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Henry Chandonnet

Henry Chandonnet is a culture and tech writer based out of New York. His work has been published in Fast Company, PEOPLE, V Magazine, and The Daily Dot. You can follow him on X @HenryChandonnet.

Phaedra Parks
JUST PEACHY

Reality TV's Messiest Queen Returns to Her Throne

The “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star knows she’s reality TV gold. Just don’t ask her about her past.

Henry Chandonnet

Corteon Moore and Benito Skinner in "Overcompensating."
WHAT’S MY AGE AGAIN?

Not Another 31-Year-Old Playing a Teenager on TV

“Overcompensating” creator and star Benito Skinner is 13 years older than his college-aged character, rendering his otherwise amusing coming-out comedy utterly baffling.

Henry Chandonnet

Nick Viall
BED OF ROSES

The ‘Bachelor’ Who Became a $30 Million Podcasting King

Nick Viall saw the celebrity podcasts around him rise and fall. Building off his “Bachelor” fame, he made a show with longevity.

Henry Chandonnet

Sai de Salva
STRAIGHT SHOOTER

How a Hated ‘Real Housewives’ Villain Changed Fans’ Minds

On her first season of “The Real Housewives of New York City,” Sai de Silva was a certified villain—and fans were quite unkind. She tells us how she reversed course in Season 2.

Henry Chandonnet

Wicked/Gladiator illustration
ARE YOU ENTERTAINIFIED?

I Survived ‘Glicked.’ It Was Way Better Than ‘Barbenheimer.’

The “Gladiator II” and “Wicked” double feature didn’t have the same buzz as last year’s “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” bill. It was, however, way more fun. Here’s how to do it right.

Henry Chandonnet

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STAR WARS

Can Lady Gaga Recover From the ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ Flop?

Lady Gaga was the rare singer-turned-actress to launch a movie career to almost universal acclaim and awards attention. Has the “Joker” sequel misfire ruined all of that?

Henry Chandonnet

A photo illustration of Marisa Abel and Kit Harrington.
SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE

‘Industry’ Adds a New Sex Act to Its Library of Kinks

After a sexual slump in season two, “Industry” is getting back to its kinky roots. This time, it’s with a naughty CEO and his piss preference.

Henry Chandonnet

The mormon church behind stills from The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City and the Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.
BLESSINGS

Swingers, Sinners and Housewives: TV’s Mormon Moment Is Here

“The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,” following TikTok-ing LDS believers caught up in a swinging scandal, arrives days before the new season of “Real Housewives of Salt Lake City.”

Henry Chandonnet

Chick-Fil-A Logo as a streaming service on an old tv set.
FOR THE BIRDS

What TV Shows Should Be on Chick-fil-A’s Streaming Platform?

Baffled by the news that Chick-fil-A is going to start its own streamer? Be confused no more: Here’s our suggestions for the kinds of programs the fast food chain should produce.

Henry Chandonnet

Kamala Harris.
BUNCH OF COCONUTS

The Secret to a Perfect Kamala Harris Impression

At the center of Tevin Davis and Sydney Duncan’s Venn diagram, a Harris favorite, is their spot-on buoyant laugh.

Henry Chandonnet

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