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Celebrity look-alike contests are part of a glorious traditionCelebrity look-alike contests are part of a glorious tradition
Culture

The long, quirky history of Americans gawking at things

By Aja Romano
Gen Z superstar Billie Eilish doesn't separate climate activism from animal welfare
Future Perfect

That’s what makes her so refreshing.

By Izzie Ramirez
Want to understand why Trump won the election? Look at pop culture.Want to understand why Trump won the election? Look at pop culture.
Culture

How entertainment, from Morgan Wallen to Twisters, predicted the MAGA pivot.

By Kyndall Cunningham
The confusing recent history of People’s Sexiest Man AliveThe confusing recent history of People’s Sexiest Man Alive
Culture

The magazine giving the honor to John Krasinski in 2024 raises some questions.

By Kyndall Cunningham
So what if Martha Stewart is a perfectionist control freak?So what if Martha Stewart is a perfectionist control freak?
Culture

In the new Netflix documentary “Martha,” her relentless drive becomes her most endearing characteristic.

By Constance Grady
From the ex-Abercrombie CEO to Diddy, what’s behind the rise in sex trafficking cases?From the ex-Abercrombie CEO to Diddy, what’s behind the rise in sex trafficking cases?
Culture

More high-profile figures are being accused of sex trafficking. It’s not a coincidence.

By Kyndall Cunningham
So, what was the point of John Mulaney’s live Netflix talk show?So, what was the point of John Mulaney’s live Netflix talk show?
Culture

Everybody’s in LA’s week-long stint is over. It still might point toward the streamer’s future — and the comedian’s.

By Aja Romano
7 questions — and zero conspiracy theories — about the allegations against Sean “Diddy” Combs7 questions — and zero conspiracy theories — about the allegations against Sean “Diddy” Combs
Culture

Everything we know about the growing case against the music mogul.

By Lavanya Ramanathan and Anna North
Chappell Roan and the problem with fandomChappell Roan and the problem with fandom
CultureMember Exclusive

The toxic stans aren’t the problem, it’s fan culture itself.

By Aja Romano
Diddy’s arrest — and the allegations against him — explainedDiddy’s arrest — and the allegations against him — explained
Culture

The rapper’s indictment on sex trafficking and other charges is the latest in a months-long saga of sexual assault and violence allegations.

By Anna North
Will Taylor Swift’s Kamala Harris endorsement actually matter?Will Taylor Swift’s Kamala Harris endorsement actually matter?
Culture

The highly coveted endorsement comes after a year of paranoid speculation.

By Constance Grady
Beyoncé’s shocking, predictable CMA snub, explainedBeyoncé’s shocking, predictable CMA snub, explained
Culture

The CMA snub just proves what Beyoncé was trying to tell us all along.

By Aja Romano
Did Brittany Mahomes’s Donald Trump support put her on the outs with Taylor Swift?Did Brittany Mahomes’s Donald Trump support put her on the outs with Taylor Swift?
Culture

Why everyone suddenly cares about Brittany Mahomes’s politics.

By Alex Abad-Santos
America’s love affair with the increasingly weird KennedysAmerica’s love affair with the increasingly weird Kennedys
Culture

Why are we still talking about this strange, glamorous family?

By Alex Abad-Santos
Is there a winner in Bennifer’s divorce PR battle?Is there a winner in Bennifer’s divorce PR battle?
Culture

Jennifer Lopez’s and Ben Affleck’s reactions to their split are both very on-brand and kind of pointless.

By Kyndall Cunningham
Chappell Roan spent 7 years becoming an overnight successChappell Roan spent 7 years becoming an overnight success
CultureMember Exclusive

The rising Midwest princess is finally embracing queer joy — and learning that fame comes with a price.

By Constance Grady
20 years of Bennifer ends in divorce20 years of Bennifer ends in divorce
Culture

Looking back at this 20-year on-again, off-again, on-again, and now off-again Hollywood love story.

By Alex Abad-Santos
The It Ends With Us drama is the new Don’t Worry Darling dramaThe It Ends With Us drama is the new Don’t Worry Darling drama
Culture

Is there actually beef between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni?

