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Serving up villains and vengeance in 'Love Is Blind' and Steven Yeun's 'Beef'
In reality TV, bringing the drama used to mean making it big. But these days, it doesn't seem to pay to be the mean girl. B.A. Parker, co-host of NPR…
2 years, 11 months ago
The surprising case for AI boyfriends
The AI revolution has come for our love lives. Millions around the world are now in relationships with chatbots who can text, sext and – for a fee – …
2 years, 11 months ago
Fighting back against spams, scams and schemes
It's not just you – the constant texts, calls, emails and DMs from scammers are invading so many of our lives. And when the scams are successful, the…
3 years ago
The 'vanilla girl' trend shows that beauty is power
If you're more than a casual observer on the interwebs, you've probably heard the term, "chronically online" – someone who knows the ins and outs of …
3 years ago
Breaking down the Jennifer Lopez Wedding Industrial Complex Canon
It's basically spring - which means wedding season is starting to rev up. And no one does weddings quite like Jennifer Lopez - both on-screen and off…
3 years ago
Surviving long COVID three years into the pandemic
It's been three years since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic. And according to the CDC, out of all the American adul…
3 years ago
Silicon Valley Bank and the sordid history of 'Palo Alto'
Even after Silicon Valley Bank crumbled and tech workers have been laid off in the thousands, Silicon Valley is still surrounded by a mythos of progr…
3 years ago
The key to EGOT-ing with John Legend
John Legend has permeated the culture for over two decades. His music has racked up billions of plays and he and his wife regularly make headlines wh…
3 years ago
How Hollywood squeezed out women directors; plus, what's with the rich jerks on TV?
In nearly 100 years, the Oscar award for Best Director has only gone to three women. The film industry as a whole has been heavily dominated by men, …
3 years ago
Marilyn Monroe was more than just 'Blonde'
In the six decades since Marilyn Monroe passed away, Hollywood has not let her go. Actresses have portrayed her in countless films and there have bee…
3 years ago