Lauren O'Neill
Staff Writer
Lauren O'Neill is a culture writer specialising in TV, music, books, millennials, and the internet.
I Challenge You to Get Through This Video of Rishi Sunak and His 'Coke Addiction'
It honesty gets worse the longer it goes on.
The Simple Pleasure of Instagram's 'Tap to Tidy' Trend
Home-stagram's latest obsession just feels so good.
The New Era of Julien Baker
Ahead of her third album 'Little Oblivions,' the Tennessee songwriter discusses quarantine, introspection, and resisting easy resolution.
How to Avoid ‘Maskne’, According to Skincare Experts
Helpful advice for combatting mask-induced breakouts from a medical dermatologist, a facialist and a vegan skincare brand owner.
Who Keeps Letting Matt Hancock Go On Television?
Five questions about the Health Secretary's latest disastrous TV appearance.
The Only Review of Subway's 'Tastes Like Chicken' Vegan Sub You Need
A detailed look at one of the high street's new Veganuary options.
How TikTok Became the New Home of Internet Banter
Internet humour didn't die when Vine got shut down. It lives on TikTok now.
How Molly-Mae Set the Gold Standard for Influencing in 2020
This year, the ‘Love Island’ alumna became one of the UK’s most talked-about internet personalities. But how did she do it?
'Future Nostalgia': How Dua Lipa Soundtracked the UK's First Lockdown
Music critics discuss the first British pop album that resonated in 2020 for the most unexpected reasons.
‘ARTPOP’ Is Good, Actually
On its seventh birthday, we revisit Lady Gaga’s Difficult Third Album, and its impact on her wider career.
Without Communal Cultural Experiences, My Life Would Be a Joyless Husk
Texting about newly released albums or asking your nan for TV recommendations is fine, but nothing compared to those moments of real, immediate joy.
Predictions for John Lewis' COVID-Edition Christmas Advert
The elderly, in-home tech, "Hello" by Adele: the gang's all here!