Reporting from inside the booming US gun shop industry after a year of pandemic, protest and polarisation. (The Telegraph) Continue reading
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Mark Hamill: “Dave was the opposite of everything Darth Vader was”
Mark Hamill remembers Dave Prowse – the Bristolian bodybuilder who became Darth Vader. (Empire) Continue reading
The fight to free America’s cannabis prisoners
People serving sentences for cannabis-related charges have been forced to watch as the legal industry thrives, classified as an ‘essential service’ during the pandemic – how will they fare this election? (Dazed) Continue reading
JK Simmons: “Chadwick Boseman was an actor who had every tool in his tool belt”
JK Simmons shares his memories of what made his ’21 Bridges’ co-star one of a kind. (Empire) Continue reading
Carl Hiaasen: ‘They’re gonna have to drag Trump out of the White House’
The bestselling Floridian crime writer talks to me about returning to writing after his brother’s death in a mass shooting, his visit to the president’s Palm Beach mansion, his election fears, and his gripping new novel ‘Squeeze Me’. (The Independent) Continue reading
Toots Hibbert: ‘I think The Clash were as black as me’
The Maytals singer who gave reggae its name tells me about the wrongful arrest that led to a hit song, his friend Bob Marley, cannabis tea, and his first album in a decade. (The Independent) Continue reading
Battle of the meta-memoirs
From Jim Carrey and Charlie Kaufman, two new self-referential books that poke fun at Hollywood (and each other). (Empire) Continue reading
“This is a hustler’s story”: how Saint Jhn got a grip on his staggering success
Five billion TikToks. 796 million Spotify plays. Roses – a song Beyoncé turned down – is one of the biggest tracks of 2020. The artist behind it reveals how the hype could have crushed him. (The Face) Continue reading
Will weed be pro sports’ next MVP?
Many top-level athletes turn to cannabis for pain relief, despite the fact not all leagues permit its use. That could change soon. (Playboy) Continue reading
Prohibition Partners Live 2020: The future of cannabis
Discussing the future of the cannabis industry with David Crosby, Steve DeAngelo, Albert Tio, CJ Wallace and more. (Prohibition Partners) Continue reading
Caleb Landry Jones’ Freak Zone
After a run of acclaimed film roles, the Texan actor creates his own private psychedelic reel: a debut album that’s as brilliant and out-there as its maker. (The Face) Continue reading
Victoria Monét
Ready to pounce with her ‘Jaguar’ project, Victoria Monét is feeling herself. (Notion) Continue reading
The Transformer
Terry Notary is Hollywood’s go-to movement guru, instrumental in the creation of everything from Avatar’s Na’vi to The Call of the Wild’s dog. He tells me his chameleonic secrets. (Empire) Continue reading
Aaron Paul, class war and Common People: How Westworld plans to win back fans
What’s in store for Westworld’s androids now they’re out in the real world? I hear how showrunners Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy have got it all planned out. (The Independent) Continue reading
Mia Goth on marriage, modelling and that Miu Miu campaign
She’s the model turned art-house muse who started her career with a very provocative bang in Nymphomaniac. But now Mia Goth is getting ready for her turn in Emma, an altogether more buttoned-up affair. (ES Magazine) Continue reading
Jackson Browne: ‘My generation were idealistic and naive but we were right about so many things’
The singer-songwriter tells me about his benefit album for Haiti, the calamitous state of the planet, Donald Trump’s ‘wild lies’, the continued relevancy of Warren Zevon, and getting old. (The Independent) Continue reading
The 40 most exciting things to do in the world in 2020
Stunning new art, epic museum openings, unmissable events: these are the coolest things happening anywhere on earth this year. (Time Out) Continue reading
Flying Lotus: 30 Years of Warp
The Los Angeles-based innovator looks back on three decades of the iconic label. (Mixmag) Continue reading
Jason Schwartzman: ‘My uncle Francis Ford Coppola thinks Marvel films are despicable, but I’d be happy to act in one’
The star of ‘Rushmore’ and ‘Bored to Death’ on Francis Ford Coppola and Martin Scorsese’s controversial comments about superhero movies, his new animated Christmas film ‘Klaus’, and why he’s definitely never felt like a privileged coaster. (The Independent) Continue reading
A taste of Matty Matheson’s moxie
The chef discusses his new self-produced YouTube show and shares why he chooses to live life without regret. (Playboy) Continue reading
A report from the LA premiere of ‘Jesus is King’
Kanye West unveiled his heavily religious project among celebrities, nature sound effects and MAGA-esque merch. (The Face) Continue reading
Cigarettes After Sex: “It kills the magic if someone asks, ‘What’s our song gonna be?'”
