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The best Star Wars posters are design classics

Star Wars posters are iconic and influential in the world of movie promotions. [ more ]

BuzzFeed

"Black Twitter" Series Explores Some Of Today's Biggest Memes, Including That Viral "Squint And Squat" Meme

The influence of Black Twitter on society and pop culture is explored in a three-part docuseries, 'Black Twitter: A People's History.' [ more ]

TODAY.com

These popular names are 'old fashioned,' according to kids. Did yours make the list?

Old person names evolution

Classics vs. trendy names [ more ]

Hubspot

The Rise of Rewatch Podcasts & Nostalgia Bait

Audiences prefer familiar and nostalgic content, leading to the popularity of sequels, reboots, and rewatch podcasts. [ more ]

Kotaku

How Pokemon's Regirock Became An Absurdist Punchline

Regirocktok account creates meme content using Regirock in pop culture clips.

Pokemon's Regi titans are popular for meme content due to their expressionless faces and absurd voices. [ more ]

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Why are younger generations embracing the retro game revival?

Pop culture is embracing retro gaming aesthetics in various forms.

Nostalgia plays a significant role in the appeal of retro gaming to younger generations. [ more ]

GameSpot

The 25 Best RPGs To Play In 2024

RPGs are influential across pop culture with various subgenres and spin-offs. Ranking 25 best RPGs for 2024 without duplicates from the same franchise. [ more ]

Consequence

How Taylor Swift's Tortured Poets Connects to Dead Poets

The announcement of Taylor Swift's album title led to a surge in interest in the movie Dead Poets Society, showcasing the influence and culture surrounding major pop culture events. [ more ]

Queerty

Colton Underwood's kisses, Yasser Marta's tan & Joel Wieneke's coconuts

The article highlights various activities and experiences shared by different individuals on Instagram. [ more ]

Queerty

Gay men were actually having sex in St. Vincent's Madonna-inspired music video

Exploring LGBTQ+ anthems in pop culture through interviews on Queer the Music podcast. [ more ]

Queerty

Gays are sharing the women who saved their lives-and it's gotten ridiculously out of hand

The LGBTQ+ community celebrates women who inspire them.

Gay people are acknowledging influential women through a viral meme. [ more ]

Queerty

Oscars 2024: The complete list of winners

The Oscars night is often referred to as the Gay Super Bowl

The article highlights LGBTQ+ nominees and films with LGBTQ+ themes or characters. [ more ]

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Why Fans Think Taylor Swift's Thank You Aimee' and Cassandra' Are About Kim Kardashian

Taylor Swift's song references her past feud with Kim Kardashian, alluding to the turbulent history between the two celebrities. [ more ]

Pitchfork

Belle and Sebastian Share New Song "What Happened to You, Son?"

A scrapped song from Belle and Sebastian's 2023 album reflects on the obsession with pop stars and music in youth. [ more ]

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Couldn't escape it if they wanted to: ABBA's Waterloo' turns 50 | amNewYork

ABBA won the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest with 'Waterloo', propelling them to global success.

Eurovision Song Contest continues to be a popular music event, with its 68th edition to be held in Sweden in May. [ more ]

Slate Magazine

This Japanese Manga and Anime Hit Wasn't Created for Black Fans. We Made It Our Own Anyway.

Black individuals feel a strong connection to Akira Toriyama's work, especially Dragon Ball.

Toriyama's influence extends globally across various aspects of pop culture like music, sports, and video games. [ more ]

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Welcome to Swift Notes: your weekly guide to the ever-expanding Taylor Swift multiverse

Taylor Swift's influence extends beyond music to various cultural, political, and global topics.

Coverage of Taylor Swift mirrors the scale of reporting on a small nation, showcasing her widespread impact and reach. [ more ]

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The Drum

Can Stanley avoid the 'Ugg trap'? Only if it can embrace the silly

Stanley Quencher faced backlash after becoming part of pop culture humor, raising questions on brand direction.

Experts suggest Stanley should embrace the ridiculousness of its new-found fame and evolve to retain brand equity. [ more ]

The Drum

Make ads more like Saltburn, the public will lap them up

Viral cultural moments like scenes from movies or music videos have a unique ability to capture people's attention and become widely discussed.

Some of these viral moments are strategically designed to go viral and generate buzz, even if the overall project or campaign doesn't receive awards or critical recognition. [ more ]

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Vulture

Ariana Grande Makes 'The Boy Is Mine' Hers

Ariana Grande released a song 'The Boy Is Mine' as part of her album Eternal Sunshine.

