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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

Entertainment

“Mercy” singer Duffy to tell the story of her abduction ordeal with Disney+ documentary

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

Internet favorite Nicola Coughlan will explore the “manosphere” in new doc

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

Memes

Netflix’s “ANTM” doc sparks the Tyra Banks “lack of accountability” meme

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

Tech

“Pointlessly forcing the use of this ungodly technology”: Netflix viewers disgusted by AI recreations in Lucy Letby true crime doc

Darren Aronofsky’s AI-generated Revolutionary War YouTube series is sparking discourse—and outrage

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The director of “One Last Adventure: The Making of Stranger Things 5” addresses those ChatGPT accusations

Viral Politics

“So obvious that it’s staged”: People are picking apart the trailer for Melania Trump’s recently-announced biopic

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

mariska hargitay next to a video still of her mother jayne mansfield - mansfield bars

Mariska Hargitay’s new documentary revives story of how “Mansfield Bars” on semi-trucks came to be

alex cooper investigation boston university soccer

Boston University to undergo external review following Alex Cooper’s harassment claims in her recent documentary

Stacy Fernández is a freelance writer, project manager and communications specialist. She’s worked at The Texas Tribune, The Dallas Morning News and run social for The Education Trust New York. Her favorite hobby is finding hidden gems at the thrift store, she loves a good audio book and is a chocolate enthusiast.

Stacy Fernandez

‘Demanded burgers’: This man says he served Pope Leo XIV. He says he was a ‘nightmare’

Sabrina McCrear was a trending intern for the Daily Dot. A senior at Howard University, she’s majoring in journalism with a minor in biology, combining her passions for storytelling and healthcare advocacy. As editor-in-chief of Howard’s 101 Magazine, McCrear leads the charge in producing dynamic, engaging content. She’s written consumer advice pieces on maternal health, fetal well-being, and preventive medicine. Dedicated to amplifying diverse voices, she’s paving the way for a future in healthcare communication and advocacy.

Sabrina McCrear

‘Real friendship’: Man gets his iPhone stolen in East Village bar. Then he finds strange photos in his iCloud a year later

Kira Deshler is a former 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.

Kira Deshler

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

Mike Hadge

People are praising Will Ferrell’s movie documenting his friendship with his trans best friend

Angela Andaloro proudly serves as a scribe, documenting all the shenanigans happening online. Her writing has been featured across Entertainment Weekly, PEOPLE, BuzzFeed, and more.

Angela Andaloro

Be Honest: You love the Be Honest meme

Grace Fowler is freelancer reporter and past summer media fellow with the Daily Dot. She&#8217;s a graduate of Texas State University, where she studied mass communications.

Grace Fowler

Woman says ‘Quiet on Set’ featured her and a former child actor ‘against our will’

Documentaries