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Allegra Frank

Allegra Frank

Associate Culture Editor

    Latest articles by Allegra Frank

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    Want to see a good Avengers: Endgame Easter egg? Google “Thanos.”Want to see a good Avengers: Endgame Easter egg? Google “Thanos.”
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    Google’s homage to Endgame even doubles as a spoiler safeguard, of sorts.

    By Allegra Frank
    Culture
    Music’s biggest stars are women. Music festivals would make you think otherwise.Music’s biggest stars are women. Music festivals would make you think otherwise.
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    Music festival lineups are heavily male, but some women are trying to change that.

    By Allegra Frank
    Culture
    Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber are CGI animals in this generation’s “We Are the World”Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber are CGI animals in this generation’s “We Are the World”
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    “Earth,” a song and short film by comedy rapper Lil Dicky, is all about climate change and butts.

    By Allegra Frank
    Culture
    Donald Glover and Rihanna’s surprise film Guava Island is streaming free for a limited timeDonald Glover and Rihanna’s surprise film Guava Island is streaming free for a limited time
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    It shouldn’t be this complicated to watch this Donald Glover and Rihanna joint, but so it goes.

    By Allegra Frank
    Culture
    Star Wars: Episode IX is titled The Rise of Skywalker. Watch the first teaser now.Star Wars: Episode IX is titled The Rise of Skywalker. Watch the first teaser now.
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    The Skywalker saga is coming to a close after nine movies and 42 years.

    By Allegra Frank
    Culture
    Disney+ will launch in November for $6.99 per month. Here are 5 things to know.Disney+ will launch in November for $6.99 per month. Here are 5 things to know.
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    Disney’s Netflix competitor looks ... a lot like Netflix. But it’s more than just another place to watch movies.

    By Allegra Frank
    Culture
    Rapper Nipsey Hussle’s death put an inspiring life in the spotlightRapper Nipsey Hussle’s death put an inspiring life in the spotlight
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    The Grammy nominee’s quiet rise from the Crips to community activist defines his legacy.

    By Allegra Frank
    Culture
    Watch: the first full trailer for Disney’s Lion King remake is impressive and nostalgicWatch: the first full trailer for Disney’s Lion King remake is impressive and nostalgic
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    The first full-length trailer for the CGI remake of The Lion King is surprisingly captivating.

    By Allegra Frank
    Culture
    Lil Nas X’s “Old Town Road” is officially the biggest song in the countryLil Nas X’s “Old Town Road” is officially the biggest song in the country
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    The song rose to No. 1 on the Billboard Top 100 — on the rapper’s birthday, no less.

    By Allegra Frank
    Culture
    With “Kill This Love,” K-pop queens Blackpink have made YouTube and iTunes historyWith “Kill This Love,” K-pop queens Blackpink have made YouTube and iTunes history
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    Destiny’s Child held the iTunes record for 15 years before Blackpink came along.

    By Allegra Frank