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Culture Archive

Archives for September 2024

Internet Culture
How Minion Jesus died — and then rose — on TikTokHow Minion Jesus died — and then rose — on TikTok
Internet Culture

The winding, weird story that even involves, yes, the battle for the White House.

By Laura Bullard
Culture
Diddy’s arrest — and the allegations against him — explainedDiddy’s arrest — and the allegations against him — explained
Culture

The rapper’s indictment on sex trafficking and other charges is the latest in a months-long saga of sexual assault and violence allegations.

By Anna North
Culture
Linkin Park is back. Its new frontwoman has ties to Scientology.Linkin Park is back. Its new frontwoman has ties to Scientology.
Culture

Linkin Park fans welcomed new vocalist Emily Armstrong. Then the Scientology allegations surfaced.

By Aja Romano
Culture
Is this year’s snoozy Emmys the future of TV?Is this year’s snoozy Emmys the future of TV?
Culture

A minor upset for Best Comedy Series couldn’t keep the rest of the night from feeling predictable.

By Constance Grady
Culture
Nicole Kidman’s exquisitely fun and silly murder mystery era is upon usNicole Kidman’s exquisitely fun and silly murder mystery era is upon us
Culture

Please pay your respects to the new queen of TV killer thrillers.

By Alex Abad-Santos
How Republicans became the party of raunch
Culture

The right thinks that hot girls can “kill woke.” What?

By Constance Grady
Culture
How Raygun earned her breaking world champ spot — fair and squareHow Raygun earned her breaking world champ spot — fair and square
Culture

The truth behind the ongoing controversy over the highly memeable dancer.

By Aja Romano
Culture
Will Taylor Swift’s Kamala Harris endorsement actually matter?Will Taylor Swift’s Kamala Harris endorsement actually matter?
Culture

The highly coveted endorsement comes after a year of paranoid speculation.

By Constance Grady
When did sodas, teas, and tonics become medicine?
Even Better

From prebiotic sodas to collagen waters, beverages are trying to do the most. Consumers are drinking it up.

By Keren Landman, MD
The perfect escape from our online world
Future Perfect

Why the new luxury is flip phones and vinyl LPs

By Zoë Bernard
Family
How do kids have fun? Inside the state of child’s play in 2024.How do kids have fun? Inside the state of child’s play in 2024.
Family

Kids are still playing, but they need help.

By Anna North
How “Am I the Asshole?” ate the internet
Culture

From TikTok to Two Hot Takes, everyone sucks here.

By Aja Romano
Culture
Beyoncé’s shocking, predictable CMA snub, explainedBeyoncé’s shocking, predictable CMA snub, explained
Culture

The CMA snub just proves what Beyoncé was trying to tell us all along.

By Aja Romano
Culture
Did Brittany Mahomes’s Donald Trump support put her on the outs with Taylor Swift?Did Brittany Mahomes’s Donald Trump support put her on the outs with Taylor Swift?
Culture

Why everyone suddenly cares about Brittany Mahomes’s politics.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Culture
The Carrie Bradshaws of TikTokThe Carrie Bradshaws of TikTok
Culture

They detail their dates for the public. I can’t stop watching.

By Rebecca Jennings