Creativity

Nobody wants anything to do with R. Kelly–including his label, Sony

Chevrolet is the latest brand to underestimate people’s appetite for truth

The brand has pulled a new ad after its claim of being more reliable than Honda, Toyota, and Ford was challenged.

Netflix refuses to remove real Canadian disaster footage from “Bird Box,” despite outcry

Footage of the 2013 Lac-Mégantic rail disaster appear in “Bird Box,” as part of the film’s world-building, and the mayor of the Quebec town is not happy about it.

The seven best burns in Netflix’s latest shareholder letter

The streaming giant knows how to deliver a body blow to its rivals.

New New York Times ads show journalists in harm’s way–and that’s why you should pay

New York Times chief marketing officer David Rubin explains why it’s important to show how its reporters have covered stories like the Rohingya crisis and phone hacking by the Mexican government.

Your definitive guide to Cardi B’s political awakening

She made waves on Wednesday with a video calling for an end to the government shutdown. It’s only the latest statement from an artist who’s been politically active for years.

Gillette responds to the backlash against its woke viral ad

Although data reveals the social response to the ad has been generally positive, Fast Company spoke with Gillette’s brand about the ensuing controversy.

M. Night Shyamalan’s unbreakable resolve

With Glass, the filmmaker gets to tackle the superhero genre again–on his own terms.

Big Raisin is not going to let millennials kill it off without a fight

Can millennials be wooed back to snacking on raisins? Sun-Maid, America’s number-one dried-grape brand, has ambitious plans to reignite their interest. (Hint: sour raisins.)

Rihanna is suing her dad over their own last name: Fenty

President Trump can’t spell and Burger King is clowning on him for it

Gillette targets toxic masculinity in a new campaign–but still advertises on Fox News

“The Best a Man Can Be” pushes back against toxic masculinity. But is Gillette being the best it can be to support that message?

Your Netflix subscription is getting a price hike–the biggest one in 12 years

Season 2 of Comedy Central’s Corporate will make you hate your job just a little bit less

The cult office comedy embraces a slightly less bleak direction as it returns for its second season.

With grilling from employees at Skydance, animation czar John Lasseter’s comeback hits turbulence

A Skydance Animation all-hands meeting did not go well for the former Pixar and Disney animation director and executive.

Big Boi faces backlash for joining Maroon 5 and Travis Scott at Super Bowl 2019

The 2019 Super Bowl finally has a full set for the halftime performance. But there are still some unanswered questions.

Is Netflix’s “Sunderland Til I Die” the future of sports documentaries?

How one middling English soccer club was able to turn loss and defeat into hope–and a compelling story.

Inside Netflix’s all-out blitz to win a Best Picture Oscar for Roma

The streaming giant really, really wants the Academy to like it.

Lady Gaga removes R. Kelly duet “Do What U Want” from all streaming services