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Ricky Martin, Bad Bunny, and Lady Gaga 2026 Superbowl
Who Showed Up? Celebrity and Guest Star Appearances at the ‘Benito Bowl’
Artwork of an eclipse by Steve R Dodd
Aquarius Eclipse Season is Upon Us
Mj biopic

A Closer Look at the Michael Jackson Biopic: New Trailer Released

A shadow of a person standing by a wall of hearts
More Than Romance: What Latin American Tradition Teaches Us About Valentine’s Day
Tips and tricks for 2026 Brides. A wedding bouquet shown in the foreground with a bride and groom embracing in the background
Wedding Planning Tips for 2026 Brides
Oscars Trophy
‘Sinners’ Claim Center Stage at Oscars
Meghan Trainor holding her newborn baby delivered via surrogacy
The Ethics of Surrogacy: Meghan Trainor’s Choice Sparks Online Debate
Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, stands in an all-white room, wearing an all-black outfit and sunglasses.
Ye’s Olive Branch “To Those I’ve Hurt”
New Barbie Doll with Autism
Diversity Is Neurodiversity: Barbie Fashionistas Welcomes an Autistic Doll
knuckles lovers
The Invisible Threads: Drift, Desire, and Deeper Connections
Poster for Netflix's action-thriller film, The Rip
Is Our Attention Span the Reason Films Are Being Dumbed Down? Netflix Says Yes
Billboard promoting final season of Stranger Things
Does Proper Media Criticism Still Exist On The Internet?
The MTV Logo under it reads Music Television.
MTV Killed the Video Star
Empty theater
Streaming’s War on Movie Theaters
New Year's Guide to Curating a Vision Board
New Year’s Guide to Curating a Vision Board
Robert Downey Jr. staring at a Doctor Doom mask wearing a green cloak
Marvel’s (Not So) Secret War Against Leaks
landscape photography of blue trees
Ushering Winter Solstice With the Last New Moon of 2025
Promotion picture for new series, Heated Rivalry.
Does Crave’s New Series ‘Heated Rivalry’ Live up to Its Name?
More People Are Channeling Their Creativity Through Substack Is It A Better Alternative Than Other Social Media Platforms
More People Are Channeling Their Creativity Through Substack: Is It a Better Space Than Other Social Media Platforms?
Debbie Allen Receives an Honorary Oscar at Academy's Governor Awards
Debbie Allen Receives an Honorary Oscar at the 2025 Governor Awards
Jaafar Jackson practicing for his role as Michael Jackson in the upcoming "Michael" biopic
The ‘Michael’ Biopic: Reframing the Jackson Legacy
Megan Thee Stallion Ended Rap Music's Two-Week Drought on Billboard's Top 40 - But Is The Genre Still Facing a Decline
Megan Thee Stallion Ended Rap Music’s Two-Week Drought on Billboard’s Top 40. But Is the Genre Still Facing a Decline?
Halle Bailey drops new album, 'love?... or something like it'
Review: Halle Shows Range on Her Debut Album ‘Love?… Or Something Like It’
1994 issue of TLC on the cover of VIBE Magazine
Rolling Stone Joins Forces With VIBE Magazine to “Level Up” Its Hip-Hop and R&B Coverage
A young woman holds a pillar candle and covers the flame, with her eyes covered in lace.
Must Be the Season of the Witch: How to Safely and Respectfully Dabble in Witchcraft for Halloween
D'Angelo passes away at 51 due to a battle with pancreatic cancer.
D’Angelo Passes Away at 51: Remembering the Neo-Soul Legend
Promo shot of Benedict and Sophie from Bridgerton
Season Four of ‘Bridgerton’ Will Be Released in Two Parts — Is The Gap Necessary?
Two dogs look at the camera, dressed as a vampire and a ghost
How to Incorporate Your Furry Friend Into Halloween This Year
Diddy and his son on stage performing.
