Culture & Criticism
George Michael Became Pop Music Royalty. Then He Burned It All To The Ground.
Before Adam Lambert or Troye Sivan, George Michael broke down barriers for gay men in music. A new biography chronicles the price he paid.
Alessa Dominguez
So You Want To Get Pegged. We've Got You Covered.
Dan Savage helped coin the term in 2001. Now it's everywhere.
Fancy Feast
How The Chicks Continue To Be Unabashedly Political
As The Chicks finally tour their 2020 album Gaslighter, their legacy of political outspokenness has become the template for women pop stars today.
Elamin Abdelmahmoud
How An Intimacy Coordinator Keeps “P-Valley” A Safe Space Behind The Scenes
“You never know who's in the room that you're needing to hold space for.”
Krystie Lee Yandoli
These Women Came Out During the Pandemic. Now What?
“It’s harder to build community, go on dates, find queer friends, and get in-person support.”
Jamilah King
Beyoncé Has Good Timing
Her new song, "Break My Soul," comes at just the right time.
Estelle Tang
The Fall Of Roe V. Wade Is Frightening, But We’ve Got To Help Each Other
The overturning of Roe v. Wade and a spate of other recent Supreme Court decisions will put many people’s lives in danger. We’ve got to work to keep each other safe.
Estelle Tang
These Twentysomethings Have Started Throwing Fake Weddings
“I see people getting married in movies and you watch them for entertainment, so why can’t you just attend one for entertainment?”
Tomi Obaro
“My Lover And Companion”: Women Explain Why They Buy Male Sex Dolls
Male sex dolls don’t sell as well as female dolls. But for women who buy them, they’re more than toys. (Warning: Some of the following images are NSFW.)
Hallie Lieberman
How Well Do You Know Sexy TikTok Slang?
Are you an algorithmic seggs-pert?
Katie Notopoulos
Sex Parties Are Back — Unless You Aren’t Into Men
Sex parties for gay men and straight couples are relatively easy to find. What about for those craving “a sapphic dreamland”?
Anna Fitzpatrick
Hollywood Has Become Too Safe And Movies Are Suffering For It
Hollywood has grown obsessed with existing intellectual property, and it’s killing originality at the theater
Elamin Abdelmahmoud
“Cha Cha Real Smooth” Gives Me Hope For Straight People
Cooper Raiff’s new movie is an endearing romance about the pains of growing up.
Shannon Keating
Jennifer Lopez Says It's Time We Take Her Seriously
In the Netflix documentary Halftime, Jennifer Lopez plays a different role: cultural underdog.
Alessa Dominguez
Unfortunately, Piers Morgan Is Tweeting About Meghan Markle Again
Noted large adult son Morgan spent much of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee gnashing his teeth at the sight of Markle.
Estelle Tang
Millennials, Look Away: Gen Z Influencers Are Bringing Y2K Style Back
“There weren't any rules. You could wear pointless scarves in the summertime and put a dress over your jeans, and it was considered cool.”
Stephanie McNeal
How Can People Fall Asleep To True Crime Shows And Podcasts?
Although it seems counterintuitive, a lot of people find true crime stories can lull them into a slumber. Here’s how it can happen and why it doesn’t mean you’re a monster if gruesome podcasts and shows make you sleepy.
Drusilla Moorhouse
The Gay Rom-Com Of The Summer Is Finally Here
Joel Kim Booster's new Hulu movie, Fire Island, is the rare rom-com to champion both nonmonogamous and monogamous romance — as well as the beauty of queer chosen family.
Shannon Keating
“Teen Wolf” Actor Colton Haynes Seemed To Be Living The Dream. The Reality Was More Complicated.
In the charming memoir Miss Memory Lane, the Teen Wolf and Arrow star grapples with the intersections of gender, fame, and desire.
Alessa Dominguez
Why The Depp v. Heard Verdict Is So Brutal
The Johnny Depp defamation verdict against Amber Heard was a gutting experience.
Scaachi Koul
Mainstream Feminism Has Failed Us
From the coming fall of Roe v. Wade to the egregious public treatment of abuse victims, we’re witnessing the limits of commercialized white feminism.
Shannon Keating
I Am Obsessed With The Reason David Fincher Cast Ben Affleck In “Gone Girl”
In this edition of Cleanse the Timeline, a powerful book about identity politics, the stan account at the center of a celebrity breakup, and Ben Affleck's smile.
Estelle Tang
The Owner Of Seth Green's Stolen Bored Ape Said They Have No Plans To Return It
The owner requested that BuzzFeed News put them in touch with Green.
Sarah Emerson
Someone Stole Seth Green's Bored Ape, Which Was Supposed To Star In His New Show
The actor has been pleading on Twitter with “DarkWing84,” who bought his ape from a scammer, to return it.
Sarah Emerson
34 New Summer Books You Won’t Be Able To Put Down
From literary fiction to science fiction and fantasy and memoir, these are the best beach reads.
Tomi Obaro
Everyone Thought "Conversations With Friends" Would Be The Show Of The Summer, But It's Kind Of A Flop
"Joe Alwyn is struggling with Kristen Stewart syndrome."
Kelsey Weekman
“Harry’s House” May Be Harry Styles’ Horniest Album Yet
In his third album, he’s part daddy, sometimes lover, and definitely a caring observer.
Alessa Dominguez
Let's Hear From You! Take Our Teen Sex Education Survey.
BuzzFeed News is looking to speak with teens around the country about what sex ed is and what they wish they were learning instead.
Venessa Wong
I Can’t Wait To Watch The Inevitable Documentary About How We All Wronged Amber Heard
Why must we torture women before giving them a redemption arc?
Stephanie McNeal
“Selling Sunset” Star Christine Quinn Is Leaving The O Group To Go All In On Crypto
The reality show archvillain has launched a crypto real estate company with her husband.
Katie Notopoulos
