M.I.A. on Colbert. M.I.A. helps Colbert pronounce “Matangi” and reveals her television-watching habits (no surprise, she claims to not watch any). Worth watching to see Colbert ask M.I.A. why she “mixes politics with fun.” And not to mention the singer’s invigorating performance of “Y.A.L.A,” a single from her new album. [The Colbert Report]
Salon’s Sexiest Men of 2013. Just forget about Adam Levine and People magazine already. Comedian Kumail Nanjiani was named Salon’s Sexiest Man of 2013. We could not agree more. Did you hear his latest podcast with his wife? What could be more sexy than a man who admits to watching his wife’s fav reality shows because he loves her? Now that’s seriously sexy. [Salon] [Nerdist]
Thug Life. Where did the word “thug” come from? Try 19th century India, son. The Aerogram co-editor Lakshmi Gandhi’s latest piece for NPR’s CodeSwitch traces the origins of thugs. [NPR CodeSwitch]
Rich Girl. Remember Utkarsh Ambudkar from Pitch Perfect? Well he just released a rendition of Hall and Oates’ “Rich Girl” with Jason Joseph. [YouTube]
Scandal (the Indian version). Once upon a time there was a journalist named Tarun Tejpal who started Tehelka, a newsmagazine known for its investigative journalism. Until Mr. Tejpal was accused of sexual harassment by Tehelka‘s managing editor, Shoma Chaudhury. And then all of sudden Mr. Tejpal decides to take a six-month leave of absence and…crickets. What’s the deal, Tejpal-ji? Why the double standard? [The New York Times]
Kishwer Vikaas is co-founder of and editor for The Aerogram. Follow her on Twitter at @phillygrrl or email her at editors@theaerogram.com. Follow The Aerogram on Twitter at @theaerogram.
