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    March 9, 2011

    Unseen Hitler and Eva Braun Photos Released

    via LIFE​LIFE has released a collection of images from the personal collection of Eva Braun, Adolf Hitler's long-time girlfriend (and at the very end of their lives, wife). The photos were confiscated by the U.S. Army in 1945 and preserved by curator Reinhard Schulz. They paint Eva Braun as a ... More >>

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    December 10, 2010

    From Duncan Hines, Cupcakes in...Blackface?

    ​Taking a lesson from the "Drunken Negro Face" school of publicity, the folks at Duncan Hines have made cupcakes more offensive than Magnolia Bakery could ever hope to, thanks to their Amazing Glazes campaign.

  • Blogs

    October 4, 2010

    Visiting the Nostalgia King: Joe Franklin, I Love You

    ​Clip Job: an excerpt every day from the Voice archives. July 9, 1970, Vol. XV, No. 28 Visiting the Nostalgia King: Joe Franklin, I Love You By Jonathan Black I am a Joe Franklin fan. Oh, I know what you're thinking. Joe is no star. Joe is nobody's plum. Maybe you've never even heard of Joe ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 24, 2010

    R.I.P., Eddie Fisher

    ​In the 1950s, Eddie Fisher made himself a walking punchline for the rest of his life by dumping America's sweetheart, Debbie Reynolds, in favor of the vamp next door, Elizabeth Taylor, as any sensible person would do. He was basically the original Brad Pitt. Li'l Debbie was furious, but yea ... More >>

  • Music

    June 1, 2010

    The Jazz Evangelism of Woody Allen

    Clarinet in hand, the director defends one of America's disappearing art forms

  • Books

    December 19, 2006

    Top Shelf

    Our 25 Favorite Books of 2006

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    March 14, 2006
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    February 14, 2006

    Hip Hoplites

    Remixing Aeschylus, The Seven spills classic tragedy onto today's mean streets.

  • Specials

    January 10, 2006

    Letters

    Remixing Aeschylus, The Seven spills classic tragedy onto today's mean streets.

  • Columns

    August 17, 2004

    NY Mirror

    Remixing Aeschylus, The Seven spills classic tragedy onto today's mean streets.

  • Film

    May 11, 2004

    Film

    Remixing Aeschylus, The Seven spills classic tragedy onto today's mean streets.

  • News

    April 13, 2004

    Rap, Rage, REDvolution

    As hip-hop emerges as an empowering voice for indigenous youth, mainstream rappers still objectify Indian country

  • News

    January 27, 2004

    Sleeping With the GOP

    A Bush Covert Operative Takes Over Al Sharpton's Campaign

  • Music

    November 4, 2003

    Music

    A Bush Covert Operative Takes Over Al Sharpton's Campaign

  • Film

    October 14, 2003

    Witnessing An Underdog's Personal, Uncontrolled Fantasy

    A Bush Covert Operative Takes Over Al Sharpton's Campaign

  • Art

    April 22, 2003

    Hello, Molly!

    Showbiz Examined at the Jewish Museum

  • Film

    November 19, 2002

    His Favorite Things

    Showbiz Examined at the Jewish Museum

  • Music

    August 27, 2002

    Black Arthur's Return

    Arthur Blythe's Western Wind, Part II

  • Music

    August 6, 2002

    Slim Swanee

    Arthur Blythe's Western Wind, Part II

  • Art

    August 6, 2002

    Listings

    Arthur Blythe's Western Wind, Part II

  • Dance

    October 31, 2000

    Raw and Cooking

    Arthur Blythe's Western Wind, Part II

  • News

    October 31, 2000

    The King of Coonology

    Spike Lee Mounts His Revenge on Black Hollywood

  • News

    October 24, 2000

    Proxy Music

    Electing the Pop Star in Chief

  • News

    October 17, 2000

    Why Blacks Shouldn't Vote for Hillary

    An African American Reporter Comes to Terms With a Taboo Subject

  • Music

    September 19, 2000

    Music

    An African American Reporter Comes to Terms With a Taboo Subject

  • Music

    January 4, 2000

    Time Bandits

    An African American Reporter Comes to Terms With a Taboo Subject

  • Specials

    December 14, 1999

    Letters

    An African American Reporter Comes to Terms With a Taboo Subject

  • Theater

    November 9, 1999

    Theater

    An African American Reporter Comes to Terms With a Taboo Subject

  • Music

    September 21, 1999

    'Alternative ' Soul: Progress in Design?

    An African American Reporter Comes to Terms With a Taboo Subject

  • Music

    February 23, 1999

    Conjunction Junction

    The All-Music Guide Wants To Make Scrabble out of Babel

  • Theater

    December 1, 1998

    Diva-lution

    The All-Music Guide Wants To Make Scrabble out of Babel

  • Music

    November 3, 1998

    Pure Presentation

    The All-Music Guide Wants To Make Scrabble out of Babel

  • Music

    June 9, 1998

    Big Burritos

    The All-Music Guide Wants To Make Scrabble out of Babel

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