August 2016 Culture Articles
- 'Luke Cage' featurette explores how hip-hop and Harlem elevate the series' importance
- Soulection's Sango, Esta and more on music's healing power and why it's so needed in 2016
- Frank Ocean releasing 'Blonde' independently has paid off in a big way
- Here’s what we’d love to see ‘Stranger Things’ address in season 2, Barb or otherwise
- There are rumors about a 'Cursed Child' film — and 'Harry Potter' fans are extremely upset
- 'Star Wars' superfans create stop-motion video for new 'Rogue One' figures
- Who is Baylee Curran, alleged Chris Brown victim, and why is Twitter tearing her apart?
- 'Pretty Little Liars' season 7 summer finale: Death and a pregnancy mark 10th episode
- 'Stranger Things' is coming back for season 2 in 2017
- Chris Brown standoff ends with arrest for assault with a deadly weapon
- Teyana Taylor: the singer is so much more than a feline face in Kanye West's "Fade" video
- Riz Ahmed: What to know about 'The Night Of' actor, from his rap career to his movies
- Barb actress Shannon Purser from 'Stranger Things' will join the CW's 'Archie' reboot
- Cisgender actor Matt Bomer will play transgender sex worker in a new film
- Here's what's coming to (and leaving) Hulu in September
- John Legend expertly shuts down critics of Colin Kaepernick protesting the national anthem
- LAPD investigating woman's claim Chris Brown threatened her with a gun in his home
- Riz Ahmed of 'The Night Of' tells Stephen Colbert, "This is what British looks like"
- James Corden mocks Kanye West's "Fade" video, gets splashed with oil by Teyana Taylor
- Singer Teyana Taylor reveals how Kanye West got her to play a cat for "Fade" video
- James Corden recalls inviting Gene Wilder to his show — and his whimsical rejection email
- These Gene Wilder movies are available online — but not on Netflix. Here's where to watch.
- The VMAs featured endless groundbreaking performances from women — and exactly 0 from men
- Gene Wilder, beloved 'Willy Wonka' actor, is dead at 83
- Here's what's coming to (and leaving) Netflix in September
- Is Deathstroke coming to the DC Cinematic Universe? Ben Affleck’s tweet fuels speculation
- The cat in Kanye West's 'Fade' video has a secret meaning, according to internet sleuths
- Will there be a 'Luther' season 5? Idris Elba hints at "big chance" of return.
- Queen Beyoncé interrupts Chance the Rapper’s VMA interview and steals the entire moment
- ‘Westworld' trailer: HBO unveils stunning new look at its sci-fi Western
- At the MTV VMAs, Rihanna proved what a fashion icon really looks like
- Drake declared his love for Rihanna at the VMAs and everyone's hearts exploded
- Beyoncé's 'Lemonade' just cleaned up at the 2016 MTV VMAs
- Britney Spears' lip sync-heavy 2016 VMA performance will make you yearn for the 2000s
- Kanye West gives confused VMAs speech on 'Famous' and police brutality
- Beyoncé just shut down the 2016 VMAs with a surprise 'Lemonade' medley performance
- Kanye West drops epically weird "Fade" video featuring Teyana Taylor during 2016 MTV VMAs
- 'Big Brother 18': Paul calls Michelle a 'c*nt' and an evicted contestant returns
- Michael Phelps says he was listening to Future's "Stick Talk" during viral Olympics meme
- Nicki Minaj and Ariana Grande perform "Side By Side" at the 2016 VMAs — and Twitter's torn
- Rihanna slayed her 2016 VMAs performances, proving she deserves her video vanguard award
- 2016 MTV VMAs winners: Here's the complete list of who took home the biggest awards
- MTV VMAs 2016 livestream: Here's how to watch Sunday's awards show online
- MTV VMAs 2016 Channel: Here's where and when to watch Sunday's awards show
- How long does the 2016 MTV VMAs show last?
