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culture June 1, 2021

How Did Memes Turn Into ‘Interactive Trauma Diaries’?Access to therapy can be hard to come by, and people are finding new ways to cope.

By Marianne Eloise

duh May 10, 2021

Shockingly, No One Thinks ‘Instagram for Kids’ Is a Good IdeaForty-four attorneys general are urging Mark Zuckerberg to please abandon his plans for a 13-and-under version of the app.

By Claire Lampen

kissy kissy May 3, 2021

Even LaKeith Stanfield Wants to Kiss LaKeith StanfieldCan you blame him?

By Mia Mercado

just a little oopsie Apr. 29, 2021

Whoops, T-Pain Just Discovered Hundreds of Unread DMsThe rapper has accidentally been ignoring celebs’ Instagram messages for years.

By Mia Mercado

ziwe Apr. 9, 2021

Ziwe’s New Show Looks Absolutely MagnificentThe comedian’s Showtime series will premiere May 9.

By Katja Vujić

cut chats Apr. 6, 2021

Meet the Indie Artist You Need to Add to Your LibraryChoreographer and singer Kinlaw talks about the physical process of creating her music

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acquiescence Mar. 4, 2021

Turns Out It’s Pretty Good: Looking at My Ex’s InstagramA little dose of reality to help you move on.

By Laurel Kho

style Mar. 3, 2021

No Sleep Till SidetalkTwo NYU students host the city’s best 60-second talk show.

By Stella Bugbee

cut chats Feb. 8, 2021

Leather, Stand-up, and Friendship With Brendan ScannellA conversation about Netflix’s series Bonding.

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celebrity Jan. 27, 2021

This Is the World’s Strongest Argument for Deleting InstagramPamela Anderson announced, via a gorgeous poem, that she is never posting again … and made it feel very glamorous and aspirational.

By Amanda Arnold

not caring Dec. 8, 2020

January Jones Under Investigation for Having a Really Good InstagramThe actor’s propensity for being hot on main apparently has the National Enquirer’s undies in a twist.

By Claire Lampen

afterimages Dec. 8, 2020

Our Shared UnsharingInstagram couldn’t handle 2020 either.

By Stella Bugbee

cut covers Dec. 2, 2020

The Cocky Prince of Quarantine ComedyJordan Firstman, Instagram’s premier impressionist, talks sex, drugs, and getting famous in social isolation.

By Katie Heaney

how i get it done Nov. 23, 2020

How Instagram’s Favorite Teen Comedian Gets It DoneTalking to pandemic breakout star Elsa Majimbo about self-confidence, embracing the awkward, and newfound internet fame.

By Brock Colyar

how i get it done Nov. 9, 2020

How a Model Turned Muay-Thai Fighter Gets It DoneTalking to Mia Kang about Zoom photo shoots, blocking trolls, and self-soothing with skin care.

By Erica Smith

photography Oct. 16, 2020

A Cinephile’s Dream-Travel Bucket ListThe Accidentally Wes Anderson Instagram account is releasing a book.

By Emily Burns

celebrity Sept. 17, 2020

Brad Pitt’s New Girlfriend Is Not Hating on Anyone, Okay?People interpreted one of her inspirational Instagram platitudes as a dig at Angelina Jolie.

By Hannah Gold

celebrity Sept. 14, 2020

Let’s Talk About the Other Chris Evans PicWhat is this intriguing meme he accidentally posted alongside his nude?

By Amanda Arnold

hot bod Aug. 28, 2020

Was This the Summer You Started Roller-Skating?You might have Instagram star Oumi Janta to thank for that.

By Maggie Lange

cut chats Aug. 11, 2020

Chelsea Peretti Will Bring You Silliness and ReliefWith her new EP, Phosphorescent Panic.

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the internet Aug. 6, 2020

Wait, But I Just Got a TikTokWTF are Instagram “Reels”?

By Sangeeta Singh-Kurtz

#womensupportingwomen July 29, 2020

What Is ‘Challenge Accepted,’ Exactly?What is #WomenSupportingWomen, and why have so many people #accepted this #challenge?

