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Aja Romano

Aja Romano

Former Senior Culture Writer

    Latest articles by Aja Romano

    Culture
    “Despacito” is breaking records, making memes, and crossing cultural barriers“Despacito” is breaking records, making memes, and crossing cultural barriers
    Culture

    Not bad for the hit of the summer.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    Stargate is returning with a prequel series about beloved archaeologist Catherine LangfordStargate is returning with a prequel series about beloved archaeologist Catherine Langford
    Culture

    The 10-episode Stargate Origins will air on a dedicated new streaming service, Stargate Command.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington dies at 41Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington dies at 41
    Culture

    Linkin Park made history as one of the world’s most successful post-grunge rock bands.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    Net neutrality is dying with a whimperNet neutrality is dying with a whimper
    Culture

    You may have barely noticed the fight to save net neutrality — but you’ll definitely notice when it’s gone.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    James Franco nails the surreal comedy of cult hit The Room in first Disaster Artist teaserJames Franco nails the surreal comedy of cult hit The Room in first Disaster Artist teaser
    Culture

    Franco captures the hilariously awkward filming process while perfectly embodying director Tommy Wiseau.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    Director George Romero, creator of the modern zombie, is dead at 77Director George Romero, creator of the modern zombie, is dead at 77
    Culture

    Romero didn’t just create the modern zombie. He made it a force for social commentary.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    Photobucket broke a decade’s worth of online images, and other tales from this week on the webPhotobucket broke a decade’s worth of online images, and other tales from this week on the web
    Culture

    Plus: The Blue Whale challenge probably isn’t coming for your teens.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    Kid Rock is running for Senate. Or is he?Kid Rock is running for Senate. Or is he?
    Culture

    The musician has launched a new campaign website, but it sure does look like a viral marketing stunt.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    The Walking Dead halts production after an accident that killed stuntman John BerneckerThe Walking Dead halts production after an accident that killed stuntman John Bernecker
    Culture

    The veteran stuntman died after reportedly filming a “routine” on-set fall.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    Today’s net neutrality protest is a last stand in a fight that could change the internetToday’s net neutrality protest is a last stand in a fight that could change the internet
    Culture

    Net neutrality is about to disappear. The Battle for the Net is an internet-wide attempt to save it.

    By Aja Romano