Interviews
Jake Viswanath
Entertainment Writer, Bustle / Freelance Writer, Everywhere
United States
United States
Interviews
The longtime pop maven goes a little bit country.
The pop-rock icon has gone from 'Tragic Kingdom' to Viva Las Vegas.
Christine and the Queens, the fiery French crooner, amplifies her gender-fluid identity on her new album.
JoJo has been through it. Any casual music listener who lived through the 2000s knows what I'm talking about. The singer shot to instant stardom in 2004 with iconic hit "Leave (Get Out)" and released two albums, a self-titled debut and The High Road, which ended up being a fitting description of the journey she was forced to take.
Sometimes the littlest things can take you to unimaginable places. Perhaps no one knows this better than Clairo, the Syracuse student who created music on GarageBand in her bedroom and uploaded it to SoundCloud simply for safe-keeping, expecting absolutely no fanfare.
When celebrities hang out with Bustle editors, we want to give them the chance to leave their mark. Literally. So we hand them a pen, a piece of paper, a few questions, and ask them to get creative. The rest is up to them. This time, singer-actor...
Fifth Harmony's biggest hit is stamped with an infectious refrain: "You don't gotta go to work, work, work, work..." repeated for maximum effect. Ironically, member Normani Kordei has been working (it) since she was little, dancing whenever and however she could.
When I first met Shura, we almost immediately started talking about death. Yes, we exchanged the usual small pleasantries and gushed about the weather in New York, even though it felt like a boiling pot of water to most people on that late July day.
Leading up to the Grammys, where they have two nominations, the duo talks about performing, their path to music success, and helping others out along the way.
Famed music duo Aly & AJ are sisters, if you didn't know already, but you'd be forgiven if you thought they were twins - not that they look exactly alike, but speak to them both at the same time and you'll get two people taking turns to construct one sentence.
The songwriter-turned-popstar opens up about the issues that inspired "Issues," her upcoming EP, and working with your favorite artists.
"Where I'm at now, I really feel like I can do anything," Tove Styrke says, her voice reaching a maniacal high before breaking out in a gracious laugh. There's really no need for that humility - she has good reason to feel this way.
The bestie and powerhouse pop artists talk to V about Charli's new mixtape, their raucous ways, and how they work together.
BANKS is on a roll right now. The goth-pop star recently released her stunning sophomore album The Altar, an effortlessly fierce and dangerously vulnerable effort that keeps within the dark and minimalist soundscape of her debut Goddess, but packs even more of a sonic punch.
The Backstreet Boys-inspired DJ is taking over dance music.
Music
The bold Brit follows a tumultuous period with her most personal album yet.
Her newest project may be a joint collaboration with husband Jay-Z, but she takes the lead and reigns supreme.
The musical prodigy returns with her sophomore album-a simultaneously heartbreaking and euphoric account of where she's been over the past four years.
"There's only one queen, and that's Madonna, bitch."
The chameleon has shed her alter-ego at a time where Monáe's voice is more necessary than ever.
Beyonce slayed at Coachella if you haven't already heard...
A closer look at Lana's most intriguing single to date.
The Austra leader talks about the pulsating music of 'Future Politics' and her unique tactics to approaching politics.
An explanation of the growing medium for artistic expression.
Fashion
Alessandro Michele turned France's Aryclamps into the most beautiful funeral procession you'll ever see.
The creative director left Burberry with a personal and prideful collection full of rainbows.
Perry Ellis embraces youthful energy at FW18 NYFW Men's.
Karl Lagerfeld delivered a collection inspired by our naturally beautiful planet.
The house goes holographic - and protects you from inclement weather.
Keller transformed Givenchy into a sleek rock-n-roll glamazon for her debut collection.
Ground control to Major Karl.
Rihanna is cheating on Puma-but we totally approve. The Barbadian goddess has collaborated with Sex and the City staple and iconic footwear designer Manolo Blahnik to create a limited edition capsule collection, and it is truly one for the ages. The six-pair collection is entitled "Denim Desserts," and it's inspired by leather motifs.
A detailed look at Alessandro Michele's latest spellbinding collection.
Film & TV
Salt-N-Pepa is regarded as a pioneering force of female rap. Back in 1986, Cheryl James ("Salt") and Sandra Denton ("Pepa"), along with DJ Spinderella, became the first female hip-hop group to win a Grammy award and go platinum with their debut...
The star of 'A Wrinkle in Time' opens up about the importance of representation in film and working with strong women like Oprah.
Pop star documentaries are a tricky art form: both star and director have to balance glam performance, on stage and off, with emotional cadence, and make an intriguing enough plot out of real life, all while appearing simultaneously authentic and out of this world. They all take different approaches.
The budding actress is a revelatory sensation in the Sundance hit 'Skate Kitchen'.
The actress makes her bold feature film debut in the Sundance critics' pick 'Madeline's Madeline.'
The actress opens up taking on her most emotional role yet in the Alex Pettyfer-directed 'Back Roads'.
Culture
Taylor Swift's "You Need To Calm Down" video is a powerful, hilarious, and unashamedly extravagant tribute to the LGBTQ community, meant to raise awareness for the Equality Act. But some people have been telling Swift to calm down herself. Since...
"And begin!" my supervisor exclaimed in a surprisingly perky tone. On that command, I sat down in an uncomfortable chair across from another student in an uncomfortable chair, and proceeded to close my eyes for an hour. A full hour. The other student, my forced partner-in-crime, did the same.
We talk to the writer and proud sex-positive feminist about her new show and book 'Slutever,' how she got her start in writing, and why she thinks the word "slut" is a powerful tool for women.
If you're a concert freak like myself, you probably noticed that artists have seriously stepped up their merchandise game lately. Alongside a slew of badass clothes and a foam middle finger, sold a pillow and beanie featuring Rhenna, her hysterical Instagram stick figure, at the Anti World Tour (I have both and feel no shame about it).
In the wake of Trump, kids across the country are rising up and forming an activist generation, leading the charge for resistance against the administration's discriminatory and potentially harmful actions.
Over four years ago, the singer formerly known as Charice Pempengco, dubbed "the Most Talented Singer in the World" by the one-and-only Oprah Winfrey, bravely came out as a lesbian.
You're welcome.
The controversial but influential ideals of body image have been a major part of the cultural sphere ever since we were all little babies. We have battled against society's fluctuating expectations for women's bodies for years, with incredible women often speaking out about their own experiences with body image.