Claire Dodson

In the music video for her latest single “Rock Music,” Charli xcx is all rock ‘n roll antics: shoving a TV out a window, smashing a guitar, smoking a dozen cigarettes at once.

When she was a teenager, Rowan Blanchard was emblematic of a certain perception of Gen Z, one chronicled thoroughly in this magazine: smart, politically engaged, outspoken, active on Tumblr.

Below, senior editor P. Claire Dodson reviews a performance of Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody. Spoilers ahead.

The relationship between artist and fan existed solely in that room, not on the crowded, bloodthirsty internet.

Feat. Jennie, KATSEYE, and so many more.

IGK cofounder Aaron Grenia says the shag's popularity continues over time because it is so perfect for people with wavy and curly hair.

Let's start with a basic, fundamental truth: The new Olivia Rodrigo album You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love, is good, potentially even great in the right light.

What's Miss Americana's favorite holiday? The Fourth of July, of course.

The vibe is already great for the 2026 Emmy nominations, because none other than Mariska Hargitay will host the television awards ceremony.

What makes a great teen drama? The kind you rewatch for years to come, where the characters feel like old friends—a world you can also live inside.