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[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
Zendaya at 'The Odyssey' Premiere in London wearing Schiaparelli.
‘The Odyssey’ Premieres in London: Zendaya Shines in Schiaparelli Dress
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Impulse Buying Is Getting Out of Hand

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July Is Disability Pride Month! What You Should Know
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Hollywood Studios Are Turning To Reddit for Movie Ideas
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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
The Obama Presidential Foundation building during the grand opening.
Obama Presidential Center Opens on Juneteenth
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The Rise of Digital Grief
Get reader excited for Summer and anticipate a season of growth and reset.
Summer Reset Routine: Nails, Beauty, and Wellness
Tyra Banks posing for a photo. She's wearing a black suit, and her hair is up in a bun.
Tyra Banks Sues Netflix for Defamation Following ‘Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model’ Backlash
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The Commodification of Ube
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The Loneliness Epidemic and Ways To Combat It
A Refresher of Internet Safety
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Apartment Must Haves for Your First Solo Space
It’s Okay Not to Have A “Perfect Summer”
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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
A concert with blue and red lights.
Canceled Tours and Blue Dot Fever
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Annihilating the Stigmas During Mental Health Awareness Month
Spirit Airlines is flying to desirable travel destinations.
R.I.P. Spirit Airlines: How To Still Find Affordable Flights
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Simple Snacks: How the Younger Generations Are Impacting the Change in Snack Foods
Merly Streep, Emily Blunt, Stanley Tucci and Anne Hathaway on the red carpet for The Devil Wears Prada 2.
The Devil Wears Prada 2 World Premiere
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
A group of people outside having fun.
‘We Outside’ Summer Dilemma
Hair decor for Coachella 2026
A Style Guide To Coachella 2026: Trending Festival Fits!
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Is the ‘This Is My Therapy’ Trend Too Much for the Internet?
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Doechii and Lady Gaga’s “Runway” Single Featured in ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’
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The Nina Park Makeup Tutorial: Dimensional, Natural, and Chic
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The New York Times’ 2023 Organ Donation Op-Ed Is Haunting
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The Mortuary Assistant Film Adaptation is Deadly… Boring
TikTok Introduces Short Drama Shows
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Debunking Sleep Myths: How To Actually Get 8 Hours
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Is AI Bad Even When It’s Entertaining?: The Responses to “Fruit Love Island”
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Grandmother Goes Viral for Getting Stuck in a Seat Belt
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
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Celebrating 20 Years of Twitter… Not X, Twitter
Portrait of a joyful African woman with afro hair, wearing colorful bracelets and gold earrings, enjoying the sunny day.
Is Chic 2026’s Buzzword?
Image of the book 'Becoming Supernatural.'
How to Manifest: Biggest Takeaways from ‘Becoming Supernatural’ by Dr. Joe Dispenza
Magazine cover promoting 'The Drama' from @luxurylaw on Instagram.
‘The Drama’ Press Tour: Zendaya’s Fashion Statements
Chappell Roan posing for a photo in a black dress and her stage makeup.
Chappell Roan Under Fire Again
Hanifa Announces Halt in Production
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Spring Mocktails for Some Buzz-Free Fun
Kristin Cabot during her interview with Oprah Winfrey.
Kristin Cabot Reveals the Truth of Her Viral Coldplay Concert Moment to Oprah Winfrey
Taylor Frankie Paul holding a book titled “The Book of More Men.”
ABC Cancels The Bachelorette Three Days Before Premiere Following Taylor Frankie Paul Video Leak
Gabriel Cruz and his girlfriend posing for a picture after beating their escape room
Your Third Place in a Post-COVID World
Fresh Food
Seasonal Spring Menus: A Foodies Hit List
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Misty Copeland’s Iconic Return From Retirement at the 2026 Oscars
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TSA Delays and Airport Closures: The State of Air Travel for Spring 2026
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The Power of Soft Launch: Stop Living Performatively
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Casual Heels For A Big Impact
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Your Morning Routine Doesn’t Matter: De-influencing Toxic Productivity
Actress Zendaya poses in her 2024 Met Gala look for "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion." She wears a blue and gray dress and sparkling grapevines.
Fashion is Art: 2026 Met Gala Dress Code Revealed
Advertisement for the Wuthering Heights release, 2026.
