Culture & Criticism
All Our Wildest Theories About The "Yellowjackets" Finale
We dissect the weirdest show on TV right now.
Shannon Keating
They Thought They Were Getting Their Dream House. Instead They Say They Were Ripped Off.
Several homeowners are accusing husband-and-wife home renovation duo Candis and Andy Meredith of promising renovations that ended poorly. The Merediths deny the claims and after an internal investigation, Magnolia Network says they “do not believe there was ill or malicious intent.”
Stephanie McNeal
Tara Reid Deserves An Apology. But She Doesn’t Want One.
In the aughts, the actor was pummeled by the press for partying and plastic surgery. Now, she wants everyone to just move on.
Scaachi Koul
The Second Season Of Netflix’s “Cheer” Is Uncomfortable To Watch
In the second season of Netflix’s Cheer, we see an even uglier side of the sport.
Michael Blackmon
Rusty Shackleford Agrees These 25 Incredible "King Of The Hill" Moments Still Hold Their Own 25 Years Later
It's been 25 years since we dropped into the Hill's home and saw how they do it in Arlen, Texas.
Angela Andaloro
Netflix’s “Hype House” Is So Sad
It’s almost like the show was made with the explicit purpose of convincing teenagers it sucks to be social media famous.
Stephanie McNeal
26 Books To Get Excited About This Year
Preorder these new books from Warsan Shire, Ocean Vuong, Emily St. John Mandel, Jennifer Egan, Tom Perrotta, and more!
Tomi Obaro
Do You Use Condoms During Sex?
Are you a strict condom wearer or do you believe that “raw is law”? Fill out this form for a future BuzzFeed News story.
Michael Blackmon
Is "Don't Look Up" A Good Movie?
We chatted about one of Netflix’s biggest films ever. (Spoilers ahead.)
Tomi Obaro
These Photos Of America’s Best Diners Are Americana Without The Nostalgia
“Someone once told me that my work is like that of an anthropologist, finding things and symbols that are from that time and comparing them to how they feel today.”
Pia Peterson
“I Feel 42, Not 22”: The Lost Time Of The Pandemic
“I've invested too much hope only to be burned. I'm not going to hold stock in the future anymore.”
Shannon Keating
The Culture Wars Aren’t Real. The People They Hurt Are.
The media allowed misinformation to frame “debates” about trans identity and race in education. That has to change.
Alessa Dominguez
9 Movies We Loved This Year
From Red Rocket to Benedetta to even, yes, House of Gucci, here are the movies we loved this year.
Karolina Waclawiak
The Pandemic Brought Our Family’s Harasser Out Of Retirement. Here’s How We Finally Caught Him.
Our terrifying experience came to an end — but it took a lot of time and resources others might not have access to.
Tess Kessler
A Cultural History Of The “Naur” Meme
In some corners of the internet, it’s not “no.” It’s “naur.”
Estelle Tang
“Spider-Man: No Way Home” Is Good. Actually, Maybe It's Bad.
The newest Marvel movie had one of the biggest opening weekends in history. Does it live up to the hype? (Spoilers ahead.)
Elamin Abdelmahmoud
Seven TV Shows We’re Loving Right Now
From the new HBO adaptation of Station Eleven to a Showtime show about cannibalism.
Tomi Obaro
Jason Isbell Is Tired Of Country’s Love Affair With White Nostalgia
“I think it’s possible to acknowledge that you have benefited from a system that’s unequal without feeling shame or even guilt from it.”
Elamin Abdelmahmoud
“Selling Tampa” Avoids Making The Same Mistake As “Selling Sunset”
The latest edition of Netflix’s burgeoning Selling franchise delivers both drama and stunning million-dollar homes.
Michael Blackmon
Here Are The Best Books Of 2021
From a novelistic account of the opioid crisis to fanciful short stories, these are the books we loved this year.
Tomi Obaro
Let's Talk About "Succession"
Spoilers: We unpack the explosive finale.
Tomi Obaro
I Went To LuLaRoe’s Top Seller Convention. Here’s What I Learned.
The people who are drawn to LuLaRoe are in it for more than just making money. And that’s what makes MLMs so harmful.
Stephanie McNeal
9 Photo Stories To Challenge Your View Of The World
Here are some of the most interesting and powerful photo stories from across the internet.
Pia Peterson
The New "Sex And The City" Is A Giant Bummer
And Just Like That, we’ve got another cringey reboot.
Shannon Keating
The Duggars Knew Their Problem From The Beginning
Josh’s conviction is the latest fall from grace for the Duggars, who have spent the past two decades selling themselves as a wholesome family for others to emulate.
Stephanie McNeal
Let The Kardashian Kids Post TikToks In Peace
The children of original social media influencers like the Kardashians have their own accounts now. But should kids be influencers?
Stephanie McNeal
Netflix’s Christmas Movies Are Here. Here Are The Best Of The Worst.
Choose between Vanessa Hudgens playing three characters or 56-year-old Liz Hurley playing 66-year-old Kelsey Grammer’s daughter!
Estelle Tang
Why Are We Still So Obsessed With Princess Diana?
Recent art about the late princess exploits and oversimplifies the royal’s trauma.
Sandi Rankaduwa
Kim Petras Wants To Be The Next Big Pop Star
The songwriter has been making gay anthems for years. Now she's ready for her big label moment — on her terms.
Alessa Dominguez
Alice Sebold's "Lucky" Reads Very Differently Now
In 1999, writer Alice Sebold published a memoir about her brutal rape almost 20 years prior. An overturned conviction casts the book in a new, even more painful light.
Scaachi Koul
