The days of purely fictional, flying object-like superheroes are gone. From inclusive casts like Black Panther’s to neurotic leads (Jessica Jones, future Marvel star Venom), the contemporary superhero genre depends as much on healthy doses of realism as it does on fantasy. And while the CW’s long-running ... More

Following a three-year tour supporting global superstars Maroon 5, 21-year-old Rozzi was propelled onto a personal journey to find herself as an artist and as a person. Rozzi was originally discovered by Adam Levine and embarked on stadium tours across the country with the band, offering her ... More

Following a neon-lit performance at Soho House in Manhattan, Brooklyn-based artist SHEARE has released his sophomore EP, Music for Photo Booths. While maintaining his signature style (think: Mick Jagger meets David Bowie) and evocative vocals, SHEARE has taken a sonic departure from his raw heartache-laced debut EP TURBULENCE. Music for ... More

Over ten years ago, three best friends from Midland, Canada formed the indie rock band Born Ruffians. With their debut album Red, Yellow & Blue, the band solidified themselves as outlaws in the world of music. Their charm was in their ability to capture raw emotion through their music and ... More

Since starting his culty comfort food temple-turned-international brand Momofuku in 2004, David Chang has eschewed the fine-bladed image of celebrity cheffing. From loud, viral dishes (caviar and fried chicken, crack pie) to his highly graphic foodie bible Lucky Peach (R.I.P.), Chang has always fused the high and ... More

If the modern class of Hollywood stars tends to be cautious and cynical, then Billy Magnussen is working against the tide. The ebullient and energetic star of the film Game Night, opening tomorrow, has built a career that, though relatively young, uniquely spans both genre and medium. He’s been on Broadway ... More

In the Brooklyn offices of Domino Records, Franz Ferdinand's lead singer Alex Kapranos poses for a few pictures while holding a pink vinyl copy of the band's recently released fifth album album, Always Ascending. He asks his friend-turned-photographer, “Does it look goofy? Yeah, but ... More

You’ll likely recognize Melissa Odabash thanks to her eponymous swimsuit and accessories line—although you might also recognize the former model and London-town socialite from the Instagrams of your favorite (re: iconic) celebs. Odabash’s collections are distributed in over 50 countries, throughout 500 luxury department stores, boutiques and ... More

Zeke Thomas, the 29-year-old musician and DJ and son of NBA all-star Isiah Thomas, first publicly told the story of his assault last April in New York Magazine. The account was harrowing not only in its detail, but also in its then-jarring reminder that rape can happen to anyone, anywhere ... More

Tucked away on an unassuming residential street on Manhattan’s Upper East Side is Hayward House, the home to two accessory brands: Hayward Luxury and Hopper Goods. Both brands, named after founder and designer Marin Hopper’s parents Brooke Hayward and Dennis Hopper, inhabit a showroom on the brownstone’s ... More