Culture & Criticism
Donald Trump Was Taken Into Custody On The Day Of The New "Barbie" Trailer And The Crossover Content Is Amazing
It's Barbie's big day.
Steffi Cao
Donald Trump Is Facing Criminal Charges And Twitter Is Having A Field Day With The Memes
"first and foremost he is an entertainer," one person tweeted.
Ikran Dahir
Brooke Shields Shares Her Story In A New Unsatisfying Documentary
Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields, a retrospective of the model and actor’s career, skims over questions that deserve more thorough answers.
Izzy Ampil
Only Racists And Squares Have A Problem With Angel Reese’s Antics
LSU’s star player did a little trash talking. So what? She’s helped vault women’s college basketball into mainstream culture. Are you not entertained?
Albert Samaha
LSU’s Angel Reese Called The First Lady’s Suggestion To Invite Runners-Up Iowa Hawkeyes To The White House “A Joke”
“But, you know, I’m going to tell Joe I think Iowa should come, too, because they played such a good game.”
Ade Onibada
Black Twitter Defended LSU Star Angel Reese After She Was Called “Classless” For Celebrating The LSU Win
“I don’t fit in a box that y’all want me to be in. I’m too hood. I’m too ghetto. But when other people do it, y’all say nothing.”
Ade Onibada
YouTuber KSI Announced That He Would Be Taking A Break From Social Media After Being Called Out For Using A Racist Slur In A Video
"There's no excuse, no matter the circumstances, I shouldn't have said it, and I'm sorry.”
Ade Onibada
Kendall Roy Fans Highlight The Allure Of The Pathetic Man
The Succession character’s vulnerability and constant failures have created a tragic figure, ripe for deep analysis (and thirst).
Kelsey Weekman
13 New And Upcoming Poetry Collections To Pick Up If You’re Trying To Get Into Poetry
April is National Poetry Month, and whether you’re an avid poetry fan or a curious newcomer (hello and welcome — we’re so glad you’re here!), it’s the perfect time to settle in with a new book of poetry. Here are 13 of our recent favorites.
Laura Sackton
People Are Making Glorious, Glorious Memes Of Gwyneth Paltrow Whispering “I Wish You Well” At The End Of Her Trial
“The darkest curse ever coming from her brand of White Woman, like I got chills,” writer Bolu Babalola tweeted.
Steffi Cao
These Books Are Coming Out In Paperback And You’ve Got To Read Them
From an Oprah Book Club pick to an incredible debut memoir — these are the books to take on your next vacation.
Cassie Gutman
Five Years Ago She Screamed "1, 2, 3, Let's Go, Bitch" During Taylor Swift's Performance Of "Delicate." Millions Of Fans Are Now Shouting It During The Eras Tour.
“[Taylor Swift] was like, ‘I love performing "Delicate" now because you’ve changed it.’”
Paige Skinner
Rosettes Are This Season’s Incoming Trend So I DIY’d One Because I’m Frugal
This week, social media made me do this.
Steffi Cao
The Prime Video Adaptation Of “The Power” Sands Down The Book’s Darker Plot Points
The TV adaptation of Naomi Alderman's bestselling novel endorses the feel-good feminism that its source material was determined to satirize.
Izzy Ampil
We’re In The Age Of The Intimacy Trap
From puppy dog filters to artfully messy photo dumps, here’s how our digital mating call has changed over time.
Steffi Cao
Melissa Joan Hart Tearfully Explained How She Helped A Kindergarten Class Flee The Nashville School Shooting
“We helped all these tiny little kids cross the road and get their teachers over there, and we helped mom reunite with her children."
Ikran Dahir
When You’re Polyamorous, Figuring Out Who’s Paying For What Can Be Complicated
“If you need money to go date six different people in your city, and you can’t have guests at your house, so every date requires a restaurant and a hotel room, that requires some money.”
Sophie Lucido Johnson
I Hope Gwyneth Paltrow’s Ski Crash Trial Never Ends
Dressed up and fed up while at her own trial, the actor delivers a goofy, guilt-free spectacle.
Izzy Ampil
The Teary-Eyed Cheerleader Who Went Viral For Crying At A Game Had Very Valid Reasons To Be Emotional
"Cheer has been such a large part of my life for the last, however many years. Sadly, once you get out of the university age, there are not a lot of options."
Ade Onibada
Get Ready For A Twitter Feed Of Assholes Only
Starting April 15, only Twitter Blue subscribers will appear in the For You feed.
Katie Notopoulos
Being A Professional Athlete’s Wife Isn’t As Amazing As You Might Think
“Some girls romanticize the NFL WAG life, but are y’all also romanticizing the emotional roller coaster, randomly having to move… spending holidays alone?”
Zan Romanoff
Our Swan Song Has Come — Twitter Has Set A Date To End Legacy Verification
Alexa, play Green Day’s “Good Riddance (Time of Your Life).”
Steffi Cao
Ja Morant's Recent Behavior Highlights The Toxic Appeal Of Traditional Masculinity
Earlier this month, the Memphis Grizzlies guard, who has emerged as one of the NBA’s most exciting young stars, took time away from his team to attend counseling sessions.
Albert Samaha
I Love Kelly Ripa And Mark Consuelos’s Super Horny Marriage
“We had sexual rituals that were so ludicrous, over FaceTime,” she said.
Estelle Tang
If You Hate Hailey Bieber, You Can Thank Selena Gomez Stans
Neither woman has said anything offensive to the other in public. They both started following each other on Instagram on Friday.
Ikran Dahir
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew Appeared Before Congress And Now The Fan Edits Are Rolling In
“Congress just turned this man into the main character.”
Ade Onibada
Lana Del Rey Confronts Mortality On Her New Album
The singer poignantly reflects on aging and recent deaths in her family on her latest album.
Izzy Ampil
People Are Saying They’re “So Over” Mikayla Nogueira After The Makeup Influencer Was Accused Of Faking An Accent
Fans have shared increasing skepticism and confusion over the influencer’s persona online.
Steffi Cao
“Love Is Blind” Season 4 Puts A Charismatic Cast Through The Same Sadistic Process
Though the concept of the show continues to be absurd, I can't stop watching.
Venessa Wong
“Yellowjackets” Season 2 Tamps Down The Mystery But Is Still Thrilling To Watch
The hit series is back and better than ever. (Warning: Mild spoilers).
Krutika Mallikarjuna
