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What Does it Actually Mean To Be Performative and Is It Okay?
What Does It Actually Mean To Be Performative and Is It Okay?
A photo of a home interior up a staircase in the background. A hand comes into the left side in the foreground and holds a set of house keys.
Work-From-Home Upcharge Divides The Internet

Black Nouveau: The Aesthetic That Is Taking Over TikTok

[From left to right] Actresses Lupita Nyong'o, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya and Samantha Morton posing for photos in London, England.
Walking Exhibitions: Hollywood’s Ancient Jewelry ‘Trend’ Needs to Stop
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Potential Letterboxd Buyout Has Users Concerned
Zendaya at 'The Odyssey' Premiere in London wearing Schiaparelli.
‘The Odyssey’ Premieres in London: Zendaya Shines in Schiaparelli Dress
A computer graphic that says "EMMYS 2026."
The Emmy Nominations Are Here: Who Is up for the Award?
Angela and Ivan hanging a banner from Empire State Building.
Love at New Heights
A graphic image. The image shows wavy lines of colors that represent colors of the disability pride flag.
July Is Disability Pride Month! What You Should Know
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Build Your Own At-Home Coffee Bar: HomeGoods Edition!
Soccer players run near a goal. There are three players in white jerseys and one player in a green jersey.
The Disgrace of Gijón: A Match That Redefined The World Cup
A Clip from André's short film.
A Visual Poem From André 3000
The Obama Presidential Foundation building during the grand opening.
Obama Presidential Center Opens on Juneteenth
Get reader excited for Summer and anticipate a season of growth and reset.
Summer Reset Routine: Nails, Beauty, and Wellness
Beach Read by Emily Henry
Book Recommendations to Kickstart Your Summer
A matcha drink in a glass, with a glass straw. On the bottom of the drink is a purple mixture from the Filipino purple yam, ube.
The Commodification of Ube
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‘Ice Age’ Is Back, and So Is Our Childhood
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The Loneliness Epidemic and Ways To Combat It
When Is It Okay To Discuss Women’s Bodies?
Palm trees thriving in the Summer.
An Updated Summer Solstice Morning Routine
A busy street in Seoul at night, with many signs lit up against the sunset.
The Beauty of Seoul Is Uniquely Seoul
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Footprints in the Forest: The Legend of Bigfoot
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James Charles Receives Backlash After Criticizing a Fan in Need
Fun ideas for hosting a Summer party.
Summer Event Planning: Midwest Edition
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Annihilating the Stigmas During Mental Health Awareness Month
children's books
Reigniting the Love of Reading: Pizza Hut’s Summer BOOK IT! Program Returns
Spirit Airlines is flying to desirable travel destinations.
R.I.P. Spirit Airlines: How To Still Find Affordable Flights
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A Tornado Safety Guide and The “Basement Bag” Trend
RX Bars promotional photo
Simple Snacks: How the Younger Generations Are Impacting the Change in Snack Foods
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CNN Uncovers an ‘Online Rape Academy’
Dionne Warwick in a 2026 screening of the Daytime Talk show Sherri. She sits on a white couch, and she wears a white baseball hat with "DW" on the front, a light brown shirt and a gold necklace.
Dionne Warwick Calls Out Celebs on AI Use
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Respect Isn’t Optional, It’s on the Menu
Arab American Heritage Month Featured Image
Let’s Rep for Arab American Heritage Month
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Rainy Day Poem Recommendations for National Poetry Month
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The 81 Club in Chicago Expands Library Access and ID Benefits
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The New York Times’ 2023 Organ Donation Op-Ed Is Haunting
Moon photo Artemis II
Artemis II Lunar Space Mission
Mother and child
Microchimerism: A Deeper Connection Between Mother and Child
Two Barbie dolls stand next to each other. Their arms are linked at the elbows. The left Barbie doll is Black, wearing a pink cropped turtleneck tank top. Her hair is down and curly. The Barbie on the right is White, wearing a V-neck long sleeve deep pink top. Her hair is down and straight, with pink heart sunglasses sitting on top of her head.
Barbie Fyre Fest? Barbie Dream Fest Fails
Tattoos
The Evolution of Tattoos
A portrait of Cesar Chavez
Cesar Chavez Legacy in Question
A black and white photo of the back of a woman's head.
The Ethical Implications of Buying Human Hair
Kiki Shepard
The Death and Legacy of Kiki Shepard
Piece by Banksy
The Person Behind Banksy
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AI Leads Danes To Copyrighting Their Own Faces
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Honoring Women Who Wrote History
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TSA Delays and Airport Closures: The State of Air Travel for Spring 2026