- MTV VMAs 2016 Start Time and List of Performances
- How to survive Afropunk without letting people who aren't black drive you insane
- G-Eazy net worth, real name, tour info and more on the "Make Me" rapper
- Britney Spears net worth, latest music and other recent news about pop star
- A Beyoncé and Jay Z album is said to be dropping at the 2016 VMAs — are the rumors true?
- Donald Glover responds to rumors he'll play Lando Calrissian in Han Solo spinoff film
- What’s Rihanna’s net worth? MTV’s Video Vanguard Award winner has a rocky financial past
- Will Khal Drogo be returning to 'Game of Thrones,' or is Jason Momoa just making beer?
- Despite Nate Parker rape case, Academy president urges people to see 'Birth of a Nation'
- Britney Spears' shaky "Carpool Karaoke" with James Corden is drawing the ire of Twitter
- What time will Rihanna perform at the 2016 MTV VMAs? Here's everything we know
- What time will Nick Jonas perform at the 2016 MTV VMAs? Here's everything we know
- 'Big Brother' 18: Paulie gets a wild welcome to the jury house
- 'RuPaul's Drag Race All-Stars 2' premiere recap: Roxxxy Andrews rocks and Tatianna talks
- 'Stranger Things' theory says the characters exist in the same universe as 'Parks and Rec'
- Karaoke video shows Gaten Matarazzo, Dustin on 'Stranger Things,' singing like a star
- When will Netflix have season 3 of 'When Calls the Heart?'
- Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson just became the highest-paid actor
- The ‘Rogue One’ trailer with Jar Jar Binks added is many a 'Star Wars' fan's nightmare
- 'Big Brother 18:' Paul drags his fellow houseguests, saying they "suck at this game"
- Adele invites gay couple on stage, says she'll perform at their wedding for free
- 2016 MTV VMAs predictions: Our picks for who'll take the prize in the 6 major categories
- Here's a full list of who's performing at the 2016 MTV VMAs — and what to expect
- Ryan Lochte escapes Rio police, last seen heading towards 'Dancing With the Stars'
- Katy Perry just exposed the attack on Leslie Jones for what it really is: misogynoir
- What time will Britney Spears perform at the 2016 MTV VMAs? Here's everything we know
- When will Netflix have season 2 of 'The Flash?' Barry Allen is likely back in the fall.
- Chance the Rapper is on a first-name basis with his biggest fan, President Barack Obama
- This 'Stranger Things' theory posits that Eleven is the Demogorgon
- Who is Gary in 'Harry Potter?' J.K. Rowling answers about the mystery character.
- Britney Spears accused of lip-synching in James Corden's Carpool Karaoke teaser video
- Tyler, the Creator gave his BFF Frank Ocean a cute birthday cake to celebrate his albums
- Here's why Kanye West is demanding radio play Frank Ocean on air — and why that's unlikely
- Campy 'Batman' alum Adam West is back in 'Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders' trailer
- 'Rings' trailer revisits 'The Ring' 11 years later
- Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel Share 3-Way Kissing Selfie With Hillary Clinton
- Chance the Rapper says celebrities have a "responsibility" to condemn police brutality
- Britney Spears to auction VMA outfit and donate proceeds to Louisiana flood victims
- When will Netflix have season 3 of 'The 100'? Expect a fall addition.
- Who has rocked the MTV VMA red carpet better: Beyoncé or Rihanna?
- 'Stranger Things' concept art reveals Barb's original fate. It’s gruesome.
- Michelle Obama says diversity in pop culture births "empathy and understanding”
- 'Stranger Things' season 2: Here's what we know so far, including what's in store for Barb
- Did Demi Lovato plagiarize "Stars"? Sleigh Bells sue singer for copyright infringement
- Sorry, Lady Gaga. OutKast are the real unsung style heroes of the MTV VMA red carpet.
- Maisie Williams warns fans: "Nothing will prepare you" for 'Game of Thrones' season 7
- 'Blond' or 'Blonde'? Here's the meaning behind Frank Ocean's new album title.
- Here's what we hope new Stanford professor Tyra Banks will cover in her course
- Frank Ocean's 'Blonde' release was hardly covered in gay magazines — why?