By Claire Lampen

keeping up with the royals July 26, 2020

Anyway, Here’s Prince Harry’s Embarrassing Old Instagram HandleStars, they’re just like us.

By Claire Lampen

cut chats July 22, 2020

‘The Kinswomen’ Hosts on Why the Best Relationships Aren’t Always Comfortable“If you have interracial friendships and you’re not talking about race, there’s probably a breakdown of trust there.”

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cut chats July 8, 2020

Gabrielle Union Doesn’t Want a Seat at Your Table“I’m going to try to do something else.”

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cut chats July 1, 2020

What Kimberly Drew Knows About Art and Activism“There are so many ways for all of us to partake, especially through our creative gifts.”

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cut chats June 30, 2020

Jackie Aina on Using Her Platform for Advocacy“It’s just second nature.”

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sephoria June 24, 2020

You Can Now Shop Sephora on InstagramNever leave the app.

By Kathleen Hou

art June 22, 2020

See Powerful Images of Black Protest ArtA virtual exhibit organized by the Whitney’s assistant curator.

By Andrew Nguyen

cut chats June 16, 2020

Patia Borja Wants You to Educate YourselfIn conversation with the woman behind the master list of resources on how to dismantle systemic racism that’s taken over Instagram.

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cut chats May 28, 2020

Janelle Monáe and La’Darius Marshall Talk Identity and Integrity“You were designed to do something that only you could do.”

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cut chats May 5, 2020

Hollywood’s Laura Harrier on Her Isolation Beauty Routine“I do need to be doing more than just putting honey on my face.”

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cut chats Apr. 29, 2020

Herizen Guardiola on Her Dare Me Friendships“The more of us, the better was something that I learned.”

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cut chats Apr. 27, 2020

Alexander Hodge on Going From Fan to Fan Favorite on Insecure“I never thought I was going to be on this show.”

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nudes Apr. 23, 2020

More People Should Get Naked on InstagramAnd by “people” I mean celebrities.

By Kerensa Cadenas

social media Apr. 23, 2020

Instagram Is Scrambling to Release a Feature to Memorialize Dead UsersThe social-media company says the pandemic has prompted it to aim for an early release.

By Hannah Gold

toothsome Apr. 9, 2020

All Celebrity Instagrams Should Be This GoodGo on, let Diane Keaton show you what’s in the box.

By Claire Lampen

hairy situations Apr. 8, 2020

Meet the Hairstylist Giving Her Boyfriend a Fun New Style Every DayFrom Troll hair to Post Malone braids and more.

By Kathleen Hou

instagram Mar. 26, 2020

I Love Your Crappy ContentThe constant, mundane updates from isolation have made Instagram fun again.

By Emilia Petrarca

celebrity Mar. 25, 2020

When Did This Kid Get Old Enough to ‘Spill the Tea’ on Instagram Live?Apparently, Mason Disick isn’t a toddler anymore.

By Amanda Arnold

coronavirus Mar. 24, 2020

Gossiping Over Instagram Just Got a Lot More ConvenientA new feature will allow users to group-video chat while sharing posts. It will exclusively be used for gossiping and stalking crushes.

By Amanda Arnold

skin deep Mar. 23, 2020

Handwashing Tutorials Are What We Watch NowA new kind of celebrity skin-care routine.

By Erica Smith

why is your skin so good Mar. 17, 2020

How This Marketing Professional and Podcast Host Gets Her Skin So GoodBrooke DeVard Ozaydinli takes a “more is more” skin-care approach.

By Daise Bedolla

help Feb. 27, 2020

What Fresh Hell Is This?Some questions about Khloé Kardashian’s sexy Febreze sponcon.

By Bridget Read

instagram Feb. 21, 2020

Could You Survive a Day at the Museum of Ice Cream With No Phone?What is Instagram’s favorite pop-up museum like … without Instagramming? One woman’s harrowing attempt to find out.

By Anna Silman

our little corner of the world Feb. 21, 2020