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kelsey @kelsaywhat.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
wrote about the ultra girly aesthetic that's super popular among tweens and teens right now and what it means for Culture www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/ar...
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LoveShackFancy’s girly fantasy has taken over teen style. Its appeal goes deeper than bows and lace.
What began as a RushTok phenomenon is now an aesthetic that can be found all over big box stores. Why?
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kelsey @kelsaywhat.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
to get to the heart of what it means to be cool and fit in as a teenager in 2026, i asked 15 high schoolers for their back-to-school shopping lists: www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/ar...
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We asked 15 teens for their back-to-school shopping lists. They wanted AirPods, cute notebooks and a whole new personality.
Are you "Stockholm-inspired" or alt? High schoolers see the end of summer as the time to decide who they'll be for the whole academic year.
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kelsey @kelsaywhat.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Are you the parent of a high schooler?! Yahoo is conducting a survey to find out what high school students are shopping for ahead of back-to-school season for an article. It can be anon -noting that anyone under 18 will need parental permission to respond! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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Yahoo Back to School Survey
Yahoo is conducting a survey of high school students to find out what's on their back-to-school shopping lists these days. Please answer as thoroughly as you'd like! Any respondents under the age of ...
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kelsey @kelsaywhat.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
i'm obsessed with the way the taylor swift - travis kelce wedding proved that no one, not even celebrities, is free from the shackles of "casual instagram" www.yahoo.com/entertainmen...
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding forced celebrities to post like mere mortals
Even the ultra-famous seemingly had to abide by strict posting rules following the Swift-Kelce nuptials.
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kelsey @kelsaywhat.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
something bad happened to me and, wouldn't you know it, something strange got me through it www.yahoo.com/entertainmen...
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The healing power of watching the boys of Jackass do incredibly stupid things
When I had a miscarriage, seeing bros make increasingly dumb and dangerous decisions soothed the pain of loss and isolation.
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kelsey @kelsaywhat.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
i wrote about how the way pop stars fight is changing — and what that says about power www.yahoo.com/entertainmen...
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Your favorite pop stars are feuding. What's it really about?
The most powerful weapon in a pop star feud these days isn't a diss track. It's data.
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kelsey @kelsaywhat.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
The aspirations of Gen Zers are changing in a massive way lately!!! A 2023 Morning Consult poll found that more than half of Gen Zers wanted to be influencers. BUT. A new Yahoo/YouGov poll found that number is down to 5%. !!!!!!!!!!! www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/fa...
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kelsey @kelsaywhat.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
gen z's aspirations are changing. yahoo/yougov did a new poll that found the celebrity they most want to be like isn't elon musk, taylor swift, kylie jenner, AOC, mrbeast or beyonce ........... it's zendaya :) www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/fa...
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The celebrity Gen Z wants to emulate the most? It's not Taylor Swift, Lebron James or MrBeast.
A new Yahoo/YouGov poll found that adults under 30 now aspire for more than just fame and influencer status.
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kelsey @kelsaywhat.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
Cringe has evolved from a feeling of embarrassment to a tyrannical social code. After a Yahoo/YouGov yielded harrowing data about how much the fear of cringe has pervaded the lives of Gen Z-ers, I spent weeks doing interviews to understand how it happened + what's next. www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/fa...
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Gen Z's biggest fear is laughable at first. But it's quietly wreaking havoc on their lives.
The fear of cringe has become an internal censor that shapes what Gen Z-ers say, post, pursue and even feel comfortable wanting. It's a prison of young people's own making as they try to take flight a...
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kelsey @kelsaywhat.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
if you are a person who LOVES reading tv/movie/book spoilers for any reason (anxiety, nosiness, curiosity, sociopathy) i would LOVE to talk to you for a story!! DM MEEEE! #journorequest
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kelsey @kelsaywhat.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
i am going to coachella to write about music and influencers and concertgoing and culture :) if any of those apply to you OR YOUR CLIENTS let me know so we can #LINKANDBUILD (genuinely)
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kelsey @kelsaywhat.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
I wrote about r/bald, a community that offers solidarity and encouragement to men losing their hair — a bright spot in the increasingly dark online ecosystem of looksmaxxers www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/ar...
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The fix for looksmaxxing? A wholesome, affirming forum for bald people
A subreddit for bald people, r/bald, offers solidarity and encouragement — a bright spot in an increasingly dark online ecosystem.
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kelsey @kelsaywhat.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
got to play Yahoo film critic this week which means i also got to defend Wuthering Heights 👹🍓 www.yahoo.com/entertainmen...
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New movies to watch this weekend: See 'Wuthering Heights' in theaters, rent 'Marty Supreme,’ stream 'Eternity’ on Apple TV
Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi yearn for each other amid a toxic situationship and Timothée Chalamet's best shot at an Oscar is now available to watch at home.
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kelsey @kelsaywhat.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
if you have been positively impacted by the r/bald subreddit — which is really fantastic no matter your hair status i recommend checking it out — i would love to talk to you for a story :) #journorequest
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kelsey @kelsaywhat.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
i wrote about zara larsson, who is perhaps the first pop star to ever handle accidental viral fame correctly!! www.yahoo.com/entertainmen...
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A pop star keeps accidentally going viral with decade-old songs. It has saved her career.
TikTok randomly gave Zara Larsson a second chance at pop stardom, and she's made a name for herself by assuming the identity chosen for her.
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kelsey @kelsaywhat.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
spoke to the icons of whimsy and organization who host real-life games of TRAITORS for their friend groups ⚔️💘 www.yahoo.com/entertainmen...