Greg Gonzalez on the band’s new album Cry, their X-rated lyrics and why they’ve never made a music video. (The i) Continue reading
Jerry Lorenzo: “There’s something about living in LA that is luxury”
The Fear of God founder talks Kanye, faith and redefined luxury at the launch of the label’s first physical space. (The Face) Continue reading
Biggie Thinking
The Notorious B.I.G.’s son is investing in a higher state of consciousness, one blunt at a time. (The Face) Continue reading
The Lumineers: ‘Addiction is complex — there are so many shades of grey’
The band behind the mega-hit ‘Ho Hey’ explain how their latest, concept album was influenced by the death of their drummer’s brother. (The i) Continue reading
City Guide: Austin, Texas
Taking in the Texan capital’s weird and wonderful sights, from urban bats to cultural icons – and, of course, its live music. (ABTA Magazine) Continue reading
Mac DeMarco meets his idol Haruomi Hosono
The laid back soft rocker invites the legendary Japanese musician into the backyard of his Los Angeles house. (Dazed & Confused) Continue reading
Ama Lou
North-London native Ama Lou talks writing her own story, sneaking into open mic nights and embracing the unknown. (Notion) Continue reading
The History Boy
Andrew Bird tells me how answering Patti Smith’s political call to arms was pivotal to the creation of My Finest Work Yet. (The Line of Best Fit) Continue reading
Super natural
Big Bear Lake has long been LA’s go-to ski resort, but now its summer “adventure season” is hotting up. (Atlas by Etihad) Continue reading
Grimes is ready to play the villain
Five days before her 31st birthday, Claire Boucher is sat on a pink suede banquette in the Terrace Room of the Sunset Tower Hotel reflecting on the year just gone. (Crack) Continue reading
Trump got some things right in his State of the Union address, thanks to Kim Kardashian West
There are some laws Trump brought in last year which he should be applauded for, however uncomfortable you might feel about it. (The Independent) Continue reading
Molly Versus Katy: How Does MDMA’s Natural Alternative Compare to the Real Thing?
Katy is said to be the safer version of the beloved party drug. (Playboy) Continue reading
For an Even Better Time, Match Your Favorite Sex Positions to the Perfect Cannabis Strain
Whether you prefer missionary or cowgirl, Playboy wants to enhance your pleasure. (Playboy) Continue reading
Émir Shiro Uncensored
From an unassuming French city, a rising young artist is taunting the bots of Instagram in an effort to normalize (and rethink) nudity. Good news: He’s getting away with it. (Playboy) Continue reading
Scene Report: Carlos Capslock In São Paulo
In the largest city in the western hemisphere, Carlos Capslock parties are using activism to foster a sense of community around their movement. (The Quietus) Continue reading
The new wave
There are several reasons why Sri Lanka has come from nowhere to top every surfer’s wish list – and only one is to do with the amazing breaks. (Atlas by Etihad) Continue reading
‘Not him’: Fear and reckoning in Rio
Brazil lurches toward fascism. (Playboy) Continue reading
How Cypress Hill Changed the Cannabis Conversation
25 years ago today, Cypress Hill were banned for life from SNL for lighting a joint live on air. They went on to change how the country talks about weed. Possibly while high. (Playboy) Continue reading
Lenny Kravitz: ‘There’s not so much musicianship today’
Lenny Kravitz talks to me about his diverse new album, working with Michael Jackson and how he feels about his famous daughter. (The Independent) Continue reading
Raising Arizona
The Grand Canyon and other awe-inspiring sights are becoming more popular thanks to direct flights to Phoenix. (ABTA Magazine) Continue reading
Trading in Champagne Toasts for Bong Hits This Wedding Season
Why cannabis-laced weddings are at an all time high. (Playboy) Continue reading
Simplicity Can Equal Elegance—with the Right Design
Living like a minimalist doesn’t have to be a bore. (Playboy) Continue reading
The experience: Stay silent for 10 days
Twitter’s CEO Jack Dorsey caused a stir at the start of this year for escaping the babble on a Vipassana meditation retreat. But is silence really golden? (N by Norwegian) Continue reading
Shame: ‘Everyone’s political – it’s just whether they choose to share it’
Backstage at the Teragram Ballroom in Los Angeles, Charlie Steen is reeling off stories about how strange his band’s first ever cross-country tour across America has been. (The i) Continue reading
A Young Photographer Takes on Thailand’s Monarchy
22-year-old Harit Srikhao’s viciously satirical work has touched a nerve with the Thai authorities. (Playboy) Continue reading
Angela Lansbury: ‘I was more than just boobs and good legs’
As she stars in a new Little Women, the Murder She Wrote icon tells me how she worked her way to the top. (The Telegraph) Continue reading
Philip Glass: ‘I wanted to compose, not recover from last night’
With yet another Oscar-touted film score on his CV, Philip Glass tells me why he outlived his younger friends David Bowie and Lou Reed. (The Telegraph) Continue reading
