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Entertainment
How Paramore Captured the Hearts of Black Teens
With their Christian background and vocalist Hayley Williams' showings of solidarity, the emo-rock trailblazers have a unique connection to their young Black fans.
Jumi Akinfenwa
6.18.20
Music
How Social Media Has Changed The Way We Judge Music
Has stan culture shifted the role of the critic?
VICE Staff
5.10.19
Identity
Screaming to Pop Music on Drives Saves Me From the Hell That Is My Mind
All I need is Dua Lipa, my car, and maybe a vape, and I can pull myself out of a spiral over a girl not texting me back.
Jill Gutowitz
4.8.19

fandom
What Princess Diana Means to Queer People in 2019
We went to a cabaret night called "Dirty Di's Tunnel of Love" to find out if Diana standom is sincere, a kitsch joke, or a combination of the two.
James Greig
2.20.19
Music
Meeting The Teenagers Who Still Stan My Chemical Romance
Being a super-fan of a band who broke up five years ago is a unique situation, but one that persists with MCR.
Gina Tonic
6.28.18
Music
Meet the Fans Who Love to Tweet “I Hate Y’All” at Their Faves
"When I call you guys fuckers it's my way of expressing love OK?"
Marianne Eloise; illustrated by Esme Blegvad
9.26.17