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kelsey weekman
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senior entertainment reporter @ yahoo
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i wrote about how Sombr, a pop star very much on the verge of his breakout moment, responded to a fan's critique on tiktok and exposed the symbiotic, contentious relationship some stars have with their fans now
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A Gen Z pop star broke music's unspoken rule and ignited a debate about fame
Pop star Sombr's feud with a fan has raised questions about what it means to be famous online in 2025.
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October 23, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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i wrote about a meme that evolved from manosphere garbáge to a kinda sweet way to show vulnerability online :)
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TikTok’s lion meme is helping people open up about what scares them
The quote, "The lion doesn’t concern himself with the opinions of a sheep," has evolved to represent tenderness and vulnerability.
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October 16, 2025 at 6:47 PM
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i wrote about the self-fulfilling virality of concert stunts <3
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Everyone wants to be Sally: How Role Model's concert gimmick became a cultural phenomenon
Bringing a surprise guest onto the stage whenever he performs "Sally When the Wine Runs Out" is giving fans (and celebrities) their moment in the spotlight.
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October 15, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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Looking for professional/longtime cosplayers who are going to New York Comic Con / NYCC this weekend and don't mind hanging around me for a bit for a profile in Yahoo!! If that's you, hit me up!! #journorequest
October 7, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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hello book publicity friends if you're here ... i'm working on a quarterly book recommendation series for Yahoo. first one comes out in December ahead of the winter season. Please add me to your press lists and pitch me your upcoming releases!! <33
October 7, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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i wrote about the case for taking the rock seriously as an actor and the parallels between his character in the smashing machine + the trappings of his own massive fame 🥊🤼🏆
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With 'The Smashing Machine,' Dwayne Johnson makes a prestige pivot. Can 'The Rock' be taken seriously?
In "The Smashing Machine," the guy we're all used to seeing save the day in action movies shows a different side of himself.
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October 3, 2025 at 1:42 PM
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i went to a watch party for the summer i turned pretty at a sports bar and it was genuinely one of the most delightful reporting experiences of my life!! everyone was so nice enthusiastic and thoughtful. conrad forever
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I watched 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' at a sports bar. It felt like the Super Bowl for young adult romance.
Fans packed a New York City watering hole to laugh, cheer and scream through an episode of "The Summer I Turned Pretty."
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September 12, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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any comedy writers #onhere want to chat with me about the inevitable forthcoming emmys discourse about how comedy shows aren't funny anymore? :) #journorequest
September 9, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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i wrote about the american urge to fight about jeans
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Denim is never just denim: How dueling jeans ads from Katseye and Sydney Sweeney ignited a culture war
From the ways we advertise them to the way they fit our bodies, Americans have a long history of fighting about jeans.
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September 4, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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I stumbled upon some very fascinating data: Bruno Mars has the two most-streamed songs globally in 2025.

They're from summer/fall 2024. He's not on tour. He has no new album planned. His stan army is well-behaved. So I investigated his enduring appeal.

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No tour, no album, no problem: How Bruno Mars quietly became 2025’s most unexpected pop star
His fans want him to share more, but Mars has dominated pop by being his consistent, offline self.
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August 21, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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had a lovely chat with Alyson Stoner about how writing a juicy (and authentic and vulnerable) memoir is all part of the plan to get people fired up about changing the very broken child entertainment industrial complex!!!
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Pigtails, pink tracksuit, 'permanent performance mode': Alyson Stoner pulls back the curtain on childhood stardom
Alyson Stoner doesn't mind if you read their memoir, "Semi-Well-Adjusted Despite Literally Everything," for the chaos. Just stick around for the cultural critique.
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August 18, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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well i went to katy perry's sold-out concert in NYC
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It's easy to be a Katy Perry fan. It's harder to be Katy Perry.
Katy Perry’s breakup is still making headlines, and her latest album flopped, but I saw firsthand that the fans filling the stadium at her sold-out New York City concert don’t mind at all.
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August 14, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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if you're looking for something to watch after work this week may i recommend the very bad war of the worlds movie? it's RIVETING. i was never bored. www.yahoo.com/entertainmen...
What does it take to get a 0% on Rotten Tomatoes? I watched 'War of the Worlds' to find out.
Ice Cube stars in the new "War of the Worlds" adaptation, which was so bad that social media users briefly united to make fun of it.
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August 13, 2025 at 9:14 PM
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i wrote about how so much pop music sounds like worship music now www.yahoo.com/entertainmen...
Everyone is listening to secular praise music. Yes, even you.
Benson Boone, Teddy Swims and Alex Warren are among popular artists who have dominated airwaves with vaguely religious music.
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August 1, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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i went to a new jersey country club to talk to adam sandler and friends and try to understand why happy gilmore needed a sequel nearly 30 years later
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Sandler, Shooter and me: What happened when I joined the 'Happy Gilmore 2' cast on the golf course
"Happy Gilmore" got a sequel 29 years later. A little golf — and a lot of family — helped me understand why.
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July 24, 2025 at 12:47 PM
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i interviewed the director of THE FURRY DETECTIVES - a docuseries i thought was such an awesome look at how brave you have to be to expose and investigate a horrific crime in your already constantly ridiculed community
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They solved a horrific crime in their community. Don't mind the colorful fur suit.
Furries often end up on the "wrong end of the joke." In "The Furry Detectives: Unmasking a Monster," they're heroes.
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July 23, 2025 at 12:39 PM
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watching love island, scrolling on instagram and talking to the director of a docuseries about mrs. america got me thinking about how everything is a pageant now...
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Tiaras, tans and trauma: How reality TV — and real life — turned into a beauty pageant
Beauty pageants like Mrs. America are in decline, but former contestants say their impact is all around us.
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July 18, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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i noticed that there aren't really any super popular "hangout" tv shows anymore, so i talked to a bunch of experts and well...... turns out we're not really hanging out at all!
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Nobody wants to hang out on TV anymore
Series like "Friends" and "Seinfeld" in which pals hung out and complained about their lives are disappearing. Is it a sign of the times?
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July 16, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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i'm going to post my stories here again ok? ok
July 16, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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'I know you're obsessed with me': I traveled to a fan convention where 'The Vampire Diaries' is still the biggest show in town
Eight years after "The Vampire Diaries" went off the air, fans are still shelling out hundreds of dollars to take photos with its stars.
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June 11, 2025 at 1:35 AM
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i talked to linguistics and marketing experts about the modern urge to give summer a name!!
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Summer 2025 is coming. It needs a name.
Charli xcx has declared that Brat Summer is over, but fresh seasonal branding is inevitable.
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May 29, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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can anyone remind me of something that doesn't feel bad and hopeless
April 22, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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every moment of my interview with the cast of doctor odyssey was insane, just like the show

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Threesomes, purgatory theories, medical mysteries: 'Doctor Odyssey' may be the most bonkers show on TV. Joshua Jackson wouldn't have it any other way.
The cast of "Doctor Odyssey" encourages wacky fan theories and tells of their dream guest stars in an interview with Yahoo Entertainment.
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March 6, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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one thing about me is i looooooooooooove the forthcoming film BLACK BAG. a spy movie where every character talks at warp speed? cate blanchett brunette? yasmin from industry? hot guy from furiosa? it's perfect
March 6, 2025 at 3:07 PM