IN HER OWN WORDSPaula Deen Swears She Isn’t Racist in New Documentary The disgraced celebrity chef tearfully defends herself against the racism accusations that decimated her once fruitful career. Barry Levitt
Southern CharmThe South’s Secret Urban OasisThanks to a new crop of young, creative minds setting up shop down in Savannah, GA, old world elegance is getting an urban facelift. Think Brooklyn, with better foliage and much better manners.AD BY LEXUS
Cry BabiesPaula Deen likens herself to gay NFL prospect Michael Sam while defenders of Arizona’s anti-gay bill see themselves as proverbial Christians being thrown to the lions. Jamelle Bouie
She’s Back, Y’allPaula Deen Cooks Up a ComebackJust when it seemed like her career was fried, Paula Deen starts a new company with a $75 million investment. Will we forgive her? And does it matter?Kevin Fallon
Caught on CameraTop 5 Food Network FailsChef Giada De Laurentiis nearly sliced off her finger this week while attempting to carve a turkey. From Julia Child to Rachael Ray, watch other chefs’ culinary crises play out on TV.The Daily Beast
She’s Back, Y'allPaula Deen, Feminist Icon?The embattled chef is back after racist remarks nearly destroyed her career. But is a comic book the best route to reinvention? By Tricia RomanoTricia Romano
HypocrisyPaula Deen vs. Alec Baldwin <p>Paula Deen has been dropped by many of her sponsors for admitting to spewing a racial epithet about a man who shoved a gun in her face in ’87, while Alec Baldwin has received less backlash for attempting to ‘f--k up’ a ‘queen.’ Why? <br> </p> Marlow Stern
Paula Deen UndoneRacism Is a Tough SellIn business, it’s OK to be a sexist, a felon, or an adulterer. But a racist? Uh-uh—especially if your brand has a national reach. Daniel Gross on Paula Deen’s swift fall.Daniel Gross
Mea Culpa, Y’allTime to Forgive Paula?Deen defended her character on the ‘Today’ show. Kevin Fallon asks, is it time to accept her apology? Kevin Fallon
Butter FaceThe Teflon Chef Her restaurants are still packed. The locals are whatever. Paula Deen might be a racist and a bully, but she’s really sorry—and her brand could come out unscathed.Winston Ross
It's OK 'Cuz I'm OldPaula Deen's Ridiculous ApologyDeen says she’s sorry for using the n-word in her past … but it’s OK because she’s old and from the South.Kevin Fallon