- Watch Millie Bobby Brown from 'Stranger Things' get her iconic buzzcut to play Eleven
- 'The Voice' judges performed together in tribute to former contestant Christina Grimmie
- Read Tyler, the Creator’s poem from Frank Ocean’s ‘Boys Don’t Cry’ magazine, “Tricolor"
- Marvel’s black, female Iron Man will be named Ironheart
- 'Big Brother 18': Natalie wins Head of Household, but who did she nominate for eviction?
- John Oliver suggests Trump should drop out of the race, "conning America to help America"
- What's the hidden meaning behind Frank Ocean's "White Ferrari" ode on 'Blonde?'
- Frank Ocean's 'Blonde' / 'Boys Don't Cry' magazine: highlights and where to find a copy
- The secret meaning and hidden Beyoncé cameo on Frank Ocean's "Pink + White"
- Frank Ocean posts adorable Tumblr note for his fans following 'Endless,' 'Blonde' releases
- Frank Ocean drops 'Blonde' just days after releasing 'Endless.' Here's how to listen.
- The new teaser for 'Hairspray! Live' is out, so rejoice, theater dorks
- A Tribe Called Quest recorded an album before Phife Dawg's death, and it's coming soon
- Everything we know about ‘Fear the Walking Dead' season 2’s return
- Does Frank Ocean's album 'Endless' contain a shady dig at Apple on "Device Control?"
- What to know about Frank Ocean's 'Endless:' collaborators, covers, inspiration and more
- Zendaya is Mary Jane in ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming,' so of course there's racist backlash
- Jon Stewart gives Larry Wilmore a proper send-off in his final ‘Nightly Show’ episode
- Frank Ocean's 'Endless' is here, but 'Boys Don't Cry' may still be coming this weekend
- How to listen to Frank Ocean's new album 'Endless' and watch its visual
- Frank Ocean finally drops 'Endless,' a 45-minute visual album via Apple Music
- Frank Ocean is back in his livestream. Is the 'Boys Don't Cry' release date upon us?
- 'Big Brother 18': Who was evicted — Paulie or Corey?
- YG will reportedly donate $1 of every ticket sale to families affected by police violence
- The final episode of 'The Nightly Show' will include an appearance from Jon Stewart
- 'Game of Thrones': Kit Harington had the same reaction to Jon Snow’s resurrection as fans
- Drake is impossible to diss, Joe Budden finally admits
- No, 'Hollywood Reporter,' Nate Parker's rape trial is not a "sex scandal"
- Trevor Noah shows just how hopeless Donald Trump's efforts to capture the black vote are
- Barbra Streisand and Seth MacFarlane sang "Pure Imagination" and it was weirdly moving
- Watch Frank Ocean street race Tyler, the Creator, because we still have no album
- 'Big Brother 18': Paulie just can't stop crying
- Is 'Inside Amy Schumer' cancelled? Amy Schumer says she "didn't fire" Kurt Metzger
- ‘Ben-Hur’ and 4 other unnecessary Hollywood remakes
- 'Runaways' to Hulu: Marvel is bringing its teen-centric series to streaming
- Here's why Oprah Winfrey and Ava DuVernay don't use the word "diversity" anymore
- Going to concerts regularly may make you a happier person, according to science
- JK Rowling won't stop adding new 'Harry Potter' stories, confirms 3 new books
- Diana Ross reaches peak mom goals with full-page ad celebrating daughter's Emmy nom
- Lady Gaga is coming back for real, announces new single "Perfect Illusion"
- 'Pretty Little Liars' Season 7, Episode 8 Recap: Hanna Marin Is Rogue Nation
