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Help me report my story about Gen Z cringe
New poll data suggests that the fear of cringe has infected a generation.
Feb 11
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The first pop star to ever properly interact with the internet
The algorithm randomly resurrected Zara Larsson's career. What she did with it should be written into the history books.
Feb 5
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Going on a bad date is a drag. Worse? Ending up as a cautionary tale on TikTok.
When every romantic encounter is potential content, modern dating can feel like surveillance.
Jan 27
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The making of a modern heartthrob
Noah Beck smoldered his way into movie stardom. Could other influencers do the same?
Dec 4, 2025
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A Gen Z pop star broke music's unspoken rule and ignited a debate about fame
On the verge of his breakout moment, Sombr is digging his heels into authenticity.
Oct 23, 2025
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Watching Katy Perry perform amid her very bad year made me reconsider pop stardom
I was among the nearly 20,000 fans who showed up to see Katy Perry play her hits at Madison Square Garden.
Aug 18, 2025
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These social media stars conquered the internet. They still wanted more.
Let's talk about Addison Rae and Alex Warren's ascension from Hype House to pop star status.
Aug 1, 2025
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Could Gen Z save moviegoing?
I spoke to film professors, theater operators and Gen Z experts about fascinating poll data that gives me hope for the movies.
Jul 23, 2025
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kelsey weekman
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You're not supposed to know who "Baby Gronk" is
That's why it's funny :)
Jun 8, 2023
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kelsey weekman
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The man who gets paid to eat food in the shower restored my faith in viral content
It's such a relief to see a genuinely funny person get popular.
Jun 1, 2023
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kelsey weekman
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Remember Remember Eternal September
This has nothing to do with the weather
May 18, 2023
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this is my job now fyi!
May 10, 2023
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The Backrooms and the inevitable silliness of internet horror
Creepypasta transcends the millennial gaze.
Jul 19, 2022
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kelsey weekman
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All the things people want me to know about Gen Z
When you're young, that's all you are to some people.
May 25, 2022
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