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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. television
    Your Favorite Unhinged Real-Estate Show Is Almost BackThe trailer for Selling Sunset season four promises new girls, more drama, and a very pregnant Christine.
  2. mysteries
    Does the Queen Really Weigh Her Christmas Guests?Why is the royal family like this?
  3. congrats!
    Malala Got MarriedThe Nobel Peace Prize winner and her partner, Asser Malik, tied the knot on Tuesday.
  4. rumors
    Pete Davidson, You TeaseHe alluded to his rumored romance with Kim Kardashian West during a recent appearance on Late Night With Seth Meyers.
  5. a modest proposal
    Please Take Twitter Away From the BillionairesJeff Bezos’s weird tweet to Leonardo DiCaprio is the final straw.
  6. keeping up with the royals
    Will We Ever Have Enough Princess Diana Movies?Spencer joins the growing list of cinematic homages to the people’s princess.
  7. milk!!!
    How Much Milk Is Too Much Milk?Is it 12 gallons?
  8. horny police
    A Pete Davidson Sex Toy Was ImminentAnd yes, it has tattoos.
  9. lylas
    Exclusive: Sup QT? The New PEN15 Trailer Is Here.Our favorite BFFs return on December 3.
  10. platonic activities
    Just Two Friends, Holding Hands on a Roller CoasterA classic move by a couple of buds, Pete Davidson and Kim Kardashian West.
  11. rich people stuff
    Kylie Jenner and Stormi Have Matching Diamond Rings NowWhat inexplicable gift will this 3-year-old child get next?
  12. style
    A Bunch of Celebs Walked in Gucci’s Love ParadeIncluding Jared Leto, Phoebe Bridgers, and Macaulay Culkin.
  13. halloween 2021
    All the Best Celebrity Costumes From Halloween 2021Including Harry Styles as Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz, Cardi B as Morticia Addams, and Lizzo in three different costumes.
  14. congrats!
    Kal Penn Is Engaged to His Boyfriend of 11 YearsThe actor came out while announcing his engagement to his longtime partner, Josh.
  15. no thanks mark
    Facebook Once Again Gives Us Something No One Asked ForYesterday, the corporation announced it would be rebranding as Meta.
  16. celebrity
    Sounds Like Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik Broke UpReports of their split are coming out after Hadid’s mother, Yolanda, accused Malik of physically assaulting her.
  17. word of the day
    Gwyneth Paltrow Kind of Knows What ‘Snatched’ Means NowShe learned the word thanks to Kim Kardashian West and some Skims.
  18. uh oh
    Sorry, But Buzz Lightyear Is Hot NowThank you for your service, Chris Evans.
  19. power
    Huma Abedin Says She Was Sexually Assaulted by a SenatorThe allegations against Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh resurfaced her own experience, she writes in her forthcoming book.
  20. celebrity
    Chrissy Teigen Says She’s ‘Done the Work’She gave her first TV interview on the Today show following her bullying controversy.
  21. hiya jojo!
    JoJo Siwa, Is That You?The YouTuber and former Dance Moms star performed a jazz routine while dressed as Pennywise the (Dancing) Clown from It.
  22. the bachelorette
    Can Anyone Stay Together After The Bachelorette?Bachelorette Katie Thurston and Blake Moynes have broken up.
  23. culture
    This Week on Extreme Makeover: Channing Tatum EditionZoë Kravitz and her boyfriend/style mentee were seen bopping around NYC in coordinating outfits.
  24. culture
    Vanessa Bryant First Learned of Kobe’s Death OnlineThe late basketball player’s wife testified that she initially found out about the death of her husband and their daughter from social-media posts.
  25. parental leave
    Meghan Markle: ‘Paid Leave Should Be a National Right.’The Duchess of Sussex wrote a letter to Congress advocating for paid parental leave.
  26. mental health
    Simone Biles Is ‘Still Scared to Do Gymnastics’The gymnast talked with Today about mental health, dropping out of the 2020 Olympics, and testifying against Larry Nassar.
  27. for your consideration
    Just Stay In on HalloweenThe perfect party location for the perfect holiday.
  28. youth
    Actually, the Queen Is Not Old at AllWhich is why Her Majesty said she “does not believe she meets the relevant criteria to be able to accept” the Oldie of the Year award.
  29. whoops!
    How to Be the First One Sent Home on The BacheloretteA lesson from recently eliminated contestant Ryan Fox, who decided to bring a literal playbook on the show.
  30. horny police
    Does This Man Make You Want to Reach for Your Vibrator?If so, you may be interested in a Succession-inspired adult toy aptly called “Greg the Egg.”
  31. the carters
    Mom and Dad Went on a Fancy Little DateTiffany & Co.’s latest ad features the Beyoncé, Jay-Z, a cameo by Blue Ivy, and some pizza.
  32. boyfriends
    The Only Man Who Could Get Me to Care About Marvel MoviesHarry Styles is reportedly joining the MCU.
  33. mysteries
    Kanye West Has a New Name, Haircut, and … Face?The rapper debuted all three on Monday.
  34. keeping up with the royals
    Let the Queen Have Her MartinisHer Majesty has been told to forgo her nightly cocktail in preparation for next year’s Platinum Jubilee.
  35. celebrity
    Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker Are EngagedA match made in goth heaven.
  36. $$$
    What’s Your Wedding Like When Your Parents Are Billionaires?Jennifer Gates, daughter of Melinda and Bill Gates, got married this weekend.
  37. step on me mother
    I Love the Scary, Powerful Women of SuccessionAn ode to Shiv, Gerri, Rhea, and the wonderfully terrifying females on this show.
  38. finally!!!
    Call Your Therapist, Adele Is BackHer first single in six years, “Easy On Me,” is here.
  39. erotica
    Stanley Tucci Knows Exactly What He’s DoingHis latest lesson: how to pick the perfect zucchini ;)
  40. extremely online
    Everything Is a Red Flag NowWhich is why red flag emoji have taken over your social feeds.
  41. i am weed
    Imagine Meeting Megan Fox and Saying ‘I Am Weed’Apparently that’s how Machine Gun Kelly first introduced himself to his girlfriend.
  42. niche drama
    And Now, Some Drama Over SprinklesA U.K. bakery is not too happy that it’s been reported for using illegal sprinkles from the U.S.
  43. okay kiss already
    Oh My God, These TwoYet another reason to want Roman and Gerri to get freaky on Succession.
  44. brutal
    North West Has Already Mastered the Art of the InsultKim Kardashian West said her daughter calls their house “ugly” when they fight.
  45. happy halloween?
    Well, Here’s Kylie Jenner Naked and Covered in BloodIt’s giving Carrie … or maybe Karrie?
  46. culture
    Not Everyone Was a Fan of Kim Kardashian West’s SNL MonologueSpecifically her jokes about O.J. Simpson.
  47. wholesome content
    Just a Lovely Moment Between Two Adult MenIn which Al Pacino definitely doesn’t know who Flavor Flav is.
  48. beliebers
    Justin Bieber’s Newest Video Girl Is … Diane Keaton?Okay, Diane. Get it, I guess!
  49. slime puppies
    Kieran Culkin Also Wants Roman and Gerri to Get FreakyPerhaps in Succession season three?
  50. hmmm
    Kanye Is Apparently Helping Kim Kardashian Prep for SNL?What could go wrong!
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