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Allison P. Davis is a features writer for New York Magazine and the Cut. In the ten years she’s been on staff, she’s explored all aspects of fashion, culture, celebrity, sex, and dating through profiles, long-form features, and essays. Most notably, she’s profiled Cardi B, Lena Dunham, Mariah Carey, and Meghan Markle, among many others. Her essay “My Tinder Decade” was a National Magazine Award finalist. Her other bylines include EsquireGQ, California SundayThe Economist, Teen Vogue, Vogue UK, ElleAllure, and the New York Times.

  1. hot hunks
    People Has Discovered Our Hot Dad FetishDavid Beckham is the Sexiest Dad Alive.
  2. bad ideas
    Vogue Says: Starve Yourself Now, Don’t Wait Until JanuaryWhy wait to deny yourself all that food and happiness?
  3. quotables
    ‘Queen of Hoeism’ Zola Tells the Story Behind Her Twitter SagaIn an interview with Rolling Stone.
  4. purpose
    J.Law Gave Liam Hemsworth a Very Important JobLook! He’s helping, too!
  5. priorities
    Teen Drew Barrymore Had No Time to Chase BoysChristian Bale still wonders what happened.
  6. hot shot
    Heidi Klum’s Popsicle: A Mystery, Weather-WiseLike a whodunit, but for seasons.
  7. space jam
    Star Wars Clothes for the Low-key FangirlMay the Force be with your wardrobe.
  8. goop glop
    Gwyneth Paltrow’s Gift Guide: Helping the Rich Survive Impending DoomWater, sex, and survival.
  9. deceptions
    Ten Chores We’re Pretty Sure Men Aren’t DoingAs evidenced by the dust bunnies.
  10. wellness theories
    Khloé Kardashian Worked on Her Butt for Two Years“I always wanted a great, round butt.”
  11. Let Missy Elliott’s Human Disco Ball Inspire Your Weekend Missy and silver-glitter lipstick are going to dominate 2016.
  12. stars! they’re just like us
    Jennifer Lawrence Might Have to Import a Lover From Outer SpaceDire straits.
  13. memories
    Stroll Down Memory Lane With This List of ‘Hottest Names’Oh god, I remember Shane. We all remember a Shane.
  14. wow that was fast
    Allure Magazine Fires Editor-in-Chief After Two Decades And hires Michelle Lee.
  15. guides to life
    Men, Aziz Ansari Will Teach You How to Get LaidMaster of None is a ten-episode guide.
  16. quelle horreur!
    Death Has Come for the Scream Queens Candle VloggerWe light our very best Diptyque in your memory.
  17. illusions
    Prosthetic Man-Buns, for the Man Who Wants MoreRelief for the follicular challenged.
  18. tiny heroes
    4th-Grader Reminds Us That Girl Code Is UnbreakableEven on a math test.
  19. blessings
    Oprah Gives the Kardashians a Glowing RecommendationShe can vouch for their work ethic.
  20. meme-ories
    Let This Chill Cat Be Our Last ‘Hotline Bling’ MemeGo out on a high note.
  21. lies we’ve told
    Turns Out Our 30s Are Going to Suck Happy Monday!
  22. ayo technology
    Shhh, It’s Okay, the Robots Love UsThey want to whisper sweet nothings in our ears.
  23. no regrets
    Is This One of Oprah’s Favorite Things or a Drunk Mall Purchase? Down some whiskey sours and tackle this year’s Oprah’s Favorite Things list.
  24. goodbyes
    Hipster Barbie Also Decided to Quit Social MediaAnd revealed her identity.
  25. that’s what friends are for
    Gayle Has Gravely Disappointed OprahThis lipstick is one of her Least Favorite Things.
  26. nostalgia
    Most of The Baby-Sitters Club Reunited What happened to Claudia and Jessi, though?
  27. that’s nuts
    Somehow This Scrotum Backpack Is Not a Joke“An actual and legitimate project.”
  28. deal breakers
    Helpful Man Warns Us in Advance Not to Sleep With Him Knowledge is power.
  29. quelle horreur!
    Tavi Showed Up on Scream Queens Last Night With great taste in clothes and unfortunate taste in men.
  30. aspirations
    Why Vintage Hip-hop Tees Are So RareThe fresher the shirt, the harder to find.
  31. special investigations
    OK, So Was the Zola Twitter Story True or False?Looking at the cold, hard facts.
  32. snooze button
    Can Any Celebrity Be Interesting for 24 Hours Straight? A feat of endurance.
  33. improved dating apps
    Messaging Faster Won’t Stop Us From Dying AloneHinge’s new feature probably can’t save us from ourselves.
  34. dvr this
    Your Favorite Self-Help Book Will Soon Be a TV ShowA show based on Kondo-ing will absolutely spark joy.
  35. slam poetry
    The Game Is a Sensual, Seductive Instagram PoetThe Game for poet laureate of sex.
  36. space jam
    It’s Hard to Date When You’re Princess LeiaAnd other wisdom nuggets from Carrie Fisher.
  37. what is even happening
    Here’s Hoping This Sorority Rant on Race Is Fake“Reasons black women do not and will not get bids.”
  38. what is even happening
    That Zola Twitter Story Just Made Us All Look DumbYa burnt.
  39. photography
    Men Appreciate the Majesty of Nature by Putting Their Balls on ItIt’s called nutscaping, and it burns the eyes. 
  40. group fitness
    How to Fake Running a MarathonBecause I haven’t, and I definitely never will.
  41. sad drake
    No Turtleneck Could Save Drake and Serena’s LoveThe tennis champion has deleted 1-800-HotlineBling from her phone.
  42. dvr this
    All the Reasons to Start Watching Supergirl“Besides fatty food, there is nothing people love more than a hero.” 
  43. herstories
    The World Needs This Maya Angelou Documentary“The wound of her leaving is still fresh. It’s a hole in our culture.”
  44. our selfies ourselves
    Is This How You Take a Perfect Selfie?With help from a bot.
  45. thanks but no thanks
    The New Adele Song Will Have To Wait Till SundaySorry, can’t spend all weekend in fetal position, crying about my ex.
  46. sex on campus
    Hooking Up When You’re an Anti-Rape ActivistFor prominent campus activists, navigating the dating world is complicated.
  47. sweet sweet fantasy
    Angelina and Brad Present: Our New Relationship GoalsTheir new movie features the gloriously sexy, totally dysfunctional marriage of our fantasies.
  48. whoopsies
    Magazine Doesn’t Bother To Name Famous Black ModelJourdan Dunn, for the record.
  49. hottie-tics
    Canada’s Foxy New Prime Minister Is More Than Just Great HairHe’s a man. A man!
  50. i get so emojinal
    There Are So Many New Emoji Available Right Now!We can finally say cheese and F-U with abandon.
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