The new song draws inspiration from the Brandy and Monica classic, but Grande sings about a man she shouldn't have. [ more ]

WIRED

Why Beyonce's 'Texas Hold 'Em' Has Taken Over TikTok

Beyoncé's new songs 'Texas Hold 'Em' and '16 Carriages' released after her Verizon commercial are gaining popularity on TikTok.

'Texas Hold 'Em' by Beyoncé is successful on TikTok due to its pop-country crossover style and danceable banjo riffs. [ more ]

New York Post

'Believe' it or not: Cher walked out on recording her No. 1 smash 25 years ago

Cher almost gave up on her hit single 'Believe' which was released 25 years ago.

Cher initially disliked the song and had a standoff with the producer.

'Believe' popularized the Auto-Tune sound known as 'the Cher effect'. [ more ]

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Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News

Top 10 Pop Culture-Inspired LEGO Builds For You To Try At Home - Yanko Design

LEGO Brooklyn 99 replica is a detailed build of the 99th precinct with characters and rooms from the show.

LEGO Sorting Hat emits randomized English phrases and includes house symbols stands. [ more ]

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Top 10 Pop Culture Designs To Help You Stay Relevant & Up-To-Date - Yanko Design

Pop culture designs bring joy and amusement to personal spaces.

Collection includes AI-generated Star Wars timepieces and a Brooklyn 99 LEGO build. [ more ]

99% Invisible

You Are What You Watch - 99% Invisible

Movies and TV significantly influence individuals and society, shaping perceptions and beliefs.

The relationship between the film industry and the government is impactful, with agencies leveraging pop culture to shape public opinion. [ more ]

BuzzFeed

A 37-Year-Old Mom Went Viral For Sharing What Her Gen Alpha Kid Says Are Now "Old People" Names

'90s popular names are considered 'old people' names by Gen Alpha.

Consider choosing a unique millennial name for your child to avoid having an 'old person' name. [ more ]

Scary Mommy

A Millennial Mom Shares What Her Tween Says Are "Old People Names"

Naming trends evolve over time, influenced by pop culture and media.

Older names like Amanda, Ashley, and Amber are now considered 'old people names' by younger generations. [ more ]

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Chicago White Sox

Know Your Enemy: Seattle Mariners

On this Bloomsday, it's time to marinate in Mariners hate, as the Sox slump into Seattle licking their wounds like Bloom on the beach.There is nothing Joycean about this season, no epic of the single day, even though each game seems to spread out into a stream-of-consciousness flow of frustration, lingering and unspooling unto loss after loss after loss.

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Fathers

8 Strange Baby Name Trends That Defined the 2010s

Looking back on the trends that defined each decade comes with its own unique view of a ten-year span.The Social Security Administration (SSA) recently released the top baby names of the decade.The three most popular baby boy names of the decade were Noah, Liam, and Jacob; the most popular baby girl names were Emma, Olivia, and Sophia.

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Ken Jennings knows about everything. That now includes the afterlife

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Television

Seeing Yourself Onscreen Is Good, but Not Good Enough

WANNABE: Reckonings With the Pop Culture That Shapes Me, by Aisha Harris Being a Black critic in a time of exceptional art made by Black people has immense rewards and myriad risks.Wannabe, the debut essay collection from Aisha Harris, a co-host of NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour, is at its best when engaging with those risks and the thorny questions of her profession.

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Fathers

37 Years Later, One Weird Rock Opera Album Made An Animated Sci-Fi Movie Into A Classic

Those robots in disguise, the Transformers, have returned to movie theaters.And, if you're a child of the eighties or nineties, the latest live-action epic, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, will remind you of your childhood in one specific way.Not only does Optimus Prime look boxy and trucky the way he should, but the movie also features the live-action debut of the planet-destroying Transformer, Unicron.

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4 new books by Filipino authors to read this spring

1. This spring is the perfect time to explore Filipino culture and literature through four new books written by Filipino authors. 2. These four books provide a unique window into the Filipino identity and the universal themes of culture, family, and identity. 3. By reading these books, you can become more aware

KQED

Get Lit: 8 Bay Area Events to Help You Discover Your Next Summer Read | KQED

1. Bay Area bookstores, libraries, and community organizations are offering a variety of virtual and in-person reading experiences this summer.
2. Many reading programs are available for people of all ages and backgrounds, including storytimes, book clubs, and author talks.
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Intellectual property law

IP Goes Pop! - Streamlining Copyright Disputes: The Copyright Claims Board

In the latest episode of IP Goes Pop!, co-hosts Michael Snyder and Joseph Gushue are joined by special guests from the U.S. Copyright Office, Brittany Lamb, Attorney-Advisor in the Office of the General Counsel, and John Riley, Assistant General Counsel, as they dive into the evolving landscape of providing additional access for certain copyright claims, focusing on the Copyright Claims Board (CCB).

