In a shocking turn of events, TikTok has once again commodified our relationships – this time, with a spooky twist. Boo baskets are all the rage as the Halloween season descends upon us. Not so different from the Easter baskets of childhood past, a boo…
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Every Halloween night, young kids gather to parade around neighborhoods and receive free candy, but should it be just kids going trick-or-treating? The answer is no. Trick-or-treating has occurred in the U.S. since the 19th century, so why now is there an age limit to…
Midwestern superstar Chappell Roan is facing immense backlash from fans over her refusal to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris for the upcoming election. In an interview with The Guardian last week, she explained she “doesn’t feel pressured to endorse anyone” and that there are “problems…
For nearly two decades, people across the globe have been uploading snippets of their lives onto YouTube. Since 2005, the platform has greatly evolved, and now thousands of people make their living by sharing facets of their lives online. Among these people is Nikocado Avocado.…
Going to outdoor concerts in the summer and fall is supposed to be fun. While the concert itself is delightful, the parking lot of an amphitheater ruins the entire night. Entering the parking lot, which is normally a wide field of grass, is the smoothest…
Hip-hop legend Kendrick Lamar dropped a surprise release via Instagram on Wednesday, his first musical offering since his viral nail-in-the-coffin diss track “Not Like Us.” Despite having no official name, audiences have dubbed the track “Watch The Party Die” due to its repetition throughout the…
Celebrities are prone to controversy and criticism, as their every move is analyzed under the public eye, but these days, it feels like they aren’t even trying anymore. On June 13, user Prism42 launched a YouTube video accusing Ava Kris Tyson of inappropriately communicating with…
Actress Jenna Ortega went viral on Aug. 23 following an interview with internet personality Carolina Reynoso. At the end of the interview, Reynoso reminded Ortega that she is Latina enough, no matter what anyone else says. The comments were filled with affirmations and support until…
After more than two weeks of rigorous competition among the most impressive athletes in the world, this year’s Olympics officially ended on Aug. 11. But for Algerian boxer, Imane Khelif, her gold medal wasn’t the only thing weighing heavy on her head. Instead, Khelif was…
We’re here for a mirrorball, not a ring
When viewers begin watching “Dancing with the Stars,” they’re under the impression that they will be watching celebrities dance, hence the name of the show, and it would be expected for them to think the same. Recent seasons have proved that to be incorrect. The…