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The Daily Dot

<p>Kira Deshler was the assistant newsletter editor at the Daily Dot. Kira received a Master&#8217;s in Media Studies from UT Austin and has previously written for sites like Slash Film and Looper. She runs her own Substack newsletter, Paging Dr. Lesbian, and is a member of GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics.</p>


Kira Deshler

In a packed stadium a fan raises their arms in excitement. Text over says, "2024, The Year in Review."

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⭐ 10 memorable fandom moments from 2024

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Gracie Abrams fans want to start gatekeeping because of high ticket prices

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Upcoming ‘Harry Potter’ series sparks backlash from all sides

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‘Arcane’s’ CaitVi relationship has fans cheering for more

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How is the fanfic community responding to artificial intelligence?

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Martin Scorsese and Nicole Kidman fans butt heads over women in film comments

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How Stan Twitter reacted to the biggest Grammys surprises and snubs

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‘My Lady Jane’ fans are politely fighting to save the canceled show

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Lady Gaga fans thrilled by ‘Disease,’ the singer’s first pop song in 4 years

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Tegan and Sara documentary tells of the power and the perils of music fandom

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Charli XCX fans welcome the arrival of Brat Autumn

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Fans react to being called toxic by movie studios 

Fans both disheartened and moved by Sophie’s posthumous album 

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‘Agatha All Along’ divides MCU purists and queer fans

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Chappell Roan’s viral VMA moment shocked viewers, delighted fans 

Decoding Fandom