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Melina Bee is the internet’s historical microaesthetics whisperer.


Muses Escape creates dreamy events and retreats for women, but most importantly, curates immaculate vibes.


A 2002 song by the Mountain Goats about a doomed divorce is suddenly big on TikTok. Why?


One tech company has created a slate of scripted influencers. But how is anyone supposed to tell what’s real and what isn’t?


Audrey Peters and the VIP List girls are infamous for documenting their fabulous lives in Manhattan. But they’re in on the joke.


What is it about fall that just makes us want to buy more stuff?


Facebook is under fire, again. But perhaps its problems are more fundamental.


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Alex Consani, an 18-year-old trans model, is the platform’s most delightful follow.


The She’s All That remake starring TikTok’s Addison Rae is exactly what you think it is.


TikTok is rediscovering preppy fashion, except this time it’s called the “old money aesthetic.”


I’m already late to #BamaRushTok, so here are seven story ideas.


How frantic, meaningless videos took over the internet.


Queer signaling in the age of TikTok.


This year’s Olympics may be cursed, but on TikTok, they’re fun as hell.


Interrogating the “online hot girl” persona.




TikTok says it’s fixing an error that caused its algorithms to flag BLM content, but some Black creators are still frustrated.


Several creators have been called out for faking their age and their race.

How TikTok makes $10 drugstore products blow up and flame out faster than ever.


YouTuber scandals fall into one of two categories. Neither is much fun.


People are turning to TikTok to connect IRL, and FOMO is back, baby!


It’s easy to pretend like you’re in love when there’s clout on the line.


The demand that people with a platform “speak out” on every issue feels misdirected.
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