Lauren Strapagiel
JoJo Siwa’s Coming-Out Showed How Gen Z Is Doing It Differently
The children’s entertainer announced she is queer in a way that feels different from the past.
Lauren Strapagiel
This TikToker Who Takes Hydroxychloroquine Is Using The Platform To Debunk False Info
For Abby Mahler, debunking misinformation surrounding hydroxychloroquine is about disability justice.
Lauren Strapagiel
TikTok Is Laughing Its Way Through The Inauguration
Now kiss!
Lauren Strapagiel
Just Some Very Funny And Good Tweets About Biden's Inauguration
A time for change, a time for memes.
Lauren Strapagiel
J.Lo Sang "Let's Get Loud" During Her Inauguration Performance And It Was Iconic
Lopez was among the performers at Biden's inauguration and, for a moment, totally stole the show.
Lauren Strapagiel
So Many Women Wore Monochrome Outfits For Biden's Inauguration
Purples, blues, plums, and a whole lot of long coats.
Lauren Strapagiel
It's Trump's Last Full Day In Office And The Memes Are Jubilant
#ByeFelicia is back.
Lauren Strapagiel
The FBI Is Investigating Whether A Woman Stole A Laptop From Nancy Pelosi's Office And Planned To Sell It To Russia
Riley June Williams is facing charges related to entering a restricted building and disorderly conduct.
Lauren Strapagiel
These 6 People Posed Nude To Celebrate Their Bodies After A Strange And Terrible Year
Warning: nudity ahead in the loveliest way.
Lauren Strapagiel
Like Other New Social Media Platforms Focused On Growth, TikTok Is Clumsily Regulating Sketchy Ads
In this week's newsletter: Questionable ads slip through TikTok's "strict" vetting policies, and Lauren shares what she's learned about the complicated politics of influencers and body image on social media.
Tanya Chen
This Is How The Internet Memed Trump's Second Impeachment
Get ready for peach puns.
Lauren Strapagiel
A Quebec Store Blocked Off Black Haircare Products As "Nonessential"
While the store has backtracked, there are still questions about why stores catering to Black customers are closed during the province's COVID-19 lockdown.
Lauren Strapagiel
Why Is Celebrity Weight Loss So Complicated?
As recent conversations about Adele and Lizzo's detox diet show, we need to come up with more nuanced ways to talk about public weight loss.
Lauren Strapagiel
Hype House's Tony Lopez Has Been Sued Over Accusations Of Sexual Abuse And Soliciting Nude Photos From Underage Girls
Lopez denied the allegations in a statement provided to BuzzFeed News.
Lauren Strapagiel
This Photo Of Senate Chamber Assistants Carrying Ballots Has Gone Viral But The Captions Are Wrong
A photographer who snapped a photo of the moment clarified that these women were not "saving" the votes.
Lauren Strapagiel
This Is How TikTok Responded To The Chaos In Washington
As Trump supporters attempted a coup, people were making videos in real time.
Lauren Strapagiel
No, Mike Pence Did Not Unfollow Donald Trump On Twitter
The rumor came after Pence declined to uphold Trump's claims of fraudulent votes.
Lauren Strapagiel
People Are Contrasting Photos From The Attempted Capitol Coup With Those From Black Lives Matter Protests
In particular, people are noting how different the police presence looks.
Ikran Dahir
This Meteorologist Explained Exactly Why You Shouldn't Eat Icicles
More like poopsicles, amirite.
Lauren Strapagiel
The Wilds Isn’t Just “Lord Of The Flies” With Girls — It’s So Much Better Than That
The new drama from Amazon unpacks trauma in a way that's relatable, despite the fantastical premise. Spoilers ahead!
Lauren Strapagiel
