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Taylor Swift’s “Look What You Made Me Do” video is a pileup of self-aware momentsTaylor Swift’s “Look What You Made Me Do” video is a pileup of self-aware moments
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Starring many, many Taylor Swifts.

By Caroline Framke
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Taylor Swift and Katy Perry’s mutually beneficial feud, explainedTaylor Swift and Katy Perry’s mutually beneficial feud, explained
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The story of one of music’s silliest grudge matches.

By Constance Grady
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Taylor Swift’s new single “Look What You Made Me Do” is dark and petty as hellTaylor Swift’s new single “Look What You Made Me Do” is dark and petty as hell
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Look out: The old Taylor Swift is dead, and the new Taylor Swift has been to Hot Topic.

By Constance Grady
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Katy Perry’s “Swish Swish” music video is a weak salvo in her Taylor Swift feudKaty Perry’s “Swish Swish” music video is a weak salvo in her Taylor Swift feud
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Not even Nicki Minaj can save this one.

By Constance Grady
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Taylor Swift just announced a new album and single in typically savvy fashionTaylor Swift just announced a new album and single in typically savvy fashion
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Why now is the perfect time for Taylor Swift to release a new single.

By Constance Grady
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One of R. Kelly’s alleged victims just broke her nondisclosure agreement to speak outOne of R. Kelly’s alleged victims just broke her nondisclosure agreement to speak out
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This woman says that R. Kelly trapped her in an abusive relationship when she was 16.

By Constance Grady
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Kesha, Katy Perry, and the dilemma of party-girl pop stars getting seriousKesha, Katy Perry, and the dilemma of party-girl pop stars getting serious
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In 2017, every pop star wants to make their own Lemonade. Some work better than others.

By Constance Grady
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Jerry Lewis, legendary standup, actor-director, and comedy misanthrope, is dead at 91Jerry Lewis, legendary standup, actor-director, and comedy misanthrope, is dead at 91
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In a seven-decade career, he was so much more than the Nutty Professor.

By Aja Romano
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Taylor Swift won her day in court. Here’s what you need to know.Taylor Swift won her day in court. Here’s what you need to know.
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Here’s everything you need to know, including the context for Swift’s endlessly quotable testimony.

By Constance Grady
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7 pieces of can’t-miss pop culture to catch up on this weekend7 pieces of can’t-miss pop culture to catch up on this weekend
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Our current obsessions include a true crime TV series about the Unabomber, a satirical novel about a Brooklyn mom on the lam, and an engrossing step team documentary.

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Angelina Jolie says Vanity Fair mischaracterized how her new film treated kids. The mag disagrees.Angelina Jolie says Vanity Fair mischaracterized how her new film treated kids. The mag disagrees.
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The magazine is standing by its Angelina Jolie profile, disturbing anecdote about her film’s casting process and all.

By Caroline Framke
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For the first time, Gilmore Girls alum Alexis Bledel is getting the serious actress treatmentFor the first time, Gilmore Girls alum Alexis Bledel is getting the serious actress treatment
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After 17 years of being treated as the weakest link on Gilmore Girls, Alexis Bledel’s time has come.

By Constance Grady
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Pulitzer-winning playwright, actor, and director Sam Shepard has died at 73Pulitzer-winning playwright, actor, and director Sam Shepard has died at 73
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Shepard, who likened his plays to “jazz improvisation,” was the writer behind True West.

By Constance Grady
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8 pieces of can’t-miss pop culture to check out this weekend8 pieces of can’t-miss pop culture to check out this weekend
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From an excellent Bob’s Burgers/Archer mashup to Tyler, the Creator’s new album.

By Vox Culture
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Watch: Usher does Carpool Karaoke, cleans his Hollywood star. (Nothing but respect.)Watch: Usher does Carpool Karaoke, cleans his Hollywood star. (Nothing but respect.)
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He also teaches James Corden his club walk. Is it just me, or is Carpool Karaoke getting real gimmicky?

By Constance Grady
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Why R. Kelly’s continued success is “inherently wrong”Why R. Kelly’s continued success is “inherently wrong”
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Culture critic Jamilah Lemieux on why “it’s irresponsible to continue to make space for this person.”

By Constance Grady
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8 can’t-miss pieces of pop culture to catch up on this weekend8 can’t-miss pieces of pop culture to catch up on this weekend
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Featuring a silly Taylor Swift conspiracy theory, the best 20 minutes of horror we’ve seen in ages, and more.

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Caitlyn Jenner is under fire for calling Aerosmith’s “Dude Looks Like a Lady” her theme songCaitlyn Jenner is under fire for calling Aerosmith’s “Dude Looks Like a Lady” her theme song
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The lyrics and story behind the song have some people labeling it transphobic.

By Abbey White
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Meet Tabloid Art History, the Twitter account that mashes up Britney Spears with CaravaggioMeet Tabloid Art History, the Twitter account that mashes up Britney Spears with Caravaggio
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This Twitter account shows you why that one Divine photo looks like the Sistine Chapel.

By Constance Grady
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O.J. Simpson is about to face a parole board. Here’s how to watch and what to expect.O.J. Simpson is about to face a parole board. Here’s how to watch and what to expect.
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Simpson will appear in front of the Nevada Parole Board in Carson City Thursday.

