Sam Sanders
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Comedy Central Premieres Final Season Of 'Broad City'
Broad City follows Abbi and Illana — two 20-something women finding their way but with a twist. The show has been critically acclaimed, celebrated and criticized for its brand of feminism.
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How The Media Covered Jussie Smollett
The decision to drop all charges against embattled actor Jussie Smollett is raising fresh criticism for all involved, including the media.
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Kathy Griffin: Life After The Trump Severed Head Controversy
When she posed in 2017 with a mock-severed head of President Trump, comedian Kathy Griffin's career crumbled. She's out with a film: Kathy Griffin: A Hell of a Story, about life after the controversy.
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How Instagram Is Changing Life For Artists
How do artists these days think about their work in our social media world? Sites like Instagram and YouTube are changing the way art is consumed, marketed and made.
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'It's Been A Minute With Sam Sanders': The History Of Drag Queens
June is LGBTQ pride month, and some of the loudest and proudest people in those communities are drag queens. The TV show RuPaul's Drag Race has pushed drag culture into the mainstream.
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Less Sex, Fewer Babies: Blame The Internet And Career Priorities
America's birthrate continues to decline and young people are having less sex, amid career pressures and a confusing online dating scene. The declining fertility rate raises alarms for the economy.
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When A Chicken Sandwich Is Not Just A Chicken Sandwich
After Popeyes introduced its new crispy fried chicken sandwich, it started a Twitter war. How did it blow up, and what does it mean for companies eager to capitalize on viral marketing?
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'It's Been A Minute' Ponders: Are We In An Influencer Bubble?
The influencer market on Instagram is expected to reach more than $2.5 billion in 2020. What is it like to be an influencer, and what role has this model played in changing the advertising industry?
