What can Playboy's history teach us about the evolution of media and entertainment?

Oct 4, 2017 ... As a historian of American gender and sexuality, I've explored the ways in which Playboy magazine promoted its own version of masculinity and femininity. Worn by legendary Hollywood actors, jazz musicians, rockabillies, hip- hoppers, and a host of other good people around the world. Aug 29, 2013 ... Vintage 1985 Playboys featuring Madonna on the cover (and inside) are surprisingly affordable. On eBay examples sell at the $5 to $10 level typically. ... Playboy Enterprises International, Inc. Playboy and the Rabbit Head Design are trademarks of Playboy Enterprises International, Inc. and used under license ... Nov 12, 2023 ... The multi-million dollar remodel of the Playboy Mansion is now in its fourth year. +14. View gallery. Jun 15, 2024 ... The Hollywood Bowl Jazz Festival returns! Join us for a music-filled two-day celebration driven by top acts in jazz and more. Playboy ... This article is about the magazine. For the lifestyle that inspired the magazine's name, see Playboy (lifestyle). Playboy was a monthly American men's ... Jun 22, 2018 ... The Palmolive Building (919 North Michigan Avenue) was built in 1929 after years of a national and civic economic boom that fostered a demand ... Aug 10, 2022 ... The mansion was sold in 2016 before Hefner's death for $100 million to billionaire Daren Metropoulos. A conversation with Scott Flanders and Robin Zucker. How does an iconic magazine that built its legacy by igniting a revolution in male culture write the next ...