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Politics, world news, photos, video, tech reviews, health, science, and entertainment news. twitter:image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltde093bcdab65f2d0/6988d9b9bc6cfc69913e2a3c/time-logo.jpg?branch=production --- # Melissa Locker ## Melissa Locker Locker is a contributor for TIME. ## Melissa Locker *  Jan 12, 2026 ### [Golden Globes 2026 Recap](https://time.com/7343692/golden-globes-2026-recap/) Nikki Glaser returned for a second year to host the kick-off to 2026 awards season. [ENTERTAINMENT](/section/entertainment/) *  Nov 17, 2025 ### [The 50 Best Gifts Under $100](https://time.com/7333776/best-gifts-under-100/) From tasty treats to stylish home accessories, these gifts strike the perfect balance between practi... *  Jul 23, 2025 ### [Breaking Down the Cliffhanger Finale of 'The Hunting Wives'](https://time.com/7304987/the-hunting-wives-netflix-ending/) The Hunting Wives reveals who really killed Abby Jackskon before ending on another big twist [ENTERTAINMENT](/section/entertainment/) *  Jul 17, 2025 ### [The True Story Behind The Furry Detectives: Unmasking A Monster](https://time.com/7303254/furry-detectives-true-story/) The series follows amateur investigators who exposed animal abusers using the furry community as a c... [ENTERTAINMENT](/section/entertainment/) *  Jun 9, 2025 ### [The Most Memorable Moments of the 2025 Tony Awards](https://time.com/7291396/tonys-2025-recap/) Cynthia Erivo hosted theater's biggest night, which saw George Clooney, Audra McDonald, Cole Escola,... [ENTERTAINMENT](/section/entertainment/) *  May 30, 2025 ### [5 SATC Episodes That Don't Hold Up](https://time.com/7289901/sex-and-the-city-episodes-age-well/) Much of Sex and the City transcends time, but some plot elements and jokes have not aged as well [ENTERTAINMENT](/section/entertainment/) *  May 9, 2025 ### [The True Story Behind 'A Deadly American Marriage'](https://time.com/7284114/a-deadly-american-marriage-netflix-true-story/) Molly Martens and her father Tom claim they killed her husband Jason Corbett in self-defense. A new ... [ENTERTAINMENT](/section/entertainment/) *  Feb 24, 2025 ### [Most Memorable Moments of the 2025 SAG Awards](https://time.com/7260903/sag-awards-2025-recap/) From Jane Fonda's rousing speech for Life Achievement Award to Kristen Bell's best hosting moments. [ENTERTAINMENT](/section/entertainment/) *  Feb 17, 2025 ### [The Best Moments From SNL50](https://time.com/7225793/snl-50-anniversary-celebration-recap/) Highlights from Saturday Night Live's 50th anniversary celebration show [ENTERTAINMENT](/section/entertainment/) *  Nov 26, 2024 ### [The Best Luxury Gifts Worth Splurging On](https://time.com/7178660/luxury-gift-guide/) From timeless kitchenware to delightful under-the-radar finds, these gifts will bring a touch of opu... *  Nov 18, 2024 ### [30 Unique White Elephant Gifts](https://time.com/7177188/white-elephant-gifts-holidays-2024/) The family games, kitchen favorites, chic accessories, and other finds that are all sure to delight ... *  Apr 23, 2024 ### [Anyone But You's Literary Origins](https://time.com/6970141/anyone-but-you-netflix-shakespeare/) As the rom-com starring Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell hits Netflix, a look at the classic work of l... [ENTERTAINMENT](/section/entertainment/) *  Apr 6, 2024 ### [Dallas Solar Eclipse Peak Time](https://time.com/6963397/what-time-solar-eclipse-dallas-texas/) A total solar eclipse is crossing the U.S. on April 8, 2024\. Here's when it will be in peak view ove... [SCIENCE](/section/science/) *  Apr 6, 2024 ### [Little Rock Solar Eclipse Peak Time](https://time.com/6962770/when-to-watch-the-solar-eclipse-in-little-rock-ark-on-aug-8/) A total solar eclipse is crossing the U.S. on April 8, 2024\. Here's when it will be in peak view ove... [SCIENCE](/section/science/) *  Apr 6, 2024 ### [Cleveland Solar Eclipse Peak Time](https://time.com/6962982/what-time-is-solar-eclipse-cleveland-ohio/) A total solar eclipse is crossing the US on April 8\. Here's when it will be in peak view over Clevel... 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