A Tale of Romance and Revenge: A 2026 Perspective on Wuthering Heights
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Female Empowerment: How Fitness Brands Have Changed Gym Demographics
Jim Carrey smiling for a press photo at The Paris Cesar Awards. He wears a black suit with a satin tie. His shoulder-length hair is brushed back.
Jim Carrey’s Clone Debacle Explained
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Fitness Influencer Goes Viral for Unhygienic Life Hack
A young girl watches as an adult pours milk into a mason jar.
Ballerina Farm Halt Raw Milk Sales
Emerald Fennel, Alison Oliver, Jacob Elordi, Margot Robbie, Shazad Latif, and Hong Chau pose for a photo at a premiere for "Wuthering Heights."
The Many Controversies of ‘Wuthering Heights’
Actress Lupita Nyong'o wears a white Chanel gown for the 2025 Oscars.
Lupita Nyong’o as Helen of Troy Sparks Online Debate
Tiktok’s American Spin-off Leads to Boycott
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How BookTok Can Help You Become an Author
MusiCare's 2026 Person of the Year
Mariah Carey’s MusiCares Tribute Was a Night to Remember for Grammys Week (And for the Internet)
Chappell Roan at the 2026 Grammy Awards Red Carpet.
Chappell Roan’s Nipple Dress Is a Fashion Relic
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”
Naomi Osaka appeared to this infamous match in Robert Wun, entering the Melbourne Park court with a white parasol, flowing white fabric, and a white umbrella.
Naomi Osaka vs. Sorana Cirstea: What We Know
Poster for Netflix's action-thriller film, The Rip
Is Our Attention Span the Reason Films Are Being Dumbed Down? Netflix Says Yes
A selfie featuring four celebrities starring in the 2025 film Marty Supreme (from left to right): Timothée Chalamet, Odessa A'zion, Gwenyth Paltrow and Tyler, The Creator.
Can a Curl Dream? The People’s Obsession With Odessa A’zion’s Hair
Billboard promoting final season of Stranger Things
Does Proper Media Criticism Still Exist On The Internet?
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Kristy & Desmond Scott Divorce: A Reflection on the Challenges of Young Love
Robert Downey Jr. staring at a Doctor Doom mask wearing a green cloak
Marvel’s (Not So) Secret War Against Leaks
R&B and Funk artist, Carl Carlton passes away.
R&B and Funk Singer-Songwriter, Carl Carlton, Passes Away
Tiktok Creator Drives 3 Hours To Confront Man Who Left Hateful Comment On Her Page
Tiktok Creator Drives 3 Hours to Confront Man Who Left Hateful Comment On Her Page
Are Celebrities Impersonators Entertaining or Examples of an Identity Crisis
Are Celebrity Impersonators Entertaining or Examples of an Identity Crisis?
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
Sydney Sweeney Is Trending Again and Her New Movie 'Christy' Is Paying The Price
Sydney Sweeney Is Trending Again and Her New Movie ‘Christy’ Is Paying The Price
Keith Lee Calls On Brands to Donate To Families That Are Struggling During The Holidays
Keith Lee Calls on Brands To Donate To Struggling Families During the Holidays
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?
Kehlani Faces Harsh Scrutiny After Hard Launching Relationship With British Singer, KWN
Kehlani Faces Harsh Scrutiny After Hard Launching Relationship With British Singer, KWN
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
Diddy and his son on stage performing.
Diddy Is Sentenced to Four Years After Federal Conviction
Baby Phat launches new pieces on Instagram
Gen Z Is Reviving Y2K Fashion: Is It a Trend or Is It Here To Stay?
Katseye for Gap ad
Katseye Flaunts Some Serious Denim in Viral Gap Ad
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Mixed Reactions Following Hulk Hogan’s Death Due To Problematic Past
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Lou Malnati’s Hot Dog Deep-Dish Is a Pleasant Surprise
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The Tea App Data Breach Reopens the Conversation of Internet Safety
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Deadpan by Design: The Look That Defines Gen Z
Destiny’s Child Reunites For Cowboy Carter’s Final Night
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Plastic Surgery: Blurring the Line Between Self-Confidence and Self-Destruction
Jennifer at the premiere
The Price of Visibility: Jennifer Love Hewitt and the Burden of Beauty Standards
Rapper Doja Cat in a black and white sweater
Drama Sells: The Doja Cat Effect
Final five women of Love Island season 7 in photo booth.
