In the next edition of Life Elsewhere, acclaimed Creative Director Robert Newman talks about his impressive and painstakingly curated article for Adweek titled 101 Kick-Ass Music Covers: The most awesome, iconic and controversial magazine images of the last 80 years. Newman, a regular contributor to Life Elsewhere tells Norman B he spent many late nights pouring over literally thousands of magazine covers to finally come up with his top 101. “A difficult and intimidating task”,says Newman, “but some covers I just knew had to be included, like the brilliant and at the time, the outrageous Vanity Fair cover featuring Cindy Crawford (pretend) shaving K.D. Lange“.

Miami-based author, Shelly Gitlow explains her funny, racy new novel, Dispatches From Paradise.Gitlow has crafted a Sex In The City meets 50 Shades Of Grey scenario, with three distinct and unforgettable characters.

David Letterman announces his retirement from Late Night:, a week later Stephen Colbert signs on to take over and one of America’s top comedians is outraged. We discuss with Creative Loafing’s Arts & Entertainment Editor, Julie Garisto.