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1 week ago

The Problem With TV's New Holocaust Obsession

The Tattooist of Auschwitz portrays a love story within familiar Holocaust imagery influenced by pop culture. [ more ]

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6 days ago

#FreeBritney movement resurges after star's hotel fight sparks conservatorship fears

Britney Spears endured highs, lows, and legal conservatorship, now striving for freedom and authenticity amidst new concerns about her well-being. [ more ]

Polygon

1 day ago

We wrote a huge book about Lord of the Rings!

Year of the Ring book release on Oct 15, 2024, explores Tolkien's Lord of the Rings trilogy and its cultural impact. [ more ]

The Atlantic

Feminism, Womanhood, and Celebrity

Sophie Gilbert explores how women are depicted in pop culture and challenges societal norms

Melissa Febos's book 'Girlhood' is recommended by Sophie as a revealing exploration of womanhood and girlhood in pop culture [ more ]

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The Biebers Are Pregnant, Movies Are Horny, and 'Selling the OC' Deserves a Reunion

The hosts discuss recent pop culture news, Met Gala looks, popular films, TV show Selling the OC, and personal obsessions. [ more ]

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Chelsea

A Club Chalamet Deep Dive, 'Tortured Poets' Impressions, and a Fake Mark Zuckerberg Photo

Discussions on pop culture obsessions and internet memes. [ more ]

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Pop Culture Tea

Updates on pop culture happenings: wedding recap, Kate Middleton's whereabouts, Taylor Swift & Kim Kardashian's friendship potential. [ more ]

Vulture

1 week ago

Help! Help! It's an 'It' Girl Explosion!

Charli XCX embraces internet culture in her music video for '360' [ more ]

time.com

The 25 Best Taylor Swift Needle Drops

The best Taylor Swift needle drops in pop culture can transform emotions, emphasize pivotal scenes, and even seem unconventional but work seamlessly. [ more ]

New York Post

Taylor Swift fans invade the Chelsea Hotel: 'My favorite cocktail spot is going to be overrun'

Taylor Swift fans are flocking to the Chelsea Hotel due to references in her music, showcasing the influence of artists on popular culture. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

A guide to everyone Taylor Swift sings about in 'Tortured Poets Department' - and their reactions

Taylor Swift's new album calls out celebrities and hints at past controversies [ more ]

New York Post

Pet Shop Boys' Neil Tennant slams Taylor Swift's 'disappointing' music: 'No stand out hits,' popular thanks to tragic breakups

Neil Tennant criticized Taylor Swift's music, questioning the lack of famous songs like 'Billie Jean' in her works. [ more ]

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Matty Healy responds to Taylor Swift's alleged 'diss track'

Fans speculate Taylor Swift's album contains songs referencing Matty Healy, sparking rumors of their past relationship. [ more ]

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Coffee

A Brief Tour of Pop Music's Caffeine Addiction

Espresso by Sabrina Carpenter debuted at No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming her highest-charting hit and gaining nationwide popularity. [ more ]

The Verge

Graphic design

Space Vacation's gorgeous prints celebrate fan-favorite movies

Samar Haddad's playful caricatures showcase exemplary cartooning skills and use distinctive styles for pop-culture posters. [ more ]

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Graphic design

"The Atari logo has become a container for peoples' feelings" - new creative director Tim Lapetino defines Atari's legacy

Atari's iconic status in pop culture is comparable to brands like Apple, Sega, and Nike.

Atari's resurgence in 2024 as a game developer and publisher is attributed to its history of making great games. [ more ]

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Graphic design

Why's every movie suddenly trying to look like Dune 2?

The release of Dune 2 has sparked a pop culture trend with other movie studios creating Dune-inspired content.

