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Tag: Celebrity Culture

0 Culture History

The Israeli Model on the Cover of Anna Wintour’s First Vogue Issue

Darina Granik in Kveller · 4 Nov

The 1988 cover of American Vogue, under new editor-in-chief Anna Wintour, featured Israeli model Michaela Bercu and became iconic for its groundbreaking approach.

0 Television/Film Culture

This New Documentary About Jewish Icon Elizabeth Taylor Is Worth the Watch

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 7 Aug

"Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes" is a documentary offering intimate insights into the life of the iconic Jewish actress through newly unveiled recordings.

0 Television/Film Culture

When Richard Simmons Sang Barbra Streisand on SNL

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 16 Jul

Richard Simmons, the beloved fitness guru who recently passed away, was known for his colorful personality, passion for fitness, and kindness towards others.

0 Culture History

OJ's Nightmarish Legacy

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 12 Apr

Reflecting on the cultural aftermath of OJ Simpson's trial, the podcast explores how it shifted public perception of justice, race, and media spectacle in America.

0 Politics Culture

Superbowling for Dollars

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 12 Feb

The episode delves into recent political and cultural developments, including reactions to the Super Bowl ads, especially Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s controversial ad, and current polling on political figures.

0 Culture Politics

Taylor, Travis, and the Totalitarians

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 1 Feb

The podcast episode examines the cultural phenomenon surrounding the romance between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, criticizing how various factions are politicizing it.

0 Ethics Jewish Law

The Apology Episode, 5782: Ep. 287

Unorthodox · 9 Sep 2021

In this episode of "Unorthodox," hosts explore concepts of apology, forgiveness, and repentance through the perspectives of various guests, including legal scholar Martha Minow, and Rabbi Jonathan Spira-Savet discussing teshuva through the lens of "The Good Place."

0 Culture Music

Rock On: Ep. 280

Unorthodox · 1 Jul 2021

This episode features discussions with David Fishof about his Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp and its Jewish influences, and L. Jon Wertheim about his book on the summer of 1984 which transformed sports and culture.

0 Antisemitism Culture

Journalist Trolls Taylor Swift’s White-Supremacist Admirers

Forward · 19 Oct 2016

Phoebe Maltz Bovy delves into the satirical piece by journalist Ned Resnikoff, which humorously suggests that pop star Taylor Swift is secretly Jewish, a premise crafted to troll the white supremacist trolls who have absurdly claimed her as a neo-Nazi icon.