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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. bennifer
    Okay, Bennifer, How About a Little Kiss?The two were spotted canoodling over dinner in West Hollywood.
  2. sports
    Why Did Naomi Osaka Withdraw From the French Open?The tennis star’s announcement came after she was fined for skipping a press conference, a decision she said she made to prioritize her mental health.
  3. spooky!
    Why Is the New Gossip Girl Trailer Kinda Creepy?HBO Max just dropped a new teaser for the upcoming reboot.
  4. horny police
    Looks Like Megan Fox and MGK Are Having Lots of FunThe couple showed a lot PDA on the red carpet this week.
  5. crime
    A Passenger Punched a Flight Attendant in the FaceIncidents of passengers attacking flight attendants have been on the rise throughout the pandemic.
  6. nooo
    Bad News: Cicadas Pee a LotAs if we haven’t suffered enough.
  7. style
    Time to Embrace This Big, Floppy Baby HatBaggu Hat Summer is upon us.
  8. inspiring!
    Brave Woman Says She Doesn’t Like Underwear“I stopped wearing underwear a long time ago,” actress Emma Thompson said in a recent interview.
  9. ugh
    Amy Cooper Is Suing … for Racial Discrimination?The white woman who gained notoriety after calling the police on a Black bird-watcher continues to insist she’s “not a racist.”
  10. celebrity
    Kim Kardashian Sued by Former Staff Over Work ConditionsSeven former gardening and maintenance workers allege Kardashian was late with pay, didn’t pay overtime, and didn’t allow meal breaks.
  11. scandals
    Kim Kardashian Says She Never Hooked Up With Travis BarkerShe denied the rumors that she once had an affair with Kourtney’s boyfriend.
  12. congrats!
    Ariana Grande’s Wedding Pictures Are Predictably GorgeousThe singer shared a peek into her ceremony on Instagram.
  13. was that so hard?
    Finally, Some Decent Thoughts on Cancel CultureSeth Rogen has some advice: “If you’ve made a joke that’s aged terribly, accept it.”
  14. power
    ‘I Still Hold the Weight of What I Witnessed a Year Ago’A year later, Darnella Frazier reflected on recording the viral video of George Floyd’s murder.
  15. vanessa hudgens who?
    A Lindsay Lohan Comeback Is Upon UsAfter nearly a decade offscreen, the actress will star in a new Netflix Christmas movie.
  16. celebrity
    Dua Lipa Slams Ad Calling Her and the Hadids Anti-Semitic“This is the price you pay for defending Palestinian human rights.”
  17. spicy!
    Oooh, Flamin’ Hot Cheetos DramaAn upcoming biopic directed by Eva Longoria has led to questions over who actually created the beloved spicy snack.
  18. never felt this way for no one
    Olivia Rodrigo, Please, I Am 30Her debut album Sour is giving me feelings I aged out of over a decade ago.
  19. royal family
    William and Harry Condemn ‘Deceitful’ Diana Interview“The ripple effect of a culture of exploitation and unethical practices ultimately took her life,” Prince Harry said.
  20. sorry to these men
    Why Do These Bachelorette Contestants Sound Like Toddlers?Season 17’s Katie Thurston will soon be wooed by men who hate “tangy food” and wish they could drive the Batmobile.
  21. celebrity
    Kendall Jenner’s Tequila Is Already Facing BacklashA new ad campaign has prompted accusations that the model is co-opting and profiting off of Mexican culture.
  22. abortion rights
    Texas Just Passed One of the Most Extreme Abortion Bans YetThe bill prohibits abortions as early as six weeks into pregnancy and does not make exceptions in cases of rape or incest.
  23. crime
    Woman Testifies That Danny Masterson Brutally Raped HerShe said the actor assaulted her as she fell in and out of consciousness and at one point threatened her with a gun.
  24. celebrity
    Demi Lovato Comes Out As Nonbinary“Today is a day I’m so happy to share more of my life with you all.”
  25. power
    What We Know About Bill Gates’s Friendship With Jeffrey EpsteinIn the wake of his divorce, questions about Gates’s relationship with the convicted sex-offender have resurfaced.
  26. gimme
    I Can’t Wait to Be Absolutely Pummeled by Knives Out 2(Screams in Daniel Craig’s Southern accent)
  27. celebrity
    Notorious Cheater Has Allegedly Cheated AgainThe latest drama with Tristan Thompson and Khloé Kardashian keeps getting messier.
  28. celebrity
    Kat Dennings and Andrew W.K. Are Engaged?!The pair shared ring pics on Instagram.
  29. coronavirus news
    This $1 Million Giveaway Is Incredibly DystopianOhio officials are offering a seven-figure prize to bribe residents to get the coronavirus vaccine.
  30. horny police
    Kourtney and Travis Are at It AgainThese two really want us to know how into each other they are.
  31. rip
    Bye, EllenThe talk show host just announced her show will be ending next year.
  32. celebrity
    Grimes Was Hospitalized for a Panic Attack Days After Elon Musk’s SNL Debut“I suppose it’s a good time to start therapy,” the musician wrote in an Instagram post.
  33. zuck
    Of Course Mark Zuckerberg Has a Goat Named ‘Bitcoin’Fingers crossed he doesn’t eat this one.
  34. best of both worlds
    So This Is How Billie Eilish Hid Her Blonde HairThe singer confirmed she wore a Billie Eilish Halloween-costume wig on a previous Late Show appearance.
  35. i hate it here
    Jeff Bezos’s New Yacht Comes With Its Own Yacht?The $500 million superyacht is among the largest ever built.
  36. my brain hurts
    Okay, This Is Definitely CheugyThe term’s creator is selling the word as a now heavily discounted NFT.
  37. don’t panic
    Hopefully You Won’t Be Crushed by Space Debris This WeekendExperts don’t know exactly where a 23-ton Chinese rocket part will land.
  38. humblebrag
    Please Don’t Let This Be the End of Shirtless Channing TatumThe actor joked about wanting to be less naked in his movies.
  39. slime puppies
    I Miss My Terrible Rich FamilyPlease just give us season three of Succession already.
  40. who woulda thunk?
    2021 Is the Year of the Unexpected Celebrity CoupleThe pandemic dating scene is full of celeb pairings no one saw coming.
  41. parenting
    The Reports of a Pandemic Baby Bust Are TrueThe birth rate is the lowest it’s been in 42 years.
  42. high five
    Would You Like to Hold Joe Jonas’s Hand?The singer is giving away exact replicas of his right hand as part of a brand partnership.
  43. stop asian hate
    An Asian Woman Was Brutally Attacked With a Hammer in NYCThe NYPD is currently investigating the incident as a hate crime.
  44. swipe left
    Is This Truly How Famous Men Behave?Apparently, this is what happens when you unmatch with Ben Affleck.
  45. kissy kissy
    Even LaKeith Stanfield Wants to Kiss LaKeith StanfieldCan you blame him?
  46. something for the olds
    Turns Out I’m Pretty CheugyThe new word encompasses everything from velour tracksuits to Minions.
  47. trans rights
    Caitlyn Jenner Thinks Trans Girls Shouldn’t Compete in Girls’ SportsThe former Olympic athlete, who is running for California governor as a Republican, called the issue “a question of fairness.”
  48. new duck alert
    Have You Seen This Very Tall Duck?Meet Long Boi.
  49. just a little oopsie
    Whoops, T-Pain Just Discovered Hundreds of Unread DMsThe rapper has accidentally been ignoring celebs’ Instagram messages for years.
  50. celebrity
    A-Rod Wants to Show You His Revenge BodHe’s very proud of his quarantine glow-up.
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