What Salon's DJs are spinning this summer

3 playlists to kick off all your parties

If what we say is true, the Shaolin and the Wu-Tang are unstoppable

How the hip-hop collective turned their kung fu obsession into an immortal philosophy

The perks of being Jane Austen’s wallflower

"The Other Bennet Sister" proves it’s the quiet ones we need to be watching

Why every great artist needs a nemesis

Out of all the legendary musical rivalries, "Amadeus" is our greatest hit

Battlestar Galactica had Cylons. We have AI 🤖

The beloved sci-fi series coming to Paramount+ is one of TV’s strongest political and social parables

Bob Ross still helps us paint a better world 🌳

A happy accident at my local pet store reminded me of this artist's true legacy

A “Nasty” woman's anthem for all time

Forty years ago, Janet Jackson took "Control"

The dirty truth about feel-good hits

"Can't Stop" by Red Hot Chili Peppers is charting again — for good reasons

The Forsyte Saga is about hot men and the money they love

PBS' new "Masterpiece" limited series puts a twist on a seductive classic

The useful rage of Godzilla

There's a reason Godzilla has humans hooked for decades

Everyone should live like Miss Piggy

We still swoon for Prince's "Kiss"

Known for songs dripping with sensuality, the Purple One achieved PG success with this innocent crowd-pleaser 40 years ago

Mary Tyler Moore stands for Minneapolis

“The Mary Tyler Moore Show" demonstrated that progress can be won

David Bowie's ultimate persona

How often do you think about the Roman Empire?

The "Spartacus" franchise continues to challenge whose stories get told

"The Dick Van Dyke Show" changed TV forever

As the legendary comedian approaches his 100th birthday, Salon examines the impact of his foundational sitcom