By Carly Sitrin
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The latest allegations against R. Kelly show how we forgive and forget famous abusersThe latest allegations against R. Kelly show how we forgive and forget famous abusers
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The allegations surrounding Kelly go back to 1994. He still has a career. That matters.

By Constance Grady
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A bombshell story alleges R. Kelly is holding women against their will in an abusive cultA bombshell story alleges R. Kelly is holding women against their will in an abusive cult
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The R. Kelly cult story is just the latest development in a long and predatory pattern going back to 1994.

By Constance Grady
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Decoding the artistic references in Beyoncé‘s gorgeous birth announcement for her twinsDecoding the artistic references in Beyoncé‘s gorgeous birth announcement for her twins
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Beyoncé‘s beautiful new portrait channels Venus and Madonna.

By Constance Grady
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Welcome new Beyoncé baby Sir Carter. Sir Carter Carter? Sir Carter Knowles-Carter?Welcome new Beyoncé baby Sir Carter. Sir Carter Carter? Sir Carter Knowles-Carter?
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No one can figure out what Beyoncé’s baby Sir Carter’s first name is.

By Constance Grady
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Beyoncé’s twins are here — and their names are Sir Carter and RumiBeyoncé’s twins are here — and their names are Sir Carter and Rumi
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The singer announced the names, rumored for weeks, in a post on Instagram.

By Emily St. James
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Kim Kardashian’s marble table and cocaine conspiracy theory, explainedKim Kardashian’s marble table and cocaine conspiracy theory, explained
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More people retweeted Kardashian’s marble table video than Donald Trump Jr.‘s Russia emails.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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The expectations for celebrity pregnancy keep expanding — and getting more absurdThe expectations for celebrity pregnancy keep expanding — and getting more absurd
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Celebrity pregnancy doesn’t just need to be cute. Now, it also needs to be athletic.

By Constance Grady
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Why Katy Perry’s new brand of “purposeful pop” has sparked such backlashWhy Katy Perry’s new brand of “purposeful pop” has sparked such backlash
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With her poorly received new album Witness, the singer went from bubblegum queen to pop’s dark horse.

By Kelsey McKinney
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A brief history of public nudity and shame politics in the Kardashian universeA brief history of public nudity and shame politics in the Kardashian universe
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To the Kardashians, public nudity is okay if it’s “classy,” meaning “surrounded by wealth.”

By Constance Grady
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Rob Kardashian appears to have posted revenge porn of his ex, Blac Chyna, on InstagramRob Kardashian appears to have posted revenge porn of his ex, Blac Chyna, on Instagram
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The latest Kardashian scandal isn’t sudsy drama. It could be a crime.

By Constance Grady
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Johnny Depp’s domestic abuse allegations deserve as much attention as his assassination jokeJohnny Depp’s domestic abuse allegations deserve as much attention as his assassination joke
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Depp’s joke is unacceptable. So is domestic violence.

By Constance Grady
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Too Fat, Too Slutty, Too Loud explores and challenges the invisible boundaries of femininityToo Fat, Too Slutty, Too Loud explores and challenges the invisible boundaries of femininity
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Serena Williams, Melissa McCarthy, Madonna, and more take center stage in this celebration and analysis of 10 famously unruly women.

By Constance Grady
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The toxic pattern behind the Bill Cosby mistrial comes from rape cultureThe toxic pattern behind the Bill Cosby mistrial comes from rape culture
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The jury heard five days of damning testimony against Bill Cosby. They could not reach a verdict.

By Constance Grady
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Adam West, who defined Batman for a generation, has died at 88Adam West, who defined Batman for a generation, has died at 88
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West described himself as “the Bright Knight.”

By Constance Grady
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Taylor Swift puts all her music back on streaming, continues to be a PR geniusTaylor Swift puts all her music back on streaming, continues to be a PR genius
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Swift re-embraced Spotify on the same day Katy Perry’s album came out.

By Constance Grady
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Watch: Ed Sheeran does Carpool Karaoke, pities selfWatch: Ed Sheeran does Carpool Karaoke, pities self
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And he has a guitar!

By Constance Grady
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How Wonder Woman’s Gal Gadot pronounces “Gal Gadot”How Wonder Woman’s Gal Gadot pronounces “Gal Gadot”
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Gal Gadot, Israeli surnames, and unaspirated T’s.

By Aja Romano
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Harry Styles and Miley Cyrus are reinventing their pop personas, but only one is pulling it offHarry Styles and Miley Cyrus are reinventing their pop personas, but only one is pulling it off
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The new Harry Styles is getting great publicity. The new Miley Cyrus? Not so much.

By Constance Grady
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Sir Roger Moore is dead at 89. His James Bond was a secret comedic genius.Sir Roger Moore is dead at 89. His James Bond was a secret comedic genius.
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Moore was 007 at his most quintessential, during the franchise’s most ridiculous era.

By Aja Romano
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Watch: Harry Styles does Carpool Karaoke, rejects toxic masculinityWatch: Harry Styles does Carpool Karaoke, rejects toxic masculinity
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He also breaks out a surprisingly solid Julia Roberts impression.

By Constance Grady