Creativity

Pusha T’s ‘Succession’ remix is very good, but this comedian’s take on it is hilarious

Pusha T and Demi Adejuyigbe both have put lyrics to the indelible ‘Succession’ theme, and it’s a feast for the ears.

What comedians say about Elizabeth Warren’s mic drop of a joke at the Equality Town Hall

They didn’t just like the joke itself—they admired Warren’s delivery, poise, and her tag at the end. And they have not been quiet about liking it either.

Who’s dead? What happened? All you need to catch up on ‘Breaking Bad’ before Netflix’s ‘El Camino’

Everything you need to know going into ‘El Camino: a Breaking Bad Movie,’ which bows on Netflix on Friday, October 11.

As NBA conflict continues, Nike pulls Houston Rockets merchandise from Chinese stores

Even the swoosh is feeling the heat from the fallout over Rockets GM Daryl Morey’s pro-Hong Kong tweet.

This clever short film puts humanity in a museum, and our exhibit is garbage

This remix of Ellen’s pathetic defense of George W. Bush is devastating

The host tried to take down a version of her infamous monologue that juxtaposes images of Iraq war devastation—and it’s only caused the video to spread further.

How making small changes to your environment can produce a big boost in your creativity

In this episode of Fast Company’s podcast ‘Creative Conversation,’ we explore why your surroundings play such a crucial role in your creative process.

Issa Rae has a new gig: the voice of Google Assistant

Disney is using AI developed by Geena Davis to correct gender bias and lack of inclusivity in scripts

Disney is embracing a new tool called “GD-IQ: Spellcheck for Bias” in an effort to improve diversity in storytelling.

This new Skittles Halloween ad is a metaphor for our weird relationship with brands

“Aren’t you a magic?”

The internet’s kangaroo court has sentenced Matt Gaetz to be mocked for his Captain Kangaroo zinger

Justice has been swift and merciless for the Republican Congressman.

Watch out, AI is coming for your playlist next

The London-based startup Auxuman plans to release a new AI-generated album a month, in a quest to see if robots can be creative geniuses.

It’s not about ‘beliefs,’ Ellen: Why DeGeneres’s weak defense of George W. Bush is a denial of reality

The comedian defended her decision to buddy up to Bush with a trite (and inappropriate) lesson about kindness. This isn’t ‘Sesame Street,’ Ellen.

Is gaming more important than artificial intelligence?

In a newly released TED Talk, entrepreneur Herman Narula argues that video games will drive the next big societal and technological shift.

The problem and promise of pop-culture pop-up experiences

As ‘Mean Girls,’ ‘Schitt’s Creek,’ and ‘Stranger Things’ move from the small screen to real-world destinations, we discern which experiences are most likely to pop with die-hard and casual fans alike.

The audacity of ‘South Park’ critiquing China—and Viacom backing up its hit show’s creators

Amid a trade war and heightened tensions about human rights violations, the provocateurs behind the long-running animated satire spare no one in taking on China.

The NBA is facing a clash between its business interests and brand identity in China

The league finds itself caught between a Chinese rock and a democratic hard place.

There are almost 15k deepfake videos out there—and 96% of them are porn

Deeptrace is tracking the spread of photorealistic, fraudulent videos online, and the results are both surprising (the level of growth) and not (the focus on porn.)

Why Tinder really needs you to swipe right on its first original series, ‘Swipe Night’

While you look for love during the apocalypse in the choose-your-own-adventure show, Tinder hopes to boost engagement among its most prized demographic.