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Anna is a freelance writer with far too much time on her hands. When she&#8217;s not writing about memes and internet slang, she can be found running TTRPGs online.

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Anna Good

Left: Charli XCX at the Nosferatu Los Angeles Premiere at TCL Chinese Theater IMAX on December 12, 2024 in Los Angeles, CA. Right: Taylor Swift arrives for the Billboard's 2019 Women in Music on December 12, 2019 in Hollywood, CA. Tweet overlay reads, "i actually feel genuinely sad for charli. this is just such a hurtful thing to do"

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Charli XCX fans slam Taylor Swift as a “bully” over alleged diss track “Actually Romantic”

Lindsey is a Seattle area writer interested in all things society, including internet culture, politics, and mental health. Outside of the Daily Dot, her work can be found in publications such as The Mary Sue, Truthout, and YES! Magazine.

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Lindsey Weedston

Taylor Swift at the 2022 American Music Awards held at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, USA on November 20, 2022. Tweet overlay reads, "first time in the 18 years of being a fan …. i didn’t like a single song on the album."

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“This sucks so bad”: Even diehard Swifties are panning “The Life of a Showgirl” as “mediocre” and “lifeless”

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Veronika Slowikowska’s TikToks prove she’s perfect Gen Z comedy for “SNL”

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

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Librarian who quit job to protect his mental health is the new host of “Reading Rainbow”

Rachel Kiley is a writer who sometimes writes things and sometimes is based in L.A., but is definitely always on Twitter @rachelkiley.

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Rachel Kiley

3 panel: Left: Chicken parmesan plate at Olive Garden. Middle: Latto looking into the camera. Right: Latto's fingers pointing to salad at Olive Garden.

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“The most relatable celebrity”: Latto’s obsession with Olive Garden has fans cheering

Left: Nicki Minaj arrives for ‘Barbie’ World Premiere on July 09, 2023 in Los Angeles, CA. Right: Cardi B in a black gown at the 30th Vanity Fair Oscar Party in 2024. Text overlay reads, "Idk this Cardi B and Nicki Minaj beef got too serious… Yall both could have left the kids out of this whole situation."

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“Just throw hands”: Cardi B and Nicki Minaj’s beef gets ugly as they drag each other’s kids

Left: AI-generated actress Tilly Norwood. Right: Emily Blunt at the Los Angeles premiere of 'The Fall Guy' held at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood, USA on April 30, 2024.

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“Good lord, we’re screwed”: Emily Blunt begs Hollywood not to sign “terrifying” AI star Tilly Norwood

Jamie Jirak has been working as an entertainment journalist since 2017. In addition to The Daily Dot, you can find her latest work at SlashFilm and That Hashtag Show. Jamie resides in Los Angeles and co-hosts two podcasts, Phase Hero and Love in the Time of Hydra. She loves moderating panels and has done so for Marvel, Disney, Netflix, and more. Follow her on Letterboxd: @JamieJirak.

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Jamie Jirak

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Hollywood reacts to news that agents are trying to “sign” an AI “actress” named “Tilly Norwood”

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“Feels less like honoring his legacy and more like monetizing his ghost”: Backlash grows toward AI Stan Lee hologram at LA Comic Con

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The “Peacemaker” Season 2 dance was just removed as a Fortnite emote—here’s the reason behind the ban

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“We got robbed”: 18 of the most disappointing face reveals according to Reddit

Ljeonida is a reporter and writer with a degree in journalism and communications from the University of Tirana in her native Albania. She has a particular interest in all things digital marketing; she considers herself a copywriter, content producer, SEO specialist, and passionate marketer. Ljeonida is based in Tbilisi, Georgia.

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“I just think it’s hilarious”: Jamie Lee Curtis calls out the fact that podcasts now have a video element to them

Left: Comedian Zach Woods looking into the camera. Right: Skyline nighttime view of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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“Real as hell for this”: Zach Woods slams comics for taking gigs at the Riyadh Comedy Festival

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Jessica Chastain speaks out after Apple  pulls series about extremist online communities: “I wish this show wasn’t so relevant, unfortunately it is”

Left: Alexandra Grant, Keanu Reeves at the Ballerina World Premiere at TCL Chinese Theater IMAX on June 3, 2025 in Los Angeles, CA. Right: AI-generated wedding photo of Keanu Reeves and his girlfriend Alexandra Grant holding up their hands with visible wedding bands.

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“Fake news”: Keanu Reeves’ girlfriend Alexandra Grant tells fans to beware AI fakes after wedding rumor