The recent emergence of Dune-themed anthropomorphised CGI animals like in Kung Fu Panda 4 and Garfield is a result of the popularity of the Dune franchise. [ more ]

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New York City

Mr. Brainwash: The maverick maestro of contemporary art showcase | amNewYork

Street art transforms the mundane into the extraordinary, challenging the status quo and igniting imagination. [ more ]

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From Taylor to Ariana, pop's overreliance on gossip is choking the life out of it

Artists use transparent lyrics to reveal personal experiences while navigating media scrutiny and gossip culture in pop music. [ more ]

Kotaku

Fortnite's Next Big Musical Guest Is Billie Eilish

Fortnite collaborates with top pop stars like Ariana Grande, Lady Gaga, and Billie Eilish, adding skins, cosmetics, and songs based on the artists. [ more ]

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Black Lives Matter

Taylor Swift fans swarm south London pub named in new album

Fans mob The Black Dog pub after Taylor Swift's album release.

The Taylor Swift Effect leads to unexpected attention for establishments mentioned in her songs. [ more ]

New York Post

Taylor Swift, it's time to 'shake off' your feud with Kim Kardashian

Taylor Swift surprises fans with additional album 'The Anthology' hours after 'The Tortured Poets Department' release. [ more ]

The New Yorker

The Tortured Poetry of Taylor Swift's New Album

Taylor Swift's immense cultural impact and scrutiny pose challenges to her humanity and well-being. [ more ]

The Ringer

Coachella Thoughts, Alleged Taylor Swift Album Leak, and More!

Exploring deep obsessions in entertainment, pop culture, and social media in a new Ringer Dish podcast. [ more ]

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Taylor Swift: The Tortured Poets Department review fame, fans and former flames in the line of fire

Taylor Swift's new album is not long-awaited but still eagerly anticipated despite her frequent releases in recent years. [ more ]

GameSpot

Fortnite's Most Popular Third-Party Skins Are Marvel And DC, According To New Research

Fortnite features popular skins from various franchises, with superheroes dominating the marketplace. [ more ]

Polygon

Wyrmspan is basically Wingspan with dragons, and that's perfectly fine

Aviary-themed games with broad appeal like Wingspan are paving the way for new nature-inspired tabletop designs.

Wyrmspan by Stonemaier Games introduces dragons in a familiar gameplay format, benefiting from a renowned game designer and a strong theme.

The success of Wyrmspan is attributed to its shift to a more pop culture-friendly setting with mythical creatures, contrasting traditional bird-themed games. [ more ]

Polygon

Destiny 2's Ghostbusters crossover adds new vehicles and a Slimer Ghost

Destiny 2 is having a Ghostbusters crossover with three themed cosmetics releasing on March 19.

The crossover items inspired by Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire include a Guardian ship, Ghost shell, and a Sparrow based on the villains. [ more ]

Kotaku

'I Love Fortnite': Lady Gaga Appears To Be Playing The Battle Royale

Lady Gaga is actively involved in Fortnite Season 2, sharing themed cosmetics and even potentially playing the game herself.

Celebrities like Lady Gaga and Kesha are engaging with Fortnite, bringing a new level of interaction and excitement to the game. [ more ]

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Taylor Swift and Beyonce Avoided a Collision on the Charts. (Again.)

Taylor Swift strategically announced the release date of her new album at the Grammy Awards, advising others to avoid releasing on April 19, 26, or May 3. [ more ]

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San Francisco

More than 750 items owned by SF legend Tony Bennett are for sale

Jazz fans can participate in an auction for Tony Bennett memorabilia, including San Francisco-themed items.

A wide range of items, from clothing to artwork, related to Tony Bennett's love for San Francisco are up for bidding. [ more ]

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Beyonce, Cowboy Carter' and Filling in History's Gaps

Beyonce's album Cowboy Carter addresses American music's race and power dynamics.

Cowboy Carter is currently the No. 1 album in the country, with the largest debut week of the year. [ more ]

Washington Post

Taylor Swift named a song 'Clara Bow.' The 1920s film star is having a moment.

Clara Bow, the iconic silent film star, is gaining renewed attention with the discovery of a lost silent film featuring her.

Clara Bow was a trailblazer for women in the film industry, showcasing characters with careers and independent lives on-screen. [ more ]

IndieWire

One of the Greatest Westerns Ever Made Is Now Streaming After Decades in the Wilderness

The Western genre was considered dead in the 1980s, with exceptions like 'Silverado' and 'Pale Rider.' Science fiction and urban cop films temporarily filled the void. 'Young Guns' was an anomaly in the decade.

In the early '90s, the Western genre experienced a resurgence with successful films like 'Dances With Wolves' and 'Unforgiven.' This revival brought a diverse range of Western films, creating a commercially viable space for filmmakers. [ more ]

IndieWire

Taylor Swift Brought Clara Bow Back Into the Conversation. Film Forum Is Showing Why She Matters

Taylor Swift references Clara Bow in her upcoming album

Film Forum screens Clara Bow's first sound film [ more ]

Slate Magazine

Data science

Think You're Smarter Than a Slate Staff Writer? Find Out With This Week's News Quiz.

