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

Susan LaMarca

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Fans of “Survivor” can’t believe the 50th season includes cameos from MrBeast and Jimmy Fallon: “Thought it was a skit from a parody account”

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

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“Overcooked” video game to become a Netflix reality series

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

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“End of an era”: Whitney Port—who got her start there on “The Hills—mourns Teen Vogue’s closure

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“Go to TikTok, see for yourself”: NASA responded to Kim Kardashian’s claims that the moon landing was fake

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

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“Families deserve facts, not fear”: Autistic Netflix star Dani Bowman hits back at Trump and RFK Jr.’s Tylenol claim

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

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Spencer Pratt says Gavin Newsom’s aide “harassed” him after mocking his appearance in a post

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

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The internet has crowned a new hero: The “Ibiza Final Boss”

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

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“This is my nightmare”: Woman receives casting call for Harry Jowsey dating show, whose prize includes attending David Dobrik’s wedding

Rachel Kiley is a writer who sometimes writes things and sometimes is based in L.A., but is definitely always on Twitter @rachelkiley.

Rachel Kiley

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Cierra Ortega of “Love Island” says fans called ICE on her family amidst racism backlash: “I don’t think that’s justice”

Left: Screenshot of Love Island USA Season 7 star Cierra Ortega Right: Cierra Ortega's Instagram follower count

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“Love Island” star Cierra Ortega faces backlash over anti-Asian slur, loses 200K Instagram followers

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Craig Conover of “Southern Charm” admits to using ChatGPT as his therapist after Paige DeSorbo breakup

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 “Golden Bachelor” repels fans by saying he only wants women aged 45-60: “If they’re 60 or over, I’m cutting them”

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“How is that even possible?”: Eagle-eyed fans spot something strange on the floor while watching “Love Island”

Nina Hernandez is a writer, journalist, music critic, and culture commentator based in Austin, Texas.

Nina Hernandez

photo collage image Jeff Probst the host of Surviivor announcing the cast of the 50th season.

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“Survivor” fans are stumped by Jeff Probst’s selections for “Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans”

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