Diddy Is Sentenced to Four Years After Federal Conviction
Stock image of someone using OpenAI's ChatGPT
Sora 2: A New Age of Taxidermy
Hands hold rose petals that are also spread over a large collection of books
A BookTok Girlie’s Guide to Classic Romance Novels
Bad Bunny in straw hat
The Buzz Around Bad Bunny at the Super Bowl Explained
Global Citizen 2025 Festival
A Recap of Global Citizen’s Record-Breaking 2025 Festival
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The Chefs Redefining Mexican Cuisine in the U.S.
Gucci SS26
Gucci Spring/Summer 2026: A New Era on the Runway
Timbaland creates AI-Generated music company; is it devaluing art?
Ai-Generated Music: Is It Devaluing Art?
Gomez x Blanco
Selena Gomez Wedding: Pop Royalty Ties the Knot in Style
candles lighted on a 20s bday cake
Your Twenties: The Decade of Worst Performance
Discoball mountains flowers stars text over it
Remember to Check In: September Is National Suicide Prevention Month
Flags
Honor All History and Recognize Hispanic Heritage Month
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A Not-so Spooky Guide to Classic Fall Frights
rack of sweaters in a thrift store
It’s the Season of the Sweater! Shop Sustainably
An image of a Destination Stars Hollow event passport.
Destination Stars Hollow
Baby Phat launches new pieces on Instagram
Gen Z Is Reviving Y2K Fashion: Is It a Trend or Is It Here To Stay?
Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte
Millennials, Gen Z and the Fall Push
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My Favorite Recipes I Save for the Fall
Love Island Reunion
Love Island USA Season 7 Reunion: Drama, Revelations, and the Ultimate Recap
An image of a book with tea and sweets.
Reading Romances Part II: “Bride”
Lyle Menendez (Nicholas Alexander Chavez) Erik Menendez (Cooper Koch) in the Menendez house (set). In the bottom right corner it says "Monsters The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story" Only on Netflix" "Sept 19"
Renewed Hope for the Menendez Brothers
Burnout
Burnout in the Kitchen: Why Walking Away Isn’t So Simple
An image of books and coffee.
Reading Romances: One Reader’s Rediscovery Into an Unfamiliar Genre
Julia Roberts and Cameron Diaz in My Best Friend's Wedding (1997)
Another Sequel Incoming: ‘My Best Friend’s Wedding 2’
Hulk Hogan pointing at camera
Mixed Reactions Following Hulk Hogan’s Death Due To Problematic Past
Chicago Beach
How To Keep the Spark and Your Wallet Alive When Summer Ends (Especially in a City Like Chicago)
Photo of Lou Malnati's Arizona location
Lou Malnati’s Hot Dog Deep-Dish Is a Pleasant Surprise
Detroit Jazz Festival
What To Expect From Detroit’s Jazz-Tastic 2025 Jazz Festival
Official poster for Hulu's reality dating show, "Are You My First?" showing a woman's stomach with a cherry and green bikini
“Are You My First?” and Fast-Tracking Sexual Maturity
Three pictures of different dog breeds side by side
Meet the Dogs of Just N Life! 
Blue light, girl holding her face
How Attention Becomes An Affair
An image of a robotic hand touching a human hand.
