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Love Stronger Than Hate: Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Moment
There's a reason they tried so hard to stop it from happening. Last night, Bad Bunny took the Super Bowl halftime stage and reminded us what it feels like when…
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Met Gala 2025: Tailored Drama, Clockwork Couture & Our Dream Shoot Muse
Another Met Gala, another round of fashion fantasy—and this one had range. Under the theme “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” the stars brought out the drama, the decadence, and occasionally... the…
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Tori King: Shining a Spotlight on Inclusivity in Fashion with Honey’s Hose
If you haven't already read Tori King’s latest piece for KESQ News, drop what you’re doing and check it out now. Seriously. Stop scrolling. Go read it. Because our very…
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Sonder in Pop Culture: Seeing the Stories Between the Stories
What is Sonder Anyway? Let’s start with a little head trip: sonder is that gut-punch realization that every random stranger—yes, even that guy who cut you off this morning—has a…
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Dangling Danger: Why We Fear the Monsters Under the Bed
You know the feeling. It’s late at night, you’re half-asleep, and one leg slides lazily off the side of the bed. Then it hits you—that creeping sensation that something might…
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The Light Up Ahead
Editors Note: I came across the following from a past guest of PopCultX, filmmaker Eric Shapiro. He was able to put down on paper a lot of what I was…
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This is Why I’ll Keep Fighting
This election season has left me with a profound sense of disappointment, not simply because of a loss but because of what the outcome represents. We find ourselves with a…
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Witches in Pop Culture: A Brew of Feminine Power and Magic
Witches have long been the ultimate symbol of feminine power, rebellion, and independence. From their roots in folklore to their rise as icons in modern media, witches have captivated audiences…
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Stake to the Heart: Why Vampires Just Won’t Die in Pop Culture
Hey there, fellow PopCultX fans! Today, we’re going deep—like, blood-dripping-from-the-fangs deep—into the world of vampires. These eternal night-dwellers have been creeping through pop culture for centuries, and they’re still as…
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Why Do We Crave the Creep?
The Twisted Psychology Behind Our Love of Fear Hey PopCultX fam! It’s Paige, your guide through the darker corners of the human mind today. We’re about to embark on a…