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How Meghan Markle is changing the princess fantasyHow Meghan Markle is changing the princess fantasy
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Yes, technically she will be a duchess.

By Constance Grady
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The #MeToo movement hit the literary world hard this week. It’s not the first time.The #MeToo movement hit the literary world hard this week. It’s not the first time.
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The allegations against Junot Díaz are just the tip of the iceberg.

By Alexia Underwood
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Why Rihanna is the Met Gala’s reigning red-carpet MVPWhy Rihanna is the Met Gala’s reigning red-carpet MVP
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Rihanna’s personal style means that she consistently slays at events like the Met Gala.

By Constance Grady
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A unified theory of Taylor Swift’s reputationA unified theory of Taylor Swift’s reputation
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Taylor Swift’s career is a fight between the desire for intimacy and for control.

By Constance Grady
Money
The Met Gala’s theme is “Fashion and the Catholic Imagination.” What exactly does that mean?The Met Gala’s theme is “Fashion and the Catholic Imagination.” What exactly does that mean?
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The theological history of the look celebrities will be wearing on the red carpet.

By Tara Isabella Burton
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The real controversy at the heart of Catholic fashionThe real controversy at the heart of Catholic fashion
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Instead of watching celebrities at the Met Gala tonight night, pay attention to what the pope wears every day.

By Tara Isabella Burton
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The Academy has expelled convicted sex offenders Bill Cosby and Roman PolanskiThe Academy has expelled convicted sex offenders Bill Cosby and Roman Polanski
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They join Harvey Weinstein, expelled in October.

By Constance Grady
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Time’s Up is now focusing on shutting down  R. KellyTime’s Up is now focusing on shutting down  R. Kelly
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Women of Color of Time’s Up join #MuteRKelly campaign demanding Spotify, Ticketmaster, and others cut ties with R. Kelly.

By Constance Grady
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A new royal baby boy has arrived. His name is Louis Arthur Charles.A new royal baby boy has arrived. His name is Louis Arthur Charles.
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Louis Arthur Charles, Kate Middleton and Prince William’s third child, is the first boy in British history who won’t cut his older sister in line for the throne.

By Caroline Framke
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John Legend asked Kanye West to reconsider his Trump support. Kanye put their texts on Twitter.John Legend asked Kanye West to reconsider his Trump support. Kanye put their texts on Twitter.
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Legend asked Kanye to consider “the harm that Trump’s policies cause.”

By Caroline Framke
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Westworld’s Evan Rachel Wood on finally getting equal pay: “It only took 25 years”Westworld’s Evan Rachel Wood on finally getting equal pay: “It only took 25 years”
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Reese Witherspoon convinced HBO to try to close its gender pay gap.

By Constance Grady
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Taylor Swift’s Earth, Wind & Fire cover includes a Taylor Swift Easter egg. Of course.Taylor Swift’s Earth, Wind & Fire cover includes a Taylor Swift Easter egg. Of course.
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Swift’s stripped-down “September” cover has a secret wink to fans.

By Constance Grady
Women are running — and winning — in 2018
How Cynthia Nixon’s star image complicates her political imageHow Cynthia Nixon’s star image complicates her political image
Women are running — and winning — in 2018

As Sex and the City’s Miranda, Nixon embodied a hard power fantasy in a soft power world. Now she’s aiming for hard power in real life.

By Constance Grady
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Ryan Seacrest’s accuser speaks out, again: “I’m not going away”Ryan Seacrest’s accuser speaks out, again: “I’m not going away”
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Seacrest’s former stylist Suzie Hardy isn’t backing off her allegations against him — and has now filed a police report.

By Caroline Framke
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The Weinstein Company is officially bankrupt — and ending NDAs that covered up abuseThe Weinstein Company is officially bankrupt — and ending NDAs that covered up abuse
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Now women can speak out.

By Caroline Framke
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Tommy Wiseau and Greg Sestero dissect the oddball friendship that gave us The RoomTommy Wiseau and Greg Sestero dissect the oddball friendship that gave us The Room
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It’s not what The Room’s Tommy Wiseau won’t tell you about his past — it’s how he won’t tell it.

By Aja Romano
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Ryan Seacrest was accused of sexual misconduct. Hollywood shrugged.Ryan Seacrest was accused of sexual misconduct. Hollywood shrugged.
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Time’s not up for the “hardest-working man in Hollywood.” Why?

By Caroline Framke
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How RuPaul’s comments on trans women led to a Drag Race revolt — and a rare apologyHow RuPaul’s comments on trans women led to a Drag Race revolt — and a rare apology
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RuPaul is known for not taking gender seriously. For trans performers, that can pose a problem.

By Caroline Framke
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4 Oscars fashion moments worth talking about4 Oscars fashion moments worth talking about
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How celebrities like Tiffany Haddish are using fashion as image-building at the Oscars.

