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Highly anticipated work from Frank Ocean, a Lana Del Rey leak and more in this week's music

Jesse Boykins III feat. Luke James: Likeminded In now-classic Jesse Boykins III style, the LA-based singer/songwriter has released a super-lush and sexy record in his latest release: Bartholomew LP. Featuring guest spots from Syd (of The Internet), Willow Smith, Trinidad James and J*Davey, it’s full of slightly left-of-center vibes but is still clearly influenced by icons like D’Angelo. Standout track “Likeminded”—which features Luke James—is sparkly …

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Feminist art, a waterproof iPhone, what Hunter S. Thompson stole from Hemingway and more in our look at the web

1. The Brooklyn Museum Announces a Year of Feminist Exhibitions Celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Elizabeth A. Sackler Center for Feminist Art, the Brooklyn Museum has announced it’s launching a year of feminist exhibitions. According to Bullett, “Despite years of being forcefully written out of culture and art history, women have used feminism to make an indelible mark.” Launching this fall, “A Year of …

From Work to Workout

Three stylish performance-wear brands for women on the go

A multi-functional wardrobe is indispensable for any city woman who has a closet the size of a shoebox. And we’re not looking to lug around an extra set of clothes on the commute to work, either, while managing to find spare time for the gym or park or even errands. Below are three independent, applause-worthy apparel brands creating clothes that don’t scream, “All I do …