The New York Times – Music:
The Metropolitan Opera has invited 70 influencers to help convince a younger, online audience that opera isn’t scary or even unaffordable.
Category: Social Media
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Pierre Laborde Bags Are Sending New Yorkers Into a Frenzy at the Grand Bazaar
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
If you’ve seen a chaotic scene on TikTok lately with people clamoring for brightly colored handbags, chances are good that it was for Pierre Laborde.
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What Is ‘Functional Freeze’?
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
The term has been popularized on social media to describe numbness and low motivation. Experts offer ways to break out of these feelings.
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Move Aside, Snowflake: ‘Theater Kid’ Is the New Go-To Political Insult
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Zohran Mamdani, New York’s mayor-elect, is among the latest politicians to be tagged with the term, raising the question: What did theater kids do to deserve such scorn?
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How the Salvation Arm’s Angel Tree Became a Holiday TikTok Drama
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Is it genuine — or just plain gauche — to post about gift hauls for children in need?
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Sean Duffy’s Daughter Calls T.S.A. ‘Unconstitutional’ After Airport Pat-Down
The New York Times – Travel:
Evita Duffy-Alfonso suggested that her father, the transportation secretary, would try to eliminate the security agency if he were in charge of it.
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Gen Z’s Pop Breakouts Danced in Britney Spears’s Footsteps in 2025
The New York Times – Music:
Sabrina Carpenter, Tate McRae and Addison Rae’s music is influenced by the superstar who shot to fame before they were born. They’ve learned lessons from her hard times, too.
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Track Star Is the Song Guessing Game All Over Social media
The New York Times – Music:
“Track Star” is the YouTube series that brings out the music lover in celebrities and civilians alike.
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Olivia Dean, Josh Johnson and Chase Infiniti Are Among Our 2025 Breakout Stars
The New York Times – Music:
Across the arts, these 10 performers took a leap of faith this year and stuck the landing in a big way.