AI Is Here, and It’s Everywhere
Awkward stare
Deadpan by Design: The Look That Defines Gen Z
A customer paying using a credit card
Tipping vs. No Tipping: A Growing Debate
Oak Bluffs x Ralph Lauren
The Vineyard Blueprint: Ralph Lauren, Oak Bluffs, and the Quiet Power of Black Wealth
Kenny X JaNa The Love Island Fallout
When Love Island Ends: A Post-Villa Breakdown of JaNa x Kenny
Dolly Parton Musical Is A Rhinestone-Studded Tribute
a heart is shown on a computer screen
Are You Dating The Right Guy? Or The Wrong One
Ozzy Osbourne Legacy
The Unforgettable Legacy of Ozzy Osbourne: A Titan of Rock and Rebellion
Black Owner with Business
Celebrating Black-Owned Businesses: A Legacy of Resilience and Innovation
WNBA All-Star Game Continues to Showcase the Future
Popstar Wedding: Charli XCX Rewrites Bridal Tradition in Couture
Popstar Wedding: Charli XCX Rewrites Bridal Tradition in Couture
Fashion Archive Givenchy
Fashion Archive: Givenchy Fall/Winter 1997 — When Runway Became Ritual
Olivia Rodrigo Is Punk Rock’s Next Big Star
Rapper Doja Cat in a black and white sweater
Drama Sells: The Doja Cat Effect
Robert Wun FW25
Robert Wun FW25 — A Fashion Apocalypse Worth Witnessing
Maison Margiela Artisanal
Maison Margiela FW25 — A Masterclass in Haunting Craftsmanship
The Insincerity of Commodified Self Love
Bratz Clueless dolls of Cher, Dionne, and Amber styled in iconic outfits from the 90s classic Clueless
Ugh, As If! Bratz and Barbie’s Clueless Dolls Just Launched—and Fans Are Split
schiaparelli FW 25 show in paris
Surreal Glamour and Star Power: Inside the Schiaparelli Show That Stole Paris
Alternate covers for Man's Best Friend
Is Sabrina Carpenter Bringing Us Fourth Wave Feminism?
Sean "Diddy" Combs in a tuxedo for the 2022 Oscars Awards
Diddy’s Verdict Is Here — Now What?
Fashion Mugler
Fashion Archive: Mugler Spring 1997 Couture — When Fashion Became Fantasy
Morgan Wallen and Drake sitting next to each other in a car
Is Drake Grifting Out of Rap Culture?
yellow, red and blue fireworks
The Decline of Fireworks as a Fourth of July Tradition
Beyonce's all-white outfit with American flag for her Los Angeles Cowboy Carter tour
Beyoncé’s Car Malfunction Is Love for the Craft
Official promo poster for Kendrick Lamar and SZA's Grand National Tour
Best Moments From Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s Grand National Tour
Dior Director Johnathan Anderson
Front Row Fashion: Celebrity Style at Dior Men’s SS26
424 x Porsche Rema
Paris Fashion Week Men’s 2025: Best Dressed, and Ones to Watch
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The Gay Subtext That Transformed a Forgotten Horror Sequel Into a Classic
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When the Crowd Becomes the Show: The Rise of Rowdy Movie Audiences
Kitchen Aid in "Butter" the color of 2025
Butter Yellow: 2025’s Color Shinning Bright
Kids Choice 25
Kids’ Choice Awards: The Most Iconic Moments from 2025
A screenshot of Elon Musk's Neuralink brain implant from the ABC YouTube channel
The Ethics of Brain Implants
Billie Eilish in the "Lost Cause" music video, wearing beige and surrounded by girls
Billie Eilish vs. Queerbaiting: Is It Fair?
Portrait of Afa Ah Loo wearing a blue hat and green button-up
Celebrating the Life of Project Runway’s Afa Ah Loo
Mens Wellness Awareness
Breaking the Stigma: Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month
Woman taking smiling selfie
Snap Happy: Celebrate National Selfie Day Right
An image of an éclair on a plate.
