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CULTURE·NOV 9, 2026

The aesthetic of the bichota phenomenon

Exploring the visual identity and cultural impact of the fanbase surrounding global reggaeton superstar Karol G.

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The aesthetic of the bichota phenomenon

Programas Telemedellín·CC BY 3.0

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CULTURE·NOV 9, 2026

Megan Fox Was the Internet's First Main Character

Before the discourse had a name, the tabloids had her body, her thumbs and her mouth. The culture has finally caught up.

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Megan Fox Was the Internet's First Main Character

Michael Vlasaty·CC BY 2.0

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CULTURE·NOV 9, 2026

Taylor Swift and Karlie Kloss attend Kansas City Chiefs game

The longtime friends were spotted together cheering on Travis Kelce during the Kansas City Chiefs game against the New York Jets.

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Taylor Swift and Karlie Kloss attend Kansas City Chiefs game

OakleyOriginals·CC BY 2.0

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CULTURE·APR 4, 2026

Why Gen Z Is Leaving Instagram for Creator Platforms Like Baddies

A generation raised inside the feed is moving to platforms where the audience pays for the work instead of scrolling past it.

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Why Gen Z Is Leaving Instagram for Creator Platforms Like Baddies

sailko·CC BY-SA 3.0