Dave Holmes
Esquire
Los Angeles, CA, United States
Contact Dave
Discover and connect with journalists and influencers around the world, save time on email research, monitor the news, and more.
| Recent: |
|
| Past: |
|
Past articles by Dave:
How To Make a Playlist in the Age of the Algorithm
In the latest version of the apocalypse, robots are choosing our music for us. It's high time we raged against the machine. → Read More
The Two Weirdest Years in Music: 1989 and 1990
In 1989 and '90, the culture had not yet figured out what it wanted to be. What we got was the Diet Slice Era—refreshing, indistinct, and a harbinger of what was to come. → Read More
Sinead O'Connor, Dead at 54, Was Right All Along
“People say ‘oh, you fucked up your career,’ but they’re talking about the career they had in mind for me." → Read More
Why Is No One Having Sex Right Now?
Supply has never been higher, but demand is way down. Welcome to the Sex Recession. Will we ever pull out of it? → Read More
Andy Cohen on Daddy Diaries, Vanderpump Rules' Scandoval, and Who's Blowing Up His Phone
Catching up with the father of two after a successful book launch and the most exciting few weeks of reality television...maybe ever? → Read More
Glenda Jackson Dead at 87: A Tribute
There will be many tributes to the legendary actress, who died at 87 after a short illness. This is the only one you’ll read from the person who got to tell her what Baby Yoda was. → Read More
In Defense of Mid-90s Rock: Counting Crows, Toad the Wet Sprocket, Collective Soul
Mid-90s rock is having a moment as its newly middle-aged fans seek solace in the soul-patched soundtrack of their youth. Call it “IPA-core.” → Read More
Tina Turner Dead at 83: A Tribute
The singular entertainer, patron saint of resilience and tenacity, the embodiment of oomph, has died at the age of 83. And what a life. → Read More
Eurovision 2023: What to Know and How to Watch
The Grand Final of the global song contest is here. Make time today to pick up international snacks, because it is absolutely not to be missed. → Read More
MTV News Is Shutting Down. We Talked to Doug Herzog About its Legacy
As the legendary pop-culture brand switches off for good, we talk with the guy who started it up. → Read More
Pedro Pascal on ‘The Last of Us' Season 2, 'The Mandalorian,' Becoming the Internet’s ‘Daddy’ and Stardom
After years of grinding away, the suddenly-everywhere actor is enjoying fame and near-universal adulation thanks to his dual streaming blockbusters 'The Last of Us' and 'The Mandalorian.' Over a weekend in New York, he talks about all of it—and everything that’s coming next. → Read More
What Do Anti-Gay and Anti-Trans Laws Do to Kids?
What do laws banning the discussion of sexuality and gender in schools do to the kids they’re supposed to protect? → Read More
Grammys Recap: Best and Worst Moments of the 2023 Awards
Lizzo crushed it, Harry Styles dressed like three different professional magicians, and Mick Fleetwood drummed in a tribute to Christine McVie with a bucket hat promoting his restaurant. Somehow, there is more. → Read More
Lisa Marie Presley Dead at 54: Memorial, Obituary
It was a remarkable life, spent under a spotlight and in a shadow. → Read More
Christine McVie, Fleetwood Mac Singer, Is Dead at 79
The most consistent voice in a band full of prolific writers, McVie died Wednesday following a short illness. → Read More
How to Buy a New Suit, According to Esquire's Editor at Large
Our editor at large went hunting for a suit that’s a step up (or two) from what’s already in his closet. He got more than he expected. → Read More
The Complete Guide to Crushing Your First Marathon
Everything you need to know to train smart, nail your fuel, and smash through “the wall” → Read More
Why Dork Is the Last Great Insult
There is one four-letter word you can still hurl at someone that will sting. Deploy it frequently and ruthlessly. → Read More
Try Guys Cheating Scandal, Explained
Brought to you by a person who is finding out who Ned Fulmer is, and what this drama is in real time. → Read More
Nick Viall Is The Unlikely Advice Guru We Need
A guy who is famous for not finding love on The Bachelor has somehow written a great dating advice book. → Read More