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This week’s dispatch has it all: the indomitable spirit of internet perverts, a genre of music named for its awfulness, slang that didn’t come from African-American vernacular English, and a couple of YouTubers who out-earned Star Wars. As always, I’ve done the deeply undignified work of digging into it so you don’t have to. You’re…

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Judy Woodruff has been speaking to a host of experts about the country’s 250th anniversary for her “In Pursuit of Happiness” podcast. That includes conversations about the roles satire, national parks and music have played in our history. The latest episode looks at how American English evolved. As it turns out, there’s one word that…

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When people talk about music history, the spotlight usually goes to the artists. But behind many of the biggest stars, iconic albums, and unforgettable moments are the executives who helped make them happen. Whether they were launching record labels, discovering future superstars before anyone else saw the potential, or helping artists pull off career-saving comebacks,…

Looking back at memorable moments for the Detroit Red Wings in pop culture history.

The line between pop culture and gaming is gone. It’s not just about movie tie-ins; it’s about a fundamental shift in how stars build communities and narratives, a logic Gen Z gets.

This weekend, the Kazakh capital hosted the large-scale geek culture festival Comic Con Astana 2026. This year, the event took place across two venues, with cosplay once again becoming one of its highlights. Visitors came dressed as their favorite characters from anime, films, TV series and video games. The festival also welcomed a number of…

Nick Mohammed, Jason Sudeikis and Brendan Hunt in Ted Lasso. Apple TVhide caption

New York City is experiencing a fresh wave of pop-culture tourism as fans visit real-life neighborhoods and transit sites linked to Spider-Man.