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Kelsey McKinney

Kelsey McKinney

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    Latest articles by Kelsey McKinney

    Celebrity Culture
    VMA moments that defined pop musicVMA moments that defined pop music
    Celebrity Culture

    The MTV Video Music Awards turn 30 years old on Sunday.

    By Kelsey McKinney
    Culture
    Celebrate the weekend with this playlistCelebrate the weekend with this playlist
    Culture

    All of these songs are up-beat, rock-and-roll Americana. They all feel warm like the late summer weather.

    By Kelsey McKinney
    Movies
    It’s too hot. Stay inside with pop culture picks.It’s too hot. Stay inside with pop culture picks.
    Movies

    The One I Love leads our list of ways to stay in this weekend.

    By Emily St. James and Kelsey McKinney
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    Benedict Cumberbatch has won the ice bucketBenedict Cumberbatch has won the ice bucket
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    The #Icebucketchallenge is a viral meme that can now rest in peace because Benedict Cumberbatch, British actor and heart throb, has won.

    By Kelsey McKinney
    Comic Books
    What Spider-Woman should actually look likeWhat Spider-Woman should actually look like
    Comic Books

    In addition to the obviously problematic sexualization of a female superhero, the drawings of Spider-Woman aren’t even anatomically correct.

    By Kelsey McKinney
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    Here are some books on Hannibal for you, Cher.Here are some books on Hannibal for you, Cher.
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    Popular human Cher tweeted a cry for help today. The pop legend, who is very active on Twitter, is in a desperate search for the best book about “HANNIBAL”.

    By Kelsey McKinney
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    How Jenny Lewis became the queen of Indie RockHow Jenny Lewis became the queen of Indie Rock
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    Jenny Lewis is back to basics, and has finally found a way to make smart, catchy songs that still have a lot of heart. Let’s take a look at how she got here.

    By Kelsey McKinney
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    Country’s gay star has re-branded as straight.Country’s gay star has re-branded as straight.
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    His Wikipedia page was deleted, and his social media pages were wiped clean.

    By Kelsey McKinney
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    Taylor Swift’s new pop song is perfectTaylor Swift’s new pop song is perfect
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    This is the new, short-haired, pop-superstar Taylor.

    By Kelsey McKinney
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    Striking art inspired by FergusonStriking art inspired by Ferguson
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    It’s easy to forget, in the midst of all the news and controversy, that Michael Brown was also a friend, a student, and a son. He was a person.

    By Kelsey McKinney