
Aja Romano
Former Senior Culture Writer
Latest articles by Aja Romano


Jeopardy is a wholesome American icon. Its Mike Richards crisis may change that.


Street Dance of China makes a compelling argument that what the world needs now is a giant global dance-off.


Candyman in 2021 may feel made for the Black Lives Matter era — but its themes were present from the start.


California’s suit against Activision Blizzard for fostering a toxic workplace could change the whole industry.


LeVar Burton is America’s favorite teacher. He’s a natural fit for the long-running game show.

Pig invites fans of Nic Cage, the meme, to rediscover Nic Cage, the movie star.


BTS was supposed to usher in the K-pop invasion. Where is it?


Can fiction about police be healing in 2021? Louise Penny’s Inspector Gamache books make a very good case.


We’re having the wrong conversation.


The new film adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Broadway show relegated its Black Latinx community to the background and sparked a debate about colorism.