Culture & Criticism

Twice’s Chaeyoung Apologized For Her T-Shirt Bearing A Swastika But Hasn't Yet Addressed The QAnon T-Shirt She Wore
The 23-year-old idol posted a statement to her Instagram, saying she “will pay absolute attention in the future,” days after she wore a QAnon T-shirt.

“John Wick: Chapter 4” Is Actually Perfect
The fights are longer, the body counts are higher, the opponents are even more powerful, and I am so here for it.

Emma Chamberlain’s Online Store Closed After Fans Critiqued A Listing For A $10,000 Instagram DM From Her
"LMFAO IM CRYING. no one is this important."

These Photos And TikToks Show How The French Have Been Protesting The Retirement Age Rising
The strikes have affected garbage collections, transportation, and schools.

This Therapist Accidentally Gave Himself An Unfortunate Username On TikTok
“In that moment, my blood went hot.”

Financial Companies Are Encouraging Gen Z To Pay Rent With Their Credit Cards
Though many Gen Z adults still prefer other forms of payment over credit cards, companies are launching new credit card programs that incentivize young people to use credit cards for their rent and other large expenses.

Paris Hilton Avoids Accountability In Her New Memoir
Paris: The Memoir offers an intermittently compelling but ultimately frustrating look at the aughts It girl.

“Extrapolations” Is An Uneven Drama About Climate Change
The first three episodes of this new star-studded Apple TV+ drama can be overcomplicated. But the most beautiful moments show normal people making life under climate change work.

I Attended “Submissive School” For A Day. Here’s What I Learned.
Atlanta's Subby School is a hybrid of support group and skill-sharing class that connects BDSM submissives with each other.

This Lizzo Superfan Learned The "About Damn Time" Choreography In Her Bedroom Before Lizzo Picked Her Out Of The Crowd
“She means so much to me, but to know that I did something that meant so much to her is a crazy concept,” the Lizzo fan told BuzzFeed News.

We Spoke To The NYU Student Who Did Not Have Fun Studying Abroad In Florence And She Doesn't Care That You're Mad
Emily in Paris has nothing on Stacia in Florence.

People Cannot Believe This Is How The Clicker Noises Are Made In "The Last Of Us," And Now It's A Meme
Yep, this is a real job.

This Influencer’s 10-Pump Foundation Hack Went Viral On TikTok So It Is As Messy To Try As You Might Suspect
This week, social media made me do this.

The Impacts Of The Pandemic On Mental Health Were “Minimal,” According To A Study, But People Are Saying That Was Not The Case
“We had Animal Crossing town meetings almost every morning”

The Oscars Were A Nightmare For Fat People At Every Turn
Musing about who has used the drug to lose weight is just another form of body-shaming.

Scandoval And The Psychology Of Cheating: A Case Study
“You can’t change a cheater. A cheater can change a cheater.”

"Ted Lasso" Season 3 Will Annoy Or Delight You — Just Like Its Past Seasons
This is a show that wants its characters to be complicated and its answers to be simple.

The Guy Behind “Every Best Actress Award Intro” Explained How He Came Up With Each Movie
A viral TikTok is a pitch-perfect parody of both the types of films Hollywood honors each awards season and the seriousness with which it goes about honoring them.

Zendaya's Stylist Law Roach Said He’s Retiring Just Days After He Put Hunter Schafer In A Viral White Feather Top For The Oscars
“My cup is empty,” the A-list stylist wrote in an Instagram post shared Tuesday.

The Creators Of A Viral Alpha Male Finance Podcast Parody Sketch Said They’re Mocking Influencers For Sharing Unrealistic Advice
“I see these clips and I'm like, these are people who have never been financially unstable,” one of the sketch creators told BuzzFeed News.

31 Books Coming Out This Spring That You’ll Love
From dystopian literary fiction to a new Emily Henry romance — these are the books you need to preorder ASAP!

"Everything Everywhere All At Once" Won Big At The Oscars And It's Sparking A Backlash
Critics complain that the Oscar-winning movie is too sincere — but the maximalist plot and unflinching earnestness are what make the film so moving.

Creators Say The End of Meta’s Reels Bonus Program Is A “Monumental” Blow To Their Monthly Income
“Honestly feels like it’s getting harder for creators everywhere.”

Yes, Tems' Dress Might Have Obstructed Somebody's View At The Oscars But She Looked Great And That's What Matters
"Who exactly did Tems block? She IS the view."

You Should Read This Acclaimed Erotic Novel-In-Verse
Couplets has been receiving plenty of deserved praise.

Kali Uchis’s “Hasta Cuando” Is The Musical Equivalent Of The Nail-Painting Emoji
If you’re not on the Kali Uchis train yet, it’s time to get on board.

Social Media Outrage Over Vintage Clothing Is Reaching A Fever Pitch
It's not that serious!

The Young Man Whose Thirst Traps Were Liked By Tennessee’s Lieutenant Governor Said The Politician Also Spammed His Messages
The 20-year-old said the messages were “nice” and that he never “really read into it.”

An Investigation Into Tom Sandoval's Age
My entire brain has been consumed with the Vanderpump Rules scandal, also known as the Scandoval. Here's another question for you.

Miley Cyrus Shows Us Her Contradictions On “Endless Summer Vacation”
The singer’s latest album, a radio-friendly patchwork of pop, is her softest pivot in years.