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parenthood Nov. 30, 2021

The Frenetic, Fraught Appeal of Instagram’s Parenting WhispererDr. Becky has saved me from melting down over meltdowns.

By Liz Krieger

culture Oct. 13, 2021

Would You Pay $200 for a Temporary Tattoo?Perfect for the commitment-phobic millennial.

By Sangeeta Singh-Kurtz

influencers Oct. 8, 2021

What Happens When Influencers Post About Getting Vaccinated?“I watched my follower count go down in real time.”

By Brooke LaMantia

technical difficulties Oct. 4, 2021

So Facebook and Instagram Are Still Down?May we suggest … going outside?

By Danielle Cohen

everything is fine! Oct. 1, 2021

Oh Good, Lawmakers Are Finally Cracking Down on FinstasAnd they definitely know what that means.

By Danielle Cohen

dating Sept. 17, 2021

It’s ‘Soft-Launch September’Whose elbow is that??

By Laura Pitcher

free britney Sept. 15, 2021

Britney to Celebrate Her Engagement in PeaceBritney Spears deleted her Instagram, which, good for her.

By Claire Lampen

no! Sept. 14, 2021

Instagram Knows Just How Damaging It Is for Teen GirlsA Facebook whistleblower has come forward about the company’s alleged attitude toward safety improvements on its platforms.

By Claire Lampen

extremely online Sept. 10, 2021

This Was the Summer of the Instagram ‘Photo Dump’Do we keep it up this fall?

By Emilia Petrarca

black beauty matters Aug. 20, 2021

The Face Behind @BrownGirlHandsMeet Hannah Harris, the 20-year-old college student diversifying your favorite brands.

By Daise Bedolla

black beauty matters Aug. 18, 2021

When Booking a Hair Appointment Through Instagram Goes WrongFrom excessive fees to the dreaded “Hey, boo!” text, finding a stylist on Instagram doesn’t always go smoothly.

By Tayler Adigun

i do Aug. 12, 2021

I Won a Wedding on InstagramIt was free — with the caveat that any stranger with a ticket could attend.

By Ian Abramson

a beautiful life Aug. 6, 2021

The Instagram Exec Amplifying Black Beauty CreatorsTalking to Besidone Amoruwa about the importance of shining a light on Black creatives via social media.

By Erica Smith

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

By the Cut

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.

By the Cut

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.

By the Cut

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.

By the Cut

cut chats May 28, 2020