Charli XCX’s Year of the ‘Brat’

In six months, the (once) underground pop singer and songwriter played her version of the fame game, sampling the highs and lows of genuine stardom.

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How swamp, olive and brat came to rule 2024

Wherever you look, from the catwalks to FoodTok, one colour has dominated this year. What does our obsession with green say about how we’ve been feeling over the last 12 months?. As with many of ...
The Guardian - 6h
The Year Villainy Won

Villains were everywhere and more relatable than ever. Across pop culture, social media, and IRL, the phenomenon went full-on main character.
Wired - 11h
The Year in News

An election. A shooting. A solar eclipse. Wars in the Middle East and Ukraine.
The New York Times - 11h
Year in a word: Bro-caster

The manosphere’s podcasting heroes are the natural successors to radio shock-jocks
Financial Times - 1d
WATCH: Family unexpectedly finds a ‘Charlie Brown’ Christmas tree

What they thought was the perfect Christmas tree in the woods turned out to look a little bit different when they got it home.
ABC News - 2d
For Brands, 2024 Was the Year of Weird

The best way to get attention in ever-crowded markets? Do something unexpected—and maybe a little off.
Inc. - 2d
Year in a word: Slop

AI could build a better future — but not without proliferating spam-like, low-grade content first
Financial Times - 2d
Tiger Woods, son Charlie lose PNC Championship in sudden death playoff to Bernhard, Jason Langer

Team Woods and Team Langer each finished the final round at 28-under, setting a new scoring record for the tournament.
Yahoo Sports - 4d
Charlie Woods makes ace for first career hole-in-one at PNC Championship

Fifteen-year-old cards ace while father Tiger isn't even watching.
Yahoo Sports - 4d