Éclairs: A Timeless Classic Worth Celebrating
Man wearing American flag
How Juneteenth Became a National Holiday
The sun is shining through the trees in the woods
Ushering Summer Solstice With Jupiter in Cancer
Juneteenth Event
Juneteenth: Black Freedom, Resilience, and the Power of Remembrance
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ChatGPT as a Virtual Therapist: Benefits, Risks, and What We Know
Plus-Size Influencer/Model
Wellness Month vs. Plus-Size Retail: A Growing Gap
Happy Father's Day sign with blue tie
Father’s Day: Gift Ideas From The Heart
Official single cover for "Good Luck, Babe!" by Chappell Roan
Your Queer Anthem Playlist for Pride 2025
Cynthia Erivo on the Tonys Red Carpet
Nine Highlights of the 2025 Tony Awards
Rapper Doechii with her award and making a speech at the 2025 BET Awards
BET Awards 2025 Recap: Everything You Missed
On the Intersection of Fashion and Sports
Screengrab of Miguel O'Hara from Across the Spiderverse
Remembering Peter David: Discussing Intellectual Property
Queer Flag Pin, Queerbaiting
Queerbaiting and Celebrity Culture: Where Identity Becomes Exploitation
Doja Cat at recent performance
A Conversation on Plastic Surgery and Beauty Standards
Generations Grads
Your Pace, Your Path: The Quiet Strength of Not Giving Up
Promo poster for new season of Phineas and Ferb
Remembering Phineas and Ferb Before Their New Season
Michelle Francis with peppers
Yes Chef! Michelle Francis Discusses Tradition, Leadership, and Culinary Aspirations
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Celebrating Twenty Years of ‘Revenge of the Sith’
Official court art of Canadian rapper Tory Lanez at his trial by Mona Shafer Edwards
Lanez v. Stallion: Hip-Hop’s New Cultural Divide
Pittsburgh skyline
Pittsburgh Knows How To Do Memorial Day Weekend!
Pride photo
Celebrate Pride 2025: A Guide to Parades and Festivities Across the U.S.
Foster Care Diversity and Love
Foster Care Awareness Month: Why and Who Fosters
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Microsoft VP of AI Kevin Scott on stage at the Build conference 2024
Why Are We Obsessed With AI?
Blue Origin eleven minute space tourist flight with Katy Perry, Gayle King, and other celebrities
Katy Perry on the Blue Origin Space Flight Trip to Space
Malibu Darby posing for photo.
Her Health on TikTok: Celebrating Women’s Health Month With Empowering Content
Doechii 'Anxiety' music video
Doechii – ‘Anxiety’ Resampling Genius
Chef T
Yes Chef! Chef T Redefines Culinary Success
Nurses Appreciation cookies
Nurses Appreciation : A Nurse’s Day on the Frontlines
Kanye West at "The Life of Pablo" listening party in Madison Square Garden, 2016
Kanye West: When Mental Health Meets the Public Eye
K-POP girl group BLACKPINK's Lisa posing with her blind box accessories for her Instagram
Labubus, Blind Boxes and The New-Age Accessories
Zendaya arriving at the Met Gala 2025 in New York City, for "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style"
Met Gala 2025’s “Superfine Black Dandyism” and Who Wore It Best
An image of a woman working a food stand.
More Than a Restaurant: The Heart of Community Cooking
A$AP Rocky and Rihanna at Met Gala 2021
Met Galas of Futures Past
Pinting inspired by the Sinners movie poster
Hoodoo & Ancestral Veneration: ‘Sinners’ Is an Important Critique of the Church
Paapa Essiedu
The ‘Harry Potter’ Reboot and the Myth of Colorblind Casting
Jonathan Majors smiling
The Rebirth of Jonathan Majors Affirms a Culture of Enabling Abusers
Chappell Roan dressed as a business woman, holding an old red telephone in promo pictures for her new single
Chappell Roan Shows Country Roots in New Song ‘The Giver’
charlie cox posing
Daredevil is Born Again in Latest Marvel Series
Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex gets candid in the kitchen and invites guests to her cozy home experience of sustainability and homesteading
Why the Critics Are Wrong About ‘With Love Meghan’ on Netflix
Cast and Crew of Anora after winning the Best Picture Oscar award
Oscar-Winner ‘Anora’ Leaves Sex Workers Split
orin o'brien performing on the double bass
Short Documentaries Highlighted by the Oscars
Closeup of Napheesa Collier on the Lunar Owls
Sports to Cheer for During Women’s History Month
