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    The Culture Critic: Sabrina Carpenter’s playing the short game and it’s oh so sweet

    by Rhett Kaya February 16, 2026
    by Rhett Kaya February 16, 2026 7 minutes read

    Her comedic and sonic capabilities complement each other, giving her a unique edge amongst her contemporaries …

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    The Culture Critic: 10 can’t miss albums from 2025

    by Rhett Kaya January 26, 2026
    by Rhett Kaya January 26, 2026 12 minutes read

    These 10 records from 2025 may not be the highest charters, but their critical acclaim, cult …

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    The Culture Critic: Taylor Swift’s not relatable anymore

    by Rhett Kaya October 23, 2025
    by Rhett Kaya October 23, 2025 6 minutes read

    After 11 diaristic albums, Taylor Swift has promised to pull back The Eras Tour curtain for …

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    The Culture Critic: Make matcha Asian again

    by Rhett Kaya September 28, 2025
    by Rhett Kaya September 28, 2025 4 minutes read

    Matcha has become a defining image in today’s digital trend culture, reflecting a level of food …

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    The Culture Critic: Sabrina Carpenter and the realities of modern dating

    by Rhett Kaya September 8, 2025
    by Rhett Kaya September 8, 2025 5 minutes read

    The “Espresso” singer’s genre-hopping roller coaster, “Man’s Best Friend,” lacks the “Go Go Juice” of her …

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    The Culture Critic: Addison Rae sheds her TikTok persona for something shinier 

    by Rhett Kaya June 20, 2025
    by Rhett Kaya June 20, 2025 6 minutes read

    Rhett Kaya: From TikTok trends to the latest Taylor Swift album, there is always something CU …

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    The Culture Critic: New AI Studio Ghibli trend is tone deaf and worrying

    by Rhett Kaya April 8, 2025
    by Rhett Kaya April 8, 2025 5 minutes read

    While AI is not a uniquely American issue, this trend is another example of the West …

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    The Culture Critic: Lady Gaga’s “Mayhem” is her least chaotic record yet

    by Rhett Kaya March 29, 2025
    by Rhett Kaya March 29, 2025 6 minutes read

    Artists must sell not only their music but also their brand, something Lady Gaga is arguably …

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    The Culture Critic: Sabrina Carpenter is America’s Popstar

    by Rhett Kaya March 5, 2025
    by Rhett Kaya March 5, 2025 5 minutes read

    The “Espresso” singer’s “Short n’ Sweet (Deluxe)’ is proof she has the (sharpest) tools necessary to …

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    The Culture Critic: The Grammys got it right this year

    by Rhett Kaya February 22, 2025
    by Rhett Kaya February 22, 2025 9 minutes read

    The often contentious Grammy Awards left many content after distributing its major awards to a variety …

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