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Michael Ian Black Wants You to Rethink Masculinity

We caught up with the actor/comedian about his book "A Better Man"

How Video Games Keep Atlanta Hawks Star Trae Young Mentally Fit

The 23-year-old stays young by firing up "Call of Duty" in his off-hours

Yvette Nicole Brown on “Fairfax” and Hypebeast Culture

We caught up with the actress about her new role on the Prime Video animated series

Mythical Korean Creatures Give This Bay Area Craft Beer Brand Its Adventurous Spirit

“They come out at night, then they’II drink and hang out with people,” says Dokkaebier founder Young Won Lee

How an Old-School LA Skater Is Welcoming a New Generation to Night Skates

“At 32, I was like, ‘This isn't sustainable’ — like jumping out flights of stairs, sliding down rails to get my jollies”

The Answers to All Your Not-So-Stupid Questions About Web 3.0

We spoke to more than a dozen experts to help simplify the third generation of the web — which, oddly, can be explained in baseball terms

This Former NASA Rocket Scientist Wants Everybody to Know That Engineering Is Fun

(Especially your kids, and especially if someone told them they’re bad at math)

Surf Legend Chuck Patterson Picks His Favorite Breaks in California

Plus, his best advice for all you paddle-happy newcomers

“Dark Glasses” Director Dario Argento Reflects on His Career Ahead of a Major Retrospective

We caught up with the legendary Italian director to hear about his forthcoming Lincoln Center showcase

Beyond Kate Bush: An Expert Explains How Music Therapy Is More Than What We See in “Stranger Things”

We spoke to a licensed music therapist to find out what the practice actually entails

One of the Bay Area’s Most In-Demand Photographers Has Some Tips for You

"The best photographers in the world rarely have more than a couple thousand followers"

Alex Winter Wants to Educate You on “The YouTube Effect”

The director's documentary about the video platform premieres at Tribeca next week

The Cool Kids Aren’t Grilling Beef Anymore — Here’s What They’re Making Instead

Charlie Thieriot of Chico’s Rancho Llano Seco knows a little something about pork

Looking for the Best Party in DC? You Need to Meet Nayef Issa.

"It’s the FOMO thing — you’re going to have to be there."

Kevin Morby Made a Pandemic Record Worth Celebrating

"This is a Photograph" is the result of a quarantine spent thinking about the nature of time and what we do with it.

Tennis Legend John McEnroe Is Facing His Toughest Opponent Yet: Himself

In a story straight out of the metaverse, McEnroe is taking the court against his younger self using AI technology

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The World According to Steven Van Zandt

From Springsteen to "The Sopranos," the 72-year-old has solidified himself as a New Jersey icon

Adam Pally on Pandemic Comedy, Miami and Why It’s Always Better Working With Friends

His new movie "Who Invited Charlie?" hits theaters this Friday

Tennis Pro Taylor Fritz Is Ready for His Sport to Blow Up

As he prepares for the Australian Open, the No. 9-ranked player is excited for his starring role in a new Netflix docuseries

Speaking With Andrés Cantor, Whose “Gooooooal” Call Is the Soundtrack to the World Cup

We chatted with the Argentina-born announcer who became a phenomenon in America during the World Cup in '94

How the PGA Tour’s Tony Finau Has Held on to His Monster Drive

The 33-year-old pro talks baby steps, banded workouts and ball speed

As a Visiting Quarterback, Robert Griffin III Loved Playing the Villain

The ESPN announcer is still proud of leading Baylor to a road win over the Longhorns at Texas Memorial Stadium in 2010

What’s It Like Being Miami’s Nightlife Queen? We Asked Irish Sarah.

Here's how Sarah Lucey, the daughter of an Irish butcher, ascended to the top of the party scene

There’s Good Shape. Then There’s Red Bull Cliff Diving Shape.

What it takes to artfully fling yourself off balconies, bluffs and bridges

What It Takes to Convincingly Play a Navy SEAL on Television

Neil Brown Jr. on the art of acting with 40 pounds on your back

“How to Blow Up a Pipeline” Pairs Environmental Activism With Heist-Movie Thrills

We caught up with director Daniel Goldhaber ahead of his film's premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival

Gretchen Mol on Reimagining “American Gigolo” for Showtime

The actress stars with Jon Bernthal in the TV adaptation of the 1980 Paul Schrader film

This Program Is Working to Fix the Destruction of the War on Drugs

Elevating Black "cannapreneurs," one grant at a time

UFC's Brian Ortega Explains What It Takes to Regain Motivation

After going down with an injury this summer, the 31-year-old fighter is hell-bent on returning to the Octagon

Is Nick Kyrgios Going to Break Through at the US Open?

Kyrgios came up just short against Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon and is looking to keep the momentum going in Queens

How Not to Be an “Ugly” Tourist, According to Wolters World

Host Mark Wolters shares tips, tricks and advice for anyone planning a trip during this tumultuous travel season

How Pro Jake Wooten Used Skateboarding to Beat Back His Demons

"Skating has saved all of us in one way or another, so we give that back."