Adrien Brody Breaks Records with his Oscars Speech & Causes a Stir on the Carpet
Selena Gomez screaming into the abyss surrounded by back-up dancers
From Problematic Casting to Trans Stereotypes, Here’s Everything Wrong With ‘Emilia Perez’
Ke Huy Quan showing off his oscar
Ke Huy Quan Is a Shining Star: ‘Love Hurts’ and More
Philadelphia Eagles Unintentionally Promote Emotional Vulnerability
Emma Grey Interview, Pictures of You
Emma Grey’s New Novel ‘Pictures of You’ and Her Advice to Writers Everywhere
Duo has risen
DUO HAS RISEN: How Duolingo’s Marketing Strategies Have Changed Advertising for Good
Cynthia Erivo’s Ignorant Tweets About Black Americans Are Still Causing Backlash
Saturday Night Live 50th Anniversary celebration with 50th concert and 3 hour live special featuring many comedians and artist including former cast members. SNL 50
Saturday Night Live Returns March 1st to Wrap Up Their Celebratory Season 50
Kansas Anymore Deluxe Album Review Article
ROLE MODEL’s, “Kansas Anymore (The Longest Goodbye),” Is Even More Vulnerable as a Deluxe Album
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Celebrating National Margarita Day with Chili’s and Lifetime
BHM Banned Books List
Celebrate Black History Month by Reading From This Banned Books List
Jake Shane Poppi Commercial
What is the Super Bowl Promoting? Poppi & Other Diet Culture Super Bowl Commercials Unpacked
Still of Emma Renana Bardea from Bardejov
Bardejov: The Film, Its History, and Its Message in Conversation
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2025 Super Bowl Commercials: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
two people standing with each other, in silhouette.
40 Questions to Help Evaluate Your Relationship
Doechii Dancing at the Grammy's
Activism in Arts Spaces: A Look into the Grammy’s Speeches
Doechii accepting Rap Album of the Year award at Grammy
Doechii Third Woman to Win Grammy Rap Album of the Year
Valentine's Day NYC Doorway
Small Businesses in NYC to Support for Your Valentine’s Date Night
Three women making a toast on a Valentine's decorated bed.
Galentine’s Day Ideas: Romanticizing Your Friendships
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Valentine's Books
Swoon-Worthy Romance Book Recommendations for this Valentine’s Day
Book-ish Podcast Recommendations
The Best Book-ish Podcasts to Get Into as a Reader
Tom Holland and Zendaya Engagement
Zendaya and Tom Holland Are Engaged: Here’s a Full Tom-daya Relationship Timeline!
How The TikTok Ban Could Affect Music Artists
What Happens to Music Artists if TikTok Goes Dark Again? 
visual of 2025 list of goals
Mind, Body, and Spirit: A Holistic Approach to New Year’s Resolutions
How to Stay Creatively Inspired
How to Stay Creatively Inspired in 2025: Tips to Avoid Creative Blocks
Fireworks: Luck & Love in the New Year
Luck and Love in the New Year
“Dying is Easy, Comedy is Harder”— Academy Award Nominee Colman Domingo on ‘Sing Sing’
Yogi Paliwal and Samantha Lochs
‘Get a Real Job’ Creators Aim for Relatability and Authenticity
Writing Journal Recommendations
Have Writer’s Block? Try These Writing Prompt Journals
Here's What's In and What's Out in 2025
2025: What’s In and What’s Out
Goodreads Book Goal Article Image
The Problem With Goodreads Reading Goals (& a Guide on How To Reach Yours)
Clock moving into the year 2025
2024 in Review: End-of-Year Self-Reflection Questions
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A Walking Tour Guide for New York City’s Winter Sights
Selfie of Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman at the Deadpool and Wolverine premiere
Everything That’s Coming to the Marvel Universe in 2025
Willis Wu up against a bunch of people
Interior Chinatown: Series to Watch on Winter Break
Guide to Visionboarding Article Image
A Guide to Vision Boarding for 2025
Pink and blue geometric shapes with "2024 Wrapped" across
Spotify Wrapped Came Late and Disappointed Its Fans
The Taylor Swift Effect: How the Eras Tour Impacts the Economy
Finals Week: ‘Great British Baking Show’ S15:E10 Recap
100 Years of Dating: How Relationship Trends and Slang Have Evolved Over Time
Still from Hallmark's new Holiday Touchdown, Taylor Swift-inspired film
Battle of the Holiday Movies: Which Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce Love Story Wins?
