Portrait Photography
January 19, 2026

David LaChapelle to Show Largest Retrospective of Decades-Long Career in the U.S. [Interview]

It might be easier to list the stars that David LaChapelle hasn’t worked with than with those that he has. Throughout his decades-long career, the photographer has radically redefined the portrait genre, transforming cultural icons such as Muhammad Ali, Jackie Chan, Sofia Coppola, Lady Gaga, and Dolly Parton into the most whimsical, expressive versions of themselves. In other words, imagination is permitted to run wild with LaChapelle.

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Music
January 17, 2026

How the All-Female Lilith Fair Defied Convention To Be a Top-Grossing Music Festival of the ‘90s

Embed from Getty Images In the summer of 1997, a revolution rolled through the United States and Canada under a chorus of female voices. For years, the music industry had clung to an unspoken rule not rooted in data, but in prejudice, that no two women could play back-to-back on a lineup because it wasn’t “profitable.” That belief shaped radio playlists, tour bills, and who was allowed to take up space on stage.

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Design
January 16, 2026

Heinz’s Ingenious New French Fry Container Has a Secret Pocket for Ketchup Dipping

Ketchup and french fries may be a perfect pair, save for one fact: enjoying them on-the-go is notoriously difficult. Finding a spot to squirt out the ketchup packet without getting it everywhere and making sure you can still dip your fries isn’t always as simple as it may sound. And traditional fry boxes don’t have a convenient area to store ketchup. But now, Heinz is looking to change that.

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Nature
January 16, 2026

Natural Rock Formations Look Like Giant Whales Swimming Through a Forest in Thailand

Deep in northeastern Thailand, an unexpected natural wonder rises above the forest canopy. At first glance, the massive stone shapes look almost alive. Known as Hin Sam Wan, or Three Whale Rock, these 75-million-year-old sandstone formations resemble a family of whales gliding through a sea of trees. From the right vantage point, the illusion feels almost surreal. As a result, the site has captured the attention of travelers, photographers, and geology enthusiasts alike.

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