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The Mirror

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The Mirror

Pop culture update: Bad Bunny at the Super Bowl, P. Diddy sentencing and Taylor Swift’s new album
Pop culture update: Bad Bunny at the Super Bowl, P. Diddy sentencing and Taylor Swift’s new album
By Joel Nam, Editor-in-Chief • Oct 6, 2025
Bad Bunny, P. Diddy, and Taylor Swift captivate headlines with cultural pride, legal battles, and record-breaking releases.
New Conjuring movie causes fans to debate if the franchise has lost its scare factor
New Conjuring movie causes fans to debate if the franchise has lost its scare factor
By Alyssa Pelayo, Staff Writer • Oct 1, 2025
The fifth Conjuring movie delivers unsettling moments and strong performances but leans more on story than scares.
Pop culture update: 2025 LA Comic Con, d4vd and Doja Cat’s new album
Pop culture update: 2025 LA Comic Con, d4vd and Doja Cat’s new album
By Abigail Kim, Staff Writer • Sep 29, 2025
From Los Angeles Comic Con’s star-studded kickoff to Doja Cat’s disco-inspired album “Vie” and singer d4vd’s tour-canceling controversy, pop culture fans have plenty to talk about this September.

Actor Robert Redford delivers his introductory speech at the 2006 Sundance film festival opening night premiere of Sony Pictures' "Friends with Money" in Park City, Utah January 19, 2006.  REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni
Robert Redford, Van Nuys High School alum, ‘Gatsby’ star and Sundance founder, dies at 89
Sep 16, 2025
From Van Nuys High School Class of 1954 to Hollywood legend, the late Robert Redford’s path spans “Butch Cassidy” and “The Sting” to his Oscar-winning “Ordinary People” and the founding of the Sundance Film Festival. Our coverage revisits a 2016 Mirror cover story, charting his campus roots and “Great Gatsby” connection. Explore how a student from the Valley became a global name in film.
Haymitch Abernathy battles trauma and the Capitol in Sunrise on the Reaping
Haymitch Abernathy battles trauma and the Capitol in Sunrise on the Reaping
By Deven Martinez, Staff Writer • Sep 9, 2025
Sunrise on the Reaping unveils Haymitch Abernathy’s harrowing victory in the second Quarter Quell, while critiquing censorship and corruption in a vivid dystopian narrative.
CARBS, CALORIES AND CONTENT Mukbang content has seen a spike on social media, with creators getting millions of views for eating large amounts of food.
The changing face of ASMR mukbangs
By Deven Martinez, Staff Writer • Sep 3, 2025
What started as a relaxing night with whale sounds turned into a shocking wake-up call about mukbang culture’s messy new trend.
Overexposure to violence desensitizes and deepens the bystander effect
Overexposure to violence desensitizes and deepens the bystander effect
By Alyssa Reign Pontines, Staff Writer • Sep 3, 2025
The bystander effect explains why individuals fail to act against violence. Overexposure to media normalizes brutality, fostering apathy and leaving conflicts unresolved without collective action.
FANS UNDER FIRE Supporters of artists such as Taylor Swift and K-pop groups receive judgment online, demonstrating the challenge of openly sharing your passions.
The cost of loving what you love
By Addison Cudd, Arts and Entertainment Editor • Aug 28, 2025
A BUG'S LIFE The Army, The Navy, the pop duo of Sasha Goldberg and Maia Ciambriello, unknowingly began their musical journey in her hometown of Mill Valley, California. They shared the same vocal coach and even attended the same university.
Dynamic duo: The Army, The Navy captivates indie fans
By Maya Diaz, Associate Online Editor-in-Chief • Aug 28, 2025
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