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The Fine Art of Defining a Diva

The Fine Art of Defining a Diva

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Rachel Kushner on the 10th Anniversary of Kim Gordon’s Girl in a Band

“Distance is key to the power of her performance. But it’s key to her offstage life as well.”

By Rachel Kushner | September 9, 2025

How Ms. Rachel is using her platform to school American grown-ups.

How Ms. Rachel is using her platform to school American grown-ups.

By Brittany Allen | September 5, 2025

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Here's what's making us happy this week.

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Writing Someone Else’s Autofiction... When They’re a Pop Star Turned Wedding Singer

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Clarence A. Haynes on Finding the Soundscape of Your Novel

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“I needed sounds that were lush, that could carry these characters’ emotional weight.”

By Clarence A. Haynes | July 3, 2025

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