Elamin Abdelmahmoud
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Internet Slang That Needs To Retire
It’s giving…cringe.
If You're Bored, Here's Some Pop Culture To Consume
From SZA's new album to some underrated HBO and Netflix comedy specials, here is some pop culture stuff to get into.
The Juiciest (Alleged) Cheating Scandals Of 2022
It was a wild year for cheating of all kinds.
The 8 Movies We Couldn’t Stop Thinking About
From a quietly immersive directorial debut to Jordan Peele’s latest thriller.
“The Whale” Portrays Fatness As A Monstrosity
Brendan Fraser is incredible in Darren Aronofsky’s latest drama. But the film is gratuitously fixated on the main character’s fatness.
26 Songs That Defined 2022
From TikTok trends to songs of the summer — these were the bangers we couldn’t get out of our heads in 2022.
J.Lo's Song About Ben Affleck Is Cringe
“I love you, you're perfect / A manifestation of my dreams.”
"Yellowstone" Is America’s Most-Watched TV Show, And For Good Reason
It may not be television’s best show, but with its willingness to play with the existential crises over land, identity, and power, there’s little doubt it’s America’s most important drama right now.
Taylor Swift's "Midnights" Is Her Best Album Since "1989"
For fans who have done the reading, Midnights is a cohesive and at times stunning development for a songwriter who has made evolution her signature.
Kanye, Kendrick, And Dave Chappelle Are Making Disappointing Choices
Ye, Kendrick, and Chappelle were once heroes to me. Now, they are no longer fit for the job.
I’m Pretty Sure Michaela Coel Is The Next Black Panther
Here's my evidence.
“Don’t Worry Darling” Is Actually Just Fine
Florence Pugh carries this movie, which is in theaters now.
Harry Styles Wants To Act But He Shouldn’t
His roles in My Policeman and Don’t Worry Darling leave much to be desired.
8 New Movies To Look Forward To This Fall
These are the films from the Toronto International Film Festival we loved this year.
Ben Affleck Had A Lot To Say About J.Lo At Their Wedding
According to someone who attended the wedding, he had quite a lot to say.
I Feel Kind Of Sad About Queen Elizabeth’s Death
The Queen was a rare shared reference point for so many people, for better and for worse.
The Maren Morris And Brittany Aldean Conflict Probably Wouldn't Have Happened 10 Years Ago
More progressive country stars are trying to wrestle country music out of the hands of toxic traditionalists.
Sydney Sweeney Has No Good Options
Complaining about financial anxiety or having ties to family members who have unsavory politics violates the unwritten rules of contemporary celebrity.
She Earned $34,000 In One Month Through Financial Domination
“If I want a bagel in the morning, I’ll text the group chat or I’ll tweet and be like, ‘Good morning, I want a bagel and a coffee, send $25.’”
Forgiving Student Loans Isn’t A Slap In The Face
Biden announced a plan to forgive some student loans. It’s the right thing to do.