Quiz on various news topics hosted by Ray Hamel with questions from politics to science.

Comparing quiz scores with average contestants and a Slate staff writer, Molly Olmstead. [ more ]

Kotaku

Data science

Weebs, Rejoice: 'Isekai' Is Now In The Oxford Dictionary

The OED updates its repository with new words four times a year including Japanese additions like 'isekai'.

The latest OED update includes 23 Japanese words related to art, cuisine, and introduces the popular 'isekai' genre. [ more ]

New York Post

The real reason J. Lo's new album flopped: 'No one cares about Bennifer anymore'

Jennifer Lopez's album 'This Is Me...Now' has been deemed a flop due to assumptions about public interest in her love life.

Lopez's touring setbacks and public mockery in her hometown are indicative of declining interest and a PR misstep. [ more ]

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Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran': Shakira's latest album is a monument to current pop culture

Shakira reinvented herself, staying relevant in the current music scene through her new album Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran.

The album reflects pop culture's focus on trends like TikTok, celebrity drama, and highly produced music, while also showcasing female solidarity and fortitude. [ more ]

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Parenting

Experts Shared How Politics Has Influenced Baby Name Trends - And It's Revealing

Baby names influenced by political figures in history.

Recent political news stories have a less direct influence on baby names. [ more ]

Pitchfork

Justin Timberlake: Everything I Thought It Was

Timberlake's success was greatly influenced by collaborating with Timbaland and using rejected Michael Jackson songs for his debut.

Timberlake's sixth album, 'Everything I Thought It Was,' aims to rehabilitate his image amidst controversy and features emotional vulnerability. [ more ]

The Atlantic

How Kanye West Keeps Coming Back

Cancel culture doesn't truly exile people from public life; mainstream is fractured, and the internet offers alternative routes for engagement.

Regular individuals may continue to engage with canceled entertainers, as seen in the case of Ye's recent No. 1 single success. [ more ]

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Justin Timberlake: Everything I Thought It Was review | Laura Snapes' album of the week

Justin Timberlake faced backlash and stigma following controversial events. Britney Spears' 2023 memoir portrayed him negatively. Timberlake is attempting a comeback amidst cultural scrutiny.

Timberlake's new album 'Everything I Thought It Was' may reflect his personal struggles and narrative amid public perception and controversies. [ more ]

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Eric Carmen, Hungry Eyes and All By Myself singer, dies aged 74

Eric Carmen, the frontman of Raspberries and a successful solo artist, has passed away at 74 with no cause of death disclosed. His music, known for hits like 'All By Myself' and 'Hungry Eyes,' has left a lasting legacy. [ more ]

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From The Bodyguard' to Barbie': Is the movie soundtrack back and bigger than ever? | amNewYork

Barbie movie soundtrack stands out with popular artists and has seen significant commercial success.

Soundtracks like Barbie's are making a comeback, dominating pop culture and awards ceremonies. [ more ]

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Independent films

50 Years Ago, 'Blazing Saddles' Broke Wind - and Box Office Expectations

Blazing Saddles was initially underestimated but became a cultural touchstone.

Mel Brooks upended Hollywood's Old West narrative with a unique comedic approach. [ more ]

Sports Illustrated Lifestyle

Sabrina Carpenter's Sweet Tweets About Taylor Swift Resurface, Now She's the Opening 'Eras Tour' Act

Sabrina Carpenter joined Taylor Swift on stage, fulfilling a childhood dream.

Sabrina Carpenter manifested her dream of performing with Taylor Swift. [ more ]

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Fashion & style

Tease it to Jesus!' the beatific return of big hair

Big hair trend is making a comeback in fashion and media with influences from various eras.

The resurgence of big hair is seen on celebrities and models in fashion shows, movies, and social media like TikTok. [ more ]

The New Yorker

How Noah Kahan Went from Vermont to TikTok to the Grammys

TikTok creates new pop stars with influence but minimal acknowledgment from traditional media.

Noah Kahan's rise to fame through TikTok showcases the power of viral success. [ more ]

Axios

Romance bookstores are having a moment

Romance genre is experiencing growth and popularity, leading to the emergence of niche bookstores dedicated to selling romance novels.

