EXTREMELY ONLINE
As the YouTube giant scrambles amidst myriad controversies and scandals, we wonder if this was an inevitable outcome in today’s flawed, problematic content creation industry.
Kayleigh Donaldson is a critic and pop culture writer for Pajiba.com. Her work can also be found on IGN, Slashfilm, Uproxx, Little White Lies, Roger Ebert, and other publications. She lives in Dundee.
LEADING MAN
Members of Gen X and millennials are swooning over their former hearthrob’s resurgence with his role in “Trap.” It’s proof that Hartnett is far more gifted than he got credit for.
‘NORMAL’ PEOPLE
Tabloids have started tracking the love life of the Irish actor with a fervor not typically reserved for a critics’ darling indie actor. Why are we so intrigued by who he’s dating?
PUTTING ON THE RITZ
Taylor Swift has a famous history of dating celebrities, but no one has risen to her level of fame, influence, and enthusiasm like Travis Kelce—and she’s never seemed happier.
THE A-LIST
The fast-rising “Hit Man” star made waves by admitting that he wants to be a movie star and work on films that actually make money. Some are irked by this. We’re celebrating!
SPACE PRINCE
Completely bald and with skin the color of old milk, Butler leaves his “Elvis” transformation behind for a delicious performance proving his movie-star potential.
BAD IDEAS
The whole #TheRock2024 discourse is back after an interview the actor gave this week. But let’s be real: The reason we want him to run would end the moment he actually does.
NOT THIS AGAIN
When Chris Evans, 42, married Alba Baptista, 26, the internet’s most toxic corners lobbed unfounded accusations about their relationship. Here’s what those conversations get wrong.
LAUGH RIOT?
The internet has discovered the long-running hit ABC drama about an autistic physician, and social media’s got the viral clips and memes to show for it. But what’s the real joke?
HONOR AMONG CHRISES
Pine’s delightful performance in the new “D&D” movie settles the “Best Celebrity Chris” debate once and for all, showing off his dynamic range and exciting project choices.