Love Island Fans Take Issue With Producers’ Anti-Bullying Statement
The Insincerity of Commodified Self Love
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New U.S. Version of TikTok: How will this Affect Viewership?
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The Problem With Pretty Food: Cooking for Connection, Not the Camera
Official court art of Canadian rapper Tory Lanez at his trial by Mona Shafer Edwards
Lanez v. Stallion: Hip-Hop’s New Cultural Divide
Official production still from Marvel Studios' Thunderbolts, starring Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, David Harbour, Wyatt Russell, and Hannah John-Kamen
Marvel’s ‘Thunderbolts*’ and Spoilers as Marketing
An official poster for "A Minecraft Movie", starring Jack Black, Jason Momoa, Danielle Brooks, Emma Myers, and Sebastian Eugene Hansen
Memes as Marketing: How “A Minecraft Movie” Dug Up Box Office Gold
Casey Anthony
Casey Anthony Sparks Controversy with New TikTok Account
Giant Pandas Debut
Meet Bao Li and Qing Bao: Giant Pandas Debut at Washington DC Zoo!
Helicopter clearing out fires with water
Public Desensitization for Celebrity Victims of the LA Fires
How The TikTok Ban Could Affect Music Artists
What Happens to Music Artists if TikTok Goes Dark Again? 
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The Recent Tik Tok Ban & the Toll it will take on Creators and Tik Tok Teachers if the App Goes Dark Again
Here's What's In and What's Out in 2025
2025: What’s In and What’s Out
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Oversharing Online: Do We Know Too Much About Each Other?
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From the Kitchen Floor to 30 Rock, Trisha Paytas Makes Her SNL Debut
Consent in the Digital Realm: Billboard Apologizes to Taylor Swift for Use of a Deepfake Image
The Cult of Crumbl Cookies: Is Their Success Destined to Crumble?
Ashley Graham
The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show Leaves Us With One Glaring Concern: Are Plus-Sized Models In or Out?
Viral Tweet Explores How Our Upbringing Influences Parenting Choices
The Dangerous Costs of Bed Rotting
Demi Lovato and Gavin Newsom: Redefining Child Labor in the Digital Realm
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Why Netflix Needs to Stop Making Fantasy Shows
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Dupe Culture: Is It More Harmful Than Helpful?
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The Celebrification of Criminals: Anna Delvey, Diddy and More
Moo Deng
Meet Moo Deng, The Internet’s Favorite Pygmy Hippo
TikTok is a major platform that hosts lolcow content
When People Become Punchlines: The Dangers of Lolcow Culture
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TikTok is Surging in Fatphobic Trends & We Need to Talk About it
Social Media’s Role in Overconsumption
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What the Shift From Brat Summer to Demure Fall Says About Microtrend Marketing
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Social Media Expert Weighs in on Gen Alpha’s Shopping Addiction
What are “Beige Flags” and What Can They Tell Us About Our Relationships?
What Are Social Media Fidelity Testers?
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Beyoncé, the DNC and the Detriments of the Social Media Rumor Mill
Recent Viral Video Proves Children Aren’t Oblivious to Gender Roles
Sensationalizing Narcissism Online & The Dangers of Armchair Diagnosing
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Sexyy Red Shocks the Internet With NSFW Beauty Line
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
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What “Hawk Tuah” Teaches Us About Going Viral
Kamala Harris
Kamala Harris and the “Memeification” of Politics
Retro Technology and the Paradox of Nostalgia
Fans are Still in Shock Over Paul Mescal and Gracie Abrams Grabbing a Meal in London
“Do Your Thing TikTok”: The Problem with Surveilling Strangers
Shiloh Jolie-Pitt Files to Drop Father’s Last Name
Rapper T-Rell at the fifth annual T-Rell day celebration in Topeka, KS
Kansas Rapper T-Rell Gifts Shoes To Topeka Community
These Mary J. Blige Boots Were Made for Buyin’
Photo of Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher before the 2021 Oscars
Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher’s Tennis-Themed Divorce Announcement Serves Up Shock
Social Media Detox: Why Logging Off Of Social Media & Logging On To Real Life Is Vital

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