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Kelsey McKinney

Kelsey McKinney

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    The 11 best songs of JanuaryThe 11 best songs of January
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    2015 is going to be a great year for music.

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    Culture

    All pop songs may not sound the same, but they are all close to the same length.

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    Culture
    Taylor Swift has trademarked the phrase “This Sick Beat”Taylor Swift has trademarked the phrase “This Sick Beat”
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    “Party like it’s 1989,” I guess.

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    Activist Anita Sarkeesian posted every abusive tweet she got in one week. All 157 of them.Activist Anita Sarkeesian posted every abusive tweet she got in one week. All 157 of them.
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    This is what it’s like to be a woman on the internet.

    By Kelsey McKinney
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    Here’s the cast of the new all-female GhostbustersHere’s the cast of the new all-female Ghostbusters
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    It looks like Bill Murray got 2 out of his 4 picks.

    By Kelsey McKinney
    Culture
    Vinyl isn’t the future of music. This chart proves it.Vinyl isn’t the future of music. This chart proves it.
    Culture

    People don’t buy music anymore. There’s no point.

    By Kelsey McKinney
    17 great, underrated movies to watch on Netflix during the blizzard
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    You’re home. It’s cold. Watch some movies.

    By Dylan Matthews and Kelsey McKinney
    Culture
    Hollywood’s devastating gender divide, explainedHollywood’s devastating gender divide, explained
    Culture

    Women aren’t just underrepresented on the screen, they’re barely in Hollywood at all.

    By Kelsey McKinney
    Culture
    The full list of 2015 SAG Award WinnersThe full list of 2015 SAG Award Winners
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    Who won the SAG awards could be a hint for the Oscar winners to come.

    By Kelsey McKinney
    Culture
    Rihanna just dropped a new song featuring Paul McCartney and Kanye WestRihanna just dropped a new song featuring Paul McCartney and Kanye West
    Culture

    The year of Rihanna has begun.

    By Kelsey McKinney

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