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Holiday Book Recommendations article image
Get Cozy With These Holiday Romance Book Recommendations
Self-Care or Selfish? How Individualism Isolates Us
Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story
Celebrate Swiftmas with Hallmark’s New ‘Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story’
Holiday Overconsumption Guide-DIY Orange Garland
Overconsumption Around the Holidays: Creating Over Consuming & DIY Gift Guide
The Museum of Arts and Design’s ‘Barbie: A Cultural Icon’ Exhibits Brilliant Women
The 4B Movement: How Hookup Culture Is Changing
Review: “Red One” Brings Action and Comedy Together for Christmas
How to Host Friendsgiving Dinner
How To: Host the Best Friendsgiving
Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson: Who Really Won?
A Recap of the 2024 Global Mixx Music and Film Forum
Beyonce Via Instagram
Back to School with Beyoncé: Yale University announces new course studying Beyoncé’s Impact on Pop Culture
The Death of the American Shopping Mall: How E-Commerce Has Shifted Shopping Culture
Person reading book at cafe table
Performative Reading & the Toxic World of BookTok
The Cult of Crumbl Cookies: Is Their Success Destined to Crumble?
Dessert Week: ‘Great British Baking Show’ S15:E7 Recap
Are We Experiencing the End of Cinema?
NFL Sunday Is All About The WAGs
PBS Docuseries ‘Renegades’ Sheds Light on Disabled Histories
GHOE vs. WHOE: Why HBCU Homecomings Are So Important and How To Keep Them Safe
Girl overwhelmed by people pointing fingers
A Deep Dive Into Respectability Politics: How Dress Code and Mannerisms Impact Treatment
Tyler the Creator Chromakopia album art
Tyler, the Creator Didn’t Release His New Album on a Friday. Why Is That Such a Big Deal?
Pop-Singer MARINA Branches Out in Brooklyn with ‘Eat the World: A Collection of Poems’ Book Launch
Shaq Sexualizes Angel Reese: Recognizing Predatory Relationships with Men
Ashley Graham
The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show Leaves Us With One Glaring Concern: Are Plus-Sized Models In or Out?
Is Friday the 13th Unlucky? Origins, Connections, and “Magical Thinking”
Caramel Week: ‘Great British Baking Show’ S15:E4 Recap
Charli XCX standing in front of a billboard for her brat remix album
brat, but it’s still divisive, but also still brat
Anne Hathaway
With ‘The Princess Diaries 3’ Confirmed, Here’s How to Dress as Mia Thermopolis This Halloween
Is Intermezzo by Sally Rooney as Intermediate as Reviewers Expected?
The Mowry Sisters & The Importance of Respecting Private Family Decisions
Leon Thomas Solidifies His Status as an R&B Artist, Lyricist and Legend with New Album, ‘Mutt’
Country and Folk’s Biggest Names Come Together for a Star-Studded Benefit Concert for Hurricane Helene
A New Era of Income: Taylor Swift Dethrones Rihanna as the Richest Woman in Music
Another Sequel? On Reboots & The Loss of Originality
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How Long Would You Wait for Sabrina Carpenter’s Short n’ Sweet Café?
Is ‘Bama Rush’ Realistic? The Truth About Sorority Life at a Small Liberal Arts College
Anna Delvey stands in front of gold shimmery background
The Celebrification of Criminals: Anna Delvey, Diddy and More
Black woman with a big afro smiling.
