Movies
June 16, 2022

People React to First Look of Ryan Gosling as Ken in Greta Gerwig’s ‘Barbie’ Film

Although Greta Gerwig‘s Barbie movie is still a year away, there is already plenty of excitement circulating online. Last month, we saw the first look of Margot Robbie made up in the classic Barbie doll style with her blonde hair and baby blue top, driving a cotton candy pink convertible. This month, Warner Bros. released an image of Ryan Gosling, who is playing Barbie's boyfriend, Ken, and people had strong reactions to the transformation.

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Entertainment
June 15, 2022

Fans Criticized Lizzo’s Song ‘Grrrls’ for Offensive Lyric, so She Changed It

Grammy-winning singer and rapper Lizzo is releasing new tracks in anticipation of her upcoming album, Special. Her single “About Damn Time” has become the song of the summer, and the latest release “Grrrls” was initially met with the same enthusiasm—until fans and disability advocates pointed out that a lyric in the song contained an ableist slur.

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Pencil Drawing
June 15, 2022

Artist Fills Sketchbooks With Pencil Drawings of Old Hollywood and More

Open one of Bea Obcena‘s sketchbooks and you'll find a gallery of pencil drawings. The Philippines-based artist fills paper spreads with portraits of celebrities, copies of figures from famous paintings, and so much more. Each page displays her masterful ability to render shading, texture, and dimension in graphite. Sketchbooks often provide insight into how an artist works. In Obcena's case, we find pencil illustrations accompanied by numerous handwritten notes describing the content.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.