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Culture Archive

Archives for August 2024

Culture
Is there a winner in Bennifer’s divorce PR battle?Is there a winner in Bennifer’s divorce PR battle?
Culture

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

By Kyndall Cunningham
Culture
Serial’s Adnan Syed has once again had his conviction reinstated. Here’s what that really means.Serial’s Adnan Syed has once again had his conviction reinstated. Here’s what that really means.
Culture

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

By Aja Romano
Culture
The essential Lord of the Rings lore you need to watch The Rings of PowerThe essential Lord of the Rings lore you need to watch The Rings of Power
Culture

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

By Rebecca Jennings
Family
Your guide to the confusing, exciting, and utterly new world of Gen AlphaYour guide to the confusing, exciting, and utterly new world of Gen Alpha
Family

A newsletter about kids, for everyone.

By Anna North
Consumerism
The surprisingly subdued resurrection of Abercrombie & FitchThe surprisingly subdued resurrection of Abercrombie & Fitch
Consumerism

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

By Amanda Lewellyn
Why I changed my mind about volunteering
Culture

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

By Rachel Cohen Booth
Culture
The difference between American and UK Love Is BlindThe difference between American and UK Love Is Blind
Culture

The pods across the pond feel a lot less toxic.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Culture
All the nonsense you need to know about Sabrina CarpenterAll the nonsense you need to know about Sabrina Carpenter
Culture

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

By Alex Abad-Santos
Culture
Theo Von’s interview with Donald Trump makes more sense than you thinkTheo Von’s interview with Donald Trump makes more sense than you think
Culture

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

By Aja Romano
Culture
Why did anyone think Beyonce was going to play the DNC?Why did anyone think Beyonce was going to play the DNC?
Culture

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

By Alex Abad-Santos
Culture
Chappell Roan spent 7 years becoming an overnight successChappell Roan spent 7 years becoming an overnight success
Culture

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

By Constance Grady
Culture
20 years of Bennifer ends in divorce20 years of Bennifer ends in divorce
Culture

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

By Alex Abad-Santos
Culture
The It Ends With Us drama is the new Don’t Worry Darling dramaThe It Ends With Us drama is the new Don’t Worry Darling drama
Culture

Is there actually beef between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni?

By Kyndall Cunningham
Culture
Why Indian doctors are protesting after the rape and death of a colleagueWhy Indian doctors are protesting after the rape and death of a colleague
Culture

India has systemic problems with sexual violence.

By Ellen Ioanes
Politics
Husband, zaddy, first gentleman? The evolution of Doug Emhoff.Husband, zaddy, first gentleman? The evolution of Doug Emhoff.
Politics

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

By Anna North