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Shivani Dubey is a freelance journalist who writes about entertainment, culture, lifestyle, politics and social trends. She has worked with various publications like VICE, ELLE, Refinery29, i-D, and more.

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Everything You Need to Know Before Watching ‘Percy Jackson’

THANK GOD(S)

Disney’s newest TV series adapts one of the best-selling book series of all time. Fans are beyond hyped for it—and you should be too. Here’s a quick catch-up before jumping in.

Shivani Dubey | Published Dec 20, 2023

How One Woman Built the ‘Barbie World’ of Her Dreams

LIFE IS HER CREATION

For director Hannah Lux Davis, a music video based on “Barbie”—starring noted fan Nicki Minaj—was the perfect project. That she made it all in two weeks is even more impressive.

Shivani Dubey | Published Jul 01, 2023

The Actor Who’s the Secret MVP of ‘Ted Lasso’

‘ACCIDENTAL YODA’

You need a problem fixed? Leslie Higgins has you quietly, charmingly covered. Actor Jeremy Swift tells us how it is that this unassuming character seems to always save the day.

Shivani Dubey | Published May 09, 2023

All the Clues to [That Character’s] Death in ‘White Lotus’

DETECTIVE WORK

Now that we know who didn’t survive the “White Lotus” finale, we traced back all the hidden clues (and signs in plain sight) that hinted at the beloved character’s fate all along.

Shivani Dubey | Published Dec 12, 2022

An Ode to Henry Cavill’s Literary Instagram Captions

SUPERMAN OF SOCIAL

One wouldn’t expect the buff, hulking actor best known for playing Superman to have one of Hollywood’s most earnest, effusive social presences. But his Instagram is my happy place.

Shivani Dubey | Published Dec 03, 2022

Taylor Swift’s Brutal John Mayer Diss Track Has Fans Shook

THE MIDNIGHT HOUR

Her surprise-release bonus song “Would’ve Could’ve, Should’ve” goes scorched-earth on her relationship with Mayer, whom she dated when he was 32 and she was 19.

Shivani Dubey | Published Oct 22, 2022

The Moment ‘The Watcher’ Went Off the Rails

LOSING THE PLOT

Ryan Murphy’s hit horror series has a lot going for it, including gripping real-life source material. But one campy big swing too many—this one in particular—nearly ruins things.

Shivani Dubey | Published Oct 21, 2022

The Music of ‘Ms. Marvel’ Has a Lesson for Hollywood

HEART BEATS LOUD

From beloved Bollywood standards to underrated South Asian artists, the Marvel series finds authenticity through its soundtrack.

Shivani Dubey | Published Jul 14, 2022

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