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The 'Traitors' fans turning game night into an absolute murrrder
The reality competition show "The Traitors" has become so popular, people are staging their own versions of the game among friends.
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kelsey @kelsaywhat.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
if you and your friends have ever played traitors IRL i would love to hear about it... for an article of course <3 hmu
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kelsey @kelsaywhat.bsky.social · 02/01/2026
Finishing up a story about how people are sometimes nervous to go on dates or be their authentic selves because they're afraid they might end up as content on social media. If this applies to you, let's chat!!! #journorequest
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kelsey @kelsaywhat.bsky.social · 30/12/2025
i made a list :) www.yahoo.com/entertainmen...
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I read 115 books this year. These 10 were my favorites.
A gothic classic, a heartbreaking memoir from the child of a family vlogger and a fast-paced Southern noir are among the best books I read in 2025.
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kelsey @kelsaywhat.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
the last year has been transformative. my life looks radically different now, and so do i. spending a few hours as a rockette forced me to contemplate how i was going to talk about this, and to confront my greatest fear — being seen. www.yahoo.com/entertainmen...
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I spent the last year transforming my life. Becoming a Rockette for a day made me confront a fear I couldn't shake.
The Rockettes, known for their athleticism and precision, let me join them for the day. No pressure, right?
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Naureen Khan @naureenkhan.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
VERY fun story from kelsey about a subject that I heretofore did not care about (vroom vroom) bsky.app/profile/kels...
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kelsey @kelsaywhat.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
i spent a glamorous weekend at the las vegas grand prix to investigate why f1 is such a hit with the girlies 🎀🚗🌟🍬 www.yahoo.com/entertainmen...
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What’s the secret to F1’s success with the girlies?
F1's under-35 and female audiences have grown by over 50% in the last five years. At the Las Vegas Grand Prix, I understood why.
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kelsey @kelsaywhat.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
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 www.yahoo.com/entertainmen...
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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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kelsey @kelsaywhat.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
i wrote about a meme that evolved from manosphere garbáge to a kinda sweet way to show vulnerability online :) www.yahoo.com/entertainmen...
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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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kelsey @kelsaywhat.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
i wrote about the self-fulfilling virality of concert stunts <3 www.yahoo.com/entertainmen...
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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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kelsey @kelsaywhat.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
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
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kelsey @kelsaywhat.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
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
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kelsey @kelsaywhat.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
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 🥊🤼🏆 www.yahoo.com/entertainmen...
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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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kelsey @kelsaywhat.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
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 www.yahoo.com/entertainmen...
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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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kelsey @kelsaywhat.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
any comedy writers #onhere want to chat with me about the inevitable forthcoming emmys discourse about how comedy shows aren't funny anymore? :) #journorequest
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kelsey @kelsaywhat.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
i wrote about the american urge to fight about jeans www.yahoo.com/entertainmen...
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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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kelsey @kelsaywhat.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
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. www.yahoo.com/entertainmen...
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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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kelsey @kelsaywhat.bsky.social · 18/08/2025
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!!! www.yahoo.com/entertainmen...
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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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kelsey @kelsaywhat.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
well i went to katy perry's sold-out concert in NYC www.yahoo.com/entertainmen...
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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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kelsey @kelsaywhat.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
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...
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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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kelsey @kelsaywhat.bsky.social · 01/08/2025
i wrote about how so much pop music sounds like worship music now www.yahoo.com/entertainmen...
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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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kelsey @kelsaywhat.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
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 www.yahoo.com/entertainmen...
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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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kelsey @kelsaywhat.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
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 www.yahoo.com/entertainmen...
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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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kelsey @kelsaywhat.bsky.social · 18/07/2025
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... www.yahoo.com/entertainmen...
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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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kelsey @kelsaywhat.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
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! www.yahoo.com/entertainmen...
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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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kelsey @kelsaywhat.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
i'm going to post my stories here again ok? ok
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Into the Twilight 🍎 @intothetwilight.xyz · 11/06/2025
important dispatch from friend of the pod @kelseyweekman.bsky.social
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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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kelsey @kelsaywhat.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
i talked to linguistics and marketing experts about the modern urge to give summer a name!! www.yahoo.com/entertainmen...
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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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kelsey @kelsaywhat.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
can anyone remind me of something that doesn't feel bad and hopeless
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kelsey @kelsaywhat.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
every moment of my interview with the cast of doctor odyssey was insane, just like the show www.yahoo.com/entertainmen...
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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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kelsey @kelsaywhat.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
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
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kelsey @kelsaywhat.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
my update on the bizarre and delightful best actor race between frontrunners adrien brody and timothee chalamet!! www.yahoo.com/entertainmen...
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It seemed Timothée Chalamet was campaigning for an Oscar on vibes. His SAG win hints he's playing the same game as Adrien Brody.
As the Oscars approach, the Best Actor race is still taking shape in unexpected ways.
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kelsey @kelsaywhat.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
Post-SAG updates to our Best Picture Leaderboard are in!! and look at our cool new chart!! yahoo.com/entertainmen...
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kelsey @kelsaywhat.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
i interviewed the wonderful @clubconcrave.bsky.social and heard from so many thoughtful and passionate Conclave stans about why they love the cattiness and beauty and inclusion of this little movie about Catholic drama. one of my favorite stories EVERRRR! www.yahoo.com/entertainmen...
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'Conclave' hive, assemble. How 'this very serious movie about Catholicism' has inspired a rabid online fanbase this awards season.
“Conclave” might not win Best Picture, but it has assembled a passionate fanbase that raised $50,000 for charities with a zine filled with art and writing about the film.
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