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Zoomers, particularly those on TikTok, are really good at making previously lauded white men seem remarkably uncool. This is a curse that has now befallen Justin Timberlake, the once pop prince. At the turn of the century, Timberlake dominated every facet of pop culture. He was the de facto breakout …

If you’ve spent any time on social media over the past decade, you’re likely familiar with the Minions, the adorable, rotund yellow henchmen figures popularized by Illumination Entertainment’s hugely successful Despicable Mefranchise. In the movies, with the latest entry Minions: The Rise of Gru opening July 1, the Minions serve …

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’re probably well aware that Baz Luhrmann‘s flashy Elvis biopic was released this week. It’s been hard to ignore the film’s major marketing push over the past month: a long standing ovation at Cannes, TikTok-creator sponsored content, a Doja Cat soundtrack cut, and …

Baz Luhrmann‘s Elvis, a biopic starring Austin Butler, has created a resurgence of criticism of the late icon — from his grooming of Priscilla to his affair with Anne Margret to his appropriation of Black music. But there’s one thing people can’t seem to get over: the actor’s continual use …

The China-based fast fashion clothing line Shein has long been a central topic of discourse on TikTok, with many criticizing the company for producing cheaply made clothing at an exhaustive pace. Now, the discussion around Shein has reached a fever pitch, thanks to a conspiracy theory on TikTok claiming that …

“Let me spill the tea, ’cause I feel like nobody’s asked me about this before,” says Deleesa St. Agathe, laughing. St. Agathe is the mom of two small children and a lifestyle influencer with more than 333,000 followers on Instagram, but she’s perhaps best known as the winner of Season …

When we think of Pride Month, we think of elaborate parades, all-night raves in Bushwick lofts, and extremely well-dressed people drinking mimosas on the street at 11 a.m. We also think of merch, specifically the grand tradition of corporate Pride merch: companies trying to cash in on LGBTQ Pride regardless …

Don’t let anyone tell you MomTok is boring. Last week, the mormon mommy influencers of Utah saw their friend group (and at least one marriage) implode. Thankfully, numerous TikTokers were on hand to break down the juicy drama. At the center of the drama is Taylor Frankie Paul and her …

Every once in a great while, there comes a talent so mind-blowing that it warps the fabric of human history, inspiring generations of enviers and imitators. Freddie Mercury was such a talent; so were the Beatles. And so is Tico, an 18-year-old double yellow-headed Amazon parrot who sings classic rock …

For the past few weeks, parents have been panicking over a nationwide baby formula shortage. The shortage, which stems from the closure of a manufacturing plant in Michigan due to a contaminated product that resulted in the deaths of two babies, has been going on for months, and has uniquely …