Vaishnavi Kalyana, College of DuPage, Author at Study Breaks

Screenshot from 'Love Is Blind,' one of Netflix's new dating shows.

Dating Shows Try New Ground With ‘Love Is Blind’ and ‘Too Hot to Handle’

Netflix is going beyond the typical reality TV program with its two latest hits.…

May 5, 2020

knobs on studio equipment in an article about the music industry

The Grim Impacts of the Coronavirus on the Music Industry

It's not just festival cancellations that hurt. As COVID-19 continues to spread, the future of the business is starting to get dark.…

May 4, 2020

Life Goes On for Peter Weber and ‘The Bachelor’ Final Four

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The latest season of the long-running reality series may be over, but life for its star and the top four contestants continues.…

April 15, 2020

Charli D'Amelio in an article about TikTok trends

10 TikTok Trends That Will Make Your Quarantine Less Boring

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The coronavirus lockdown has resulted in a burst of creativity on the social media app. …

April 8, 2020

Harvey Weinstein escorted by police officer in article about events other than COVID-19 that took place in March

7 Events From March Other Than the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Due to the coronavirus, many events have been pushed out of the news cycle. Here are a few headlines that have flown under the radar.…

March 26, 2020

The Life of the Controversial Caroline Flack Ended in Tragedy

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The British presenter, who built her dream career all by herself, passed away in mid-February.…

March 15, 2020

brooms standing up in the broom challenge

The Broom Challenge That Swept the Internet

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The viral meme had everyone reaching for their cleaning supplies, even though science didn't back up the internet's wild claims.…

February 27, 2020

Pete Weber from latest season of The Bachelor

This Season of ‘The Bachelor’ Is Unbelievably, Unsustainably Dramatic

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Every new season comes with a brand new set of conflicts and opportunities for sabotage. This time, it might be too much to take.…

February 13, 2020

Illustration of Selena Gomez, who recently released album Rare

Selena Gomez Returns to the Spotlight With Her Hit Album ‘Rare’

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The past four years have not been easy for the pop star, but she’s back in the music world and she’s making her mark.…

February 8, 2020

Why We Should Keep Talking About Lia Marie Johnson

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After her very public breakdown in May, the former child star is back on the trending page and this time it is obvious that there is something alarming going on offline.…

January 12, 2020

The Rise of 4 Real and Genuine YouTubers in 2019

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Every year there’s a wave of new influencers that rise to stardom. In 2019, these content creators grew their following and made an impact on the platform.…

January 8, 2020

An illustration of PewDiePie in an article about YouTubers

The Biggest YouTubers These Past 10 Years: Where Are They Now?

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Are they still hilarious or down in the dumps?…

December 29, 2019

YouTube Power Couple Alissa Violet and FaZe Banks Have Broken Up

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Give us all the dirt.…

December 28, 2019

It’s Time to Say Goodbye to Some Old Mainstays on Netflix

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'Friends,' 'The Office' and more are leaving the OG streaming service for new territory.…

December 24, 2019

Where Are ‘The Bachelorette’ Winners Hannah Brown and Jed Wyatt Now?

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The new season of 'The Bachelor' is just a few weeks away, so it's time to dig up dirt on everyone else.…

December 16, 2019

Victoria’s Secret Is Out and the Fantasy Is Finally Over

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The cancellation of their annual fashion show indicates that the storied lingerie company is becoming a relic of the past.…

December 9, 2019

#IStandWithTaylorSwift Goes Beyond Just Another Internet Feud

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Taylor Swift is fighting for the rights of musicians to retain control over their own work.…

November 26, 2019

The 2020 Met Gala Is Set To Be a Timeless Night for Fashion

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From charitable fundraiser to fashion show, this enchanting evening has come a long way.…

November 19, 2019

Behind the Conspiracy Makeup Line Is a Tale of Influencers and Friendship

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The story of the Shane Dawson and Jeffree Star collab gives a behind-the-scenes look at the beauty industry ... as well as two people becoming fast friends.…

November 16, 2019