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Katka is a journalist who is chronically online. She uses her background in social media to surface trending content and commentary shaping contemporary internet culture. Previous bylines include HelloGiggles, Best Life, Lonely Planet, HuffPost, SheKnows and more.

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‘Why is she yelling like that?’: Doechii’s Met Gala behavior draws backlash, debate over how she treats her staff

Rebecca Leib

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The ‘anxiety’ mirror trend is haunting TikTok—here’s how it works

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Are we back to mocking bigger bodies? TikTok’s ‘Chubby’ filter has people worried

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.

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Still image from the music video "Denial is a River" showing the musical artist Doechii.

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The internet can’t stop memeing Doechii’s ‘DENIAL IS A RIVER’—here are the best ones

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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‘Give her another Grammy’: Trevor Noah’s Grammys immigration joke flopped—but Doechii’s reaction is stealing the show

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