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Mia Mercado is a Cut contributor who covers internet nonsense. She's also a humor writer and the author of She's Nice Though and Weird But Normal.

  1. power
    Elon Musk Has Been Accused of Sexual MisconductA new report claims SpaceX paid a $250,000 settlement to an employee who alleged he propositioned her.
  2. celebrity
    How Many Weddings Is Too Many?Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker are reportedly getting married again in Italy this weekend.
  3. celebrity
    Rihanna Reportedly Had Her BabyAccording to TMZ, she gave birth to a baby boy.
  4. celebrity
    Harry Styles Says Olivia Wilde Was ‘Very Helpful’ on SetHe told Howard Stern he had “a wonderful experience” being directed by her in Don’t Worry Darling.
  5. power
    Fans Are Spending Thousands to See the Depp v. Heard TrialSome traveled cross-country, camping outside the Virginia courthouse for the chance to be among the trial spectators.
  6. flirting?
    Cara Delevingne, Self-Appointed Hype WomanShe wouldn’t leave Megan Thee Stallion alone at the BBMAs.
  7. celebrity
    Kim Is Really Trying to Make Beach Gloves a ThingKim Kardashian is on the 2022 Sports Illustrated “Swimsuit” issue wearing a nude bikini … and matching opera gloves?
  8. big vegetable
    Does Kendall Jenner Know How to Cut a Cucumber?If this clip from The Kardashians is any indication … no.
  9. extremely online
    It’s ‘Hot-Girl Walk’ SeasonTikTok’s least intimidating workout obsession isn’t really about working out at all.
  10. celebrity
    Kourtney, There’s People That Are DyingShe cried “hysterically” after breaking her $1 million engagement ring. Hmmm, why does that sound familiar?
  11. self
    This Underwear Is FDA-Cleared for Oral SexLorals are only the second product that has been authorized for protection against STIs during oral sex.
  12. recommendations
    In The Baby, Motherhood Is HellHBO’s new horror-comedy is terrifying — and timely.
  13. celebrity
    Must We Force Dolly Parton to Learn About TikTok?She and Doja Cat will be featured in a Taco Bell musical premiering on the app later this month.
  14. obsessions
    NASA Wants to Send Nudes to SpaceHouston, are you flirting with me?
  15. politics
    Madison Cawthorn Says Leaked Nude Video Was Just a Joke“I was being crass with a friend, trying to be funny.”
  16. politics
    No One Dunks on Matt Gaetz Better Than Matt GaetzThis time, the congressman attempted to mock the “over-educated” millennials protesting the leaked Supreme Court opinion.
  17. oh baby
    Post Malone Is Going to Be a DadThe rapper and his girlfriend are expecting their first child together.
  18. met gala 2022
    Kim Always Knows How to Steal the ShowShe upstaged her sisters at the Met Gala, wearing Marilyn Monroe’s dress.
  19. met gala 2022
    Riz Ahmed Understood the AssignmentHis 2022 Met Gala look honored the “immigrants who kept the Gilded Age going.”
  20. met gala 2022
    If Rihanna Doesn’t Show Up, What’s the Point?Where is everyone’s favorite Met Gala attendee tonight?
  21. culture
    Even Meghan Markle Isn’t Safe From Netflix’s CutsThe streaming giant has canceled the Duchess of Sussex’s original animated series.
  22. extremely online
    I Tried ‘Dirty Soda,’ TikTok’s New Favorite DrinkJoin me on this journey of Diet Coke, milk, and … Olivia Rodrigo?
  23. conspiracy theories
    This Kardashian Photoshop Drama Is Next LevelTurns out Kim Kardashian was behind the Disneyland photo edit all along.
  24. celebrity
    Olivia Rodrigo Reportedly Has a New BoyfriendAlexa, who is Zack Bia?
  25. celebrity
    Ewan McGregor and Mary Elizabeth Winstead Got MarriedThe two reportedly tied the knot over the weekend.
  26. celebrity
    Are Aaron Rodgers and Shailene Woodley Officially Over?Despite rumors of a reunion, the two have reportedly called it quits for good.
  27. money
    World’s Richest Man Makes Very Sensible PurchaseElon Musk is buying Twitter for $44 billion. What could go wrong?
  28. celebrity
    Ben Affleck’s Time on Raya Continues to Haunt HimNow, a Selling Sunset star claims he asked her out for coffee on the app.
  29. celebrity
    The Most Candid Moments From Oprah + ViolaEven as an adult, Davis said she often felt like “the damaged little girl who really, really believed she was ugly, that she was not enough.”
  30. obsessions
    I Can’t Shut Up About the Queen’s Personal ZooShe technically owns all the swans in England??
  31. celebrity
    Scott Disick Can’t Stop Talking About His ExesThis time, he referenced a Dane Cook movie?
  32. 420 blaze it
    How to Celebrate 4/20 in Your 30sA beginner’s guide to this High Holiday.
  33. creeps
    This Is the Creepiest Way to Get Someone to Date YouA story by Fox News commentator Jesse Watters.
  34. celebrity
    Lizzo Has a Secret BoyfriendSomeone check on Chris Evans.
  35. ahoy
    Another Big Boat Was Stuck for a Month and No One Told Me?The Evergreen container ship was stuck for an entire month. Did you even hear her cries for help?
  36. influencer drama
    Inside the Revolve Festival That Ruined Influencers’ Coachella WeekendFyre Fest 2.0?
  37. rumors
    Why Did Everyone Think Rihanna and A$AP Rocky Broke Up?Louis Pisano has apologized for his “reckless tweets.”
  38. what would diane keaton do
    I Can’t Shut Up About ‘Coastal Grandmothers’Think Diane Keaton, ocean breezes, and big salads.
  39. celebrity
    No, Ali Wong Is Not Getting Divorced From Randall ParkMultiple outlets mistook the actor for Wong’s husband, Justin Hakuta.
  40. celebrity
    Yet Another Chaotic Double Date for Pete and KimWhat do these two even talk about with Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez?
  41. celebrity
    Rihanna Wants Everyone ‘Plastered’ at Her Baby ShowerHer rules: no brunch, no blush tones, and everyone “crawling out” afterward.
  42. celebrity
    Tish and Billy Ray Cyrus Are Getting Divorced AgainTish filed divorce papers last week, making it the third time the couple has tried to end their marriage.
  43. celebrity
    Who Didn’t the Peltz Beckhams Invite to Their Wedding?Their guest list included Serena and Venus Williams, Snoop Dogg, and multiple Spice Girls.
  44. geniuses
    Guess What Chrishell Stause Did With Her Wedding Ring?“When life gives you lemons, sometimes you’ve gotta add a little vodka,” the Selling Sunset star recently said.
  45. obsessions
    I Can’t Shut Up About Jack Harlow DancingYes, okay, I finally understand the hype.
  46. celebrity
    What Would You Get Kim Kardashian for Valentine’s Day?Apparently, Pete Davidson is a sucker for sappy gifts.
  47. celebrity
    August Alsina Has Entered the ChatHe dropped a new song and yes, it references his “entanglement” with Jada Pinkett Smith.
  48. celebrity
    Britney Spears Says Writing Her Memoir Is ‘Healing and Therapeutic’“I’m using the intellectual approach.”
  49. how i get it done
    How Labor Activist Ai-jen Poo Gets It DoneAnd how she stays hopeful in the face of cynicism.
  50. grammys 2022
    Congrats to Doja Cat for Peeing Very FastAlso for the Grammy she just won with SZA.
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