Afro-Latina Celebrities to Highlight in Honor of Hispanic Heritage Month
Trending Halloween Costume Predictions: 2024 Edition
diddy on stage
Diddy’s Music Has Seen 18% Increase in Streams Since Sex Trafficking Arrest
What to Expect From the 50th Season of ‘Saturday Night Live’
Ariana Grande as Glinda and Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba in the first look of Wicked in their marketing materials
‘Wicked’ and Strategic Marketing: When It Works and When It Doesn’t
Don’t Be a “Brokey”: 5 Tips for a Fun Birthday Trip on a Budget
Social Media’s Role in Overconsumption
Our 3 Biggest Takeaways From The 2024 Orange County Zine Festival
African Music Genres to Explore Beyond Afrobeats
Why Are We Still Seeing “Firsts” at Award Shows?
Kendrick Lamar as pictured for the Super Bowl Halftime Show announcement
Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Announcement Stirs Up Controversy
Rapper Ice Spice
Ice Spice’s Opener Cleotrapa Airs Out Ugly Truth of Touring with Rap Sensation
Beyoncé Was Not Nominated for Any 2024 CMAs for Cowboy Carter…Is That Really a Surprise?
The Bachelorette Finale Sparks Controversy and Risks Losing Fanbase
We Are Over the “Strong Female Character” Category and its Sexist Implications
charli xcx leans against a wall
What the Shift From Brat Summer to Demure Fall Says About Microtrend Marketing
What is Benevolent Sexism?
A group photo from the show In Living Color
A Comedic Dynasty: The Cultural Impact of the Wayans Family
Pop star Adele performing Munich
Adele Announces Long-Term Hiatus from Music
The Dare is Sparking an ‘Indie Sleaze’ Comeback
Camo Hats, Guac Bowls and Flip Flops: What is the Deal With Political Merch?
Chappell Roan wears a pink cowgirl costume
The Rise of Chappell Roan Reflects Queer Music’s Lack of Diversity
Boys Do Cry: Unpacking Reactions to Gus Walz at the DNC
Nicki Minaj performing in Switzerland
Nicki Minaj Taps Fans for Input on New Tour Setlist
The Cult of Diet Coke: Nostalgic or Harmful?
Sensationalizing Narcissism Online & The Dangers of Armchair Diagnosing
We Are Not Defined By Whether Or Not We Have Kids: Why Women Are Over The “Childless Cat Lady” Narrative
2024 Continues to be the Year for Female Athletes as U.S. Olympians Dominate
The main characters in The Winter's Tale by Shakespeare stand together on the stage
The Common’s ‘The Winter’s Tale’ is A Lively Revival of Shakespeare
Teacher calls on students who raise hand in class
California has Teacher Housing on School Grounds. Is This a New Dystopia?
The Misogynist Nature of Movie Reviews
Our Complete Guide to the Bristol Ren Faire
A Recap of Semicolon Bookstore’s Event for “The Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat”
Francine Pascal with Sweet Valley High cast
A Back-to-School Tribute to Francine Pascal
Olympic torchbearer watching Gojira's performance
Gojira 101: A Guide to the Paris Olympic “Metal-ists”
Ballerina Farm Stirs Controversy Over TikTok “Trad Wives”
martha stewart and snoop dogg in matching equestrian gear at the 2024 paris olympics
A Roundup of the Best Viral Moments From the Olympics Week 1
How Drinking Coffee Like a European Can Change Your Day
haliey welch hawk tuah girl in a red hat with stars
What “Hawk Tuah” Teaches Us About Going Viral
simone biles in an olympics t shirt and white knee high boots
Simone Biles and Her Outstanding Return to the World Stage
Nations That Brought the Heat to the 2024 Olympics Opening Ceremony Fashion
Charli XCX
Kamala is so “brat”
Zendaya at olympics event
Our Favorite Celebrity Looks from the 2024 Olympics So Far
Preparing for the 2024 Paris Olympics — And What it Means for the U.S.
