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Aja Romano

Aja Romano

Former Senior Culture Writer

    Latest articles by Aja Romano

    Games of Thrones season 8
    R+L=J: a comprehensive oral history of Game of Thrones’ ultimate fan theoryR+L=J: a comprehensive oral history of Game of Thrones’ ultimate fan theory
    Games of Thrones season 8

    Fans look back at the mystery that shaped 20 years of fandom, from the early internet through today.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    VMA 2017: a descendant of Robert E. Lee joined Heather Heyer’s mother to denounce racismVMA 2017: a descendant of Robert E. Lee joined Heather Heyer’s mother to denounce racism
    Culture

    ”We have made my ancestor an idol of white supremacy, racism, and hate.”

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    VMA 2017: watch Jared Leto’s moving tribute to Chris Cornell and Chester BenningtonVMA 2017: watch Jared Leto’s moving tribute to Chris Cornell and Chester Bennington
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    Culture

    “I see his face, which was always smiling.”

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    Game of Thrones season 7: what Sansa’s continued survival means for the future of WesterosGame of Thrones season 7: what Sansa’s continued survival means for the future of Westeros
    Culture

    While everyone else squabbles over crowns, Sansa is feeding refugees.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    Why that “distracted boyfriend” stock photo meme is suddenly everywhereWhy that “distracted boyfriend” stock photo meme is suddenly everywhere
    Culture

    It’s appealing because it’s both extremely versatile and delightfully simple.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    A Deadpool 2 stuntwoman died in an on-set crash. The film’s crew alleges it was preventable.A Deadpool 2 stuntwoman died in an on-set crash. The film’s crew alleges it was preventable.
    Culture

    Producers may have hired an untrained performer based on the color of her skin.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    The hashtag is 10 years old. Here are 3 surprising ways it’s changed modern culture.The hashtag is 10 years old. Here are 3 surprising ways it’s changed modern culture.
    Culture

    #happybirthday #hashtag10 #taglife #blessed #yolo

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    Social media’s eclipse party featured jokes, goats, and lots of marketingSocial media’s eclipse party featured jokes, goats, and lots of marketing
    Culture

    Twitter’s brand game ranged from clever to corny.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    Jerry Lewis, legendary standup, actor-director, and comedy misanthrope, is dead at 91Jerry Lewis, legendary standup, actor-director, and comedy misanthrope, is dead at 91
    Culture

    In a seven-decade career, he was so much more than the Nutty Professor.

    By Aja Romano
    Politics
    The President’s Committee on the Arts and Humanities resigns, urging resistance against TrumpThe President’s Committee on the Arts and Humanities resigns, urging resistance against Trump
    Politics

    A resignation letter from all 17 committee members, including actor Kal Penn and author Jhumpa Lahiri, contained an acrostic that spells out “RESIST.”

    By Aja Romano