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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.

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“He was off-key”: Tom Sandoval exposed on “America’s Got Talent” as a  bad singer

Makalah Wright has written articles for various publications based on mental health, relationships, and Gen Z-related topics. She is currently a senior at the University of West Georgia, where she studies public relations and music. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with loved ones, shopping, traveling to new places, and playing the clarinet.

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Six “random side quests” you might not be expecting from PinkPantheress

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.

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“A different vibe”: Woman gives update after “brainwashing” herself with Baroque music—others chime in with their own classical music experiences

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Excited that Bruce Springsteen and Bob Dylan are going on a concert tour together? You’ve been duped by an AI post on Facebook

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Netflix hit “KPop Demon Hunters” moves to theaters for a sing-along edition. Some showings immediately sell out

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.

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Left: Ethel Cain speaking into a mic Right: Lana Del Rey sitting in a car speaking into the camera.

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Lana Del Rey and Ethel Cain are beefing and fans are wondering: who’s the Kendrick and who’s the Drake?

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.

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Anna Good

Left: Screenshot of Taylor Swift on boyfriend Travis Kelce's podcast "New Heights." Right: Tweet reading "the concept of an album called "life of a showgirl" being teased and announced exclusively by her management team, record label, and celebrity boyfriend's business without a single word or interaction from taylor herself oh... i have chills and i'm sick."

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“So unchic”: Taylor Swift fans react to “The Life of a Showgirl” rollout with outrage and memes

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“Never knew we needed this”: Mario Kart parties were just taken to another level after gaming club hires live MC

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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Left: Still from music video for "Cheerleader" by OMI and Felix Jaehn Remix Right: Still from music video for "Hey Ya!" by Outkast

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The debate over the worst song ever is getting vicious

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Critics call Dominic Fike “performative” after he brought his kid onstage at Lollapalooza

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.

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Charlotte Colombo

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“Finished with all my homework”: Lofi girl just “graduated,” but what does that mean for the beloved YouTube  channel?

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“Most distasteful”: Rod Stewart’s  “Forever Young” concert tribute features Ozzy Osbourne using a selfie stick with other dead celebrities

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Hayley Williams just dropped her first new songs as an independent artist on a Y2K-era website

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

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Left: Ozzy Osbourne at the Los Angeles premiere of 'Total Recall' held at the Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood on August 1, 2012. Right: The Band of the Coldstream Guards perform “Paranoid” by Black Sabbath at Changing of the Guard.

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“Well, he was a prince…”: Royal guards break tradition to perform Black Sabbath in moving Ozzy Osbourne tribute

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

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“Please don’t risk it”: Some DJs are saying goodbye to TikTok Live after terms of service changes

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