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Harry, Meghan, and the ghost of Diana: “What I was seeing was history repeating itself”Harry, Meghan, and the ghost of Diana: “What I was seeing was history repeating itself”
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Why Princess Di’s legacy was such an important piece of Harry and Meghan’s Oprah interview.

By Constance Grady
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Harry and Meghan’s explosive Oprah interview, explainedHarry and Meghan’s explosive Oprah interview, explained
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The couple’s shocking account made clear whom the British royal family is willing to protect — and marked their relaunch as Hollywood royalty.

By Constance Grady
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Many interracial couples know exactly what Meghan Markle went throughMany interracial couples know exactly what Meghan Markle went through
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As a biracial person in an interracial marriage, I recognized so much of myself while watching Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s interview with Oprah.

By Sarah E. Gaither
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How Meghan Markle’s openness about her suicidal thoughts could help othersHow Meghan Markle’s openness about her suicidal thoughts could help others
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In telling Oprah about her struggles with mental health, Meghan shed light on the stigma of asking for help.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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Meghan Markle says the royal family was “concerned” about her future child’s skin colorMeghan Markle says the royal family was “concerned” about her future child’s skin color
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In an interview with Oprah, the former Duchess of Sussex reveals a troubling encounter with the British royal family.

By Constance Grady
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The Woody Allen vs. Mia Farrow story is also a story of workplace abuseThe Woody Allen vs. Mia Farrow story is also a story of workplace abuse
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The HBO docuseries Allen v. Farrow argues that when Mia Farrow and Woody Allen were together, Allen controlled Farrow’s professional life.

By Constance Grady
How Dolly Parton became a secular American saint
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Why everyone loves Dolly now.

By Constance Grady
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How ’90s Christian radio enabled Rush Limbaugh’s toxic viewsHow ’90s Christian radio enabled Rush Limbaugh’s toxic views
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The 1990s Christian radio ecosystem played a crucial role in enabling Limbaugh and conservative talk radio.

By Aja Romano
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How Joss Whedon’s feminist legacy unraveledHow Joss Whedon’s feminist legacy unraveled
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Joss Whedon won awards for his feminism. The women who worked for him say that’s not the whole story.

By Constance Grady
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Who is responsible for what happened to Britney Spears?Who is responsible for what happened to Britney Spears?
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We’re all complicit in what happened to Britney. But some of us more so than others.

By Constance Grady
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The angry women of Carey MulliganThe angry women of Carey Mulligan
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Carey Mulligan wasn’t exactly right about that Variety review. But she is right about Hollywood.

By Constance Grady
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How one hit song won The Weeknd a Super Bowl halftime showHow one hit song won The Weeknd a Super Bowl halftime show
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TikTok fame and “the dark underlying themes” of “Blinding Lights” fit the moment.

By Aja Romano
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The sorrows of Ben AffleckThe sorrows of Ben Affleck
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About that life-sized cardboard cutout of Ana de Armas getting thrown out in front of Ben Affleck’s house …

By Constance Grady
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Hilaria Baldwin’s Spanish accent and suspect origin story, explainedHilaria Baldwin’s Spanish accent and suspect origin story, explained
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Hilaria Baldwin, a.k.a. Hillary Hayward-Thomas Baldwin, has come under fire for allegedly fibbing a Spanish accent.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Technology
How influencers are being recruited to promote the Covid-19 vaccineHow influencers are being recruited to promote the Covid-19 vaccine
Technology

A Trump administration plan to use celebrities has been scrapped, but other vaccine education campaigns are turning to influencers to boost Covid-19 inoculation.

By Rebecca Heilweil
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Taylor Swift, pop culture workhorseTaylor Swift, pop culture workhorse
Culture

With Evermore, Swift transforms her try-hard vibes from liability to asset.

By Constance Grady
A new era of celebrity tabloids, minus the snark
Money

On Instagram, accounts like Deuxmoi allow us to gossip about celebrities without feeling cruel.

By Rebecca Jennings
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The pop cultural obsession with Princess Diana’s innocence, explainedThe pop cultural obsession with Princess Diana’s innocence, explained
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Why we’re still talking about Princess Diana in 2020.

By Constance Grady
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Sean Connery, legendary actor known for his role as James Bond, dies at 90Sean Connery, legendary actor known for his role as James Bond, dies at 90
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The Oscar-winning Scottish actor, widely beloved for playing 007, had a storied career in the film industry.

By Karen Turner
Money
Kim Kardashian’s performative quarantineKim Kardashian’s performative quarantine
Money

It wasn’t that she went to a private island. It was what she said about it.

