt, author of The Male Dancer, and...
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