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TV Shows
The Story Behind Pen15’s Surprise Animated Special...
In Pen15, co-creators Maya Erskine and Anna Konkle painstakingly outline the horror and hellscape that is middle school — and now, in a special episode,
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Entertainment
Making Sense Of American Horror Story’s Newest Twist...
Since its 2011 premiere, American Horror Story has gone pretty much everywhere: To date, seasoned fans have stomached everything from cannibalism to necrop
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Wellness
Does TikTok’s Sex Pillow Trick Actually Work?
Sometimes, you encounter a TikTok hack that changes your life. Maybe you’ve made some permanent adjustments to your skincare or beauty regimen; maybe
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Living
Inside StripTok, Where Strippers Have Started A New Kind Of Commu...
Sky Hopscotch (@thisisnotskyhopscotch) likes to count her money — like, stacks and stacks of money — on TikTok. “This is what a typical night for
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Living
We Have A Lot Of Questions About Black Irish, Mariah Carey’...
Once upon a time, there were the Lady Gaga Oreos; even more recently, there was the Saweetie Mcdonalds meal. Now, Mariah Carey — who blessed us last Dece
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News
Naomi Osaka Shouldn’t Have To Explain Her Anxiety
During her first press conference since withdrawing from the French Open, tennis champion Naomi Osaka answered questions about her preparation routine and
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Wellness
Is It Really Better For The Environment Not To Bathe?
In recent weeks, for some reason, celebrities have taken to explaining their hygiene habits in meticulous and unnecessary detail. First, Ashton Kutcher rev
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Coronavirus
Do You Have A Summer Cold Or Is It COVID?
As the contagious COVID-19 Delta variant continues to proliferate across the world, it’s natural to feel a pang of anxiety with every sneeze, cough,
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Living
Veganism Isn’t Just About Saving Animals. It’s About ...
If you’ve ever perused the #vegan and #veganism tags on Instagram or TikTok, you’ve probably seen edited photos of beautiful meals, trendy restaurant r
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Entertainment News
We Have A Lot Of Questions About Jennifer Aniston Eating One M&M ...
There is snacking in moderation; there is savouring food. And then, there is whatever Jennifer Aniston likes to do with crisps and M&Ms. In a new InSty
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Olympics
Despite Oysters, Bears, & A Deadly Pandemic, Olympians Are Breaki...
Nothing about this year’s Olympics has been normal — from the COVID-19 pandemic to roaming black bears to the “plague of 31,000 oysters”
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Olympics
Simone Biles Will Return To The Olympics For This One Event
Update: After withdrawing from the all-around competition, Simone Biles will reportedly compete in the Olympics once again on Tuesday, August 3. USA Gymnas
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Entertainment
Where We Left All The Pogues At The End Of Outer Banks S...
It’s no easy feat to merge a steamy love triangle, class commentary, a literal treasure hunt and more than one murder into one cohesive story, but someho
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TV Shows
Outer Banks’ Season 2 Soundtrack Is Perfect For A ...
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Wellness
We Have Been Attracted To Centaurs For A Long Time, Actually
It seems like, every few months, there’s a photo or movie that prompts a new crop of people to come to the sudden conclusion that Adam Driver is hot.
by Lydia Wang

LGBTQ+
Tommy Dorfman Reintroduces Herself As A Trans Woman: “IR...
Actor Tommy Dorfman, known for her roles in 13 Reasons Why, Jane the Virgin, and Love, Victor, is reintroducing herself. “Coming out is always viewed
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News
Conservators Took Millions From Britney Spears. Will She Ever Get...
The push to free Britney Spears from her father’s financial, professional, and emotional control has taken on a life of its own. Celebrities from Chr
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News
Actually, Babies Shouldn’t Work
At three years old, most kids can carry on a short conversation, use a tricycle, and put their own shoes on (as long as they’ve got Velcro, instead o
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News
Darnella Frazier Says Her Uncle Was Killed During A High Speed Po...
Just weeks after receiving a Pulitzer Prize special citation for filming the police murder of George Floyd, Minneapolis teenager Darnella Frazier wrote tha
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News
We Have A Lot Of Questions About Caroline Calloway’s “...
Countless $200 “Dreamer Bbs,” three creative workshops, and one hotly anticipated memoir later, Caroline Calloway is pivoting to a new business
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Entertainment
Young Royals Is Full Of Soapy, Swanky Teen Drama — But D...
Slight spoilers are ahead. The premise of Netflix’s Young Royals is delightfully tropey. The Swedish teen drama, streaming now, follows a thoughtful, alm
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News
Bill Cosby’s Accusers Speak Out: “What Message Is Tha...
One day after the Pennsylvania Supreme Court overturned Bill Cosby’s sexual assault conviction, his accusers are speaking out. Heidi Thomas, who call
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News
The Dangers Of Conservatorships Go Way Beyond Britney Spears
Because of an “abusive,” “demoralising” conservatorship, Britney Spears says she has had virtually no control over her career, fina
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Living
Is Cara Delevingne The Last Person On Earth To Still Decorate Her...
Everyone needs a private, comforting space to think, breathe, and relax. For many of us, our bedrooms offer this kind of sanctuary. Some people feel inspir
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TikTok
Avril Lavigne’s TikTok Debut Is Straight Out Of 2002
Avril Lavigne’s first-ever TikTok is a video, yes, but it’s also a wormhole in the space-time continuum that’s already let millions of viewers (and c
by Lydia Wang

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