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Rebecca Jennings

Rebecca Jennings

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Rebecca Jennings

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    Lady Gaga pegged her powerful Women in Hollywood speech to her suit. She didn’t need to.Lady Gaga pegged her powerful Women in Hollywood speech to her suit. She didn’t need to.
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    The suit wasn’t the empowering part — her words were.

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    Meghan Markle is pregnantMeghan Markle is pregnant
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    Confirming speculation at Friday’s royal wedding, Kensington Palace announced the news Monday.

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    Do you send Venmo requests for less than $5?Do you send Venmo requests for less than $5?
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    Meet the latest dividing line nobody wants to talk about.

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    Kanye’s comments on MAGA hats say a lot about his admiration for TrumpKanye’s comments on MAGA hats say a lot about his admiration for Trump
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    During his meeting at the White House, Kanye revealed what he truly loves about Trump.

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    The internet helps cheap, fun events spread faster than ever. It’s also totally ruined them.The internet helps cheap, fun events spread faster than ever. It’s also totally ruined them.
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    From disappointing cheese festivals to Szechuan sauce riots.

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    The White House Gift Shop is already pre-selling a Brett Kavanaugh coinThe White House Gift Shop is already pre-selling a Brett Kavanaugh coin
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    But what even is the White House Gift Shop?

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    This startup for college students is trying to make shopping for theme parties easierThis startup for college students is trying to make shopping for theme parties easier
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    Founded by two college juniors, Swayy attempts to solve the problem of dressing for too many parties.

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    Christine Blasey Ford’s Coke bottle, O.J. Simpson’s Bronco, and the inevitability of brandsChristine Blasey Ford’s Coke bottle, O.J. Simpson’s Bronco, and the inevitability of brands
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    Even in heightened moments, we can never escape the things we buy.

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    Birding, burlesque, breadmaking: 10 people on how much they spend on their hobbiesBirding, burlesque, breadmaking: 10 people on how much they spend on their hobbies
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    Can you buy your way to happiness? With a hobby, sort of.

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    Viral Twitter threads are the latest scam designed to sell you garbageViral Twitter threads are the latest scam designed to sell you garbage
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    Beware of “relatable” Twitter threads.

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