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Allegra Frank

Allegra Frank

Associate Culture Editor

    Latest articles by Allegra Frank

    Culture
    Kim Kardashian will rename her “Kimono” shapewear brand after appropriation backlashKim Kardashian will rename her “Kimono” shapewear brand after appropriation backlash
    Culture

    Critics called out the brand name — and Kardashian’s effort to trademark it — as Japanese cultural appropriation.

    By Allegra Frank
    Culture
    Lil Nas X’s new EP shows he’s much more than the kid behind “Old Town Road”Lil Nas X’s new EP shows he’s much more than the kid behind “Old Town Road”
    Culture

    The chart-topping viral star’s record absolutely slaps — and deconstructs music genres as we know them.

    By Allegra Frank
    Culture
    8 things to know about Neon Genesis Evangelion, the legendary anime now streaming on Netflix8 things to know about Neon Genesis Evangelion, the legendary anime now streaming on Netflix
    Culture

    Evangelion’s latest impact has hit Netflix, and it’s already huge.

    By Allegra Frank and Aja Romano
    Culture
    The makers of Pokémon Go just released a Harry Potter game that swaps monsters for magicThe makers of Pokémon Go just released a Harry Potter game that swaps monsters for magic
    Culture

    Harry Potter: Wizards Unite turns the real world into the wizarding world.

    By Allegra Frank
    Culture
    Rocketman’s music director explains why you shouldn’t compare it to Bohemian RhapsodyRocketman’s music director explains why you shouldn’t compare it to Bohemian Rhapsody
    Culture

    The Elton John biopic may remind you of the Freddie Mercury one. But don’t be misled.

    By Allegra Frank
    Culture
    Radiohead’s unreleased OK Computer audio was stolen. Now the band is letting everyone hear it.Radiohead’s unreleased OK Computer audio was stolen. Now the band is letting everyone hear it.
    Culture

    The karma police chose not to arrest this man.

    By Allegra Frank
    Culture
    James Holzhauer’s Jeopardy winning streak has come to an endJames Holzhauer’s Jeopardy winning streak has come to an end
    Culture

    The Jeopardy champion came this close to beating Ken Jennings’ earnings record, but he still made history.

    By Allegra Frank
    Movies
    Watch: Pixar’s first teaser for Onward transplants unicorns and elves to mundane suburbiaWatch: Pixar’s first teaser for Onward transplants unicorns and elves to mundane suburbia
    Movies

    Tom Holland and Chris Pratt are brother elves in the 2020 film’s first teaser.

    By Allegra Frank
    Culture
    The 2019 National Spelling Bee ended in an unprecedented 8-way tieThe 2019 National Spelling Bee ended in an unprecedented 8-way tie
    Culture

    Eight contestants exhausted the Spelling Bee’s dictionary over the course of an intense, three-hour final round.

    By Allegra Frank
    Culture
    Lil Nas X and Wrangler collaborated on a clothing line. Some Wrangler customers aren’t having it.Lil Nas X and Wrangler collaborated on a clothing line. Some Wrangler customers aren’t having it.
    Culture

    The Western wear brand is celebrating, and capitalizing on, its callout in “Old Town Road.”

    By Allegra Frank