- 'The Case Of: JonBenet Ramsey': Trailer for CBS Limited Series on Unsolved Murder Is Here
- Rappers YG, G-Eazy and Macklemore Team Up for "Fuck Donald Trump, Part 2"
- Everything We Know About ‘The Walking Dead’ Season 7 So Far
- Britney Spears Will Perform at the 2016 MTV VMAs 2 Days After Her Album Drops
- Drake and Gucci Mane Collaborative Project 'The Sixers' Actually May See the Light of Day
- No Fly Zone: This Is the Mariah Carey Billboard Airports Reportedly Considered "Too Sexy"
- Damian Marley Appears Crucified With Muslim Man, Police Officer in "Nail Pon Cross" Video
- Season 2 of 'Black-ish' Is Available for Free on iTunes Until Wednesday, So Start Bingeing
- ‘Arrival’ Trailer: Intense Sci-Fi Thriller Shows Amy Adams’ First Contact With Aliens
- Larry Wilmore Reacts to 'Nightly Show' Cancellation: "Racism Is Solved"
- Chicago Cubs DJ Played "Smack My Bitch Up" for Accused Domestic Abuser Aroldis Chapman
- A ‘Rogue One’-Themed Trailer for ‘The Empire Strikes Back’ Paints ‘Empire' in a New Light
- Prophets of Rage Announce Debut EP 'The Party’s Over' Coming August 25
- 'The Get Down' is the Queer Hip-Hop History We've Been Waiting For
- Meryl Streep Wants Amy Schumer to Portray Her in the Movie of Her Life
- Who Will Play Cable in 'Deadpool 2'? Hint: Keira Knightley Isn't the Frontrunner
- In Praise of 'The Get Down's' Wild, Outrageous and Fabulous '70s Style — And Ms. Green
- Larry Wilmore's 'The Nightly Show' Has Been Canceled
- Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez Have the Shadiest Spat Over Instagram, Internet Implodes
- Drake Announces Steamy 'Please Forgive Me' Project Via Instagram
- John Oliver Can’t Help but Enjoy Watching Donald Trump’s Campaign Collapse
- 'Big Brother 18': Paulie Attacks Natalie, Calling Her as "Fake" as Her Breasts
- 'Hidden Figures' Trailer: Taraji P. Henson Breaks the Glass Ceiling With NASA
- Kenny Baker, Actor Who Played R2-D2 in 'Star Wars,' Dead At 81
- 4 Biggest Takeaways From the Latest 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story' Trailer
- Frank Ocean's 'Boys Don't Cry' Will Drop in the Next '24 to 72 Hours,' According to Report
- 'Big Brother 18': Will Paulie Be the Next Player Evicted From the House?
- Alleged Former Warner Bros. Employee Slams Company's Movies in Brutal Open Letter
- Samora Pinderhughes calls for reappraisal of black life's value in 'Transformations Suite'
- Christina Grimmie’s Posthumous ‘Snow White’ Music Video Released by Singer’s Family
- 'Big Brother 18': A Double Eviction Leads to an Iconic Speech From Michelle
- A New ‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’ Trailer Just Dropped During the Olympics
- Robert Glasper On How Jazz and BLM Are Bringing About a New "Harlem Renaissance"
- 'Freedom Fighters: The Ray,' First Superhero TV Series With a Gay Hero, to Debut in 2017
- 'Captain Marvel' Movie Will Give Brie Larson's Superhero a New Origin Story
- We May See More of Harley Quinn (and Possibly Margot Robbie), According to DC Comics
- President Obama Drops His Final Summer Playlist — And the Tracklist Is Too Lit
- Green Day Announce New Album 'Revolution Radio,' Share First Single "Bang Bang"
- 'Star Trek: Discovery' Will Have a Female Lead — Plus a Gay Character
- 'Big Brother 18': Did Paulie Save Zakiyah From Potential Elimination?
