ICE Out, the Grammys, and the fight for cultural power in the US

Editor’s pick — Culture quick take: the cultural angle (trend signal, audience insight, crossover with fashion/music/art) in 1–2 lines. There was one overriding message at last night’s Grammys: fuck ICE. This may not be surprising, as opposition to the immigration agency explodes following two high-profile murders and six deaths in ICE custody this year alone,…

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Horoscopes February 2026: Brace yourself for major changes!!!

Editor’s pick — Culture quick take: the cultural angle (trend signal, audience insight, crossover with fashion/music/art) in 1–2 lines. Grace McGrade is an intuitive astrologer based in Los Angeles. She is the head astrologer of the app Stars Align. Her sessions include birth chart readings, transits, energetic clearings and psychic consultations. For more astrology, read her…

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Luca Magliano’s AW26 inspirations: ‘Who doesn’t love gay porn?’

Editor’s pick — Culture quick take: the cultural angle (trend signal, audience insight, crossover with fashion/music/art) in 1–2 lines. Luca Magliano is a designer known for his playful subversions of masculinity. His collections are a celebration of queer identity – and he’s never been one to celebrate quietly. There was the popular “I Love Gay…

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This New York designer knows that right now, survival is rebellion

Editor’s pick — Culture quick take: the cultural angle (trend signal, audience insight, crossover with fashion/music/art) in 1–2 lines. Although 2026 has only just begun, it’s hard to ignore the heaviness that’s already marked this year. A single scroll through social media can reveal endless reasons to feel abysmal about the current state of affairs,…

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Watch Post Malone, Slash, and Duff McKagan Honor Ozzy Osbourne at 2026 Grammys

Editor’s pick — Culture quick take: the cultural angle (trend signal, audience insight, crossover with fashion/music/art) in 1–2 lines. They were joined by Chad Smith and Andrew Watt for a faithful rendition of Black Sabbath’s “War Pig” Source: pitchfork.com — original article published 2026-02-02 05:09:50. Read the full story on pitchfork.com → [source_url]

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Grammy Winners 2026: See the Full List

Editor’s pick — Culture quick take: the cultural angle (trend signal, audience insight, crossover with fashion/music/art) in 1–2 lines. Who won Best New Artist, Album of the Year, Song of the Year, and Record of the Year? Check here for the full list of Grammy winners. Source: pitchfork.com — original article published 2026-02-02 00:04:46. Read…

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How to Live Stream the 2026 Grammys

Editor’s pick — Culture quick take: the cultural angle (trend signal, audience insight, crossover with fashion/music/art) in 1–2 lines. Tune in for Music’s Biggest Night, as Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga, Bad Bunny, Clipse, Addison Rae, and more compete for gold-plated trophies Source: pitchfork.com — original article published 2026-02-01 13:00:00. Read the full story on pitchfork.com…

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Watch Cardi B Perform “Bodega Baddie” and “ErrTime” on Saturday Night Live

Editor’s pick — Culture quick take: the cultural angle (trend signal, audience insight, crossover with fashion/music/art) in 1–2 lines. The New York rapper was joined by Dominican accordionist El Prodigio Source: pitchfork.com — original article published 2026-02-01 14:36:07. Read the full story on pitchfork.com → [source_url]

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What went down at an intimate Roger Vivier book launch in Paris

Editor’s pick — Culture quick take: the cultural angle (trend signal, audience insight, crossover with fashion/music/art) in 1–2 lines. When it comes to a legacy in shoemaking, it’s hard to beat being credited with the invention of the modern-day stiletto heel. That honour goes to the late French fashion designer Roger Vivier, but it’s arguably…

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