The recent move toward a more minimalist, athletic, ‘natural’ beauty standard isn’t just a trend; it’s a reflection of global political shifts.
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This week, New York magazine critic Angelica Jade Bastién published a harsh (but, I think, fair) critique of Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé, prompting literal days of discourse about fandom and art criticism. Here’s what I haven’t seen anyone talk about.
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The picks in the fourth annual Friday Things holiday gift guide take inspiration from the most memorable pop culture moments of 2023, from Taylor Swift and Sophie Turner’s friendship to Barbie’s box office domination to Beyoncé’s Renaissance tour.
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The picks in the third annual Friday Things holiday gift guide take inspiration from the most memorable pop culture moments of 2022—or at least, the funny, nice ones.
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A New Yorker profile of Succession star Jeremy Strong went viral because it was honest, nuanced and highly revealing—a rarity these days.
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From a Bridgerton-inspired colouring book to a handmade Squid Game carpet, these 33 pop culture presents are perfect for your extremely online loved ones.
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Two magazine features dropped this week, both focused solely on Kumail Nanjiani’s new physique, and I have a lot of thoughts.
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Whether it’s Britney Spears or Kanye West, the public feels entitled to discuss celebrities’ mental health, which… no. What’s worse, we are using all the wrong words. Here’s how we can be better.
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It’s definitely fatphobic to treat her weight loss like an accomplishment. But I don’t think it’s realistic to expect people not to even notice.
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