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Michelle Obama Says White Men Don't Worry About 'Imposter Syndrome'
Pop Culture

Michelle Obama Says She's 'Never Heard a White Man Talk About Impostor Syndrome'

At SXSW London, the former first lady breaks down who feels like they belong in elite rooms — and why so many women and minorities still don’t.

(L-R) Boots Riley and Keke Palmer.
Pop Culture

Boots Riley on Casting 'National Treasure' Keke Palmer in 'I Love Boosters'

The Bay Area rapper and filmmaker's new movie also stars Demi Moore, LaKeith Stanfield, Don Cheadle and more.

Will Lavin91 days ago
Steven Spielberg speaking at an event; Barack Obama in a crowd, both looking engaged.
Pop Culture

Steven Spielberg: Barack Obama Saying Aliens Are ‘Real’ Was ‘Amazing’ for New UFO Film

Last month, the former president said aliens could exist, but he later clarified his remarks.

Alex Ocho96 days ago
Keke Palmer.
Pop Culture

Keke Palmer Proposed to By Stranger During SXSW Panel: 'I Don't Know You'

The 'One of Them Days' actor thought the stunt was a prank at first.

tara mahadevan98 days ago
Teddy Swims.
Music

Teddy Swims Admits to Sometimes Using AI to Make Music, Calls It a 'Beautiful Tool'

The singer says the process of reproducing a song could "take months," which AI drastically shortens.

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Pop Culture

SXSW 2024: Here's Everything We Experienced at This Year’s Festival

From Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt making a grand entrance on the back of a pickup truck to Magic City getting the documentary treatment, we take a look at highlights from this year's SXSW.

Style

Jermaine Dupri Brings Back His Louis Vuitton Pearl Socks, Clowning Resumes

The rapper and producer first debuted his socks during Usher's Super Bowl Halftime Show last month.

Alex Ocho828 days ago
Athlete in football uniform with number 87 on field; vintage photo of man in black hat and jacket indoors
Sports

Travis Kelce Will Help Produce New Jean-Michel Basquiat Documentary 'King Pleasure'

The Chiefs tight end follows up the war dramedy 'My Dead Friend Zoe' with a new film project.

Person looking at phone with Hulu logo on another screen nearby
Pop Culture

Black Twitter Reacts to Upcoming 'Black Twitter: A People’s History' Hulu Docuseries (UPDATED)

The online community shared its reservations about the series that airs May 9.

tyler the creator and jerrod carmichael pictured
Pop Culture

Tyler, the Creator Makes a Cameo in HBO's Presumably Awesome 'Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show'

The upcoming series sees the comedian and 'Poor Things' actor trying to "maintain being truthful on camera."

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Pop Culture

Jake Gyllenhaal and Conor McGregor Beat the Absolute Sh*t Out of Each Other in 'Road House' Trailer

Directing the remake to the 1989 original is Doug Liman, known for 'Mr. & Mrs. Smith' and 'The Bourne Identity.'

Pop Culture

'Bottoms' Trailer Teases High School Fight Club Comedy With Marshawn Lynch, Ayo Edebiri, and Rachel Sennott

The SXSW hit is one of the year's most anticipated comedies. In the first trailer, audiences are given a look at just how anarchic this sharp satire can get.

Trace William Cowen1109 days ago
Air writer Alex Convery on the red carpet
Pop Culture

The Genesis of ‘Air:’ Writer Alex Convery Says He Never Thought the Movie Would Get Made

As Ben Affleck's 'Air' hits theaters, screenwriter Alex Convery talks us through the process of bringing such an iconic story to life against all odds.

Trace William Cowen1170 days ago
Beef cast and creator are seen on the SXSW carpet
Pop Culture

Talking ‘Beef’ Over Beef: A Conversation With Steven Yeun, Ali Wong, and Lee Sung Jin

The stars and creator of the new Netflix series ‘Beef,’ one of the year’s most anticipated releases, sit down with Complex over a beef breakfast in Austin.

Trace William Cowen1179 days ago
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Pop Culture

SXSW 2023: Here's Everything We Experienced at This Year’s Festival

There's nothing like SXSW, which this year included everything from a lightning-canceled Lil Yachty set to the debut of the best high school comedy in years.

Trace William Cowen1189 days ago
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william shatner at sxsw 2023
Pop Culture

William Shatner Says Customs Agents Are Shocked He Still Has A Canadian Passport

At 91 years old, William Shatner still has the time and energy to talk about his life and career, appearing at this year’s SXSW to talk about his career & life.

Louis Pavlakos1190 days ago
SXSW sign in Austin in 2019
Life

Four People Injured After Shooting Near SXSW

A shooting took place on Saturday near Austin, Texas’ beloved South by Southwest festival on early Sunday morning, leaving four people injured.

tara mahadevan1551 days ago
Nicolas Cage on red carpet at SXSW 2022
Pop Culture

Nicolas Cage Wants to Join Possible ‘The Batman’ Sequel With ‘Absolutely Terrifying’ Rendition of This Villain

Speaking with reporters at SXSW, Nicolas Cage revealed he would love to star opposite Robert Pattinson in a potential sequel to Matt Reeves 'The Batman.'

Brad Callas1555 days ago

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