The Smithsonian takes a look at “When American Became Modern” in conjunction with the Philips Collection exhibit “History in the Making: 100 Years After the Armory Show.”

Stephen Fry has written to British Prime Minister David Cameron and the International Olympic Committee urging them to move the Olympics from Russia due to the country’s terrible treatment of LGBT community.

Band albums reimagined as classic paperbacks.

Bret Easton Ellis doesn’t get why people hate The Canyons.

Lady Gaga tries to be more like  Marina Abramovic.

Booze from coffee is the new water from wine.

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