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Samara Joy's Excellence Is Self-Evident
Joy, a 23-year-old jazz singer from the Bronx, won the Best New Artist Grammy over breakout musicians like Brazilian pop star Anitta, indie darling Wet Leg, and Latinx R&B singer Omar Apollo.
I Want to Eliminate My Credit Card Debt. I Also Want To Enjoy My Life.
Consider switching to other forms of payment, tracking and adjusting your spending, budgeting for things you enjoy, and seeking your friends’ support to stick with a repayment plan.
Topher, Denial Is A River In Egypt, And Side-Eye — Everything You Need To Know About Current Viral TikTok Audios
“I don’t care how long it takes, as long as I’m with you, I’ve got a smile on my face.”
The NFL Has Done The Bare Minimum And Salvaged Its Reputation
A few years ago, critics accused the NFL of racism, inadequate player safety, and lax punishments for players accused of domestic violence. How did the NFL convince people it's changed?
6 Sci-Fi Novels By Black Authors You’ve Got To Read
These recent speculative books provide plenty of intrigue and adventure while featuring Black female protagonists showing the world what “magic” really is.
I Made Galentine’s Day Drink Recipes And Only One Of My Friends Said It Was Gross
Valentine’s Day is not just for lovers anymore, according to my TikTok and Pinterest.
In “You” Season 4, Joe Finally Meets His Match
The genius of You has always been in knowing when to subvert genre to make it more compelling. In that sense, the first half of Season 4 is firing on all cylinders.
Why I’ve Decided To Delay Taking Testosterone As Part Of My Transition
I had come up with a plan for medically transitioning, which included taking testosterone. Then I found out what T does to your vocal cords.
She Didn’t Like Her Nose. So She Went To Turkey For An Ethnic Rhinoplasty.
“I don’t think it takes away from my being African or hides my features. I’m always like, if you don’t like something, change it.”
“Litefeet” Has Become A Symbol Of New York City. This Subway Dancer Is Keeping The Legacy Alive.
In an illustrated essay, Molly Crabapple talks to Sony Jayy, one of the many New York City hip-hop dancers behind “showtime” on the New York City Subway.
Gen Z, Tell Us What You Think About Sex
BuzzFeed News is looking to speak with young people about your sexual values, practices, and goals.
The Grammys’ Biggest Award Should Have Gone To Beyoncé Or Bad Bunny
Awards shows routinely ignore groundbreaking Black or brown artists in favor of seemingly apolitical white ones.
I Love The Idea That Ben Affleck And Jennifer Lopez Hate Each Other
A clip from the Grammys showed the couple seemingly fighting. Cue the memes and TikTok theories (and schadenfreude).
Keke Palmer Is Using A “Sims” Childbirth Simulator To Get Ready For Motherhood
The multi-hyphenate can add metaverse show host, Twitch streamer, and expectant mother to her long list of accomplishments.
Wearing A Bear Onesie For A Week Made Me Forget About My Need For Physical Touch
It does not take a therapist to look at this bear onesie and think, “fabric cuddle.”
The Terminally Online Version Of New York Magazine’s Etiquette Rules
From liking someone’s photo posted in 2017 to getting asked about joining an MLM, here’s our social media take on New York Magazine’s etiquette guidelines.
This College Ignored Their Cheer Squad On National Women In Sports Day So They Refused To Cheer In Protest
“Seeing this sport swept under the rug on a day where we should be honored is heartbreaking. This sport is so much more than what everyone thinks.”
How SZA Rose From Indie Favorite To National No. 1
The singer’s latest genre-bending album stayed atop the charts for seven weeks, cementing her as a superstar.
I Tried TikTok’s Viral Pink Sauce And Hated It But Was So Determined To Give It A Go That I Made Two Other Recipes With It
The infamous sauce is now sold at Walmart.
MrBeast Built A YouTube Empire On Being Mr. Nice Guy, But His Stunt Helping 1,000 Blind People Divided Viewers, Who Called It "Demonic"
Is it stunt philanthropy or self-funded charity in the YouTube age?