Here's what you need to know about the fandoms for the biggest male pop superstars. 

By Jordan Valinsky — March 14

The Fourth Wall is fandom's way of protecting itself from outsider prying eyes, harsh judgments, and possible real-life repercussions. Here's why we need to stop being ashamed and let the public in. 

By Aja Romano — January 08

These communities shaped the way we thought about all fandoms in 2012—largely for the better.

By Aja Romano — December 26

The Hater takes down the celebrities that made the Internet a terrible place in 2012. 

By Jordan Valinsky — December 19

What happens when One Direction fanfic goes very, very bad. 

By Aja Romano — December 12

From Andrew Hussie to Amanda Palmer, these are the people who irrevocably impacted fandom  in 2012—for better and for worse.

By Aja Romano — December 11