According to Madonna, Her Aretha Franklin VMAs Tribute Wasn’t a Tribute at All

Oh, Madonna, what have you done? While we’d argue that the queen of pop belongs at the Video Music Awards — remember that wedding-themed “Like a Virgin” performance at the inaugural show in 1984? — her most recent appearance at Monday night’s 2018 VMAs was memorable for the wrong reasons. Madge took the stage to present Camilla Cabello with the Video…

By JohnValbyNation November 7, 2019 0

Sunday Reading: American Playwrights

Great playwriting often helps inform our views on American character and identity. The work of accomplished writers such as August Wilson, Arthur Miller, Ntozake Shange, and others has sparked crucial national conversations around issues of race, sexuality, and class. This week, we’ve gathered a selection of pieces on the cultural impact of some notable American…

By JohnValbyNation November 6, 2019 0