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Libby Torres is an entertainment reporter who studied comparative literature and creative writing at New York University. In the past, she's written for publications such as Bedford + Bowery and Gothamist. She enjoys writing about TV, pop culture, and entertainment news.

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A Boisterous Celebration of Mexicanidad in Trump’s America

LATINA EXCELLENCE

There’s enough drunken fights and petty drama to satiate even the most devoted ‘Real Housewives’ fans—along with a subtle examination of the effects of Trumpism.

Libby Torres | Published May 07, 2019

His Mother Killed 200 People. Now He’s a Reality TV Star.

FAMILY BUSINESS

Featuring the grown children of high-profile drug traffickers like Griselda Blanco, ‘Cartel Crew’ provides a glimpse into the aftermath of growing up in the drug trade.

Libby Torres | Published Jan 08, 2019

The Not-Punk Queer Rockers Calling Out Sexism in Music

OUTSPOKEN

The all-female, LGBTQ-friendly rock group talks their latest album, Prehysteria, and what it means to be a queer woman in the music industry.

Libby Torres | Published Jan 04, 2019

Their Kardashian Obsession Is Ruining Their Lives

KULT

The season premiere of MTV’s ‘True Life/Now’ follows three people who will do anything to emulate the Kardashians’ looks and lavish lifestyle, from fillers to $10,000 butt lifts.

Libby Torres | Published Jan 02, 2019

She Spent Five Years in an Abusive ‘Energy’ Cult

THE BURN ZONE

Renee Linnell opens up about her time spent in the University of Mysticism cult, which cost her hundreds of thousands of dollars, and how she’s finally been able to heal.

Libby Torres | Published Dec 28, 2018

Inside ‘Law & Order: SVU’s’ Transphobia Controversy

UH-OH

The latest episode of the crime drama centers on a young author who presents as female. Why, then, does a show used to handling such sensitive topics consistently misgender her?

Libby Torres | Published Nov 29, 2018

A Crazy Rom-Com Parody of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

ROYAL MESS

This movie has everything: a fake European country struggling with economic hardship, conniving relatives, romance, and a fancy-as-hell royal wedding. Spoilers ahead.

Libby Torres | Published Nov 29, 2018

The Weird and Disturbing World of Chinese Livestreamers

VERY ONLINE

The documentary ‘People’s Republic of Desire’ features popular Chinese livestreamers making thousands of dollars from their videos—and the shadowy figures funding them.

Libby Torres | Published Nov 26, 2018

Robots Are Killing People. How Worried Should We Be?

NOT-SO-DISTANT FUTURE

The new HBO doc ‘The Truth About Killer Robots,’ premiering Nov. 26, casts a critical eye on our increasing dependence on technology—and the ramifications, moral and otherwise.

Libby Torres | Published Nov 23, 2018

The White Instagram Influencers Pretending to Be Black

THE NEW DOLEZALS

White women masquerading as black women is Instagram’s newest craze. Is it calculated cultural appropriation, Rachel Dolezal-esque delusion, or both?

Libby Torres | Published Nov 16, 2018

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