Culture Archive
Archives for August 2024


Jennifer Lopez’s and Ben Affleck’s reactions to their split are both very on-brand and kind of pointless.


The back-and-forth over a wildly rare appeal is a win for victim’s rights.


The second season of the series has huge news for fans of Tom Bombadil.


A newsletter about kids, for everyone.


How the once-maligned retailer quietly became a closet staple — and a stock market giant — once again.

My generation was taught to change the system. That lesson came at a cost.


The pods across the pond feel a lot less toxic.


The singer’s new album, Short n’ Sweet, is full of the sexy clown wordplay she’s known for.


Cocaine, UFC, politics, and the former president’s podcast bro tour, explained.


Kamala Harris was the main event, but fans, the internet, and the media fell for rumors of a Beyoncé concert.


The rising Midwest princess is finally embracing queer joy — and learning that fame comes with a price.


Looking back at this 20-year on-again, off-again, on-again, and now off-again Hollywood love story.


Is there actually beef between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni?


India has systemic problems with sexual violence.


How the second gentleman became the internet’s favorite male feminist.