A Variety poster of actors Matthew McConaughey and Timothée Chalamet together, their arms around each other and smiling for the camera.
Timothee Chalamet Is in the Spotlight for Ballet and Opera Comments
Bookshelf
8 Books to Read During Women’s History Month
Lupita's fibroid fruit photo
Lupita Nyong’o Brings Attention to Women’s Reproductive Health
USA won bronze medal in Bobsled
Flavor Flav Joins as Sponsor, Hypeman and Official Member of USA Women’s Bobsled and Skeleton
Team USA figure skating celebrates after winning Gold in the Team Event.
Olympic Figure Skating Cuts Through the Noise: How Prioritizing Joy Brings Us Together
A young girl watches as an adult pours milk into a mason jar.
Ballerina Farm Halt Raw Milk Sales
Pinkpantheress mixtap cover photos
Pink Pantheress: The Uk’s First Female Artist To Win Producer of the Year
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Influence and Representation: Black Women at the 2026 Winter Olympics
Ricky Martin, Bad Bunny, and Lady Gaga 2026 Superbowl
Who Showed Up? Celebrity and Guest Star Appearances at the ‘Benito Bowl’
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More Than Romance: What Latin American Tradition Teaches Us About Valentine’s Day
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”
D'Angelo passes away at 51 due to a battle with pancreatic cancer.
D’Angelo Passes Away at 51: Remembering the Neo-Soul Legend
Stock image of someone using OpenAI's ChatGPT
Sora 2: A New Age of Taxidermy
An image of Mexico's flag.
The Chefs Redefining Mexican Cuisine in the U.S.
Timbaland creates AI-Generated music company; is it devaluing art?
Ai-Generated Music: Is It Devaluing Art?
Cover art for Teyana Taylor's new album, 'Escape Room.'
Teyana Taylor Lays Her Feelings Bare in New Album ‘Escape Room’
Julia Roberts and Cameron Diaz in My Best Friend's Wedding (1997)
Another Sequel Incoming: ‘My Best Friend’s Wedding 2’
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
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The Tea App Data Breach Reopens the Conversation of Internet Safety
Destiny’s Child Reunites For Cowboy Carter’s Final Night
Rapper Doja Cat in a black and white sweater
Drama Sells: The Doja Cat Effect
The Insincerity of Commodified Self Love
Sean "Diddy" Combs in a tuxedo for the 2022 Oscars Awards
Diddy’s Verdict Is Here — Now What?
Morgan Wallen and Drake sitting next to each other in a car
Is Drake Grifting Out of Rap Culture?
Beyonce's all-white outfit with American flag for her Los Angeles Cowboy Carter tour
Beyoncé’s Car Malfunction Is Love for the Craft
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
Juneteenth Event
Juneteenth: Black Freedom, Resilience, and the Power of Remembrance
Nurses Appreciation cookies
Nurses Appreciation : A Nurse’s Day on the Frontlines
10 Things To Do in Houston This Spring. Houston skyline with blue bonnets
10 Things To Do in Houston This Spring
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
"A Girl Within A Girl Within a Girl," Nanda Reddy's debut novel's cover art
Nanda Reedy is Now a Bestselling Author within the First Month of her Debut Novel’s, “A Girl Within A Girl Within A Girl,” Release
Adrien Brody Breaks Records with his Oscars Speech & Causes a Stir on the Carpet
Duo has risen
DUO HAS RISEN: How Duolingo’s Marketing Strategies Have Changed Advertising for Good
Valentine's Day NYC Doorway
Small Businesses in NYC to Support for Your Valentine’s Date Night
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Valentine's Books
Swoon-Worthy Romance Book Recommendations for this Valentine’s Day
Here's What's In and What's Out in 2025
2025: What’s In and What’s Out
100 Years of Dating: How Relationship Trends and Slang Have Evolved Over Time
Holiday Overconsumption Guide-DIY Orange Garland
Overconsumption Around the Holidays: Creating Over Consuming & DIY Gift Guide
How to Host Friendsgiving Dinner
How To: Host the Best Friendsgiving
Pop-Singer MARINA Branches Out in Brooklyn with ‘Eat the World: A Collection of Poems’ Book Launch
Social Media’s Role in Overconsumption
What is Benevolent Sexism?
The Cult of Diet Coke: Nostalgic or Harmful?
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
Francine Pascal with Sweet Valley High cast
A Back-to-School Tribute to Francine Pascal
How Drinking Coffee Like a European Can Change Your Day
The “Rooneyverse” Expands with New Novel “Intermezzo”
banned books reading list
Read Courageously With This Banned Book Reading List
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Essence Fest Turns 30: 2024 Event Recap
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Updates on MTV, Comedy Central, and Keeping Archives Alive
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Have a Vogue Summer on a Budget With These Amazon Fashion Finds
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
Comcast’s ‘Voices of the Civil Rights Movement
Comcast Launches Special on Black History Month – “Voices of the Civil Rights Movement”
Celebrating Black Excellence In Media For Black History Month

Vashti is a lifestyle entertainment, health, and wellness writer. She enjoys sharing her expertise and advice on parenting and self-care. She also loves writing stories about pop culture and trending shows, as well as celebrity lifestyle and luxury. To pitch a story to Vashti contact her on IG @vashtithejournalist or Twitter @vashtismoore.