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Jen Trolio

Jen Trolio

Culture Editor

I watch too much TV. Soft pretzels > donuts > cupcakes.

Latest articles by Jen Trolio

Culture
Megan Thee Stallion, Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, and H.E.R. win the 2021 Grammys’ top trophiesMegan Thee Stallion, Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, and H.E.R. win the 2021 Grammys’ top trophies
Culture

This year’s awards saw Beyoncé and Taylor Swift make history, and crowned Megan Thee Stallion as queen of the night.

By Jen Trolio and Constance Grady
Culture
The difference between the Grammys’ Song, Album, and Record of the Year categories, explainedThe difference between the Grammys’ Song, Album, and Record of the Year categories, explained
Culture

Here’s how to keep them straight.

By Jen Trolio and Kelsey McKinney
Culture
Here’s the full list of 2021 Golden Globes winnersHere’s the full list of 2021 Golden Globes winners
Culture

The Crown, The Queen’s Gambit, and Schitt’s Creek led the TV categories; Nomadland, Borat Subsequent Moviefilm, and Soul were the most decorated films.

By Alissa Wilkinson and Jen Trolio
The pop culture that brought us joy in 2020
Podcast
Culture

What 26 Vox staffers consumed this year to get them through the darkness.

By Meredith Haggerty, Allegra Frank and 24 more
Culture
Alex Trebek’s last episode of Jeopardy will now air in JanuaryAlex Trebek’s last episode of Jeopardy will now air in January
Culture

Originally scheduled for Christmas Day, the legendary host’s final episode of the long-running game show has been moved to early 2021.

By Jen Trolio and Allegra Frank
Plight at the Museum
Culture

Facing twin crises, four museum directors share their vision and hopes for the future.

By Constance Grady, Jen Trolio and 1 more
Culture
ESPN’s The Last Dance, anime about bread baking, and 3 more TV shows we’ve been loving latelyESPN’s The Last Dance, anime about bread baking, and 3 more TV shows we’ve been loving lately
Culture

Find something new to add to your queue.

By Alex Abad-Santos, Alissa Wilkinson and 3 more
Culture
New Beyoncé, a Netflix teen rom-com, and other stuff we loved this weekNew Beyoncé, a Netflix teen rom-com, and other stuff we loved this week
Culture

What the Vox Culture team is watching and listening to right now.

By Alex Abad-Santos, Alissa Wilkinson and 3 more
Culture
The Good Place sets up its endgame in its final season premiereThe Good Place sets up its endgame in its final season premiere
Culture

Eleanor takes charge in an episode that shows how she’s a student no longer.

By Emily St. James, Dylan Matthews and 1 more
Culture
All the canceled and renewed TV shows from the 2018-’19 seasonAll the canceled and renewed TV shows from the 2018-’19 season
Culture

All of this TV season’s cancellations and renewals, in one handy list.

By Fareehan Elgakhlab and Jen Trolio