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Bryan Rolli is a reporter who specializes in streaming entertainment. He writes about music and film for Forbes, Billboard, and the Austin American-Statesman. He met Flavor Flav in two separate Las Vegas bowling alleys and still can’t stop talking about it.

Bryan Rolli

The great indie rock beef of 2017, explained

Chris Osterndorf is an entertainment reporter and movie critic based in Los Angeles. He holds a degree in cinema from Chicago’s DePaul University. His work has appeared on the Daily Dot, Mic, the Script Lab, Salon, the Week, xoJane, and more.

Chris Osterndorf

‘The Leftovers’ wasn’t just the best show on TV—it was the most important

Audra Schroeder&#8217;s work has previously appeared in the Austin Chronicle, the Dallas Observer, NPR, ESPN, Bitch, and the Village Voice.

Audra Schroeder

Sarah Silverman on how to write jokes after you’ve nearly died

Kahron Spearman is a journalist, copywriter, and host of “Discovery with Kahron Spearman” on KAZI 88.7.

Kahron Spearman

Yes, Kendrick Lamar is the greatest rapper of all time

Kristen Hubby is a tech and lifestyle reporter. Her work has also appeared in Austin Monthly and the Austin American-Statesman, where she covered local news and the dining scene in Austin, Texas.

Kristen Hubby

Here’s how to cancel your Spotify Premium subscription

Michelle Jaworski was a staff writer and TV/film critic at the Daily Dot. She covers entertainment, geek culture, and pop culture and has covered everything from the Sundance Film Festival, NYFF, and Tribeca to New York Comic Con and Con of Thrones. She is based in Brooklyn.

Michelle Jaworski

Red Nose Day’s ‘Love Actually’ sequel is actually great

Dan Marcus is a geek culture reporter based in Los Angeles. His work has appeared in First Showing and Trek Movie.

Dan Marcus

Netflix doc ‘Laerte-se’ unpacks the pain and bliss of transitioning

The 25 most-subscribed-to channels on YouTube

Tess Cagle is a reporter who focuses on politics, lifestyle, and streaming entertainment. Her work has appeared in the New York Times, Texas Monthly, the Austin American-Statesman, Damn Joan, and Community Impact Newspaper. She’s also a portrait, events, and live music photographer in Central Texas.

Tess Cagle

Fyre Festival under investigation by the FBI for all sorts of fraud

The surprising amount of data Spotify uses

David Britton is a writer and comedian based in Rhinebeck, New York who focuses on internet culture, memes, and viral news stories. He also writes for the Hard Times and is the creator of StoriesAboutWizards.com.

David Britton

In ‘Despicable Me 3,’ the Minions have unionized

Ramon Ramirez was the managing editor and, formerly, the Dot&#8217;s news director, entertainment editor, and evening editor. His work has appeared in the Washington Post, Grantland, Washington City Paper, Austin American-Statesman, and Austin Monitor.

Ramon Ramirez

young Chris Cornell performing in a record store

In 1989, Chris Cornell was already a rock god—and here’s the proof

‘How a Lie Becomes the Truth’ is the ‘Schoolhouse Rock’ parody the Trump era deserves

Lauren L&#8217;Amie is a former SEO editor of the Daily Dot. Her work focuses on women and the internet, tech, and health. Previously, she has contributed to Tom&#8217;s Guide and Texas Monthly. Currently, she is based in Brooklyn and becoming a keyword ninja.

Lauren L’Amie

The Avril Lavigne death conspiracy theory is back to haunt us all

Samantha Grasso is a former IRL staff writer for the Daily Dot with a reporting emphasis on immigration. Her work has appeared on AJ+, Vox, Splinter, Los Angeles Magazine, and Austin Monthly.

Samantha Grasso

An image of Beyonce's Single Ladies choreography and Bob Fosse's Mexican Breakfast choreography

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