By Rebecca Jennings
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How Chris Pratt became the internet’s least favorite ChrisHow Chris Pratt became the internet’s least favorite Chris
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Chris discourse, explained.

By Constance Grady
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The Kardashian-Jenners don’t need reality TV to sell themselves anymoreThe Kardashian-Jenners don’t need reality TV to sell themselves anymore
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Keeping Up With the Kardashians was the Kardashian family ad. They no longer need it.

By Constance Grady
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Britney Spears wants her father to permanently step down as her conservatorBritney Spears wants her father to permanently step down as her conservator
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The conservatorship will continue. But Spears’s lawyer has filed court papers calling for “substantial” changes.

By Constance Grady
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Michelle Obama’s superpower is her ability to connectMichelle Obama’s superpower is her ability to connect
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TV is an intimate medium. In her DNC speech, Michelle Obama showed she knows how to play to it.

By Constance Grady
Explainers
Kanye West is running for president — seriouslyKanye West is running for president — seriously
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West wants to play spoiler in the 2020 presidential election.

By Dylan Scott
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Meet the African goddess at the center of Beyoncé’s Black Is KingMeet the African goddess at the center of Beyoncé’s Black Is King
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The divine imagery in Beyoncé’s new visual album goes all the way back to Lemonade.

By Constance Grady
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Black Is King is Beyoncé’s stunning ode to African gloryBlack Is King is Beyoncé’s stunning ode to African glory
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Her newest visual album finds a glorious heritage just beneath the skin.

By Allegra Frank
Explainers
The queering of Taylor SwiftThe queering of Taylor Swift
Explainers

Fans love to speculate about Taylor Swift’s queerness. Folklore only bolsters their theories.

By Aja Romano
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The 6 songs that explain Taylor Swift’s new album, FolkloreThe 6 songs that explain Taylor Swift’s new album, Folklore
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On her surprise-release record, Swift takes her fans deep into the wistful woods.

By Allegra Frank
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How Taylor Swift reset her image with FolkloreHow Taylor Swift reset her image with Folklore
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In her surprise quarantine album, Taylor Swift ignores the haters and embraces her crown as one of pop’s great storytellers.

By Constance Grady
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Taylor Swift used to be apolitical. Now she’s slamming Trump on Twitter.Taylor Swift used to be apolitical. Now she’s slamming Trump on Twitter.
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Swift accuses Trump of “stoking the fires of white supremacy and racism your entire presidency.”

By Constance Grady
Social media has become a battle between the wealthy and everyone else
The Highlight

Tone-deaf mask photos, ill-advised jaunts and comparisons to “jail” are triggering a backlash against celebrities and influencers.

By Eleanor Cummins
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Newly leaked footage shows Taylor Swift and Kanye West talking “Famous”Newly leaked footage shows Taylor Swift and Kanye West talking “Famous”
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The saga of Taylor Swift and Kanye West will never end. Here’s the latest.

By Constance Grady
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Legendary country star Kenny Rogers has died at 81Legendary country star Kenny Rogers has died at 81
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Rogers’s career spanned six decades. He sold more than 100 million records worldwide.

By Constance Grady
Money
Most Americans are not prepared for a disaster. Now survival kits are all over Instagram.Most Americans are not prepared for a disaster. Now survival kits are all over Instagram.
Money

The Kardashians and the Real Housewives are talking about premade Judy survival kits. Are they any good?

By Colleen Hagerty
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Taylor Swift’s “The Man” video is the climax of her quest to own her voiceTaylor Swift’s “The Man” video is the climax of her quest to own her voice
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The music video for “The Man” is starring, directed by, and owned by Taylor Swift.

By Constance Grady
Money
Kobe Bryant’s merch helped remake his image. After his death, collectors are cashing in.Kobe Bryant’s merch helped remake his image. After his death, collectors are cashing in.
Money

What should we make of the Kobe merchandise market?

By Dan McQuade
Money
The big business of BTS, the K-pop band that’s changed musicThe big business of BTS, the K-pop band that’s changed music
Money

The Bangtan Boys’ brand is built on authenticity and an emotional connection with millions of fans.

By Terry Nguyen
Money
How the brow lift went mainstreamHow the brow lift went mainstream
Money

Once you notice it, you won’t be able to stop.

By Rebecca Jennings
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Laura Dern wins her Oscar, cementing the DernaissanceLaura Dern wins her Oscar, cementing the Dernaissance
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Laura Dern is having her moment right now.

By Constance Grady