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Kelsey McKinney

Kelsey McKinney

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    Say goodbye to your productivity.

    By Kelsey McKinney
    Culture
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    Culture

    Tuesday marks the 20th anniversary of the death of Selena Quintanilla-Pérez.

    By Kelsey McKinney
    Culture
    Jay Z’s Tidal isn’t any better for artists than Spotify isJay Z’s Tidal isn’t any better for artists than Spotify is
    Culture

    Nothing here is changing at all.

    By Kelsey McKinney
    Culture
    Jay Z’s Tidal claims to be the future of streaming. But is it?Jay Z’s Tidal claims to be the future of streaming. But is it?
    Culture

    Jay Z is one of the best rappers in the game, but he’s also the smartest businessman in music.

    By Kelsey McKinney
    Culture
    The line between funny and offensive is thin. Trevor Noah is on the wrong side.The line between funny and offensive is thin. Trevor Noah is on the wrong side.
    Culture

    Trevor Noah, the newly crowned prince of The Daily Show, isn’t exactly as progressive and unbiased as we might want him to be.

    By Kelsey McKinney
    Culture
    “Uptown Funk” is officially 2015’s song of winter“Uptown Funk” is officially 2015’s song of winter
    Culture

    It’s unbelievably unfair that we give summer so much attention when there are three whole other seasons just sitting there.

    By Kelsey McKinney
    Culture
    2 videos that explain why Trevor Noah is a great replacement for Jon Stewart2 videos that explain why Trevor Noah is a great replacement for Jon Stewart
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    Trevor Noah, a South African comedian who joined The Daily Show in December, will be replacing Jon Stewart as the host, reports the New York Times.

    By Kelsey McKinney
    Culture
    The 7 best songs of MarchThe 7 best songs of March
    Culture

    March sent the music world into high gear.

    By Kelsey McKinney
    Almanac
    A CD exploding in slow motion is surprisingly beautifulA CD exploding in slow motion is surprisingly beautiful
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    This mesmerizing explosion is perfect.

    By Kelsey McKinney
    Culture
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    Culture

    No one can stop badgalriri.

    By Kelsey McKinney