Candice Frederick
@candicefrederick.bsky.social
Journalist for hire | Formerly: Senior Culture Reporter at HuffPost | Other Bylines: The Daily Beast, Time, New York Times, Bloomberg, ELLE and Harper's Bazaar | reeltalkonline@gmail.com | candicefrederick.contently.com
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The Future Of 'Sesame Street' Hangs In The Balance. Its Core Audience Might Not Care.
The news that Max has ended its partnership with the iconic series raises questions about whether the show really abandoned its mission years ago.
www.huffpost.com
As I am back on the job hunt (and, in the meantime, the freelance work hunt), I'm dropping a thread of some of my proudest work here for consideration. Contact info and journalism portfolio are both linked in my bio. www.huffpost.com/entry/future...
Not just love, actually: why romance fiction is booming www.theguardian.com/books/2025/d...
Not just love, actually: why romance fiction is booming
From Emily Henry to Rebecca Yarros and Alison Espach’s The Wedding People – romance has dominated the book charts this year. So why is it still dismissed by critics?
www.theguardian.com
December 30, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Not just love, actually: why romance fiction is booming www.theguardian.com/books/2025/d...
today's earworm www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrkE...
Commodores - Nightshift (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by CommodoresVEVO
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December 30, 2025 at 5:58 PM
today's earworm www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrkE...
at a brunch party i went to a few days ago, some folks were talking about how they are only interested in watching and reading romcoms, due to "the state of the world today." that has stuck with me for a variety of reasons.
December 30, 2025 at 5:56 PM
at a brunch party i went to a few days ago, some folks were talking about how they are only interested in watching and reading romcoms, due to "the state of the world today." that has stuck with me for a variety of reasons.
Tyler Perry Brings Receipts, Calls Sexual Assault Lawsuit a ‘$77 Million Money Grab Scam’ www.theroot.com/tyler-perry-...
Tyler Perry Speaks Out, Provides Receipts in New Lawsuit
www.theroot.com
December 30, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Tyler Perry Brings Receipts, Calls Sexual Assault Lawsuit a ‘$77 Million Money Grab Scam’ www.theroot.com/tyler-perry-...
Gone in 2025: A Yearlong Procession of Giants www.nytimes.com/2025/12/29/o...
Gone in 2025: A Yearlong Procession of Giants
www.nytimes.com
December 30, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Gone in 2025: A Yearlong Procession of Giants www.nytimes.com/2025/12/29/o...
Montell Jordan Is Cancer-Free: ‘Greatest Christmas Gift’ www.essence.com/lifestyle/mo...
Montell Jordan Is Cancer-Free: ‘Greatest Christmas Gift’ | Essence
Right before the holiday, the "This Is How We Do It" singer revealed he is prostate cancer-free for a second time.
www.essence.com
December 30, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Montell Jordan Is Cancer-Free: ‘Greatest Christmas Gift’ www.essence.com/lifestyle/mo...
25 Books Coming in January www.nytimes.com/2025/12/30/b...
25 Books Coming in January
www.nytimes.com
December 30, 2025 at 5:26 PM
25 Books Coming in January www.nytimes.com/2025/12/30/b...
When Sammy Davis Jr. Knocked Out Broadway www.nytimes.com/2025/12/30/t...
When Sammy Davis Jr. Knocked Out Broadway
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December 30, 2025 at 5:25 PM
When Sammy Davis Jr. Knocked Out Broadway www.nytimes.com/2025/12/30/t...
‘Stranger Things 5’ Finale Trailer: Eleven Prepares for the Final Fight Against Venca as Netflix Series Ends With Two Hour-Plus Last Episode variety.com/2025/tv/news...
‘Stranger Things 5’ Finale Trailer: Eleven Prepares for the Final Fight Against Venca as Netflix Series Ends With Two Hour-Plus Last Episode
Watch the trailer for the 'Stranger Things 5' finale, which premieres on Netflix and in theaters on New Year's Eve.
variety.com
December 30, 2025 at 5:25 PM
‘Stranger Things 5’ Finale Trailer: Eleven Prepares for the Final Fight Against Venca as Netflix Series Ends With Two Hour-Plus Last Episode variety.com/2025/tv/news...
The real stand-ups who helped punch up Bradley Cooper’s comedy-drama ‘Is This Thing On?’ www.latimes.com/entertainmen...
The real stand-ups who helped punch up Bradley Cooper’s comedy-drama ‘Is This Thing On?’
Bradley Cooper cast real stand-up comedians Chloe Radcliffe and Jordan Jensen from NYC's iconic Comedy Cellar to ensure the film captured authentic comedy scene dynamics.
www.latimes.com
December 30, 2025 at 5:23 PM
The real stand-ups who helped punch up Bradley Cooper’s comedy-drama ‘Is This Thing On?’ www.latimes.com/entertainmen...
The Best Documentaries of 2025 variety.com/lists/best-d...
The Best Documentaries of 2025
Here are some of the best documentaries to 2025, from "The Perfect Neighbor" and "Predators" to "Come See Me in the Good Light" and "Stringer."
variety.com
December 30, 2025 at 5:20 PM
The Best Documentaries of 2025 variety.com/lists/best-d...
Do You Know Bobby Garnett, the Black Godfather of Vintage Fashion Who Inspired Ralph Lauren? www.theroot.com/do-you-know-...
Bobby Garnett's Vintage Clothing Collection Inspired Ralph Lauren
www.theroot.com
December 30, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Do You Know Bobby Garnett, the Black Godfather of Vintage Fashion Who Inspired Ralph Lauren? www.theroot.com/do-you-know-...
A reminder to post the link to the article and not simply a screenshot. Give context (and journalists) a fighting chance.
December 30, 2025 at 1:30 PM
A reminder to post the link to the article and not simply a screenshot. Give context (and journalists) a fighting chance.
Reposted by Candice Frederick
a two and a half hour knives out? buddy, im the one being murdered.
December 27, 2025 at 11:40 PM
a two and a half hour knives out? buddy, im the one being murdered.
Reposted by Candice Frederick
I can’t believe how stupid everything is
December 30, 2025 at 1:22 AM
I can’t believe how stupid everything is
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
Black female job seekers have also done something like this to reveal the racial bias.
Black female job seekers have also done something like this to reveal the racial bias.
Why women on LinkedIn are masquerading as men
One woman’s gender-swap experiment quadrupled her reach on the career platform, underscoring concerns about gender stereotypes and algorithmic bias.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 30, 2025 at 1:14 PM
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
Black female job seekers have also done something like this to reveal the racial bias.
Black female job seekers have also done something like this to reveal the racial bias.
The way Gil Scott-Heron's The Revolution Will Be Televised has been coopted in limp white rebellion storylines this year is pretty wild.
December 30, 2025 at 12:33 PM
The way Gil Scott-Heron's The Revolution Will Be Televised has been coopted in limp white rebellion storylines this year is pretty wild.
I'm watching The Hudsucker Proxy #nfotd
a man wearing an apron that says hudsucker industries holds up a piece of paper
ALT: a man wearing an apron that says hudsucker industries holds up a piece of paper
media.tenor.com
December 30, 2025 at 2:09 AM
I'm watching The Hudsucker Proxy #nfotd