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Aja Romano

Aja Romano

Former Senior Culture Writer

    Latest articles by Aja Romano

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    Aziz Ansari says he hopes he’s “become a better person” since being accused of sexual misconductAziz Ansari says he hopes he’s “become a better person” since being accused of sexual misconduct
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    Aziz Ansari used a stop on his comedy comeback tour to finally open up about last year’s controversial allegations of sexual misconduct.

    By Aja Romano
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    Childish Gambino’s “This Is America” wins Song of the Year at the GrammysChildish Gambino’s “This Is America” wins Song of the Year at the Grammys
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    The blistering song about gun violence became the first rap song in history to win Song of the Year.

    By Aja Romano
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    Drake used his acceptance speech to critique the Grammys. They cut him off.Drake used his acceptance speech to critique the Grammys. They cut him off.
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    Drake, while winning a Grammy: Winning a Grammy isn’t everything.

    By Aja Romano
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    Grammy nominations 2019: Kendrick Lamar’s Black Panther soundtrack and Drake lead the packGrammy nominations 2019: Kendrick Lamar’s Black Panther soundtrack and Drake lead the pack
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    Cardi B is also nominated, as are Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper for their song “Shallow” from A Star Is Born.

    By Aja Romano
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    Child’s Play’s new teaser trailer looks like mindless, bloody funChild’s Play’s new teaser trailer looks like mindless, bloody fun
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    Chucky’s latest outing might be an argument for bringing middlebrow fun back to horror.

    By Aja Romano
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    Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark promises to be eerily faithful to the kids’ horror classicScary Stories to Tell in the Dark promises to be eerily faithful to the kids’ horror classic
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    Guillermo del Toro’s fun new production promises a return to your terrifying childhood.

    By Aja Romano
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    The world record egg upended Super Bowl Sunday marketing with a note about mental healthThe world record egg upended Super Bowl Sunday marketing with a note about mental health
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    The viral Instagram egg cashed in on its new fame, but not in a way anyone expected.

    By Aja Romano
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    “I made queso” was the breakout meme of the Super Bowl“I made queso” was the breakout meme of the Super Bowl
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    On Twitter, a Fox News host’s unappetizing queso dip became a source of both schadenfreude and unity through cheese.

    By Aja Romano
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    Why everyone hates the PatriotsWhy everyone hates the Patriots
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    It’s easy to assume that hate for the New England Patriots is rooted in jealousy. But it’s a bit more complicated than that.

    By Aja Romano
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    Watch: Fast & Furious spinoff Hobbs & Shaw’s Super Bowl trailerWatch: Fast & Furious spinoff Hobbs & Shaw’s Super Bowl trailer
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    What the latest trailer lacks in sense, it makes up in villainous Idris Elba and pint-chugging Jason Statham.

    By Aja Romano