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How do you cover red-carpet fashion during #MeToo? The Fug Girls have some ideas.How do you cover red-carpet fashion during #MeToo? The Fug Girls have some ideas.
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“It is not a personal or intellectual weakness to like clothes.”

By Constance Grady
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How tribalism overrules progressive tenets like “believing women”How tribalism overrules progressive tenets like “believing women”
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J.K. Rowling’s support for Johnny Depp shows that “believe women” only takes us so far.

By Constance Grady
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Why won’t Matt Damon stop talking?Why won’t Matt Damon stop talking?
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We should stop asking Matt Damon how to reform the system in which he flourishes.

By Constance Grady
World Politics
Why Meghan Markle’s engagement to Prince Harry is controversialWhy Meghan Markle’s engagement to Prince Harry is controversial
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Hint: She’s a divorced biracial American who stars in a TV show.

By Yochi Dreazen
Culture
All the women who have accused Harvey Weinstein of sexual harassment and assault, so farAll the women who have accused Harvey Weinstein of sexual harassment and assault, so far
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There have been dozens so far, and the list is growing.

By Constance Grady and Caroline Framke
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Is Taylor Swift a “Silence Breaker”? The case for and against her place on Time’s cover.Is Taylor Swift a “Silence Breaker”? The case for and against her place on Time’s cover.
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Swift’s place in the #MeToo movement is the source of much debate.

By Constance Grady
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Taylor Swift’s Reputation is finally out on streamingTaylor Swift’s Reputation is finally out on streaming
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Taylor Swift’s Reputation is now on Spotify, Apple Music, and other streaming services.

By Constance Grady
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Matt Lauer’s public apology isn’t much of an apologyMatt Lauer’s public apology isn’t much of an apology
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He finds room for a whole sentence apologizing to his alleged victims.

By Constance Grady
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Revisiting Matt Lauer’s sexist 2012 interview with Anne HathawayRevisiting Matt Lauer’s sexist 2012 interview with Anne Hathaway
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“What’s the lesson learned?”

By Constance Grady
Culture
David Cassidy was the rare breakout pop star in a decade full of rock godsDavid Cassidy was the rare breakout pop star in a decade full of rock gods
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The ’70s were short on fresh-faced teen idols. Partridge Family star David Cassidy was an exception.

By Aja Romano
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How Hollywood abusers might use the Mel Gibson redemption playbook to rise againHow Hollywood abusers might use the Mel Gibson redemption playbook to rise again
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Convicted woman beater Mel Gibson weighs in on Hollywood’s sexual assault scandal.

By Constance Grady
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Lena Dunham accused a woman of lying about her rape. It fits her controversial past.Lena Dunham accused a woman of lying about her rape. It fits her controversial past.
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How Lena Dunham became the poster child for “white feminism.”

By Constance Grady
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One of the best examinations of Charles  Manson just became its own podcastOne of the best examinations of Charles  Manson just became its own podcast
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You Must Remember This dedicated an entire season to Manson. Now it’s You Must Remember Manson.

By Aja Romano
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The life and death of notorious cult leader Charles Manson, explainedThe life and death of notorious cult leader Charles Manson, explained
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Manson will be remembered as the wild-eyed man behind the murderous Manson Family cult. He was more of an everyday narcissist.

By Aja Romano
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Mad Men’s Marti Noxon: Matthew Weiner is an “emotional terrorist” who led a toxic workplaceMad Men’s Marti Noxon: Matthew Weiner is an “emotional terrorist” who led a toxic workplace
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“It may not be illegal, but it is oppressive.”

By Constance Grady
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Blake Shelton is People magazine’s “Sexiest Man” of 2017. The internet isn’t having it.Blake Shelton is People magazine’s “Sexiest Man” of 2017. The internet isn’t having it.
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The backlash goes far beyond Shelton’s looks.

By Aja Romano
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Matthew Weiner’s new book is bad. After he was accused of sexual harassment, it got worse.Matthew Weiner’s new book is bad. After he was accused of sexual harassment, it got worse.
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Matthew Weiner, before that accusation: “Identifying powerless people and their pain is catharsis.”

By Constance Grady
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Taylor Swift’s “I Did Something Bad,” annotated: here’s who the song is aboutTaylor Swift’s “I Did Something Bad,” annotated: here’s who the song is about
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All the grudges Swift sings about in Reputation’s best and pettiest track.

By Alex Abad-Santos and Constance Grady
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Report: Harvey Weinstein had spies infiltrate the lives of those who might discredit himReport: Harvey Weinstein had spies infiltrate the lives of those who might discredit him
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Here are the major takeaways from the New Yorker’s latest Harvey Weinstein article.

By Constance Grady
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Watch: Jennifer Lawrence, Kardashian obsessive, grills Kim like an investigative reporterWatch: Jennifer Lawrence, Kardashian obsessive, grills Kim like an investigative reporter
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“Do you think it’s a coincidence that Reggie Bush’s wife looks just like you? I don’t.”

