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Candice Frederick
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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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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...
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
I watched Terror Train today #nfotd
December 31, 2025 at 12:40 AM
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I bring a real “see this is why I didn’t wanna go out” vibe to the function that people really seem to enjoy
December 28, 2025 at 6:57 PM
These ICE commercials on Tubi tho
December 30, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Waiting for 2025 to end.
December 30, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Into this
FRESH STARTS ❤️ 🎞️ Coming to the Criterion Channel January 1! With the start of a new year comes the restless, romantic wish to be reborn.
December 30, 2025 at 11:05 PM
I'd love this.
What if i just quit contributing to society in any way and just spent every day watching episodes of AMERICAN MASTERS
December 30, 2025 at 11:05 PM
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This is true and I was the only one on set excited about it (and playing the song on my phone to blank stares)
Just watched the new Knives Out and I think it's really important you know that the scene in the Seminary's Gym is filmed in the same place Rick Astley filmed the music video for Never Gonna Give You Up.

I saw the window tracery and immediately made my friends pause the film so I could tell them.
December 30, 2025 at 4:21 AM
I want to watch this.
December 30, 2025 at 10:58 PM
www.esquire.com/news-politic...

When Trump’s Term Is Finally Up, We Must Burn His Legacy to the Ground
When Trump’s Term Is Finally Up, We Must Burn His Legacy to the Ground
We don’t need to “heal.” We don’t need to focus on “kitchen-table issues.” We need to divert the river to clean out the stables.
www.esquire.com
December 30, 2025 at 10:33 PM
www.wsj.com/business/c-s...

The Secret to Retaining the Best Employees: Ask Them These Four Questions
The Secret to Retaining the Best Employees: Ask Them These Four Questions
Too often, bosses discover why their stars leave when it’s too late to do anything about it.
www.wsj.com
December 30, 2025 at 10:32 PM
www.wuwm.com/arts-culture...

A fashion show for the ages at the Washington Park Senior Center
A fashion show for the ages at the Washington Park Senior Center
Bobby Thompson noticed the seniors at the Washington Park center would be “all dressed up with no place to go.” So, she organized an annual fashion show.
www.wuwm.com
December 30, 2025 at 10:31 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.
December 30, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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
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
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
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