woman in white shirt holding smartphone
Chicago’s Boystown & Why Queer Neighborhoods are Vital Pillars of LGBTQ+ Culture
Rema dressed in red sitting in a red chair
Maintaining Artistic Integrity: Afrobeats Artist Rema Releases New Album ‘Heis’
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Noname and Common have a discussion on stage, sitting down
Celebrating Chicago’s Rhythm & Rhyme: Hip-Hop Trailblazers Common and Noname Talk Poetry and Politics in Music
kesha in red body suit and red sunglasses poses in front of a white car at a gas station
Kesha Celebrates Her Newfound Independence With a “Joyride”
Kendrick Lamar hitting an owl pinata
Kendrick Lamar Releases an Appropriately Vicious Video for “Not Like Us”
banned books reading list
Read Courageously With This Banned Book Reading List
usher performs on stage at essence fest 2024
Essence Fest Turns 30: 2024 Event Recap
Millennials are Facing Backlash on TikTok for Remodeling Victorian Homes
chicago pride parade
One Million Chicago Residents Show Out for Pride Parade
“Do Your Thing TikTok”: The Problem with Surveilling Strangers
nicola coughlan and luke newton in still from bridgerton season 3
Bridgerton’s New Season Sparks Discussion on “Mixed-Weight” Relationships in Media
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magenta projections of a woman on merchandise mart
Chicago’s Art on the Mart Tells Dreamy Narratives Through the Shape of Water
LGBTQIA+ Books
Celebrate Pride Month With These LGBTQIA+ Books
Singer Normani poses in photoshoot for new album
Normani’s New Album DOPAMINE Releases to Mixed Results
Black and white photo of a drag queen performing on stage
The Faces Behind Ball Culture
Ce Anderson headshot
Ce Anderson is Championing Culturally Competent Mental Health Care
Charli XCX and Taylor Swift performing
Fans Think Taylor Swift Sabotaged Charli XCX
Woman sitting on couch with laptop talking to man sitting on floor with laptop
From Drab to Fab: Our Favorite Couples From TikTok’s “Black Wife Effect” Trend
collection of Barbie dolls from Mattels new line honoring female athletes
Barbie Honors Female Role Models in Sports
50 Cent and Ben Crump meet with congress members on capitol hill on june 5
50 Cent Visits Capitol Hill to Discuss Black Representation in the Liquor Industry
Danii Oliver and kids with Unschool Discoveries
Danii Oliver’s New Book Series Explores the World of Unschooling
girl smiling at prom in a crowd of dancers
Extravagant Prom Entrances That Celebrate Black Beauty
Three models pose backstage during Chicago Fashion Week wearing crocheted dresses.
Mark Your Calendars for Chicago’s First Official Fashion Week!
Amy Winehouse black and white photo / cover for article about Amy Winehouse underrated tracks
5 Underrated Amy Winehouse Songs Worth Revisiting
Unpacking the Drama From the Cannes Red Carpet
Billie Eilish new album
Billie Eilish Goes All Out to Roll Out HIT ME HARD AND SOFT
Nicki Minaj's Barbie pendants, one of which is featured in the American Museum of Natural HIstory's new exhibit Ice Cold: An Exhibition of Hip-Hop Jewelry
Ice Cold: The New Exhibit Celebrating Hip-Hop Through Jewelry
Screenshot from Sean 'Diddy' Combs/ P. Diddy's Instagram apology video after security footage showed him physically assaulting Cassie Ventura in 2016
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Apologizes After Footage Shows Him Assaulting Cassie Ventura
image of Cassie Ventura and Sean 'Diddy' Combs
New Video Shows Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Physically Assaulting Cassie Ventura
Noelia Voigt, Miss USA 2023, with UmaSofia Srivastava, Miss Teen USA 2023.
Miss USA Steps Down in Unprecedented Resignation
Childish Gambino photo released teasing his nes music video
Childish Gambino Shocks Internet with a Slew of Major Announcements
Lily Gladstone in front of an Oscar trophy statue
Lily Gladstone is Making Waves for Indigenous Stories
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