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Past articles by Deepa:

Harry Styles Shimmies And Shines At The 2023 Grammys

He wore a jumpsuit so sparkly, it could double as a holiday tinsel garland → Read More

Lizzo Took The Grammys To Church With A 'Special' Medley

Her show-stopping performance drenched the show in gold → Read More

Jacob Batalon Reinvents The Hero In 'Reginald The Vampire'

His new Syfy series finds the actor turning his insecurities into superpowers → Read More

Step Inside VMA Video Vanguard Nicki Minaj's Barbie-Inspired Doll House

The 'Super Freaky Girl' gave Barbz exactly what they wanted → Read More

Your Best Show Is The Perfectly Imperfect Euphoria

‘Thank you for loving characters that might be hard to love sometimes’ → Read More

Best Kiss Winner Poopies From Jackass Forever Kissed a Snake — Again

Pucker up! → Read More

‘Never, Ever Been Happier’: Euphoria’s Cassie Vs. Maddy Wins Best Fight

Sydney Sweeney referenced Cassie's iconic line in her acceptance speech at the MTV Movie & TV Awards → Read More

There’s ‘No Best Musician,’ Says Grammy Winner Jon Batiste

The artist received the coveted Album of the Year award for his LP 'We Are' → Read More

Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘Biggest Dream’ Came True At The Grammys

The show was full of firsts for the 'Drivers License' singer → Read More

BTS Kicked Off Their Grammys Performance With An Olivia Rodrigo Cameo

All the moves, all the applause. → Read More

Olivia Rodrigo’s First Grammys Performance Didn’t Disappoint

She opened the show under the red headlights of 'Drivers License' → Read More

Fortune, Fashion, and Fraud: How Julia Garner Reinvented Anna Delvey

In 'Inventing Anna,' the two-time Emmy winner charms and commands Manhattan’s millionaires as the German heiress who never was → Read More

Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘Magical’ Year Continues With Best New Artist VMA Win

“This has been the most magical year of my life,” Olivia Rodrigo said in her first-ever Video Music Awards acceptance speech Sunday night (September 12) at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center, dedicating the award to “all of the girls who write songs on their bedroom floor.” She was taking home the Moonperson for Song of the Year for her record-breaking smash hit “Drivers License,” but little did she… → Read More

Ozuna's 'La Funka' VMA Performance Takes You To The Moon

On the heels of premiering his new music video for “La Funka,” Ozuna brought his talent to the 2021 VMAs on Sunday night (September 12). His big moment at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center opened with a giant claw machine in the shadow of a spinning carousel and a crowd of teddy bears. It wouldn’t be an Ozuna performance without them, right? But this isn’t your average carnival. Ozuna and his crew… → Read More

We Got 'Shivers' From Ed Sheeran's Sweeping VMA Performance

He debuted a no-frill rendition of his new song before the glittering New York skyline → Read More

Olivia Rodrigo Flew Into The VMAs On A Literal Cloud

Olivia Rodrigo brought her Sour prom concert film to life at the 2021 VMAs on Sunday night (September 12), descending into Brooklyn’s Barclays Center riding an iridescent cloud as poofy as her dress. Her fellow partygoers, dapper in retro suits and flouncy dresses, waited below atop purple tables littered with party cups, as the telltale first notes of “Good 4 U” rang out. When the five-time VMA… → Read More

Two Girls, One Pill: Kuhoo Verma Stars In Raunchy Road Movie Plan B

Hulu's outrageous teen comedy untangles sex from shame, while underscoring the ongoing fight for reproductive justice → Read More

H.E.R. Wins Her First Oscar, Vows To Continue To 'Fight For What’s Right'

It’s been a busy awards season for H.E.R. After taking home a whopping four Grammys in March — including Song of the Year for “I Can’t Breathe,” a tribute to George Floyd — the singer-songwriter snagged more hardware at the 93rd Oscars ceremony Sunday night (April 25) at Los Angeles’s Union Station. This time around, it’s “Fight For You” that’s in the spotlight, winning the Academy Award for… → Read More

Yuh-Jung Youn's Minari Oscars Speech Would Make Your Mom Proud

She made history and finally met Brad Pitt — what a night! → Read More

Chloé Zhao Is The First Woman Of Color To Win Best Director At The Oscars

In her winning speech, the 'Nomadland' director opened up about her childhood → Read More