Subscribe View in browser These Grammys Were Thrilling and Deeply Frustrating By Kevin Fallon Yes, it was well-produced and staged, boasting a number of awe-inspiring performances (Cardi and Megan!), but the Recording Academy still refuses to appreciate Black excellence. Should Chris Harrison Be Fired? Eight Black Alums Sound Off By Laura Bradley, Cheyenne Roundtree “For someone who just reads a few lines and says, ‘This season is gonna be the craziest season ever,’ I’m sure we can find qualified people who don’t harbor his views,” one said. ‘Allen v. Farrow’ Filmmakers on Moses & the Train Set Reveal By Marlow Stern Filmmakers Kirby Dick and Amy Ziering, as well as researcher Amy Herdy, discuss the finale of HBO’s “Allen v. Farrow,” from the attic train set to Moses Farrow’s story. [Spoilers] John Oliver: Why Tucker Carlson Is a White Supremacist By Marlow Stern The “Last Week Tonight” host gave viewers a tour of the Fox News host’s life and career, from his privileged heir background to his white nationalist mindset. Advertisement Pedro Almodóvar and Tilda Swinton on Their Pandemic Triumph By Carlos Aguilar The Spanish auteur and the Scottish screen icon talk to Carlos Aguilar about the dazzling, Oscar-worthy short that they made under COVID-19 lockdown. Has The Weeknd Delivered a Fatal Blow to the Racist Grammys? By Kyndall Cunningham The Grammys have been accused of cronyism and discrimination, having not awarded a Black artist Album of the Year since 2008, and now musicians are fighting back. Inside Woody Allen’s Close Friendship With Jeffrey Epstein By Kate Briquelet, Marlow Stern The filmmaking legend’s abuse allegations are currently being explored in “Allen v. Farrow.” But he also harbored a tight bond with the late sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. The Tale of a Shoe, My Father, and the Night Stalker By Aaron Saidman Aaron Saidman, the EP of Netflix’s “Night Stalker: The Hunt for a Serial Killer,” writes about his eye-opening personal connection to serial killer Richard Ramirez’s case. Advertisement Newsmax Ratings Are Collapsing—but Insiders Claim Victory Without Trump’s scraps to fight over anymore, Newsmax ratings have sunk and the network further resembles a cheap Fox knockoff. But insiders see a big win for the insurgent outlet. Megan Thee Stallion, Harry’s Boa Lead Grammys Fashion Parade At the Grammys, Doja Cat married motor-racing and showgirl, Megan Thee Stallion was regal in orange, and Harry Styles wore a boa, which hopefully enraged his conservative critics. Spring Breakers Could Be Tipping Point for Key COVID Variant The U.K. variant is surging—just as kids pack beaches and clubs after a year of lockdown. This Is a Small Space Solution I’d Use No Matter What Not all small space solutions are great, but this one is pretty much perfection. Your Travel Toiletry Bag Has a Better Use: Cord Organization Who knew my toiletry bag could be used for more than just toiletries? This Storage Rack Saves Space Without Looking Bad For a small space solution, this gets the job done. See More Stories Advertisement © Copyright 2021 The Daily Beast Company LLC 555 W. 18th Street, New York NY 10011 Privacy Policy If you are on a mobile device or cannot view the images in this message, click here to view this email in your browser. To ensure delivery of these emails, please add [email protected] to your address book. If you no longer wish to receive these emails, or think you have received this message in error, you can safely unsubscribe. |