James’s Fifty Shades of Grey (2011) became a global bestseller and a 2015 Universal Pictures film. Most of the time, “objectification” carries a negative charge. To objectify someone is to see them as a body, a role, or a thing to be used. We usually think of it as something
In 2018, the owner of Austin vintage business, Laura Young, bought a marble bust at a local Goodwill store for $34.99. She loved it and claimed it “ he looked Roman” and “old”. After a few years of research, a Sotheby’s consultant confirmed that Laura was right. The bust that
Art is not just confined to the walls of a museum, edges of a canvas, or within a photograph; it is all around us. I’d even argue that natural art is the most beautiful art we have. You do not need to pay for a ticket to see art, just
Fashion has consistently included imitation. Designers take inspiration from past styles in colors, silhouettes, fabrics, and concepts, while shoppers frequently look for budget-friendly alternatives to pricey garments. Lately, this trend has been termed “dupe culture,” referring to inexpensive products that mimic sought-after designer goods. However, the term “dupe” is so
Imagine you could make millions of dollars from music that people don’t listen to. Most musicians spend years making songs and working hard to be able to build an audience, what if you can make money from music with fake fans? Thanks to the rise of artificial intelligence, this is
In 2019, a 14-year-old’s dance moves helped make other people famous. Jalaiah Harmon choreographed the Renegade, which blew up on TikTok and helped catapult largely white creators like Charli D’Amelio and Addison Rae to stardom, while Harmon herself was rarely, if ever, credited (NBC News). Harmon’s father signed her up
Women’s sports have often been looked over, because of a multitude of reasons. Whether it is deep seated sexism or simple advertising bias, women in sports have always faced lower viewership and respect in their sport more than their male counterparts. But as of recently, women have seen a massive
Anna Delvey did not take a painting from the museum. She has never broken a window or busted a safe. She just convinced a large number of people that she was wealthy, which was just enough too scam her way through New York City. Delvey’s actual name is Anna Sorokin.
One of the most favored kinds of entertainment in contemporary media is true crime. Real murders are frequently turned into narratives for the general public through podcasts, documentaries, TV shows, books, and social media posts. These narratives are meticulously crafted works of art, but they are also frequently presented as
The rise of Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese has increased the popularity of women’s basketball, but it has also sparked heated debates about race, gender, and the treatment of athletes. Both players are incredibly gifted, although they are frequently discussed in disparate contexts. Clark, who is white, is commonly referred