Stephenie Meyer is officially a celebrity, and one whom the queen of all fashion magazines has decided is worthy of watching: in “Dreamcatcher,” the March 2009 issue of Vogue features the author of “Twilight” and those vampires of hers we have come to know and love. “Dreamcatcher” is a long article (hooray!), and includes everything…

On September 11, 2009, playwright Wajahat Ali’s “The Domestic Crusaders” will make its world debut off-Broadway. Why does this matter? Because with this play, Ali is thrusting the genre of Islamic art into a modern arena, where theater, television, and other venues are becoming part of the artistic discourse. “The Domestic Crusaders” is the story…

Thank you Perez Hilton for reminding me that 14 years ago today, the world lost one of the most talented female artists to ever cross over between Tejano music and English pop music, Selena Quintanilla-Pérez. Although I cannot say that I was a big Selena fan growing up, I gained a newfound respect for her…

Frustrated with the conflict in the Middle East? Wondering if the strife in the region will ever be resolved? Despondent over the fact that Muslims, Jews, and Christians can’t agree on anything? Well, don’t have a sacred cow, man: one of the US’s top ambassadors is reportedly on his way to try his hand at…

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