These Grammys Were Thrilling and Deeply Frustrating

By Kevin Fallon

Yes, it was well-produced and staged, boasting a number of awe-inspiring performances (Cardi and Megan!), but the Recording Academy still refuses to appreciate Black excellence.

By Laura Bradley, Cheyenne Roundtree

“For someone who just reads a few lines and says, ‘This season is gonna be the craziest season ever,’ I’m sure we can find qualified people who don’t harbor his views,” one said.

By Marlow Stern

Filmmakers Kirby Dick and Amy Ziering, as well as researcher Amy Herdy, discuss the finale of HBO’s “Allen v. Farrow,” from the attic train set to Moses Farrow’s story. [Spoilers]

By Marlow Stern

The “Last Week Tonight” host gave viewers a tour of the Fox News host’s life and career, from his privileged heir background to his white nationalist mindset.

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By Carlos Aguilar

The Spanish auteur and the Scottish screen icon talk to Carlos Aguilar about the dazzling, Oscar-worthy short that they made under COVID-19 lockdown.

By Kyndall Cunningham

The Grammys have been accused of cronyism and discrimination, having not awarded a Black artist Album of the Year since 2008, and now musicians are fighting back.

By Kate Briquelet, Marlow Stern

The filmmaking legend’s abuse allegations are currently being explored in “Allen v. Farrow.” But he also harbored a tight bond with the late sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein.

By Aaron Saidman

Aaron Saidman, the EP of Netflix’s “Night Stalker: The Hunt for a Serial Killer,” writes about his eye-opening personal connection to serial killer Richard Ramirez’s case.

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Without Trump’s scraps to fight over anymore, Newsmax ratings have sunk and the network further resembles a cheap Fox knockoff. But insiders see a big win for the insurgent outlet.

At the Grammys, Doja Cat married motor-racing and showgirl, Megan Thee Stallion was regal in orange, and Harry Styles wore a boa, which hopefully enraged his conservative critics.

The U.K. variant is surging—just as kids pack beaches and clubs after a year of lockdown.

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