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Bowen Yang breaks down, sings with Cher in final “Saturday Night Live” sketch
After a night filled with reprisals of some of his best-known characters, Bowen Yang‘s final “Saturday Night Live” sketch was...
Why the Roman Empire still captivates us
Two years ago, a viral trend tore through TikTok wherein women asked the men in their lives how often they...
14 of the most vital animation of 2025 that made life bearable
Animation has always enjoyed a devoted following, but 2025’s releases revealed that its audience is bigger and broader than most...
For Rob Reiner, music was a main character
For more than 48 hours, the 1959 Chordettes hit “Lollipop” has been stuck in my head. The song was part...
Jeffrey Epstein was definitely reading “Lolita” wrong
A version of this essay originally appeared in Crash Course, Salon's free newsletter of essential stories and political commentary. Sign...
How the TV Yule log stole Christmas
My holiday season officially starts on the night before Thanksgiving, snuggling under a thick throw while sharing a fireside catch-up...
Not the last picture show: A small-town theater brings hope to the heartland
“The town isn’t what it used to be,” Rozella Thomas says, shaking her head. As she pauses to reminisce, I...
“When Harry Met Sally” is Rob Reiner’s everlasting message of love
It’s almost time for the page to turn again. Whether we like it or not, time marches on, the year...
10 shows we loved watching in 2025
The story of TV in 2025 is, by and large, positive, in that the year yielded so much incredible TV...
“I Love LA” wrestles with Zillennial ambition
I WILL SUCCEED BECAUSE I AM INSANE. I see the affirmation online, painted on mugs, dishes and magnets. A writer...
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