I recently wrote about her current book and I am absolutely heartbroken over the death of Octavia Butler.
Thank you for the wonderful, private moments wrapped in the worlds that you created Ms. Butler. Your written tapestries are unmatched, fierce, nurturing and infectious.
See you in the next life.

It was a hot and humid day here in New York City last summer, when I found myself on the same block as Other Music. So I slipped in to mooch some of their AC and this is where I came across my first issue of Arthur Magazine.
I read it religously now.
It is […]

Next Tuesday (February 28), National Museum of American History Director Brent D. Glass and museum curator Marvette Perez will be joined by Russell Simmons, Ice-T, Crazy Legs and a host of other hip-hop artists and producers to launch “Hip-Hop Won’t Stop: The Beat, The Rhymes, The Life” at a special donation ceremony at the […]

The School of Visual Arts presents “DISARM…New Year, New Use,” an exhibition of M-16 rifles that have been transformed into everyday objects. 3D Design students in the BFA Advertising and Graphic Design Department used replicas of the now-ubiquitous firearm to make statements of peace. Their designs range from a baby carriage and grandfather clock to […]

Elliot Jokelson makes music videos. Intriguing little snippets of escapism unlike what you will find on heavy rotation for the masses on TV. How unfortunate for those shackled to their television but hoorah for the slaves of the internet.
Speaking of TV, his site features 2 videos for TV on the Radio whom I enjoy so […]

Wow… life just took a turn for the better. Both Dirty Sanchez and My Life with the Thrill Kill Kult are performing February 25th (see, I’m trying to get you the goods in advance… who loves you baby?) at Avalon.
Run and get those tickets before they sell out!
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Ok, just so we are all on the same page… if you’re a 17 year old girl in Iran who was almost gang raped with your younger cousin, this is what you can expect :
a) Expect your male friends to run off.
b) Expect to be treated like it is your fault.
c) Expect to […]

Fleshbot dug up this little nugget of Fetishism past. See, once upon a time boys and girls, it was naughty to be fully clothed and thanks to Atomage we have pretty pictures to ogle of this fact. Note how the quintessential Domme look has not changed much over the years.
I quess I am […]

As per this article, former Playgirl show and tell model Kevin Talley turned down Playgirls Man of the Year title because Jesus said “Ix-nay he-tay laygirl-pay!” (who know that Esus-jey liked to practice his pig Latin) - which is short for “Nix the Playgirl. The hustle ain’t working for you no more. ”
More power to […]

…this just in… Diamanda Galas will grace the Knitting Factory with her ferocious presence for an evening of intense affairs and wrist-slitting songs of love. A Heathen favorite, prepare yourself for over thirteen covers and original songs guaranteed to make your heart bleed.
Learn more : Diamanda’s Valentine’s Day Massacre
Update: Jesus, Mary and […]