By Kyndall Cunningham
What Kamala Harris and Beyoncé have in common 
Politics

Our society demands Black women be “twice as good.” Beyoncé has found a solution that Harris seems keen to copy.

By Jonquilyn Hill
Why is everyone mad at Blake Lively?Why is everyone mad at Blake Lively?
Culture

On the It Ends With Us press tour, the actor’s persona, side hustles, and career are all in conflict.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Can Glen Powell be a movie star in a post-movie-star era?Can Glen Powell be a movie star in a post-movie-star era?
Culture

The Twisters actor’s career explains a lot about the state of the industry.

By Constance Grady
The pure media savvy of Trump’s fist pump photo, explained by an expertThe pure media savvy of Trump’s fist pump photo, explained by an expert
Culture

“It’s his brand now.”

By Constance Grady
Kevin Costner’s ego and the strange road to HorizonKevin Costner’s ego and the strange road to Horizon
Culture

Horizon is a baffling, incoherent mess. Kevin Costner making it was probably inevitable.

By Aja Romano
How “Not Like Us” became an anti-Drake anthemHow “Not Like Us” became an anti-Drake anthem
Culture

The Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar feud, explained.

By Kyndall Cunningham
Every Hollywood “it” boy is a white guyEvery Hollywood “it” boy is a white guy
Culture

Why is the search for the next big movie star so limited?

By Kyndall Cunningham
Kate Middleton’s cancer diagnosis, explainedKate Middleton’s cancer diagnosis, explained
Culture

Three months after she disclosed her illness, the Princess of Wales is making a return to public life.

By Constance Grady
What’s the deal with Jerry Seinfeld?What’s the deal with Jerry Seinfeld?
Culture

The comedian has made headlines with recent comments on anti-war protesters and political correctness.

By Aja Romano
Every pop girlie wants to be Charli XCXEvery pop girlie wants to be Charli XCX
Culture

Her new album is a joyous, anxious ode to envy among her fellow pop stars.

By Rebecca Jennings
Backgrid paparazzi photos are everywhere. Is that such a big deal?Backgrid paparazzi photos are everywhere. Is that such a big deal?
Culture

If it’s Backgrid, is it staged?

By Kyndall Cunningham
Billie Eilish vs. Taylor Swift: Is the feud real? Who’s dissing who?Billie Eilish vs. Taylor Swift: Is the feud real? Who’s dissing who?
Culture

The fight over Billboard rankings just proves we live in an era of stanufactured drama.

By Aja Romano
Why the Met Gala still mattersWhy the Met Gala still matters
Culture

Turns out the first Monday in May is the perfect venue for celebrity image-making.

By Constance Grady
Harvey Weinstein’s overturned conviction, explained by a lawyerHarvey Weinstein’s overturned conviction, explained by a lawyer
Culture

A public defender on the judge at the first Weinstein trial: “He was behaving like a prosecutor.”

By Constance Grady
How JoJo Siwa’s “rebrand” got so messyHow JoJo Siwa’s “rebrand” got so messy
Culture

Is the massive backlash against the former child star justified?

By Aja Romano
Taylor Swift seems sick of being everyone’s best friendTaylor Swift seems sick of being everyone’s best friend
Culture

The Tortured Poets Department sees Swift tormented by her boyfriends, her haters, and even her fans.

By Constance Grady
Why we never stopped talking about OJ SimpsonWhy we never stopped talking about OJ Simpson
Culture

Long after the Trial of the Century ended, we couldn’t help obsessing over a fallen hero.

By Constance Grady
How “industry plants” became the internet’s hottest conspiracy
Culture

It seems like every musician is being labeled an “industry plant” — does it actually mean anything?

By Kyndall Cunningham
The Western visuals of Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter, decodedThe Western visuals of Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter, decoded
Culture

Country music uses the West as a synecdoche for America. Beyoncé is here to disrupt that.

By Constance Grady
Are Skims campaigns the new Vogue covers?
Celebrity Culture

The internet loves Kim Kardashian’s shapewear company. But it loves its ads even more.

By Kyndall Cunningham
Beyoncé’s “Jolene” and country music’s scorned woman tropeBeyoncé’s “Jolene” and country music’s scorned woman trope
Culture

A music scholar explains why hell hath no fury like a country diva.

By Kyndall Cunningham