Ralph Bronner of Dr. Bronner’s Soaps Dies at 78

Ralph Bronner, the man behind the magical hemp-formulated Dr. Bronner’s soaps, has died at the age of 78 from complications of a heart attack. Bronner—the first son of the brand’s creator Emanuel H Bronner—was the embodiment of good vibes and sought to spread love to the world through his not-normal soap company. He was a “spiritual giant” and a “walking Buddha of love and laughter,” …

The Aftermath of 40 Days of Dating: The Book

The duo behind the experiment are spreading cheer this Valentine's Day weekend by hiding cash and dating tips around NYC

While NYC-based designers and friends Jessica Walsh and Timothy Goodman completed their experiment “40 Days of Dating” last summer, devoted readers (into the millions) who followed every bit of documentation are all dying to know: what happened next? (Spoiler alert: Walsh found the right person on OKCupid and married him last month.) The two thoughtful guinea pigs have expanded their short-term project into a detailed …

Kali Uchis: Ridin Round

Don’t be fooled by the way Colombian native Kali Uchis sweetly sings her rhymes. “Baby understand—I don’t need a man. Fuck me over, I’ll fuck you worse and take off to Japan,” the LA-based songwriter coos in the track “Ridin Round.” While comparisons to Kreayshawn to Amy Winehouse are aplenty, Uchis asserts her independence and shows off chicano culture the way she wants to. Her …