Cultural Capital
Is ‘The Book of Hov’ Really for Anyone but Jay-Z?
Brooklyn Public Library's exhibition glorifies Jay-Z and advertises his products—but we’re being told it’s for the people.
How ‘Real’ and ‘New York’ Are the New ‘Real Housewives of New York’?
We're looking for traces of authentic NYC life on the new season of RHONY.
Actors Join the Writers on the Picket Line: ‘I Don’t Want to Be Replaced by Artificial Intelligence’
A roiling hot summer of labor action has basically shut down the entertainment industry.
Jesse Rifkin Dreams of Skyscraper Raves in Midtown
The author of "This Must Be the Place" traces the history of New York's neighborhood-based scenes.
VICE Ran Out of Money (For Everyone Except Its Executives)
New documents from the VICE bankruptcy proceedings tell a tale as old as digital media.
Hank Is Making Country Hyperpop
A former jazz guitarist channels Lucinda Williams and Justin Bieber.
Josephine Network Will Be in New York Forever
"Josephine is a showgirl, a rock and roll girl. Josephine is a diva, and she's got a lot of soul too."
Who Is Leading Raids on NYC Nightclubs?
A 2019 law requires surprise inspections to be documented, but these most recent raids won't be.
Henry Kissinger Had a Birthday Party at the NYPL and You Weren’t Invited
Oops, totally forgot to wish him a happy 100th on my Instagram story.
The Testimony of Fatboi Sharif
At a recent show in NYC, the Rahway rapper welcomed an audience to his world.
