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Allison P. Davis is a features writer for New York Magazine and the Cut. In the ten years she’s been on staff, she’s explored all aspects of fashion, culture, celebrity, sex, and dating through profiles, long-form features, and essays. Most notably, she’s profiled Cardi B, Lena Dunham, Mariah Carey, and Meghan Markle, among many others. Her essay “My Tinder Decade” was a National Magazine Award finalist. Her other bylines include EsquireGQ, California SundayThe Economist, Teen Vogue, Vogue UK, ElleAllure, and the New York Times.

  1. celebrity wisdom
    Miley Cyrus Gives the Sage Advice of a Wise Old Owl The Tao of Miley.
  2. Speedy Ortiz’s Lyrics Are Inspired by Aaliyah and Lean InFeminist inspiration for great feminist rock.
  3. moms love erotica
    Moms Supposedly Watching Outlander for the ‘Family Values’Sure, guys.
  4. what would diane keaton do
    Channing Tatum Could Be Diane Keaton’s Trophy HusbandIf only he weren’t already married.
  5. nuclear wintour
    Wait, Did Anna Wintour Just Make Us Laugh? She spoofed herself on Late Night With Seth Meyers.
  6. Bearded Men Defend Themselves Against Poop Accusations“I promise I do not have poop on my face.” 
  7. travel guides
    Book a Night in One of Tokyo’s ‘Crying Rooms’Let it all out!
  8. the cut music special
    Mitski on Being an Emotional Loser and ‘Giving a Shit’The singer of ‘Townie’ talks about supporting other female musicians, being an Asian-American woman on the punk scene, and more.
  9. desperately seeking
    Lonely Apple Watch Users Search for Fellow HeartbeatsOf course there’s a subreddit for this.
  10. theme songs
    Feminist Hero Nellie Bly Finally Gets an Anthem And it’s by Karen O!
  11. honorary cut staffers
    Katie Couric Was the Met Gala’s Red-Carpet Champion She earned a smile from Kimye.
  12. global beauty
    Meet the Beauty Blogger Who’ll Admit She Wears Makeup to the GymDubai-based beauty blogger Huda Kattan promotes full levels of glam.
  13. dong watch
    Did Anybody Else Notice the Penis on FKA Twigs’s Dress? She sneaked that one right by us.
  14. princesses!!!
    Royal Baby Girl Gets Unmistakably Royal NameWith a name like that, she can’t be anything but a princess.
  15. hot shot
    Rihanna’s New Hairstyle Is Oddly Comforting Oprah, mom, and Judy Jetson all in one.
  16. tech sexism
    Silicon Valley Tries to Understand Workplace Gender Issues“We’re the Beatles, and now we just need a Yoko.”
  17. the end of beards
    Men’s Beards Are Actually Vile, Germ-y Cesspools Time for the Health Department to shut down he lumbersexual trend.
  18. mama said knock you out
    Boxing Helped Me Tap Into My Inner Rage Punching, as therapy and exercise.
  19. quotables
    Raven-Symoné Has Worn Spanx for Nearly 15 YearsHow does that even feel?
  20. diet tips
    Eat Your Way to a Dadbod This Summer!Light beer is for your “good” days.
  21. ch-ch-ch-changes
    Eva Chen Is Leaving Lucky [Updated]Tout de suite.
  22. expert analysis
    If You Instagram My Cat, Are You Proposing Marriage?Calvin Harris, exactly what are your intentions for our Taylor Swift?
  23. sexting
    Teens: Stop Forcing Other Teens to Sext YouPlease just stop being monsters to each other?
  24. hot shot
    Zac Efron Wore the Perfect Example of Festive Bro-Gear The man knows how to wear a pair of Zubaz.
  25. bad moves
    Jake Gyllenhaal Will Take You on the Worst First Date Even his man-bun can’t save this.
  26. i get so emojinal
    Instagram, Please #FreetheEggplantEmojiDick too bomb for Instagram.
  27. lies
    The Most Iconic Studio 54 Photo Is a Big Lie Bianca Jagger and the horse she did not ride in on.
  28. fast fashion
    John Oliver Will Make You Rethink That $25 Dress“Deniability seems to have been stitched into the supply chain.”
  29. thirst quenchers
    Justin Bieber Crashed a Prom for the Ultimate Ego Boost Go where everybody knows your name.
  30. avatars
    Is It Socially Acceptable to Make My MyIdol Super-Hot? Will people notice if your MyIdol is more attractive than IRL you?
  31. which chris is which?
    Chris Evans Found a Way to Stand Out From All Those Other Chrises [Updated]Oh, so he’s that Chris.
  32. handsome men’s club
    Life Is Hard for Incredibly Handsome Men Hunks can’t catch a break.
  33. dong watch
    Soon We Can Eat in a Dick-Themed Restaurant Gender equality fully realized.
  34. pranksta’s paradise
    Meet the Only Two People Who Don’t Find Amy Schumer FunnyKimye is not amused.
  35. merkinis
    Furry Thongs Have Been Trending Since the 19th CenturySome things never go out of style.
  36. wedding guests
    How to Pose in Wedding Photos When You’re Standing Next to Rihanna#Rihanna at the #420Daviswedding.
  37. bitch better have my snack money
    Rihanna Has Elevated the Art of the Bodega Run “Froot Loops, Frooot Loooops.”
  38. let’s go to the mall
    Where Will We Buy Our Affordable Crotchless Panties Now? Another great mall brand closes its trashy doors.
  39. big reveals
    Wee Baby Timberlake Is Already Big on Instagram #BabyGrizzROAR.
  40. you can find me in da club
    Khaleesi Is the Queen of Going-Out TopsClubwear fit for the Mother of Dragons.
  41. lessons
    When Her Time Comes, Blake Will Bravely Accept Death’s Cold EmbraceShe will go gently.
  42. weirdos we love
    Kristen Schaal Is the Patron Saint of Big Ol’ Weirdos Everywhere Her freak flag whips proudly in the wind.
  43. what’s in a name?
    Are You Beyoncé Beyoncé or Just Regular Beyoncé?Name doppelgängers lead to so much anxiety.
  44. prime time
    67 Is the Optimal Age to Run for PresidentThere really is a “best age” for everything.
  45. stars! they’re just like us
    It’s Always a Gamble to Right-Swipe on a Celebrity But how can a famous person find love in these Tinder times?
  46. career advice
    Why a Business Wig Is Your Best Negotiating ToolWho needs Lean In when we have Nicki?
  47. happy holidays
    And How Will You Be Celebrating Riot Grrrl Day?It comes but once a year!
  48. The Kode With Karlie Scholarship Will Make You Wish You Were 13Being an adult sucks.
  49. beauty inventions of the future
    Hey, Robots: You’re Terrible at Applying MakeupNot so good at everything, are we, future overlords?
  50. quotables
    Anna Wintour Is Doing It Wrong, Says John WatersHe has some very strict fashion rules.
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