By Constance Grady
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Did Kylie Jenner cause Snapchat to lose more than $1 billion in a day? Probably not.Did Kylie Jenner cause Snapchat to lose more than $1 billion in a day? Probably not.
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Snapchat was having a rough time long before Kylie Jenner tweeted about it.

By Aja Romano
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Why people can’t stop shipping Canadian ice dancers Tessa Virtue and Scott MoirWhy people can’t stop shipping Canadian ice dancers Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir
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Ice dance is about selling romance. Olympic gold medalists Virtue and Moir are brilliant marketers.

By Aja Romano
Life
Single or not, you’ve got a Valentine in another universeSingle or not, you’ve got a Valentine in another universe
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And, given some strong metaphysical assumptions, they love you right back.

By Dylan Matthews
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Rose McGowan and Ronan Farrow explain how the Harvey Weinstein story came togetherRose McGowan and Ronan Farrow explain how the Harvey Weinstein story came together
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“This time, I’m gonna win.”

By Constance Grady
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Justin Timberlake is a white man. That grants him incredible freedom in his career.Justin Timberlake is a white man. That grants him incredible freedom in his career.
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The white masculinity he’s showcasing with Man of the Woods isn’t new. It’s just newly visible.

By Constance Grady
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Harvey Weinstein denies Rose McGowan’s accusation of rape, citing Ben Affleck emailHarvey Weinstein denies Rose McGowan’s accusation of rape, citing Ben Affleck email
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McGowan is the third Weinstein accuser to be singled out in a public denial.

By Constance Grady
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Rose McGowan’s interview with Colbert was incredibly uncomfortable. It’s worth watching.Rose McGowan’s interview with Colbert was incredibly uncomfortable. It’s worth watching.
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Rose McGowan is deconstructing celebrity in real time. It’s super disconcerting to watch.

By Constance Grady
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The State of the Union’s protest fashionThe State of the Union’s protest fashion
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This year’s somber State of the Union fashion, explained.

By Constance Grady
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Alec Baldwin and Diane Keaton voice support for Woody AllenAlec Baldwin and Diane Keaton voice support for Woody Allen
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The filmmaker depends on performers to attract financing, but a New York Times article suggests that model may be in trouble.

By Alissa Wilkinson
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Lorde is the celebrity avatar of pop culture’s witch obsessionLorde is the celebrity avatar of pop culture’s witch obsession
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The witch fantasy is more popular than ever — and Lorde is riding it straight to the top.

By Constance Grady
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The triple Kardashian pregnancy conspiracy theory, explainedThe triple Kardashian pregnancy conspiracy theory, explained
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Kim Kardashian, Khloé Kardashian, and half-sister Kylie Jenner are all pregnant or welcoming newborns. Some people think Kris Jenner planned it.

By Constance Grady
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Garrison Keillor says he was fired for touching a woman’s back. His old bosses say otherwise.Garrison Keillor says he was fired for touching a woman’s back. His old bosses say otherwise.
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Minnesota Public Radio refutes Keillor’s claims about his firing.

By Constance Grady
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A quirky Oscars milestone also represents Hollywood’s insidious gender biasA quirky Oscars milestone also represents Hollywood’s insidious gender bias
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The Oscars love to give awards to very young women and middle-aged men.

By Constance Grady
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Women can tell the difference between Ansari and WeinsteinWomen can tell the difference between Ansari and Weinstein
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Critics worry that #MeToo will lump together inappropriate behavior and sexual assault. But women know how to make the distinction.

By Anna North
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Dylan Farrow discusses her accusations against Woody Allen in her first TV interviewDylan Farrow discusses her accusations against Woody Allen in her first TV interview
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“I have been repeating my accusations unaltered for over 20 years. And I have been systematically shut down, ignored, and discredited.”

By Constance Grady
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Eliza Dushku accuses True Lies stunt coordinator of sexually abusing her when she was 12Eliza Dushku accuses True Lies stunt coordinator of sexually abusing her when she was 12
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True Lies director James Cameron responds to Dushku’s account as well.

By Emily St. James
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Oprah and the fantasy of a celebrity presidentOprah and the fantasy of a celebrity president
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Reagan, Trump, and Oprah: why America loves the dream of a celebrity president.

By Constance Grady
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James Franco says new accusations of sexual misconduct “are not accurate”James Franco says new accusations of sexual misconduct “are not accurate”
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Franco faced multiple accusations after appearing at the Golden Globes with a Time’s Up pin.

By Constance Grady
Politics
Oprah 2020, explainedOprah 2020, explained
Politics

The case for — and against — President Oprah.

By Emily Stewart
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Are men accused of harassment being denied their due process? Or are the victims?Are men accused of harassment being denied their due process? Or are the victims?
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When we worry that due process is dead, whose due process are we talking about?

By Constance Grady
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Watch: Debra Messing calls out E!’s gender pay gap in an interview with E!Watch: Debra Messing calls out E!’s gender pay gap in an interview with E!
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Last month, E! was accused of paying women less than men. Debra Messing started off the Golden Globes with a bang by calling them out.

By Constance Grady