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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.

Jamie Jirak

The “KPop Demon Hunters” collaboration with McDonald’s is splitting fans: some want to boycott, others can’t wait

Entertainment

“Everyone loves this silly lil lizard”: The “Hoppers” collab in Fortnite is so popular, players are calling it an “industry plant”

Rebecca Leib

L: woman sitting in car R: clothes on a hanger in a dressing room

“It was so awkward”: Influencer’s miscommunication with Reformation goes viral. Is AI to blame?

Charlotte is a regular Daily Dot contributor with bylines in Insider, VICE, Glamour, The Independent, and more. She holds a Masters&#8217;s degree in Magazine Journalism from City, University of London.

Charlotte Colombo

L: Zillow logo on a phone; R: World of Warcraft gameplay

Tech

“World of Warcraft” partners with Zillow to promote new in-game homes. Players’ reactions are mixed

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.

Anna Good

Kim Kardashian’s addition to Fortnite divides gamers, but even critics agree the meme references work

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.

Lindsey Weedston

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“New color, deal with it”: Pantone and Bon Iver announce a new shade for 2026 Color of the Year contender

Susan is a freelance writer following humanity one UGC at a time.

Susan LaMarca

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“Pure cinema”: Quentin Tarantino and Uma Thurman reunite at Fortnite Chapter 7 event

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“Extend the season”: Fortnite’s Simpsons takeover is creating a whole new generation of fans

Laura Holliday is a freelance internet culture journalist covering online communities, digital aesthetics, and internet rabbit holes. She lives in London with her cat, Luna.

Laura Holliday

Culture

13 incredible and absurd brand collaborations with Crocs

The new Aston Martin luxury baby stroller will end your sense of reality

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

“Can’t wait to send them back”: Fans who ordered Charli XCX’s special edition Converse shoes share their disappointment after they arrive in the mail

Laiken Neumann is a former Trending news editor based in Austin, Texas.

Laiken Neumann

3 panel image: a Wendy's restaurant, the inside of a Wendy's kitchen, and bags of Takis snacks.

“Thought they was lyin”: Wendy’s worker teases new Takis sandwich after finding box in the back

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.

Ljeonida Mulabazi

Excitement grows over recently announced Dr. Pepper-flavored Tic Tacs: “What I was waiting for”

Mike Hadge

Hand holding box of Barbie Krispie Kreme donuts

Collaboration