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Allison P. Davis

Features Writer, the Cut and New York Magazine
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Allison P. Davis is a features writer for New York Magazine and the Cut. In the ten years she’s been on staff, she’s explored all aspects of fashion, culture, celebrity, sex, and dating through profiles, long-form features, and essays. Most notably, she’s profiled Cardi B, Lena Dunham, Mariah Carey, and Meghan Markle, among many others. Her essay “My Tinder Decade” was a National Magazine Award finalist. Her other bylines include Esquire, GQ, California Sunday, The Economist, Teen Vogue, Vogue UK, Elle, Allure, and the New York Times.

  1. not all heroes wear capes
    Shuri Is the Best Character in Black PantherTired: White guys and gadgets. Wired: Shuri!
  2. what’s good
    Watch Double Lover, a More Twisted, More French Fifty Shades of GreyDouble your pleasure, double your psychosexual terror.
  3. i’m parched
    Black Panther Has the Hottest Cast of Any Marvel Movie EverBetter order an extra-large soda at the theater, you’re gonna get thirsty.
  4. culture
    ‘Don’t Get Caught Up in Men’ and Other Easy Business Advice From a Beauty MogulKa’oir on starting a beauty empire, making $30 million, and life with Gucci Mane.
  5. what’s good
    Will Smith Is the Best Dad on InstagramWelcome to the Cut’s new weekly culture column, What’s Good.
  6. profile
    Poppy Just Might Be the Warhol of the Youtube EraIs the viral star and pop singer enacting a meta-commentary on fame? Or does she simply want to be famous?
  7. what are you watching?
    I Love Bekka and Lucy Is a Perfect Show About Female FriendshipFinally, a show that treats friendships like the romantic relationships they are.
  8. new york beginnings
    The Brooklyn Bar Where Everybody’s Just Looking for LoveThe enduring charm of a dive bar where everyone feels like they might get laid.
  9. get a hobby
    Make Dating Less Miserable: Treat It Like a HobbyA modest proposal to make Tinder more bearable.
  10. it’s oprah’s world and we’re just living in it
    Oprah’s Golden Globes Speech Was So PowerfulHer speech was more important than anyone expected, and we expected a lot.
  11. profile
    Lena Waithe Is Creating the CultureThe Emmy winner simply tells the stories that she knows best. The difference is that, suddenly, everyone wants to listen.
  12. give this person all the awards
    This Brilliant Girls Trip Scene Didn’t Make It Into the MoviePlease, someone get me the deleted scenes immediately!
  13. not all heroes wear capes
    Phantom Thread Makes a Good Case for Staying SingleShe’s her own best company.
  14. the future
    Dating on Black Mirror Is Way Better Than in Real LifeCan we sign up for dystopian Tinder?
  15. best of 2017
    The Best Sex Scenes in Movies and Television of 2017From a threesome with a hologram to a high school hand job.
  16. meet and greet
    Jessie Ware on How to Be a Working Mom“It’s like guilt and gin. That’s what I’ve learned about motherhood.”
  17. social studies
    Is It Rude to Play HQ at Parties?The trivia app is infiltrating real-world social life.
  18. a man worth knowing
    Miguel Has Figured Out How to Be a Sex Symbol in 2017R&B singer Miguel explores life beyond hook-up anthems.
  19. tv microtrends
    TV Finally Figured Out Black Women Go to TherapyIs Nola Darling’s therapist taking new clients?
  20. odes
    The Best Times Men Cried on This Is UsCry me a beautiful, beautiful river.
  21. shame crush
    I Hate This Stranger Things Character, But I Love His ButtReconciling our sexual attraction to that dumb jerk Billy Hargrove.
  22. profiles
    The Best Reason to Start Using Uber AgainPositive, boundary-breaking, irresistible — she may be the only way to get where they need to go.
  23. cut covers
    Gabrielle Union Can’t Believe She Just Said ThatThe candid actress gets even more candid in a new book of essays.
  24. pleasant things
    This Video of Armie Hammer Dancing Is What Everyone Looks Like When They DanceAccept it, we all flail on the dancefloor.
  25. i feel seen
    What Is a ‘Super Single’? Am I One? How Do I Know?Better Things coined a very useful new term.
  26. voyages
    Seven Days on the Oprah CruiseAt sea with a ship full of superfans, including my mom.
  27. we have fun
    Celebrities Explain What They Would Do for That DickWith a new viral-video hashtag.
  28. black girl magic
    Report: Black Women Are Responsible for Everything CoolNielsen has the receipts, thank you very much.
  29. rants
    Here’s the Speech You Wish You Could Give Every Bad DateLast night’s episode of Better Things offers the ultimate catharsis.
  30. self awareness
    Okay, Now Goop Is Just Messing With UsWho’s laughing now? (Us. It’s still us.)
  31. encounter
    Touring the Children’s Museum With Asahd Khaled, the Busiest Baby in Hip-HopThe 10-month-old child of DJ Khaled is probably the first baby to come out of the womb with a perfect Instagram presence.
  32. stans
    The #LawrenceHive Is the Male Answer to the #BeyHiveMeet the men who love Insecure.
  33. how about that scene?
    Jon and Dany’s Hookup Was the Most Boring Game of Thrones’ Sex Scene EverDid winter even come?
  34. look what you made me do
    Raise Your Hand If You’re Scared of Taylor SwiftRaises hand.
  35. profile
    Lisa Vanderpump Is the Royalty America CravesHow one Real Housewife rules the franchise.
  36. The Bachelorette Finale Denied Rachel Lindsay Her Happy EndingSo much drama and so many questions.
  37. profile
    Aubrey Plaza Is the Nicest Evil Girl in the WorldAubrey Plaza knows you want her to be mean to you, and she’s happy to oblige.
  38. fascinators
    Natalie Morales Is Low-Key FamousLunch with the “that girl” from all your favorite TV shows.
  39. rankings
    Who Is the Biggest Fuccboi on Game of Thrones?Ask not who will sit on the Iron Throne, but who is most likely to text “U up?” at 2:00 a.m.
  40. Insecure’s Yvonne Orji Is Living SingleHow Insecure and Yvonne Orji are reinventing TV’s single woman.
  41. zam zaddy
    Can You Call Someone ‘Zaddy’ During Sex?A casual survey.
  42. This New Miss Eaves Video Is a Visual Encyclopedia of Things Fuccbois Say“u up?”
  43. white men rapping
    And Here’s Ryan Phillippe Rapping a Little Diddy He WroteHe mentions Cruel Intentions and calls himself Daddy, so …
  44. that’s a bop
    Buscabulla Is Teaching an Advanced Course in Latin MusicThere’s more to radio than just “Despacito.”
  45. that’s a bop
    Here’s Everything You Need to Make Your Definitive Summer PlaylistJorja! Chastity Belt! Downtown Boys! Synead!
  46. that’s a bop
    This Song Will Inspire You to Add More People to Your Block ListRico Nasty teaches you how to curve loser dudes.
  47. man on the floor
    What The Beguiled Gets Right About an All-Girls-School ExistencePut on the brooch you haven’t worn since Christmas, there’s a man on the floor.
  48. that’s a bop
    H.E.R. Wrote the Sexiest Song of the SummerPut on “Every Kind of Way,” dim the lights, thank us later.
  49. scenes
    Inside the Training Facility Where Lena Dunham Left Her DogLamby Dunham has a new home in Los Angeles.
  50. sex on screen
    Is Sex in Silicon Valley As Bad As Sex on Silicon Valley?Jackhammering, Google-branded condoms, and Google Calendars
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