oral history
Yesterday at 1:13 p.m.
‘We Were a Part of History’ Beyoncé and the Chicks’ audacious CMAs set, and the volatile reaction offstage, as told by its background performers.
pretty statues
Feb. 16, 2024
Nicolas Cage’s Miserable Times at Ridgemont High Passed over for a lead role, mocked by his costars. Looking back, Eric Stoltz hopes he “didn’t cause him too much pain.”
it’s ‘the album’
May 17, 2023
respect the classics
Apr. 4, 2023
The Dos and Don’ts of Referencing Leonard Cohen DO: Harness the prophetic wisdom of “Anthem” (and obviously DON’T cover “Hallelujah”).
double duty
July 11, 2022
The Double Album Is Thriving Why is this once-derided symbol of shaggy self-indulgence suddenly making a comeback?
vulture lists
Oct. 7, 2020
20 Unforgettable Eddie Van Halen Stories From his iconic “Beat It” solo to his wildly unique patented guitar innovations, the guitarist’s influence on pop culture was invaluable.
The Curious Case of the Lost Little Women Movies Why two silent film adaptations of the Louisa May Alcott story remain missing to this day.
how mysterious
Oct. 18, 2019
The Crimes Never End: A Guide to Mystery’s Biggest, Longest-Lasting Franchises The Boxcar Children? Hardy Boys? Women’s Murder Club? Still out there solving.
hardest things
Sept. 16, 2019
The Hardest, Strangest, Most Unforgettable Jobs In Hollywood TV and movie craftspeople share their stories (and a great dip recipe).
hardest things
Sept. 12, 2019
The Hardest Props I Ever Made Hollywood’s veteran property masters explain 12 props that made their careers.
Inside the Rise of the ASMR Commercial How a niche internet thing went mainstream.
Why Are Thousands of People Watching a Livestream of This Man Sleeping? “I thought, What would happen if I turned on Periscope and just let people watch me sleep — for laughs? ”