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This is Defector, a new sports blog and media company. We made this place together, we own it together, we run it together. Without access, without favor, without discretion, and without interference.

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Defector

NYC: Come To Our WNBA Comedy Show On May 16

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Live Event

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Giri Nathan

A screencap of some unhappy Detroit Bridgerton Themed Ball attendees

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Life's Rich Pageant

‘Bridgerton’ Fans Paid Hundreds To Attend Sham Ball Organized By Uncle-Niece Duo

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Israel Daramola

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Arts And Culture

Who’s Trending Up And Trending Down After ‘Industry’ Episodes 4-6

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Alex Sujong Laughlin

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Rachelle Hampton

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Kelsey McKinney

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What Exactly Happened With The Fruity Pebbles?

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Ray Ratto

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick adjusts the microphones at his post-game press conference after the Patriots beat the Jets in January of 2024. He looks like he has a tummyache.

New York Jets (17) Vs. New England Patriots (3) At Gillette Stadium

Bill Belichick, America’s Sweetheart

Alex Prewitt is a writer in Brooklyn. He shoots free throws the normal way.

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Alex Prewitt

Timber Cleghorn stands shirtless in front of his shelter on the show 'Alone.'

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Interviews

Anxiety, Injury, And Constipation: An Executive Producer Discusses The Toll On ‘Alone’ Contestants

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Who’s Trending Up And Trending Down After ‘Industry’ Episodes 2-3

Sagar Radia, Myha'la, Kit Harington, Marisa Abela and Ken Leung at HBO's "Industry" Season 3 Premiere held at The Metrograph Theater on August 5, 2024 in New York, New York.

HBO’s “Industry” Season 3 Premiere – Arrivals

Who’s Trending Up And Trending Down In The ‘Industry’ Season Premiere

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Wings Week

‘The Sopranos’ Is All About Those Damn Ducks

Owen Lewis is a former Defector intern and co-founded the website <a href="http://popcorntennis.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://popcorntennis.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1726234676777000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0PFWw6PL-FUqaCMME5TLqP">popcorntennis.com</a>. He wrote 63,000 words about the Novak Djokovic-Rafael Nadal rivalry that can be accessed for free at <a href="https://thegoldenrivalry.substack.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://thegoldenrivalry.substack.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1726234676777000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2OjAHpo4PVIhkx8Xd21lRJ">thegoldenrivalry.substack.com</a>.

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Owen Lewis

In Netflix's Lucifer, three angels pause their battle after God interrupts.

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On-Screen Angels Are Rarely Divine

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Luis Paez-Pumar

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The Winner Of ‘The Mole’ Broke The Game

Corey Atad is a freelancer writer based in Toronto with an unhealthy Air Bud obsession.

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Corey Atad

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‘The Bear’ Misses What’s Truly Toxic About Fine Dining

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The ‘Lost’ Finale Is Good

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God Help Me, I Can’t Stop Watching ‘Clipped’

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Conan O’Brien Appears on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

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The Late-Night Television Wars Are Worth Reliving

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John Mulaney Made A Perfect Late-Night Show For Just One Week

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Soraya Roberts

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‘Ripley’ Turns Black And White To Color

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‘The Sympathizer’ Is In Good Hands With Park Chan-Wook

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‘Shōgun’ Is The Best And Most Human Show On TV

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The Defector Guide To Making A Celebrity Sports Documentary

Jerrod Carmichael accepts Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special for "Jerrod Carmichael: Rothaniel" onstage during the 74th Primetime Emmys at Microsoft Theater on September 12, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.

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The Surreal Life Of ‘Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show’

TV Personality Jonathan Van Ness attends the Build Series to discuss his new book "Over the Top: A Raw Journey to Self-Love" at Build Studio on September 25, 2019 in New York City.

Celebrities Visit Build – September 25, 2019

Of Course My Favorite TV Host Is An Asshole

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Tom Ley

Christian Hansen sitting at his desk in The Octopus Murders

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The Creators Of ‘The Octopus Murders’ Are Still In Its Grasp

Sydney Sweeney at the world premiere of "Madame Web" held at Regency Village Theatre on February 12, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.

“Madame Web” Premiere – Red Carpet

Why Can’t People Be Normal About Sydney Sweeney?

Madeleine Sami as Eddie Redcliffe in Deadloch

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Australians Just Have More Fun (On TV)

Image of Vince Staples taken from Netflix's "The Vince Staples Show."

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Vince Staples Gets Lost In His Own Show