Women on Television Have Gotten More Racially and Ethnically Diverse, According to a New Study
The percent of black and Asian speaking female characters on broadcast shows is at an historic high.
The Paranoid Fantasy at the Heart of ‘It’
The story resonates in a post-9/11 environment of fear, a Stephen King scholar explains.
Two Fashion Conglomerates Are Banning Size Zero Models From Runways
The owners of Louis Vuitton and Gucci are requiring models to present a doctor's note before working.
In the ‘Fake News’ Era, Americans Increasingly Value Libraries
Local lending institutions remain trusted sources of information while trust in the media has hit an all-time low.
How Anti-Aging Cosmetics Took Over the Beauty World
Anti-aging became marketing gold—and entered activists' crosshairs.
Pepe the Frog Creator Shuts Down Publication of Alt-Right Children’s Book
Created by comic artist Matt Furie in 2005, Pepe the Frog has since been adopted as a symbol by the alt-right.
Actor Steps Down From ‘Hellboy’ Due to Whitewashing Controversy
British actor Ed Skrein said he wasn't aware that his character was of mixed Asian heritage.
New York Court Issues a Setback to ‘Clean’ Movie Streaming Service
The Ninth Circuit Court has ruled that allowing Vidangel to run as usual would "create a giant loophole in copyright law."
CBS Pledges to Hire More Latino Talent at a Meeting With an Advocacy Organization
The network has agreed to hire more Latino writers and directors.