- 'Mr. Robot' Aired a Sitcom Opening Theme Parody, And Twitter Is Obsessed
- 21 Visionary Male R&B Singers Who Aren't Named Frank Ocean
- 'The Get Down': Everything You Need to Know About Netflix's Newest Original Series
- ‘Stranger Things’ Ending: Questions Abound After Season 1 Ends With a Cliffhanger
- Chance the Rapper Premieres New Song "We the People" in Nike Olympics Ad
- 'Pretty Little Liars' Season 7, Episode 7 Recap: The Prodigal F**kboys Return
- Die Antwoord's Yolandi Visser Slams 'Suicide Squad' for Biting Their Style
- A Very Necessary Celebration of Kim Kardashian West’s Decade-Long Style Evolution
- Rihanna, Awkwafina and Helena Bonham Carter Potentially Joining All-Female 'Ocean's 8'
- Stranger Things Soundtrack: Complete List of Songs, Artists From Season 1 of Netflix Show
- Ed Sheeran Accused of Stealing "Thinking Out Loud" From Marvin Gaye's "Let’s Get It On"
- Will Smith Blasts Donald Trump's Islamophobia During 'Suicide Squad' Press Tour in Dubai
- Why the 'American Horror Story' Season 6 Theme Will Remain a Mystery
- Who Is The Rock Talking About in His Angry Instagram Post? Hint: His Word Choice Is a Clue
- This 'Game of Thrones' Slideshow Shows How "Hold the Door" Works in 21 Languages
- New Beyoncé Snippet Allegedly Surfaces — And the Internet Loses All Chill
- Sia And Leslie Jones To Play Free Cleveland Show Supporting Abortion Rights
- Drake Calls J. Cole One of the "Smartest, Greatest, Most Legendary Artists" Out Today
- The First Trailer For Netflix's 'Luke Cage' Is Here
- Harley Quinn's Origin Story Might Be Introduced on Fox's 'Gotham'
- R. Kelly, 49, Is Allegedly Dating a Teenager: Model Halle Calhoun, 19
- Will Marvel and DC Comics Ever Cross Over? Superhero Venture Is Extremely Unlikely
- Kanye West Has Officially Surpassed Michael Jackson in Total Billboard Top 40 Hits
- Kourtney Kardashian Wants to Be Free From Her Reality TV Nightmare (Sort of)
- Hulu Will No Longer Be Free — Here's How You Can Continue Using the Service
- Nate Parker Explains Why Playing Nat Turner in ‘Birth of a Nation’ Was So Important
- Delta Work From 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Takes Flawless Selfie With Adele Onstage
- This "Leak" of Frank Ocean's 'Boys Don't Cry' Magazine May Be Legit — And It Looks Amazing
- Unsung Style Icon: Winona Ryder, pioneer of goth attire and classy courtroom fashion
- ‘Transparent’ Season 3 Trailer: The Pfefferman Family Is Transitioning Together
- 'Big Brother 18': Victor's Bizarre Nomination Speech Is One for the Record Books
- John Oliver's Spotlight on Print Journalism Shows a Digital-First Future With Clickbait
- Will Frank Ocean's 'Boys Don't Cry' Be Released November 13? Fans Point to an Obvious Hint
- Kim Kardashian Just Shared the Most Adorable Video of Saint West on Twitter
- 'Fantastic Beasts' Will Unveil a New Magic Power for One of Its Characters
- Frank Ocean's 'Boys Don't Cry' Track List May Have Leaked, But His Angry Fans Know Better
- Asking Stephen Colbert About ‘Lord of the Rings’ Will Practically Put You in Middle-Earth
- Ariana Grande Slays a Medley of Whitney Houston Songs on ABC's 'Greatest Hits'
- Snapchat Unveils Frank Ocean 'Boy's Dont Cry' Filters, Though There's Still No Album
- 'Suicide Squad' Star Cara Delevingne Thinks Critics Hate Superhero Films — But They Don't
- There's No Frank Ocean Album Yet — And People Are Pissed
- Opening Ceremony Rio 2016 Olympics: Start Time, Performers List and How to Watch Online
- 2 Chainz Drops 'Daniel Son; Necklace Don' Mixtape: Here's Where to Listen
- 'Big Brother 18': A Backdoor Eviction Leads to a Snitch on the Way Out
- Will There Be a ‘Star Wars’ TV Show? ABC and Lucasfilm Are Contemplating It
- ‘Gilmore Girls’ Revival: Scott Patterson Confirms Luke and Lorelai’s Relationship Status
- This Hero Recorded All the Music From Frank Ocean's 'Boys Don't Cry' Livestream
- Miguel's Premieres "Cadillac" from the Upcoming 'The Get Down' via Beats 1 Radio
- Netflix Accidentally Put Aziz Ansari Subtitles on a Nature Doc and the Results Are Amazing
- Radiohead, David Bowie Announced for Mercury Prize Shortlist: Here's the Full List
- Beyoncé Sings Spanish Version of "Irreplaceable" in Barcelona, Fans Lose Their Minds
- 'Mr. Robot': What Is Whiterose Up to — Aside From Inciting More Chaos?
