They were the original arbiters of awesome, a dream team for Generation X.

Yet, on August 1st, 1981, it is hugely unlikely that Alan Hunter, Martha Quinn, JJ Jackson, Mark Goodman, and Nina Blackwood knew that they were standing on the precipice of something that would change the zeitgeist...

Whether it's particularly couth to admit or not, it's a solid truth that we all love to get stuff for our birthday. However, when you find out what acclaimed Internet sensation Tyler Oakley requested for his special day, it's going to make that iPod on your list seem...

With even the most cursory of glances at the current cultural landscape, it is an undeniable fact: America has drag fever.

The premiere of the fifth season of RuPaul's Drag Race was met with much Internet fanfare, Sharon Needles' debut album is burning up the music charts, and viral...

When you're a member of a band with as much cult prestige as the Scissor Sisters, being "just another rocker" is simply not an option. For a group known for their ability to combine electroclash kitsch with power-anthem pop, the Sisters are celebrated for their devotion to the outrageous and...

Hail, Marys!

With the holidays upon us, I'm sure you must be very busy. With parties to plan, delicious goodies to bake and nostalgic TV specials to watch, who really has a moment to themselves? True, it can all be very overwhelming, but if we surrender ourselves to the spirit...

The messages come by night.

"We shouldn't do this, should we?"

My fingers hover over the keyboard, uncertain about my response. I understand the trepidation. Once we commit, there's no going back.

Sadly, as clandestine as the conversation seems, it is hardly rooted in anything unseemly or...

The "B-word."

...Of all the verboten terms that could earn me a reproachful gaze or a stern word growing up, this one was by far the worst. On those rare occasions when I was brave enough to utter the vile phrase, my mother would descend upon me with a...

When it comes to the continuing debate over online music sharing, Alex Day seems like an unlikely champion for the cause.

Day, who utilized a sizable fan base on YouTube to springboard into a career as an independent musician, has certainly proven the power of the internet....

The preeminent cabaret act of a generation, there is no doubt that Justin Vivian Bond is a veritable icon.

A fixture of the New York City avant-garde scene, Bond has wowed audiences with a wry sense of humor and vulnerable stage presence, evoking earnest tears and hearty laughs in...

When Andy Warhol made his iconic proclamation about everyone being world famous for 15 minutes, it seemed almost prescient of the Internet culture to come. In the world of instant media, there have been many bloggers and video stars that have had their moment in the sun, only to be...

In 2008, acclaimed filmmaker and surrealist David Lynch took to the Internet to voice his concern over the increasing trend of people watching movies on their mobile phones. His outrage was the stuff of viral video gold, but for film purists, the message rang true. Cinema is a grandiose medium...

Dear Billy,

As voters in North Carolina are poised to decide whether to write a permanent ban on same-sex marriage into their state's constitution, it should come as no surprise to anyone that you, the famed Bible (mis)interpeter that you are, weighed in with your opinion.

"At 93,...

This very weekend in the Springsteen-lauded town of Asbury Park, New Jersey, a convergence of freaks, geeks, and celebrities will occur to celebrate all things cinema.

The unifying event is known as Tromadance, and even amongst the film making community, it is relatively unique. Unlike large institutions...

"Everyone's entitled to one good scare," says the sheriff with a knowing wink, foreshadowing the iconic night Jamie Lee Curtis has ahead of her in John Carpenter's Halloween. The line and the film have since passed into cinematic infamy, launching a whole era of genre movies that changed the pop...

For as long as I can remember, I've worshipped at the altar of cinema. I moved a lot as a kid, and though my childhood was a loving one, I think I always appreciated the stability movies provided. There's this magical sense of "other" that is consistent in films, no...