Culture & Criticism
“Don’t Worry Darling” Is Actually Just Fine
Florence Pugh carries this movie, which is in theaters now.
Elamin Abdelmahmoud
BuzzFeed News Wants To Hear From People Who Regret Buying A House In The Past Two Years
Did buying a home in the past two years turn out to be a questionable financial decision? BuzzFeed News would like to know why.
Venessa Wong
“Love Is Blind” Is Just So Depressing Now
The Netflix show touted itself as a more sincere version of other dating reality shows. But the messy aftermath of Season 2 proves it’s just as ludicrous.
Venessa Wong
Harry Styles Wants To Act But He Shouldn’t
His roles in My Policeman and Don’t Worry Darling leave much to be desired.
Elamin Abdelmahmoud
Adam Levine’s (Alleged) Sexts Are Amazingly Bad
Famous people have never had to beg for a morsel of attention; it makes sense that their sexts might suck.
Estelle Tang
In Its New Episode, "Serial" Can't Catch Up With Its Own Story
The blockbuster podcast Serial made Adnan Syed a household name. But its influence on true crime reporting isn’t so clear-cut.
Sarah Weinman
8 New Movies To Look Forward To This Fall
These are the films from the Toronto International Film Festival we loved this year.
Elamin Abdelmahmoud
Height Obsession Is Everywhere On Dating Apps. Here’s What Experts Think About That.
While a preference for taller men isn’t new, dating apps make it feel more blatant.
Miriam Fauzia
Billy Eichner’s “Bros” Is For Everyone — For Better And Worse
Billy Eichner’s new movie is too self-conscious about being a mainstream gay rom-com. But he still makes it work.
Alessa Dominguez
The History Behind 16 Iconic Looks From The Yeah Yeah Yeahs’ Karen O
Karen O’s costume designer tells us what goes into the singer’s unique styles.
Ben King
Ben Affleck Had A Lot To Say About J.Lo At Their Wedding
According to someone who attended the wedding, he had quite a lot to say.
Estelle Tang
“Blonde” Is Cruel To Marilyn Monroe And To Viewers
Ana de Armas’s star turn enlivens Netflix's Marilyn movie, which attempts to be inventively edgy but has little new to say.
Alessa Dominguez
Rina Sawayama's For You Page Is All Cleaning Videos And True Crime
The Japanese British pop star has broken barriers and received critical acclaim. Will her momentum translate to mainstream success?
Steffi Cao
When Kourtney Slapped Kim, It Changed Reality TV Forever
Fighting is extremely common on reality shows now, but these three physical altercations surprised viewers and disrupted our expectations of reality TV.
Zan Romanoff
"It All Came From The Fact That I Don’t Feel Like A 'Rockstar'": Fall Out Boy's Joe Trohman Discusses His Memoir, "None Of This Rocks"
"The book itself is the antithesis to a rock 'n' roll memoir. It’s not chock-full of stories about snorting meth off an exposed boob on a recording console. It’s mostly about my screwed up brain, which also doesn’t 'rock.'"
Farrah Penn
The Everlasting Connection Between Jewelry And Hip-Hop
The new book Ice Cold: A Hip-Hop Jewelry History traces the relationship between rappers and their jewels.
Kenneth Bachor
People Have Mixed Feelings About STI Dating Apps
Some users say dating apps like Positive Singles, which is geared toward people with herpes, offer community, while STI advocates say they unfairly perpetuate stigma.
Steffi Cao
The Queen Represented Racist Violence As Much As She Did Glamour
As an Indian Canadian, I’ll be sad about the Queen once she gives us back our diamonds.
Scaachi Koul
I Feel Kind Of Sad About Queen Elizabeth’s Death
The Queen was a rare shared reference point for so many people, for better and for worse.
Elamin Abdelmahmoud
Actually, Some People Are Happier (And Healthier) Being Single
“A Saturday night on my couch watching my Netflix with my cat and my glass of wine … don’t threaten me with a good time.”
Katie Camero
The Best Science Fiction And Fantasy Coming Out This Fall
Check out these excellent new science fiction and fantasy books, from sentient octopuses to Chinese classics retold.
Margaret Kingsbury
The Maren Morris And Brittany Aldean Conflict Probably Wouldn't Have Happened 10 Years Ago
More progressive country stars are trying to wrestle country music out of the hands of toxic traditionalists.
Elamin Abdelmahmoud
Monogamy Is In Its Flop Era. Women And Femmes Are Leading What’s Next.
“Not having to be someone's everything or have them be your everything means you can just be yourself.”
Alessa Dominguez
The “Don’t Worry Darling” Drama Is So Fun Because Celebrities Are Finally Doing What They’re Supposed To Do
This is Hollywood spectacle at its most deliciously bizarre.
Kelsey Weekman
Nick Viall Was Once Bachelor Nation's Enemy #1. Now He's A TikTok Talking Head.
With a hit podcast and a new book coming out, the former Bachelor star has successfully rebranded.
Paige Skinner
Some Stuff You Could Do On Labor Day Weekend
In case you're craving cultural fare for the holiday.
Estelle Tang
Stingy, Obsessive, Fake: The Worst App Dates You’ve Ever Been On
“I looked down and saw a pair of his ex’s dirty underwear next to my feet.”
Estelle Tang
Serena Williams's Legacy Is Secured
She has the talent and drive to earn another championship. But even if she loses, she has nothing to prove to anyone anymore.
Tomi Obaro
Playing This Divorce Video Game With My Partner Was...Interesting
It Takes Two, a video game about a married couple on the verge of divorce, is a fun but also frustrating depiction of a romantic relationship.
Eric Thurm
35 New Books You Won’t Be Able To Put Down
From wild YA to steamy romance, and including new work by Taylor Jenkins Reid, Celeste Ng, and N.K. Jemisin — these fall books should be on your radar.
Tomi Obaro
