Christy Havranek

@havranek.huffpost.com

Head of Visuals @huffpost See also: Martial arts, photography, baking, travel, dogs, langauges, etc.

Rolling out our best of 2024 in pop culture lists at @huffpost.com over the next few days, starting with our TV picks today. Love getting to collaborate with my brilliant culture desk colleagues, a bright spot in this otherwise bleak year. www.huffpost.com/entry/best-t...

This Was A Deeply Weird Year — But At Least There Was 1 Bright Spot

Shows like "Abbott Elementary" and "Hacks" provided an escape from the doom and gloom of the world.

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Hello! I took a deep look at the efforts by SpaceX and Amazon to gut the NLRB, how SCOTUS' right-wing majority could kneecap the agency, and what the disastrous results could be for workers and unions. www.huffpost.com/entry/elon-m...

Elon Musk Wants To Wreck A Crucial Agency That No One Is Talking About

Constitutional challenges to the National Labor Relations Board may end up before the Supreme Court, with grave implications for workers and unions.

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I wrote about the expensive and endless Wicked (and Barbie) marketing and how it's often prioritized a white, upper-class consumer — and how this rising Hollywood standard impacts small and independent films that often center talent of color. www.huffpost.com/entry/wicked...

‘Wicked’ Marketing Has Been Giving People The Ick

Like with “Barbie,” Hollywood has spent heaps of money for endless promotions that serve its bottom line — and prioritize a certain consumer and film.

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Hi! Taiyler here. Thought it was time to introduce myself. I’m a reporter at @huffpost.bsky.social. In my latest piece, a colleague and I wrote about how Cassie’s lawsuit against Diddy a year ago was a catalyst for others to come forward with their claims. www.huffpost.com/entry/diddy-...

Cassie’s Lawsuit Against Diddy Started A Movement Many Didn’t See Coming

As Diddy’s sex trafficking trial looms ahead, survivors, activists and experts reflect on what the onslaught of accusations against him means for the future.

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We're getting ready to record another episode of the "Am I Doing It Wrong?" podcast with a dog behaviorist / vet If you've got a question about your dog's health / behavior / how to keep them happy / if you're doing something wrong... let me have it and I'll see if I can include it in the show!

My latest in the '90s series revisits Milli Vanilli, the lip-syncing pop duo that was canceled. I wrote about the racialized way they were exploited, how they fit into a historically manufactured music genre and the irrational relationship between fan and celebrity www.huffpost.com/entry/milli-...

Milli Vanilli Was Canceled In The '90s — But There Is More To The Story

The fact that the lip-syncing duo was exploited and the result of industry-wide issues in pop music was irrelevant. That myopic public scorn feels familiar today.

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