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Aja Romano

Aja Romano

Former Senior Culture Writer

    Latest articles by Aja Romano

    Culture
    Bridgerton’s third season is its best yet — but not because of romanceBridgerton’s third season is its best yet — but not because of romance
    Culture

    The fractured friendship between Pen and Eloise centers the Netflix hit.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    Macklemore’s anthem for Gaza is a rarity: A protest song in an era of apolitical musicMacklemore’s anthem for Gaza is a rarity: A protest song in an era of apolitical music
    Culture

    “Hind’s Hall” was electrifying because it was so unexpected.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    How JoJo Siwa’s “rebrand” got so messyHow JoJo Siwa’s “rebrand” got so messy
    Culture

    Is the massive backlash against the former child star justified?

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    Why the case at the center of Netflix’s What Jennifer Did isn’t over yetWhy the case at the center of Netflix’s What Jennifer Did isn’t over yet
    Culture

    Jennifer Pan allegedly hired hitmen to kill her parents in 2010. But the case is in limbo.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    The Chinese backlash over Netflix’s 3 Body Problem, explainedThe Chinese backlash over Netflix’s 3 Body Problem, explained
    Culture

    It says more about Netflix than it does about China.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    The Michigan school shooter’s parents face precedent-setting sentencesThe Michigan school shooter’s parents face precedent-setting sentences
    Culture

    The Michigan school shooter begged for help. His parents laughed it off.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    3 Body Problem, explained with the help of an astrophysicist3 Body Problem, explained with the help of an astrophysicist
    Culture

    Netflix’s new adaptation of Liu Cixin’s famous sci-fi series shows us what quantum mechanics might look like in real time.

    By Aja Romano
    Your guide to the 2024 Oscars
    No, the director of Zone of Interest did not disavow his Jewish identity at the OscarsNo, the director of Zone of Interest did not disavow his Jewish identity at the Oscars
    Your guide to the 2024 Oscars

    Everyone is misquoting Jonathan Glazer’s speech at the Academy Awards.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    The unanswered questions surrounding the tragic death of Nex BenedictThe unanswered questions surrounding the tragic death of Nex Benedict
    Culture

    A trans teen is dead. The state he lived in made his life as hard as possible.

    By Aja Romano
    7 winners and 0 losers from the surprisingly delightful 2024 Oscars
    Your guide to the 2024 Oscars

    From Jimmy Kimmel to going to bed on time, the 2024 Oscars were a hit.

    By Aja Romano, Alex Abad-Santos and 4 more