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FANFAQ: What is a Parasocial Relationship?
“Parasocial” is everywhere, from TikTok debates to becoming 'Word of the Year.' But the internet’s definition and the real psychological meaning don't…
Nov 24
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How Carla Jara Built a Career in Music With Heart and Hustle | Fangirl Forward #1
Carla Jara didn’t plan on working in music, but her path from radio to the Recording Academy shows how persistence and passion can build a meaningful…
Nov 19
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Welcome!! | Fangirl Forward #0
Get to know the publication ahead of the first official edition.
Nov 18
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Black Girls Belong in Pop Fandom Too
A recent concert incident shows how exclusion still finds its way into fan spaces, and why inclusion and recognition matter.
Nov 16
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Boyband Gone Rogue: How 5SOS Built Their Most Unhinged Era Yet
A deep dive into the rollout of "the greatest album of all time - until the next one."
Nov 14
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FANFAQ: 2026 Grammy Nominations, Explained
How is Billie Eilish eligible for “Wildflower,” and how can Leon Thomas be “new” after a Grammy win? We answer the biggest fan questions from this…
Nov 7
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Farewell, Six Flags America: A Love Letter to the DMV’s Theme Park
After 50 years, we celebrate the memories and moments that made the park special.
Nov 5
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October 2025
Running on Magic: Inside the Fandom That Powers runDisney
What it feels like to wake up at 2:30 a.m. to chase Disney magic, one race at a time.
Oct 29
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The “Crazed Fan” Problem: Why Stopping at the Spectacle Lets the Real Dangers in Fandom Thrive
If “crazy” is the disease, what’s the remedy?
Oct 28
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kat monroe
FANFAQ: Why Broadway’s Unions Keep Making Headlines (and What Fans Should Know About the Musicians’ Deadline)
Broadway’s unions have been busy this fall...first actors, now musicians. With headlines about potential strikes popping up again, here’s what’s…
Oct 22
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The Fan Moments That Made All Things Go 2025 Unforgettable
From Carol Camp crafts to custom tees and real-life vows, these are the fan moments that made All Things Go 2025 extra special.
Oct 3
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