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culture Feb. 8, 2022

Because Your Algorithm Says SoExamining our (sometimes toxic) relationship with our AI overlords.

By Michelle Santiago Cortés

meme explainer Feb. 1, 2022

‘That’s Not My Name’: TikTok’s Celebrity Meme, ExplainedCelebrities are racking up views mining their character histories.

By Choire Sicha

self Jan. 28, 2022

The Fantasy of TikTok’s Healthy-Eating VideosWhat makes the app’s easy recipes so appealing?

By Syeda Khaula Saad

extremely online Jan. 26, 2022

We Asked Linguists Why People Are Adding -Ussy to Every WordA calzone is a pizzussy. A wine bottle has a winussy.

By Bethy Squires

the real estate Jan. 24, 2022

Brown Harris Stevens, NYC’s Whitest-Shoe Brokerage, Is Taking TikTok WorkshopsReal-estate TikTok sensation Madison Sutton is joining the firm.

By Kim Velsey

my single is dropping Jan. 20, 2022

Charlie Puth Finally Flips on New Song ‘Light Switch’Watch his, uh, glow-up in the accompanying music video.

By Justin Curto

wall street Jan. 19, 2022

BlackRock Is Going Viral on TikTok As a Free Place to Pee“You guys can all judge me if you want, but I do not care. I have never, ever been happier!”

By Kevin T. Dugan

extremely online Jan. 15, 2022

YouTubers React to Netflix’s Hype HouseNo one can analyze content creation better than those who make it.

By Alejandra Gularte

good riddance Jan. 3, 2022

Anna Marie Tendler Bids Farewell to 2021Following her split with John Mulaney, Tendler took to Instagram to reflect on her “harsh and punishing” year.

By Brooke LaMantia

cursed as hell Dec. 30, 2021

The First Annual Golden Dolly AwardsRecognizing excellence in the doll performing arts in film, television, and new media.

By Rebecca Alter

bing bong Dec. 28, 2021

The Best TikToks of 2021Revisiting the funniest and most chaotic trends of the year.

By Brooke LaMantia

power Dec. 24, 2021

The Reclamation of BimbohoodThe self-proclaimed bimbos of TikTok are finding power in fluffy pink outfits.

By Laura Pitcher

2021 in review Dec. 23, 2021

15 TikTok Beauty Products That Went Viral in 2021And why they are (or aren’t) worth your money, according to the creators that blew them up.

By Daise Bedolla

vulture recommends Dec. 22, 2021

TikTok Is Watching Tracy Joseph’s Every MoveMeet the 20-year-old behind many of the year’s viral dances.

By Jennifer Zhan

extremely online Dec. 22, 2021

The Internet Did Too Much, Even for 2021Can’t talk about the past year without these main characters.

By Kate Lindsay

are u coming? Dec. 17, 2021

Making Blackout Content With Dating Influencer Serena KerriganTonight’s mistakes are tomorrow’s posts.

By Brock Colyar

vulture asks Dec. 16, 2021

What TikToks Broke the Algorithm in 2021?Gorgeous, gorgeous girls read year-end lists.

By Zoe Haylock

switched on pop Dec. 14, 2021

Tai Verdes Started From the Bottom (of His Building, Literally the Basement)Now the TikTok star is here, selling out a tour and performing at Lollapalooza.

By Charlie Harding and Nate Sloan

extremely online Dec. 11, 2021

Trade Me Project TikToker Finally Traded a Bobby Pin up to a HouseThe year-and-a-half-long journey has come to an end.

By Alejandra Gularte

advent calendar Dec. 8, 2021

A TikTok Gift Guide (But It’s Just This Cursed Twilight Bumper Sticker)#TeamRPatzInATracksuit

By Jennifer Zhan

wait what is happening on tiktok? Nov. 24, 2021

Why Is Everyone on TikTok Putting on Foundation This Way?Who needs a makeup sponge when you have cold, hard crystals?

By Erica Smith

why is your skin so good Nov. 23, 2021

How TikTok’s @Bondenavant Gets Her Skin So GoodAmy Chang got rid of her elevens with a facial-massage tool.

By Daise Bedolla

scroll patrol Nov. 22, 2021

TikTok Is No Longer Safe From Your ParentsThe living-room version of the app has arrived.

By Savannah Salazar

wait what is happening on tiktok? Nov. 12, 2021

TikTok Is Teaching People How to Look … ‘Clean’?Swap that shower for a middle part, tinted moisturizer, and gold hoops.

By Erica Smith

culture Nov. 11, 2021

Mother Monster Has Joined Your Little Video AppYes, Lady Gaga is on TikTok now.

