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Celebrities Archive

Archives for November 2014

Culture
The Hunger Games, explainedThe Hunger Games, explained
Culture

Maybe you’re just getting into The Hunger Games. That’s cool — and you have some awesome books and movies to catch up with. Here are some questions you might have.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Culture
The new Hunger Games movie is a love letter to difficult womenThe new Hunger Games movie is a love letter to difficult women
Culture

One of the things that this dystopian world understands (that American society might still be missing) is that a woman doesn’t need to be likable to be respected.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Culture
NBC and Netflix drop Bill Cosby from lineup amid rape allegationsNBC and Netflix drop Bill Cosby from lineup amid rape allegations
Culture

NBC and Netflix announced Tuesday morning that it will not go forward with its untitled forthcoming comedy series starring Bill Cosby.

By Kelsey McKinney
Culture
Katherine Heigl’s terrible new show State of Affairs, gif-splainedKatherine Heigl’s terrible new show State of Affairs, gif-splained
Culture

In her new show, State of Affairs, Katherine Heigl flounders as a CIA official.

By Kelsey McKinney and Alex Abad-Santos
Culture
Bill Cosby refuses to respond to rape allegationsBill Cosby refuses to respond to rape allegations
Culture

This question gives me no pleasure, Mr. Cosby,” Simon begins, “but there have been serious allegations against you in the last couple of days.”

By Kelsey McKinney
Culture
Proof Rihanna can sing, in one videoProof Rihanna can sing, in one video
Culture

Bad girl pop star Rihanna performed on the National Mall last night, during a star-studded concert in honor of Veteran’s Day.

By Kelsey McKinney
Culture
Moms can be sexy too. Stop slut-shaming Kim KardashianMoms can be sexy too. Stop slut-shaming Kim Kardashian
Culture

Comments like these are the reminder society creates unrealistic expectations for women. Acting like a mother, these comments seem to say, means hiding sexuality at all costs.

By Kelsey McKinney
Celebrity Culture
These dead people probably make more money than youThese dead people probably make more money than you
Celebrity Culture

Prepare to get jealous.

By German Lopez
Culture
Taylor Swift isn’t on Spotify anymore, but here’s a playlist of replacement jamsTaylor Swift isn’t on Spotify anymore, but here’s a playlist of replacement jams
Culture

Taylor Swift pulled all of her songs from streaming services this week. Survive the weekend with these songs

By Kelsey McKinney and Scott Kellum
Movies
Are Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez dating?Are Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez dating?
Movies

Who is Justin Bieber? Who is Selena Gomez? Why does anyone care?!

By Kelsey McKinney
Culture
Taylor Swift sold 1.287 million albums last week. But the future of music is streaming.Taylor Swift sold 1.287 million albums last week. But the future of music is streaming.
Culture

Taylor Swift is a masterful pop star and an even more talented businesswoman. Selling 1.287 million albums last week is great for her, but it isn’t her end game, and it shouldn’t be the music industry’s either.

By Kelsey McKinney
Culture
Beyoncé is releasing a platinum edition of her surprise albumBeyoncé is releasing a platinum edition of her surprise album
Culture

Beyoncé Knowles Carter is maybe the only artist from whom two new songs and a four disc box set can be a disappointment.

By Kelsey McKinney