By Constance Grady
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Roman Polanski, director and convicted child rapist, is honored in Paris, sparking protestsRoman Polanski, director and convicted child rapist, is honored in Paris, sparking protests
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Is the #MeToo moment really the best time for the Cinémathèque Française to honor a convicted sex offender?

By Constance Grady
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Kevin Spacey has been accused of sexually assaulting a minor. He deflected by coming out as gay.Kevin Spacey has been accused of sexually assaulting a minor. He deflected by coming out as gay.
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Spacey is the latest Hollywood insider to stand accused of assault. But his coming out complicated an already complex story.

By Aja Romano
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Another one of R. Kelly’s alleged victims has come forward with her storyAnother one of R. Kelly’s alleged victims has come forward with her story
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Kitti Jones describes two years of abuse at the singer’s hands.

By Constance Grady
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Roman Polanski is now facing a 5th accusation of sexual assault against a childRoman Polanski is now facing a 5th accusation of sexual assault against a child
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The long history of Roman Polanski’s child rape charges, from 1977 to the present.

By Constance Grady
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Rose McGowan’s relentless fight against the Harvey Weinsteins of Hollywood, explainedRose McGowan’s relentless fight against the Harvey Weinsteins of Hollywood, explained
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How McGowan’s history of activism prepared her for the Harvey Weinstein scandal.

By Constance Grady
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The Harvey Weinstein scandal has inspired a Ben Affleck scandalThe Harvey Weinstein scandal has inspired a Ben Affleck scandal
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Multiple women are accusing Ben Affleck of sexual harassment.

By Constance Grady
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The Harvey Weinstein scandal shows the power and the danger of gossipThe Harvey Weinstein scandal shows the power and the danger of gossip
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Gossip was a tool for both the powerless and the powerful.

By Constance Grady
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Gwyneth Paltrow and Angelina Jolie join the growing list of Harvey Weinstein’s accusersGwyneth Paltrow and Angelina Jolie join the growing list of Harvey Weinstein’s accusers
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Paltrow was the most famous of the so-called “Harvey Girls.” She alleges that Weinstein harassed her.

By Constance Grady
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Meryl Streep believes the media didn’t know about Harvey Weinstein. She’s wrong.Meryl Streep believes the media didn’t know about Harvey Weinstein. She’s wrong.
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Streep says that if “everybody knew” about Weinstein, there would have been articles.

By Constance Grady
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Harvey Weinstein has been fired from the Weinstein CompanyHarvey Weinstein has been fired from the Weinstein Company
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Weinstein is reportedly leaving against his will, with no financial settlement.

By Constance Grady
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The internet’s best gossip curator on why “kingmaker” Harvey Weinstein might surviveThe internet’s best gossip curator on why “kingmaker” Harvey Weinstein might survive
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Lainey Gossip’s Elaine Lui on what she’s learned about Weinstein over 15 years: “People are afraid of him.”

By Constance Grady
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Sexual harassment rumors against Harvey Weinstein have hidden in plain sight for yearsSexual harassment rumors against Harvey Weinstein have hidden in plain sight for years
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The open secret of “the Harvey Girls,” explained.

By Constance Grady
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Hamilton composer Lin-Manuel Miranda to Donald Trump: “You are going straight to hell”Hamilton composer Lin-Manuel Miranda to Donald Trump: “You are going straight to hell”
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The typically sunny Miranda, who unironically calls people “friendos,” was criticizing the president’s response to the crisis in Puerto Rico.

By Constance Grady
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Someone took an upskirt photo of actress Natalie Morales. Her response is required reading.Someone took an upskirt photo of actress Natalie Morales. Her response is required reading.
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“We tear down women and reduce them to a sum of body parts.”

By Constance Grady
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Conan O’Brien and Tom Cruise’s answer to Carpool Karaoke is boring and hilariousConan O’Brien and Tom Cruise’s answer to Carpool Karaoke is boring and hilarious
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O’Brien kidnaps Tom Cruise and just ... drives.

By Constance Grady
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Emmys 2017: the most interesting fashion of the nightEmmys 2017: the most interesting fashion of the night
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In a sea of pretty but dull gowns, here’s the fashion worth discussing.

By Constance Grady
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The Emmys’ cheeky 9 to 5 reunion was also the show’s most strident anti-Trump momentThe Emmys’ cheeky 9 to 5 reunion was also the show’s most strident anti-Trump moment
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Dolly Parton, Lily Tomlin, and Jane Fonda got anti-Trump and pro-vibrators at the 2017 Emmy Awards.

By Aja Romano
Science
Selena Gomez’s kidney transplant is a reminder: kidney donation is a great way to save a lifeSelena Gomez’s kidney transplant is a reminder: kidney donation is a great way to save a life
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Can’t keep my kidney to myself.

By Dylan Matthews
Culture
Read Amber Tamblyn’s powerful open letter to “predatory man” James WoodsRead Amber Tamblyn’s powerful open letter to “predatory man” James Woods
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Amber Tamblyn says James Woods tried to pick her up when she was 16 and he was in his 40s.

By Constance Grady
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VMA 2017: performances, winners, and highlightsVMA 2017: performances, winners, and highlights