By Mia Mercado

crime Nov. 9, 2021

Missing Teen Rescued After Using TikTok Hand SignalA 16-year-old North Carolina girl used a distress sign she learned on social media to call for help from passing cars.

By Claire Lampen

wait what is happening on tiktok? Nov. 8, 2021

Why Is Everyone Putting Lube on Their Faces?Makeup has reached a new level of moist.

By Erica Smith

why is your skin so good Nov. 3, 2021

How TikTok’s Delaney Rowe Gets Her Skin So GoodSkin-care products are just a piece of the puzzle for her very dry skin.

By Daise Bedolla

wait what is happening on tiktok? Oct. 29, 2021

Finally, a Beauty Hack for Brainwashing MenCourtesy of TikTok, of course.

By Erica Smith

thank god for tiktok! Oct. 27, 2021

Anna Marie Tendler Is Clearly ThrivingShe joined TikTok to teach us how to put on a duvet cover and butter toast.

By Brooke LaMantia

the cut podcast Oct. 27, 2021

You and I Are in a Parasocial RelationshipOn just how much is too much when it comes to stanning celebrities, and why we do it in the first place.

By the Cut

thank god for tiktok! Oct. 20, 2021

I Wish Every Day Was a No-Bones DayHave you met Noodle the pug?

By Brooke LaMantia

my mixtape is dropping Oct. 15, 2021

Add PinkPantheress’s Debut Mixtape to Your MySpace ProfileOr just stream To Hell With It now.

By Zoe Haylock

my single is dropping Oct. 15, 2021

Dixie D’Amelio Drops Fan-Favorite Single ‘The Real Thing’As heard on Hulu’s The D’Amelio Show.

By Zoe Haylock

extremely online Oct. 15, 2021

We’re Not Obsessed: Addison Rae Banned From TikTokMaybe Kourtney can fix this.

By Alejandra Gularte

culture Oct. 13, 2021

Would You Pay $200 for a Temporary Tattoo?Perfect for the commitment-phobic millennial.

By Sangeeta Singh-Kurtz

the group portrait Oct. 13, 2021

The New York Real-Estate Agents Turned TikTok StarsViral dances have nothing on apartment walk-throughs and neighborhood in-jokes.

By Kim Velsey

jiffy lube summer variety Oct. 10, 2021

Please Don’t Destroy Make Their Hilarious SNL DebutBRB, picking up a pack of Desk seltzer.

By Alejandra Gularte

influencers Oct. 8, 2021

What Happens When Influencers Post About Getting Vaccinated?“I watched my follower count go down in real time.”

By Brooke LaMantia

thank god! Oct. 5, 2021

Everyone Is Simping Over This Squid Game CharacterThe internet has found a new girlfriend.

By Brooke LaMantia

keeping up with kylie Oct. 1, 2021

The TikTok Reviews of Kylie Swim Are InLet’s just say not everyone is pleased.

By Asia Milia Ware

the money game Oct. 1, 2021

This 18-Year-Old TikTok Star Wants You to Start Trading With 500x LeverageJust another example of the kind of fishy financial advice kids are hearing on the platform.

By Kevin T. Dugan

extremely online Sept. 30, 2021

This Is Your Brain On Emily MarikoSmashed salmon is my ASMR.

By Emilia Petrarca

tiktok is harsh Sept. 30, 2021

Wow, TikTok Really Hated Dear Evan HansenBen Platt, I love you, but we need to discuss.

By Brooke LaMantia

fast times at tiktok high Sept. 22, 2021

The Grown-up Hysteria Around TikTok’s Devious LicksThe hottest new teen trend is stealing from your school. But not everything you see on the internet is real.

By Brock Colyar

‘wellness’ Sept. 22, 2021

I Tried TikTok and Instagram’s Favorite Energy Drink, CelsiusJonah Hill might like it, but the “healthy” energy drink all over my feed was a disappointment.

By Olivia Evans

schmoozing Sept. 14, 2021

Eric Adams Pursues the Youth VoteHe was seen partying with two TikTokers at a members-only club last weekend.

By Claire Lampen

life cycles Sept. 10, 2021

The 5 Stages of a Meme ChallengeHow does something like the Milk Crate Challenge catch on in the first place? And when is it rendered officially, canonically cringe?

By Luke Winkie

influencer drama Sept. 9, 2021

What’s This Drama About a Scientology Necklace on TikTok?Unpacking a recent prank by Frankie Jonas.

By Danielle Cohen

brain worms 2020 Aug. 27, 2021

Addison Rae Says Trump Is Not All That, But She Still Wanted to Meet Him“I consider myself a friendly person …”

By Zoe Haylock

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