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Allegra Frank

Allegra Frank

Associate Culture Editor

    Latest articles by Allegra Frank

    Culture
    Storm Area 51 weekend has arrived. Here’s what’s actually happening.Storm Area 51 weekend has arrived. Here’s what’s actually happening.
    Culture

    A guide to the competing alien-themed events taking place in Nevada in the aftermath of a viral meme.

    By Aja Romano and Allegra Frank
    The totally wild, true tale of a meme about aliens that almost inspired a real raid on Area 51
    Internet Culture

    How an online gag about storming the military base became a drama involving a rural town, the government, and frequent evocations of the Fyre Festival.

    By Allegra Frank
    Culture
    Lil Nas X’s lone CMAs nod is faint praise from country music’s biggest award showLil Nas X’s lone CMAs nod is faint praise from country music’s biggest award show
    Culture

    Country fans still struggle to embrace the artist, no matter how massive “Old Town Road” gets.

    By Allegra Frank
    Culture
    More than 2 million people have RSVP’d to “storm Area 51,” in the name of memesMore than 2 million people have RSVP’d to “storm Area 51,” in the name of memes
    Culture

    A jokey Facebook event has gone viral thanks to the power of shitposting.

    By Allegra Frank
    Culture
    Apple’s The Morning Show, starring Jennifer Aniston, looks dour and joyless in its first trailerApple’s The Morning Show, starring Jennifer Aniston, looks dour and joyless in its first trailer
    Culture

    The Apple TV+ exclusive will pit Aniston against Reese Witherspoon and Steve Carell in a battle for the anchor chair.

    By Allegra Frank
    Culture
    How the Hong Kong protests created the #BoycottMulan campaignHow the Hong Kong protests created the #BoycottMulan campaign
    Culture

    Months away from release, Disney’s live-action Mulan is facing political backlash.

    By Allegra Frank
    Culture
    Disney+, ESPN+, and Hulu will be bundled for $12.99. Netflix should be worried.Disney+, ESPN+, and Hulu will be bundled for $12.99. Netflix should be worried.
    Culture

    Disney is aggressively crafting the service to be an end-all, be-all for streaming subscribers.

    By Allegra Frank
    Culture
    Woodstock 50 was shaping up to be the next Fyre Fest. Now it’s been put out of its misery.Woodstock 50 was shaping up to be the next Fyre Fest. Now it’s been put out of its misery.
    Culture

    The anniversary event is canceled after months of disastrous setbacks.

    By Allegra Frank
    Culture
    “Old Town Road” just became Billboard’s longest-running No. 1 ever“Old Town Road” just became Billboard’s longest-running No. 1 ever
    Culture

    After 17 weeks, Lil Nas X’s runaway hit is showing no signs of slowing down.

    By Allegra Frank
    Culture
    Lil Nas X takes K-pop superstars BTS to the “Seoul Town Road” on his 4th “Old Town Road” remixLil Nas X takes K-pop superstars BTS to the “Seoul Town Road” on his 4th “Old Town Road” remix
    Culture

    Two roads diverge in a wood, and Lil Nas X keeps taking the one more traveled by.

    By Allegra Frank