Louis Staples

Louis Staples is a freelance features writer based in London, UK. His work covers the internet, pop culture, politics and queer issues. He writes a monthly column for British GQ and is working on his first book.

Patrick Schwarzenegger in The White Lotus Season 3

IT'S ABOUT THE PUMP!

Fans Can’t Stop Thirsting Over the ‘White Lotus’ MAGA Bro

Patrick Schwarzenegger’s cocky, often-shirtless performance as Saxon had fans instantly drooling—and then shamed, given the Saxon’s personality and likely politics. Who’s right?

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Shannon Beador's DUI might have helped her out.

JESUS TAKE THE WHEEL

A DUI Is the Best Thing to Happen to This Real Housewife

It might sound strange —and even a little sadistic—to describe Shannon Beador’s DUI as a good thing. But in terms of her reality TV stardom, it’s had an undeniably positive impact.

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A photo illustration of casts and Industry and Succession on HBO

EATING THE RICH

‘Industry’ Officially Earns Title as the New ‘Succession’

The comparisons between the two HBO Sunday night dramas at first seemed lazy. But the best-yet season of “Industry” just proved that it deserves the illustrious crown.

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SPOILER ALERT!

‘Industry’ Shocked Fans With Its Biggest Twist Yet

We unpack that jaw-dropping reveal in Episode 5 of “Industry” that has fans’ heads spinning. Here’s everything you need to know.

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Harry Lawtey in Episdoe 2 of Season 3 of Industry.

CALL YOUR THERAPIST

‘Industry’ Is Really a Show About Mommy and Daddy Issues

Sure, the hit HBO series is about power struggles, privilege, sex, drugs, and the messy lives of financiers. But at its heart, it’s about how parents can really screw you up.

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Fans Can’t Stop Thirsting Over the ‘White Lotus’ MAGA Bro

A DUI Is the Best Thing to Happen to This Real Housewife

‘Industry’ Officially Earns Title as the New ‘Succession’

‘Industry’ Shocked Fans With Its Biggest Twist Yet

‘Industry’ Is Really a Show About Mommy and Daddy Issues

‘The Devil Wears Prada’ Sequel Is a Terrible Idea

The Hotel in ‘The White Lotus’ Is the Best Character on TV

The ‘Real Housewives’ Franchise Has a Major Receipts Problem

‘Girls’ at 10: In Defense of Lena Dunham’s Creative Genius

How the Wild ‘Real Housewives of SLC’ Changed Bravo Forever