Mariah Espada

Mariah Espada is a reporter at TIME. She covers internet culture, reality TV, and pop culture.

Recent Articles

The Story Behind Hulu Doc The Jewel Thief

The Jewel Thief details the life of Gerald Blanchard, who pulled off several world-spanning heists

By Mariah Espada

Why Barbenheimer Mania Is Unstoppable

Barbie and Oppenheimer both releasing on July 21 has prompted an internet phenomenon

By Mariah Espada

Taylor Swift's Re-Recording Sales

'Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)' is the third album in Taylor Swift’s re-recording project. Read more to see how they have performed.

By Mariah Espada

Why Taylor Swift Changed Better Than Revenge

Fans are wondering whether the singer will change a lyric some have said engages in slut-shaming with the rerecording of her album 'Speak Now.'

By Mariah Espada

Why Podcasts About The Bachelor Are So Popular

A growing category of podcasts that covers The Bachelor franchise is becoming fans' preferred way to consume the show.

By Mariah Espada

How MrBeast Broke His Own YouTube Record

The YouTuber has claimed the second most watched non-music YouTube video in 24 hours, edging out his own video to claim the spot.

By Mariah Espada

Why Beige Flags Are TikTok's Latest Obsession

Why the term beige flag is TikTok's latest obsession

By Mariah Espada

Every Love Island Season, Ranked

Your guide to the reality TV phenomenon

By Mariah Espada

Behind the New Duggar Family Docuseries

The story behind 'Shiny Happy People,' the new Prime Video docuseries and the embattled reality TV family.

By Mariah Espada

The 30 Most Anticipated Movies of Summer 2023

From 'Barbie' to 'Blue Beetle,' here's what we're looking forward to watching this summer.

By Mariah Espada and Moises Mendez II

Selling Sunset Season 6: Bre Tiesi Interview

The newest realtor on Selling Sunset talks to TIME about the latest season

By Mariah Espada

How Hillsong Became a 'Celebrity Church'

'Secrets of Hillsong' looks at how the megachurch courted the favor of several celebrity attendees

By Mariah Espada

The Story Behind 'The Secrets of Hillsong'

The four-part documentary series traces the rise and fall of the controversial megachurch

By Mariah Espada

TikTokers Pull Back Curtain on Brand Trips

Recent drama around Tarte Cosmetics trips reveals a candor among TikTok influencers which their YouTube progenitors did not share

By Moises Mendez II and Mariah Espada

Swifties Pre-Order a Mysterious Celeb Memoir

The publisher Flatiron Books kicked off a frenzy of speculation over a potential book release from Taylor Swift

By Mariah Espada

Extravagant Prom Outfit Reveals Go Viral on TikTok

Prom season is unfolding with some glamorous looks

By Mariah Espada

A Cockroach Stole the Show at the Met Gala

An unlikely star of the 2023 Met Gala red carpet was not a celebrity in a couture, but a cockroach

By Mariah Espada

Met Gala 2023: Internet Influencers Absent

YouTuber Emma Chamberlain appears to be the only major internet personality attending the 2023 Met Gala

By Mariah Espada

Why Cats Dominated The 2023 Met Gala Carpet

This year's Met Gala theme featured several looks in homage to Karl Lagerfeld's beloved cat, Choupette

By Mariah Espada

K-Pop Idols at the 2023 Met Gala

The year's theme is 'Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty'

By Mariah Espada
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