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Aja Romano

Aja Romano

Former Senior Culture Writer

    Latest articles by Aja Romano

    Culture
    One of the best examinations of Charles  Manson just became its own podcastOne of the best examinations of Charles  Manson just became its own podcast
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    You Must Remember This dedicated an entire season to Manson. Now it’s You Must Remember Manson.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    The life and death of notorious cult leader Charles Manson, explainedThe life and death of notorious cult leader Charles Manson, explained
    Culture

    Manson will be remembered as the wild-eyed man behind the murderous Manson Family cult. He was more of an everyday narcissist.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    Jeffrey Tambor is leaving Transparent amid claims of sexual harassmentJeffrey Tambor is leaving Transparent amid claims of sexual harassment
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    The actor, who’s won two Emmys for his role as Maura Pfefferman, says he can’t continue on the show due to “the politicized atmosphere” on set.

    By Aja Romano
    We read all 20 National Book Award nominees for 2017. Here’s what we thought.
    Culture

    The winners will be announced November 15. Here’s your cheat sheet.

    By Genevieve Koski, Susannah Locke and 12 more
    Culture
    Blake Shelton is People magazine’s “Sexiest Man” of 2017. The internet isn’t having it.Blake Shelton is People magazine’s “Sexiest Man” of 2017. The internet isn’t having it.
    Culture

    The backlash goes far beyond Shelton’s looks.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    Cards Against Humanity’s holiday stunt starts with an attempt to thwart Trump’s border wallCards Against Humanity’s holiday stunt starts with an attempt to thwart Trump’s border wall
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    The famously wry card game wants you to #resist by paying it to “save” America.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    DC Comics fires Superman editor Eddie Berganza following allegations of sexual misconductDC Comics fires Superman editor Eddie Berganza following allegations of sexual misconduct
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    Berganza, a man known for sexual misconduct, was promoted to executive editor — over the objections of multiple women.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    Reddit just banned one of its most toxic forums. But it won’t touch The_Donald.Reddit just banned one of its most toxic forums. But it won’t touch The_Donald.
    Culture

    The pro-Trump forum is Reddit’s hate-mongering shadow. But admins want to work with the community.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    Kevin Spacey just got fired from Ridley Scott’s new movie, a month before its releaseKevin Spacey just got fired from Ridley Scott’s new movie, a month before its release
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    All the Money in the World was to have starred Spacey as J. Paul Getty. Christopher Plummer will replace him in the role.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    In the first trailer for Spielberg’s The Post, Meryl Streep saves journalism and fights sexismIn the first trailer for Spielberg’s The Post, Meryl Streep saves journalism and fights sexism
    Culture

    The historical drama depicts Washington Post publisher Katharine Graham’s fight to release the Pentagon Papers.

    By Aja Romano