- Britney Spears Pranks Jimmy Kimmel By Filling His Bedroom With Half Naked Men
- 'Big Brother 18': Is Paulie and Zakiyah's Showmance on the Rocks?
- Aziz Ansari Compares Donald Trump’s Feuding With Khizr Khan to Drake and Meek Mill
- 4 ‘Game of Thrones’ Spinoff Ideas HBO Should Consider After the Series Ends
- Clint Eastwood Thinks Everyone Needs to Just "Get Over" Donald Trump's "Racist" Comments
- Sal Valentinetti Sings One Direction with Frank Sinatra Style on 'America's Got Talent'
- 'The Little Prince' Reviews: Here's What Critics Are Saying About the Adaptation
- An Edition of 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' For People With Dyslexia Is Coming Soon
- Britney Spears 'Glory' Album Release Date and Preorder Announced
- 8-Year-Old Summer School Student Pens Epic, Adorable Letter to Beyoncé
- 'Pretty Little Liars' Season 7, Episode 6 Recap: Long Live Ezria
- Azealia Banks Quits Social Media for Good — Here's Why
- 'Harry Potter' Supercut Compiles Every Otherworldly Spell Used in Alphabetical Order
- ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Sequel Release Date: Here’s When JK Rowling’s Follow-Up Hits Theaters
- 'Suicide Squad' Is Getting Bad Reviews — Naturally, Fans Want to Shut Down Rotten Tomatoes
- Will Smith Performs an Impromptu "Summertime" on 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert'
- Someone Accidentally Got Shot in the Neck With a Flaming Arrow on 'America's Got Talent'
- Ariana Grande Releases Original "Honeymoon Ave" and New "Voodoo Love" on SoundCloud
- 'Bachelor in Paradise' Week 1 Recap: Hold Onto Your Coconuts, Hurricane Chad Has Arrived
- ‘Bachelor in Paradise’ Spoilers: Which Contestants Will Be the Most Dramatic?
- Will the Next Bachelor Be Robby Hayes, Chase McNary or Luke Pell? Here's the Case for Each
- What is Frank Ocean building on his site's livestream? Here's a list of fan theories.
- 'Suicide Squad' Reviews: Critics Blast DC Comics' Supervillain Venture as Bad and Boring
- Drake and Kanye West's joint mixtape might actually break the internet beyond repair
- Will There Be a 'Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' Revival? Will Smith Talks About the Possibility
- The First 'RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 2' Trailer Is Here
- Kesha drops sexual assault lawsuit against Dr. Luke to focus on new music
- Justin Bieber Blasts Taylor Swift on Instagram While Facetiming With Kanye West
- Samantha Bee Explains the Reason Hillary Clinton Must Win: She Isn’t Donald Trump
- 'The Bachelorette: After the Final Rose' Recap: Does JoJo Fletcher Wind Up Happy?
- 'The Bachelorette' Season 12 Finale Recap: Liveblogging JoJo's Final Choice
- Frank Ocean's New Album 'Boys Don't Cry' Will Drop Friday, According to Report
- 'Stranger Things': Will There Be a Season 2?
- ‘The Hills’ 10th Anniversary: Ranking the Show’s 10 Most Dramatic Moments
- Rihanna Jumps On, Then Rules Over, Her Fans in New "Goodnight Gotham" Video
- 'American Horror Story' Season 6: Theme Possibly Revealed in New Photos and Trailers
- 'Big Brother 18' Turns Into the Paulie and Paul Show
- Teen Choice Awards Leaves Out Christina Grimmie When Calling for End to Gun Violence
- Frank Ocean's 'Boys Don't Cry:' Apple Music Livestream Appears on Artist's Website
