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Kyndall Cunningham

Kyndall Cunningham

Staff Reporter, Culture

Kyndall Cunningham is a culture writer interested in reality TV, movies, pop music, Black media, and celebrity culture. Previously, she wrote for the Daily Beast and contributed to several publications, including Vulture, W Magazine, and Bitch Media. Oscar-winning filmmaker Barry Jenkins once said an essay of hers “tore him apart.”

You can find her on Twitter/X @kyndallrene.

Latest articles by Kyndall Cunningham

Why does Gen Z smell like sugar?Why does Gen Z smell like sugar?
CultureThe Highlight

From Dunkin’ deodorant to Sabrina Carpenter perfume, smelling good isn’t enough — it’s all about smelling edible.

By Kyndall Cunningham
Two hunky doctors are resuscitating TVTwo hunky doctors are resuscitating TV
Culture

Doctor Odyssey and The Pitt have a lot to tell us about TV in 2025.

By Kyndall Cunningham
How “Not Like Us” became an anti-Drake anthem — and the subject of a messy lawsuitHow “Not Like Us” became an anti-Drake anthem — and the subject of a messy lawsuit
Culture

The Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar feud, explained.

By Kyndall Cunningham
Is the viral “let them” theory really that simple?Is the viral “let them” theory really that simple?
Culture

The paradox behind Mel Robbins’s self-help mantra.

By Kyndall Cunningham
4 winners and 3 losers from a madcap Oscars4 winners and 3 losers from a madcap Oscars
Culture

After Emilia Pérez’s award chances blew up, the Oscars seemed to be an open race. Then came Anora.

By Alex Abad-Santos, Kyndall Cunningham and 3 more
Anora’s big Oscar win and sex worker backlash, explainedAnora’s big Oscar win and sex worker backlash, explained
Culture

The Best Picture winner might not be as progressive as it looks.

By Kyndall Cunningham
Emilia Pérez’s controversies didn’t stop it from winning OscarsEmilia Pérez’s controversies didn’t stop it from winning Oscars
Culture

Despite backlash from Mexico and dicey tweets from its lead actress, Karla Sofía Gascón, Emilia Pérez still took home some Oscars

By Kyndall Cunningham
A wild Oscars year, explained by Vox’s culture teamA wild Oscars year, explained by Vox’s culture team
Culture

Vox’s resident culture experts break down a contentious year at the movies.

By Sean Collins, Kyndall Cunningham and 1 more
Is Kim Kardashian actually going MAGA?Is Kim Kardashian actually going MAGA?
Culture

The influencer’s love for Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and the Trump family has some fans wondering.

By Kyndall Cunningham
The hypersuccessful, happily-in-love billionaire actress the internet loves to hateThe hypersuccessful, happily-in-love billionaire actress the internet loves to hate
Culture

The simple reason Selena Gomez makes people online so mad.

By Kyndall Cunningham