The growth of the romance genre is driven by factors like TV adaptations and social media platforms like #BookTok, attracting new and younger readers. [ more ]

The Globe and Mail

Books gift guide 2023: The best reads for everyone on your list

Art historian Katy Hessel seeks to answer the question of why there have been no great women artists in her book, The Story of Art Without Men.

Librorum Ridiculorum by Brian Lake explores the fascinating oddities and humorous titles found in antiquarian bookshops.

Matt Baume's book, Hi Honey, I'm Homo!, examines the cycles of progress and backlash in pop culture through the lens of TV shows like Cheers and Modern Family. [ more ]

The New Yorker

The Surprising Sweetness of the Ayn Rand Fangirl Novel

Ayn Rand's novels have both admirers and detractors, with some claiming she celebrates self-interest and others arguing she glamorizes rapacity and violence.

Ayn Rand has been embraced by tech billionaires and free-market politicians, but has also become a pop-cultural bogeyman.

The presence of Ayn Rand's books is often seen as a red flag for latent sociopathy. [ more ]

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Dining

When the Breakup Ruins Your Favorite Restaurant

Restaurant breakups can be highly dramatic and emotional.

Favorite restaurants can become painful reminders of past relationships. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

This year, the Grammys were stuck between Taylor Swift and a hard place

Taylor Swift announces new album at Grammy Awards

Swift's dominance and influence in pop culture [ more ]

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Ariana Grande's Yes, And?' Strikes a Familiar-Sounding Pose

Madonna's song Vogue has experienced a resurgence in popularity since 2019 due to various cultural references and remixes

Ariana Grande's new single Yes, And? is reminiscent of Vogue and serves as a response to her critics [ more ]

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4 months ago

Food & drink

The Yassification of Lactaid

Lactase enzyme supplements are becoming more popular and have entered pop culture.

Lactaid dispensers are being installed in restaurants and shops to cater to lactose intolerant customers. [ more ]

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US politics

Trump Is Selling Pieces of His Mug Shot Suit

Donald Trump's mugshot from his recent criminal indictment has become a source of political pop culture mythmaking and memorabilia

The Trump team is capitalizing on the mugshot by selling merchandise and NFTs featuring the image [ more ]

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London

The miniaturist creating mini celebrity homes

Elizabeth Joseph became the resident miniaturist for The Museum of the Home in London after developing a passion for creating miniature furniture and accessories during the Covid lockdown.

Joseph finds inspiration in fashion trends, pop-culture, and her North African and Ghanaian heritage.

Vulture

6 months ago

PinkPantheress Is Remastering the Y2K Aesthetic

The resurgence of turn-of-the-millennium aesthetics in mainstream music is evident in the work of PinkPantheress.

Her debut album, Heaven Knows, combines Y2K-era dance music with modern pop production values and nods to emo, hip-hop, and K-pop.

PinkPantheress is growing in confidence and musicality and is engaging with her audience through promotion and live appearances. [ more ]

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Everyday cooking

Tamarind brownies, sambal prawns and tempeh ramen: Lara Lee's sweet and spicy recipes for winter

I first tasted tantanmen, Japan's take on Sichuan dandan noodles, during a dreamy, food-fuelled visit to Tokyo.As an avid lover of spicy foods, a friend had told me to seek out Gomaryu, a restaurant famous for its catchphrase, tantanmen from hell, with spice levels that catered for both the meek and the wildly insane.

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World politics

Summer Reading

The books are piling up again.The physical ones on the bedside table; the library queue; the e-bookshelves on which reside the novels impulse-purchased from bed, begun and then forgotten in one insomniac night.My eyes, always, bigger than my attention span.I'm contemplating the year's midway point, my book-a-week commitment, the number of pages between here and 26.

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Arts

Want Johnny Carson's desk? A trove of TV memorabilia is up for auction

Johnny Carson's Tonight Show set.Heritage Auctions Are you interested in taking home the bar from Cheers?How about Johnny Carson's desk from The Tonight Show set?Or the prop rifle that made Jed Clampett a millionaire in the Beverly Hillbillies?It's all up for auction, as Hollywood memorabilia collector James Comisar looks to relinquish a trove of treasures from scripts to costumes and even fake mustaches that have taken decades to amass.

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US news

How to Watch the 95th Scripps National Spelling Bee

For nearly 100 years, the Scripps National Spelling Bee has showcased the biggest words from the youngest lexicologists.The inaugural champion, 11-year-old Frank Neuhauser of Louisville, correctly spelled gladiolus to claim a prize of $500 at the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History.The words have only gotten harder, the pressure greater and the national spotlight larger.

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